tacoma has very good gas mileage honestly i only find myself spending about 60 a week sometimes more if im driving around alot but it almost feels like im driving a sudan when it comes to gas wouldnt trade it for anything
I just picked up a 2020 Cement SR5 v6 4x4 three weeks ago. I really don't think the transmission hunts too much but I'm on stock tires. I took a trip to the Delaware beaches last weekend, a 3 hour trip each way. At one point the transmission downshifted on its own to provide some engine braking on a down hill. I used the radar cruise and really like it despite the fact that I used to hate cruise control. You can never stay at your speed here in the mid Atlantic and north east. Too many slower drivers are always making you cancel traditional cruise control. With the radar it slowed the truck down and if I changed lanes it would speed up on its own to the set speed. It's so nice, And miles per gallon well I got 23.5 in my beach trip. I was impressed. So far I'm loving this truck. Can't wait to take it camping
I dont off road, off road if that makes sense. I travel to venues in the middle of no where and need the capability but for the most part its a street truck
Unfortunately there are pavement princesses out there. If your gonna do the big wheel thing get the sr5 at least. Just makes me sick seeing the off road with big wheels
Don't do a Pedal Commander! Get a KD Max tune instead. We did it on our 2020 and it made a night and day difference. We were running 32's for a while. We are now running 33" BFG KO2's and I couldn't handle how much more sluggish it got so we had 5:29 Nitro Gears installed. That was the best mod so far.
I bought the same truck a few weeks after you, only difference, not Premium. I would recommend spending $109 for the Toyota bed mat. Not only will it prevent those dings you were talking about but it will really prevent your gear from sliding around. I totally agree about the shifting, it sucks! Mine is stock and I get 20 mpg. Thanks for the video.
My wife and I both own 2018 Tacoma, hers is a 4x2 DC SB & mine is a TRD SPORT 4x4 with a 3.5" lift and 32" tires. Our transmissions were always hunting gears also. A few weeks back I took both back to the dealer and made them upgrade the transmission computer software and now they drive like a completely different truck. Plus if you use the " ECT" button you can that extra giddy up if needed. I highly suggest you make them upgrade the transmission software and you will notice a big difference. No more hunting gears in drive and manual shift even works better. Bob W.
Until you hit a 3% to 5% grade at 700 ft asl...then it’s back to gear hunting! Regearing is really the only option. They geared the autos too tall at 3:93, but If you look carefully they geared the manuals at 4:30.
I own an FJ Cruiser and there’re several things I don’t like about it but, in reality it’s the best vehicle I have ever owed. The most reliable by 1000%.
Good video just bought my taco 2 weeks ago. So I’m trying to buy a rear bed cover and I’m having a hard time finding one. Which one do you have and do you like it ?
Oz Mechanics I had a 17 sr5 crew cab. Great truck as for the bed cover the best one I found was the actual Toyota one that came from the dealer. It strong doesn’t rattle or squeak on bumpy roads like some of the aftermarkets. Keeps the bed dry and the locking mechanism is pretty stout. Stood up my 3 yrs constant abuse. Turned truck in with 64k miles I’m a Hvac contractor def happy with it.
I have a Tacoma with the composite bed and I've thrown many things into it. It's plenty durable I've never put a hole in it and I've hauled construction waste in -30 weather.
My 2016 tacoma was shipped with low transmission fluid. After my mechanic changed and properly filled my fluid the transmission finally feels normal to me. I've read other tacomas shipped with low fluid so something to try of your having issues
I figured out the shift thing. I got an aFe cold air intake and I run non-ethanol gas only. I can be running at 2000 rpm at 80mph. It rarely does the whole “let’s jump down to 4th gear and 5500RPM” thing. Also, oil. Keep your oil fresh. Big help
When you put the taller tires on, did you do anything to update or convert your odometer to the new tire diameter? If not, then the MPG probably didn't go down as much as you think. The gauges think there is a stock tire, so when it is telling you you have gone a mile, you have actually gone about 1.08 miles. So that 15 mpg is actually about 16.2.
