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How long can one drive with ECT on?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by nds0000, May 1, 2024.

  1. May 5, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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    OZ TRD

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    Nice!
    Except - how much for a fill-up? :D
     
  2. May 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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    Scrubbed some tires, and knocked a dent out.
    Even over the noise the cheap as stock speakers are blasting?
     
  3. May 5, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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    Someone on the forum did a test of driving with ECT on for a tank and then ECT off for a tank. The MPG difference was negligible.
     
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  4. May 5, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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    Ronk44

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    Button on or off, no real difference noticed for me.
     

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