Tacoma - OVTUNE - VFTUNER - Update Info and Original Development

I distinctly noticed increased mpgs when it warmed up. Coincidentally it warmed up when I installed 1.04.

But seriously, I have noticed that my mpg is 100% improved once my thermostat reaches midway. Which coincidentally happens quicker now that it's warmer out, so my short commutes yield higher mpg now.

 

Finally left my official review on sticky thread. Without a doubt the best aftermarket product I've bought so far. Thanks OVTune!!

 

2nd best for me. 1st will be Forced Induction ;-)

 

From what I understand, it's not that less fuel is required, but that thinner air is easier to go through versus dense cold air. Power output drops, but required power to go through thinner air is less.

 

100% improved? So it doubles??

 

Haha. No just another exaggerated post like many others in this thread. Pass the salt please!

 

Rumor has it that the 2020 will go with the V10 that the LFA uses.

 

I'll be trading in my Tacoma this week for a 4runner. 1.04 tune has been awesome. Hopefully one comes available for the 4runner.

Big question is, should I leave 1.04 on the Tacoma or flash back to stock?

 

If you’re selling private party you may leave it on and let them know it’s part of the deal... but if just trading into the dealership I’d go back to stock

 

remember, you purchased the dongle, it follows you. i do believe ovtune offers tunes for the 4.0. let matt know you're trading and put the truck back to stock. then when or if he hasn't already, you'll be able to flash your 4runner. i would never just leave an after market tune on a vehicle you're selling or trading.

 

Correct buyer wouldn’t know it’s for off-road use only

 

That's kinda what I was thinking

 

Or sell it. You can get $350+ for the kit

 

The kit isn't compatible with a 4runner..

 

@OVTune will there ever be a way to make the auto trans hold 5th or 6th gear for highway cruising? Using cruise control on the highway still results in what I would consider unnecessary shifting between 6/5/4/5/6 gears.

 

I don't think the ECU in the 4.0 is the same deal - my assumption would be its more akin to the 2nd gen, for which he has a handheld solution that is compatible vs. the hard-to-break P5-Canbus we have on the 3rd gens. Could be wrong. Happened once

 

I didn’t know that. I’d still put it back to stock and sell the kit.

 

I have an email sent out to Mat about latest problems getting the Guardant files from the purple dongle included with the tune. Anyone else ever seen these screens in the pics I provided here? Thanks.

 

I’ll bite!

 

Ordered and paid. Looking forward to flashing. Thanks for all the hard work OP.