4:05. Pro tip: If you run cruise in "constant speed" vs "variable speed" the sporadic shifting is a big better. Pro tip #2 if the sensor is dirty or you live where there is snow and it won't let you use cruise, "constant speed" cruise will always work. I also disagree wholeheartedly with your comment on the composite bed. For $100 you can get a rubber bed mat and throw all the crap back there you want. Toss a shovel in any unprotected bed and it'll dent. Don't forget those spray in bed liners aren't free and if they are "included" at your dealer it's on the invoice somewhere. Otherwise accurate video, cheers.
Big tired always reduce mpg, but proper gear ratio to match the actual tire radius helps a lot? I have 35” tires on my ‘73 Bronco, it got mileage like a brick, but when I put in 4:56 gears in, it improved mpg compared to the original 3:73 gears?
I get 20 city and 24 highway with my stock 2019 trd off-road. I’m think about putting 265/75r16 Falken wildpeaks on it, which weight about the same as the oe goodyear wrangler with Kevlars. I’ve heard this only changes mpg by one or maybe two.
Do the OVTUNE...I love my truck but hated how my truck was always looking for gears..the OVTUNE helps with engine and transmission in better sync..Helps with your MPG...I was going to re gear but I’m happy with just the OVTUNE
How does your 275/65R18 ride comfort over the stock tires. I have 04 Tacoma and was looking at 18” wheels. Should I be better with 17” I like the 32” tires you have
I'm about to regear my Tacoma, like You, it shifts crazy with poor mileage. I can't use the cruise control at all without it flooring it on the smallest hills.
I did 4:88s from nitro gear (on 33s). City mpg went up, highway went slightly down. Over all I am getting between 15mpg and 18mpg combined. Also, try premium fuel, helped with the shifting issue.
Does every 2020 tacoma have the ability to start the truck from the app? Because, my late year 2020 OR doesn’t seem to show me that option in the app & I’m wondering do I need to have the dealership do an update or is this a discontinued/premium feature?
Yeah I get 17.5 mpg avg city/hwy combined with 265/75/R16 and 20.5 mpg on my 2017 TRD-OR with 4:88 gears and OVTune 91 Octane 2.0 tune for 4:88 gears. I run a full Dobinson’s suspension with JBA UCA and a CBI T3 winch bumper installed. Get it re-geared and tuned it changes everything.
Ect button... It's like a Built-in throttle commander. There is a debate whether it decreases or improves gas mileage. I believe it improves the gas mileage because the transmission is not constantly searching for gears. With the ECT button on it will hold the RPMS longer when additional power is needed. If you live anywhere where there is rolling hills definitely use it. You won't get all the unnecessary shifting
Yep I'm getting a manual for sure when I get a tacoma. Not to mention it should help the larger tires. Btw larger tires effectively reduce your axle ratio and the autos have much higher gears than the lower gears in the manual. I believe the manual has 4:30s from what I read
@@TacoRick after all that money you’ve already put into your taco , You will loose money trading it in. I bet you can get it re geared for under 2,000. Shop around before giving up on your taco. You definitely got a sweet suspension in it now so don’t walk away from what you have already invested
@@TacoRick bro taco twonz got his done at around 2,000 dollars. You need to get a hold of that guy and keep shopping around. Your first quote is a complete rip off !
You are probably actually getting slightly better MPGs than what your computer is telling you. Maybe hand calculate a few tanks. Your 32s are covering more ground than the stock 30s, but your computer is calibrated to 30" tires. The wheel speed sensors give the computer a rotation update and it calculates your MPG (and other stuff). Have Toyota recalibrate for the 32s and see what it gives you. You should also regear to 5:29 gears to make that transmission happy and give your truck a huge improvement overall. This will also help your MPGs. Not cheap, but better on the rest of the drivetrain overall.
I tend to actually like the bed on my Taco, even though it scrapes and dings fairly easily to me which shows that I'm actually using the bed. I've had mine about a year and a half and the bed is still in great shape from constant landscaping use. Also, I have to mention how weird this is, so you and I both have channels mainly revolving around our cement Tacoma's (though I do other car reviews) and I have 7.63k Subscribers as of writing this and you have 7.36k Subscribers. What are the odds?!
Get the orange tune. Completely fixes the shift issues. Works great with cruse control. I hated cruise control before. Also I get 1.5 mpg better around town and 3 better on the highway. I am running 33’s and getting 17.2 around town.
