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Power increase after picking the truck from the 5000 mile service

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by WiFiDoctor, May 25, 2017.

  1. May 25, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    WiFiDoctor

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    Hello all,
    After I brought my 2017 doublecab Sport in for the 5000 mile service and the rear end recall, I drove the truck and noticed it drove FANTASTIC! It had great power and throttle responsiveness like it never had before. However- after about 100 miles of driving it returned to normal- not terrible, but not the same truck that left the dealer a mere few days ago. The dealer said the rear end of my truck was fine, no leaks and they re balanced the tires. I always fill up with the same fuel at the same place, so I am left to wonder what on earth is going on?
     
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  2. May 25, 2017 at 12:42 PM
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    The only other thing the dealer did was to clear the service reminder light that came on
     
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  3. May 25, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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    Placebo effect.
     
  4. May 25, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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  5. May 25, 2017 at 12:43 PM
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    Did you smoke or otherwise ingest a illegal substance prior to picking it up?

    Seriously, all they do on the 5k service is a tire rotation and multi-point inspection. Nothing else. And sounds like they didn't touch your rear end.... Placebo effect.
     
  6. May 25, 2017 at 12:44 PM
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    I wish that was the case- the difference was not subtle
     
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    the dealer didn't turn truck off had ect engage you turned truck off ect disengaged.
     
  8. May 25, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    It was not a marginal difference- it was readily noticeable - in fact as I was driving I was quite astonished at the difference
     
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  9. May 25, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    Dealer spiked your fuel with some octane booster...:bikewheelie:
     
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  10. May 25, 2017 at 12:46 PM
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    They probably put unicorn piss in the gas tank. Very strong stuff, but unfortunately very short lived.
    :burnrubber:
     
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    I thought of that but I have since driven it with the ECT on and it is not the same thing
     
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    I have some (special racing fuel) I'll sell you. It's 87 octane and 5 bucks a gallon you'll definitely feel the difference.
     
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  13. May 25, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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    I'm hoping my dealer will touch my rear end at my 5000 service. Feeling kind of lonely....
     
  14. May 25, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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    So you weren't on drugs then..... Are you on drugs now? o_O
     
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    makes the truck even better than it already is:thumbsup:
     
  16. May 25, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    They might have cleared your ECU. I find the transmission behaves BETTER when the ECU has just been reflashed. After a few thousand miles mine goes back to Limp Dick mode again.
     
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  17. May 25, 2017 at 12:50 PM
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    Gentlemen,
    I am not inclined to flights of fancy- infact I questioned whether to post anything about this - but it did happen- I was looking for more of scientific explanation
     
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  18. May 25, 2017 at 12:50 PM
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    This.
     
  19. May 25, 2017 at 12:51 PM
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    Thank you- this may be closer to the truth of the issue
     
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    Resetting the maintenance minder, checking air in tires and adding washer fluid does not add horsepower nor torque. The only thing I can think of it you came out in a parallel dimension where the only difference is Tacomas have 30 more lb ft of torque. You then drove too far and went back into your old universe.
     
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