I have owned 3 Toyota trucks for a total of about 27 years.1993 4x4 extra cab. 2002 Tacoma 4x4 extra cab and my current 2012 4door 4x4, with 3 inch fox coil overs and OME Dakar in the rear. 281/75/17. Get ready for torn inner cv boots and worn Lca’s. In my opinion Toyota is taking a step backwards. They have had a known steering issue, but refuse to fix it or even correct it with newer models. I am in the market for a new truck, but it will probably be a Gladiator. I used to love Taco’s but just can’t bring myself to buy another. And yes the gas mileage sucks, so if I’m gonna get crappy gas mileage, I might as well be able to take the top and doors off and make it worse. Good luck 👊🏻
Regear....doin next summer since Ive done some expensive mods this summer...but can't wait to do 5.29's. But for right now...ECT/S mode tricks...as well as the lil bump on the accelerator in cruise when she decides to down shift and rev up everything for like u said..."for no reason"...I have a 2020 TRD Sport...premium everything..3 inch coilover lift amongst other things...she has just turned 2k miles. While I miss the engine/transmission of my 2012 superwhite Sport..I do love my 2020 cement...will love her more after the regear.
I don’t know the answer to this, but when you put bigger tires on it, your speedometer is off. Your truck tells you you’re going slower than you are. So you are going slightly further than the truck thinks. Since that is a thing, your MPG would be a little better than the truck is telling you. I might be thinking about this backwards?
Taco Rick I’m surprised it’s that low. I have 32 inch tires with 17 inch rims on a 2016, and the truck tells me I am getting usually 16-17 mpg. I am guessing your 18 rims make a difference with weight. Maybe your tires are just heavier too. But cool, the truck is looking great!
I don't understand how you were getting 18 mpg stock! I was getting 22-24 going 67 down the highway and I have a 2019! And all that I have done is add Goodyear Wrangler A/T and now doing 67 down the highway i'm getting 18 mpg
I have 2 tacoma's a 07 sr5 and a 20 sr5. The first time i towed my small boat with the 20 i wanted to get rid of it , the shifting was crazy but after a few times i started using just 5th gear and has been a lot better.
I love my 2012 had it since new just hit 160,000 have all the options on it . I will never let it go. It's my baby. I have also lifted it like yours and have similar tires and rims. If I'm easy on it I can get 22mpg It's the 4.0
Did you re-calibrate your speedometer? When you put larger tires on it makes all of the information wrong because you are actually driving farther than your truck thinks. When driving 67 you are actually driving almost 71 mph. That means your 15.5 mpg is actually off also and you are really getting 16-17 mpg. There are a couple of products out there that you can install so you can reprogram the information going to the speedometer and correct it for your tire size change.
You don't have to slide your finger on the door handle to lock, you just have to touch the spot. Just hit 1 year and 30k miles on my calvary blue 2019 OR and probably even more in love with the truck then when I first got it.
Thanks for the door lock / unlock truck. I couldn’t figure out why it was relocking after hitting that spot and I didn’t know about grabbing the handle to unlock.
Totally agree with the dislikes. I have a 2020 Off Road with 2” spacer/block lift. Getting about 16/17mpg combined driving it super soft. I don’t have the shift problem cuz it’s a manual. Also got the bed mat and Cali Raised stiffeners.
I just hit 10k as well in my manual trans. wish it didnt have the radar system or the sos system. You have to account for tire size calculation on mpg, they are striding further therefore the mpg gauge will be off at min 2mpg. When you hit 100k it will actually be like 120k. O gawd, dont do raptor lights.
Hey question. Do the new 3rd gens tech loaded like yours have Anti-lockout features? Like if you leave your key in the truck and lock the door with the door buttons, will it like unlock and beep at you??
Pedal commander doesn't help mpg. Does kind of help smilespg. It doesn't help shift points either. It just changes your throttle sensitivity. Only thing that helps me is to not use cruise control. Trucks are just underpowered.
First mod I did to my 3rd Gen Tacoma was a regear. Best thing you will ever do. Fortunately for me I live a few hours away from Nitro Gears so I took the plunge and got it done. Stock it would jump into 4th all the time going up the slightest of inclines and most likely never made its way into 6th gear unless I was pointed downwards going 70. With stock tires I am getting 25mpg highway and 21 in town. I went with 488’s since I won’t go larger than 33’s but would recommend 529’s if you are running 33’s or bigger with a lot of other heavy mods. Nitro gears, check em out.
Those storage areas become completely useless when you have 2 car seats in and can’t access any of them with any kind of ease. Traded my 18 TRD OR a week ago for a 21 4Runner I am so happy now. Im also so happy to have the 4.0 w 5-speed back I had in my 14 taco. So much smoother. Thanks for the video.
I just did the same trade! 2019 taco dc or TRD man trans, for a 2021 4Runner TRD or premium. KDSS is awesome, the new head unit is awesome, so are the new leds. The 3.5 sucks, the 4.0 is much much better.
Did you try and see if you have the remote start on your fob? I didn’t know but when I got my 2020 I hit the lock button 3 times and on the fourth time hold it down for about 5 seconds and it should start. It was factory installed but the dealer didn’t know.
May be a random question but since you mentioned the jbl system. Have you noticed that music on spotify using Android auto doesn't get as loud as music playing from xm for example? If so do you have a fix? Thanks in advance! Awesome video!
I hear the nitro gearing can help a lot. There is a place in spokane Washington that specializes in it and claim upwards of a 3 mpg recovery over stock gearing with aftermarket wheels/tires.
A few mods I can think of. Exhaust system, Re-Gear, TRD filter box, Window visors. Maybe do some custom vinyl graphic wrap, raptor lights, Hood pistons, Hood interior light. Interior mods. idk.... there are a lot.
I have a 2020 Tacoma TRD Off Road with the same 3 inch rough country lift. 33in all terrain tires. When I am braking, generally less than 10mph, my truck vibrates. If I am back on the accelerator, it resolves the vibration. Have you experienced this?
My 2020 stock SR5 access cab gives me an average of 20.6 MPG. I wanted to get bigger tires but now I might just keep it stock. Thanks for the info! I use mine for work and it does well.
I got real AT tires, 3 peak rated for winter stock size, Method wheels with 0 offset and the factory lift going on this month. MPG only changed about less than .5 mpg. Plenty of ground clearance and traction.
This is interesting. I recently lifted my '21 tacoma 2.5 inches in the front and 1.5 inches in the rear and went up to 285/75/r16 Falken Wildpeak at3w E rated from BFG k02 265/75/r16 E rated. I noticed a minimal difference. If anything shes a little bit sluggish which is to be expected when you increase tire diameter. I also dont feel that my truck is shift happy. Maybe this issue was addressed in the '21? Who knows. I get 15.5MPG all day every day and I live in the bay area where traffic is horrible and I stop and go on the freeway 10000X a day + the hills I need to go over to get to work. I was on the "regear to 4.88 bandwagon" before installing the lift and larger tires but now im over it. Shes totally derivable still.
Yeah but it cost so much. Long term that is definitely the route though. I think the pedal commander will be nice to just get and show on the channel then re gear.
2020. The led headlights are a special add on for the tacos. Other than the pro they come standard on the stock. I wasn't paying another 3 grand for led headlights
Don’t you have the ECT Power? I know its weird but ECT Power being On helps a lot with the happy shifting. Also, contrary to popular belief, it saves me gas on the highway! I thought i was the only one but people on forums have noticed it too. People have saved around 3MPG. Try it out!
Put rubber mat in bed so stuff doesn't slide around and dent proof, also I use my 360 camera more for drive though's and parking lots than off roading very handy as you can set it for auto and come up on screen below 10 km. Need raptor lights! Put these on my pro grill and they make the front of the truck.
Good video!! Are you able to record while the truck is gear hunting? I've seen different videos of the situation online but I am curious to what the 2020 gear hunting looks like. Thanks for your help.
Ranger has been out a few years now aka more reliable than a first gen of the production floor. The Toyota will hold its value better over time, Ford has better interior tech and features. Looks go to Toyota in my book. Thats my input
I was impressed that the lane departure and pre collision stuff came standard on my sr5. Not sure if it's on the SR but the sr5 comes with an impressive amount of tech
all new toyota’s have radar now. And yes SR5 is a fan favorite, perfect daily if you need for both work and play. Oddly enough i’m really enjoying the auto dimming rear view mirror lol
I averaged 21 mpg on my 2017 TRD OR. My bed has held up well. It does scratch easily but I put in a mat and that solved that. Overall has held up great.
For all 3rd Gen Tacoma owners. I have a 2017 3.5L with 2in Lift and 55lbs tires. This morning on the way to work I got 23.6 MPG and on the way home I usually get 20.7 MPG (this is normal for me driving 70MPH in SoCal). I did upgrade exhaust, TRD Air Box, I had Toyota update my ECU to 04B04, and I have been running the Orange Virus Tune 2.0 Premium 33in Tyre non-THX. My truck drives like a dream now. It stays in 6th most of the time on the highway, acceleration is smooth and has power behind it, shifts points are right on point and predictable. I can not promise you the same results but for me and my truck the setup I just described fits the bill.
@@shannondixon3767 265/75R16. The biggest I could fit without body mount chop. I have the JBA upper control arms, no sway bar, the 650lbs Bilstein springs for the bumper and steel skids. And those Generals which I have taken across the Mojave Road, Big Bear, Gorman all in CA. At 17lbs those tires crawl up anything! Well anything ive tried. Never had a problem or gotten stuck for over 100 in dirt trips now with minor rock crawling. Plus it’s my daily driver. I’ll be buying the same tires next time around.
one of the most durable beds lol composite is equal to fiberglass but wayyy stronger. sought out for and used heavily for pool guys down here in florida because the chemicals will never rust and degrade the bed! You won’t ever ding composite plastic it’s impossible, you can crack it but that would take a lot my friend.
as a high school student I keep my ratchet straps behind the seats and on the bigger compartment keep all my books and school supplies! super great storage, can even fit my hats under the seat
@@SC_XOLOs hahahah I got mine used, it was a 2 year lease so the miles were low and it was well kept, 26.5K was a hell of a deal so we couldn't pass it up
You will like the Pedal Commander. It noticeably changed the 'shifting'. In the Sport Setting, it'll give you whiplash. I didn't like the $400 price tag and I'm not sure that I can justify the cost but the shifting is annoying. BTW...like the video. I have a 2017.
Rick, awesome Tacoma. I have the 2019 TRD Sport cement color with TRD four runner black subdue 17 rims with LT 275/70/17 BFG KO2 running air 38 psi and getting 21 MPG. With a 3" x 2" Ready Left kit. Very happy with the milage. Could you please send me the link on your cell phone mount? Thanks for all your modifications I've learned alot.
Scott Paradis No problem. I hade some 265/70R17 K02s (great tires)and they were I think like 58 pounds a piece or something also E load range. I ended up selling them and getting Nitto Ridge Grapplers in the same size but C load range and I could def tell the difference. Not as durable but I’m not doing any hardcore over landing on sharp rocks all the time either.
anyone purchase the "BedRug" product? I just purchased my 1st Tacoma and have a Leer 100xr on order. I was about to purchase the rubber bedliner, however I found the BedRug product online and thus far I think its a much better option.... Just wondering if anybody has any thought on it?
Can’t believe they don’t come with them from the dealer but, bed mat. Composite bed is awesome for light work but the thick ass rubber Toyota bed mat is a must.
T-Rick, to solve your gas milage issue, you are going to need to re-gear. 4.88s if your not off-roading and towing or 5.29s if you are off-roading and towing. Spend the money and get it done right before getting a bigger lift or bigger tires. Oh, and hood struts will allow you enjoy the engine bay even more!
With the larger tires if you want to improve the shift points you are going to have to re gear the front and rear diffs. 4.88 if you are going to stay with that size tIre. Lower if you are going larger. This will bring your mileage and power back .
Yep, they geared it too high from the factory to meet EPA standards. 4:88’s go a long way toward rectifying that issue in a lightly modded or even stock truck. The manual trans models are better platforms for modding as they come factory with lower gear ratios
Nope. I can get it change for the same price as buying the oil and filter. But I have seen where the drain plug it and oil filter. Its very easy to get to
I've got the same model with 18" black rhinos and 32" KO2s minus the lift. I experienced the same thing with the gas mileage until I installed an Injen intake (don't hate). While city mileage was worse (13-14mpg) my highway mileage now hits 21.5 - 22mpg cruising at 75mph.
I suggest looking into the OVTune and re-gear it. There are some videos about the 2 different ratios that are mainly used. And the tune will help with the shifting the delay in the throttle
I love how people who drive tacos cry about gas mileage , you don’t get a truck to save gas. Trade it in for a Prius
I do. And man do I get amazing MPG! 39 MPG highway! Man, I love my 3rd Gen Tacoma!!
Lol seriously, if you wanted good mpg, why are you getting a truck?
tacoma has very good gas mileage honestly i only find myself spending about 60 a week sometimes more if im driving around alot but it almost feels like im driving a sudan when it comes to gas wouldnt trade it for anything
exactly
I will say this though, you would think that the tacoma would get better mpg for its size
I just picked up a 2020 Cement SR5 v6 4x4 three weeks ago. I really don't think the transmission hunts too much but I'm on stock tires. I took a trip to the Delaware beaches last weekend, a 3 hour trip each way. At one point the transmission downshifted on its own to provide some engine braking on a down hill.
I used the radar cruise and really like it despite the fact that I used to hate cruise control. You can never stay at your speed here in the mid Atlantic and north east. Too many slower drivers are always making you cancel traditional cruise control. With the radar it slowed the truck down and if I changed lanes it would speed up on its own to the set speed. It's so nice,
And miles per gallon well I got 23.5 in my beach trip. I was impressed. So far I'm loving this truck. Can't wait to take it camping
Everyone with the Tacoma needs to buy the rubber bedliner. Solves all your problems
That's what I did.
100% agreee...such a crucial addition
That's the first thing i did. Fully agree!
Why?
@@carlosg3320 because the composite bed is super slippery and anything your place back there will slide around like it's on ice
You need to re-gear the differentials to 5.29’s. That should improve shift points and improve gas mileage
Also change the upper control arms
Juan Velez I’ve got Icon Delta Joints UCA once I can get Fox to send me some 2.5 Remote Reservoir Coilovers !
Should have bought the manual transmission
Def regear, it’ll help your mpg and gear hunting
5.29’s for 32’s?! Sheesh. That’s not a “big, heavy” tire. Toyota needs to update that transmission if you need to gear to that level to push 32” tires
The word 18 inch rims and offroad dont go together
I dont off road, off road if that makes sense. I travel to venues in the middle of no where and need the capability but for the most part its a street truck
So what he’s saying is that he spent a lot more money for something that he doesn’t need. 🤣
Unfortunately there are pavement princesses out there. If your gonna do the big wheel thing get the sr5 at least. Just makes me sick seeing the off road with big wheels
Let the brotha do what he wants to do.
Ben Taganile I’m not stopping him from doing what he wants to do, I’m just stating that he spent a lot more money on something he doesn’t need. 🤣
Don't do a Pedal Commander! Get a KD Max tune instead. We did it on our 2020 and it made a night and day difference. We were running 32's for a while.
We are now running 33" BFG KO2's and I couldn't handle how much more sluggish it got so we had 5:29 Nitro Gears installed. That was the best mod so far.
I bought the same truck a few weeks after you, only difference, not Premium. I would recommend spending $109 for the Toyota bed mat. Not only will it prevent those dings you were talking about but it will really prevent your gear from sliding around. I totally agree about the shifting, it sucks! Mine is stock and I get 20 mpg. Thanks for the video.
With my DJ gear I actually like that it slides. Makes getting stuff in and out a lot easier. I never put like on or two things back there.
have you tried using s mode or ect..
My wife and I both own 2018 Tacoma, hers is a 4x2 DC SB & mine is a TRD SPORT 4x4 with a 3.5" lift and 32" tires. Our transmissions were always hunting gears also. A few weeks back I took both back to the dealer and made them upgrade the transmission computer software and now they drive like a completely different truck. Plus if you use the " ECT" button you can that extra giddy up if needed. I highly suggest you make them upgrade the transmission software and you will notice a big difference. No more hunting gears in drive and manual shift even works better.
Bob W.
So I should do this to my 2020? Not happy with the transmission
Took my to the dealer for the same thing and they said it was up to date I was pissed, however ever since I took it there it shifts fine.
Until you hit a 3% to 5% grade at 700 ft asl...then it’s back to gear hunting! Regearing is really the only option. They geared the autos too tall at 3:93, but If you look carefully they geared the manuals at 4:30.
@@DMHal01 how much better does that feel and operate?
I own an FJ Cruiser and there’re several things I don’t like about it but, in reality it’s the best vehicle I have ever owed. The most reliable by 1000%.
Good video just bought my taco 2 weeks ago. So I’m trying to buy a rear bed cover and I’m having a hard time finding one. Which one do you have and do you like it ?
Got a whole video on mine. Scroll down my channel you will see it. Congrats on the taco
Taco Rick sweet. I’ve been watching about 2 hrs worth of cover videos right now. I’m looking into tonno pro. But let me check out your video
Oz Mechanics I had a 17 sr5 crew cab. Great truck as for the bed cover the best one I found was the actual Toyota one that came from the dealer. It strong doesn’t rattle or squeak on bumpy roads like some of the aftermarkets. Keeps the bed dry and the locking mechanism is pretty stout. Stood up my 3 yrs constant abuse. Turned truck in with 64k miles I’m a Hvac contractor def happy with it.
I have a Tacoma with the composite bed and I've thrown many things into it. It's plenty durable I've never put a hole in it and I've hauled construction waste in -30 weather.
My 2016 tacoma was shipped with low transmission fluid. After my mechanic changed and properly filled my fluid the transmission finally feels normal to me. I've read other tacomas shipped with low fluid so something to try of your having issues
I figured out the shift thing. I got an aFe cold air intake and I run non-ethanol gas only. I can be running at 2000 rpm at 80mph. It rarely does the whole “let’s jump down to 4th gear and 5500RPM” thing. Also, oil. Keep your oil fresh. Big help
When you put the taller tires on, did you do anything to update or convert your odometer to the new tire diameter? If not, then the MPG probably didn't go down as much as you think. The gauges think there is a stock tire, so when it is telling you you have gone a mile, you have actually gone about 1.08 miles. So that 15 mpg is actually about 16.2.
Correct
Get a Prius if u want to get good gas mileage
Yep
4:05. Pro tip: If you run cruise in "constant speed" vs "variable speed" the sporadic shifting is a big better. Pro tip #2 if the sensor is dirty or you live where there is snow and it won't let you use cruise, "constant speed" cruise will always work.
I also disagree wholeheartedly with your comment on the composite bed. For $100 you can get a rubber bed mat and throw all the crap back there you want. Toss a shovel in any unprotected bed and it'll dent. Don't forget those spray in bed liners aren't free and if they are "included" at your dealer it's on the invoice somewhere.
Otherwise accurate video, cheers.
Drive it with ECT on. It will fix shifting, make it more peppy and I get better gas mileage. My 2018 is stock and I get 21 mpg.
Manual shift stock tires and I get 20+ mpg and no random shift points.
Big tired always reduce mpg, but proper gear ratio to match the actual tire radius helps a lot? I have 35” tires on my ‘73 Bronco, it got mileage like a brick, but when I put in 4:56 gears in, it improved mpg compared to the original 3:73 gears?
I got the Sprint Booster , same as the Pedal Commander. eliminates the Constant Gear shifting on my 2021 TRD Pro
I get 20 city and 24 highway with my stock 2019 trd off-road. I’m think about putting 265/75r16 Falken wildpeaks on it, which weight about the same as the oe goodyear wrangler with Kevlars. I’ve heard this only changes mpg by one or maybe two.
i have the falkins all terrains on my truck. a good ride, good mpg, i drive combo highway/city every day. i get 19-21mpg. premium gas.
Did changing the grill out affect your radar cruise control? Because it looks like the radar is in a different location with that grill
It is a different location but no it didnt affect it.
Do the OVTUNE...I love my truck but hated how my truck was always looking for gears..the OVTUNE helps with engine and transmission in better sync..Helps with your MPG...I was going to re gear but I’m happy with just the OVTUNE
Don't forget you can also remote start the truck with the FOB by pressing lock 3 times and holding in at the 3rd time until lights blink
Is this just on the 2020? I have a 2019 - thanks
@@rootedrotor525 It should work on the 2019 as well as long as you have remote connect
Works on 2021 OR with tech package
How does your 275/65R18 ride comfort over the stock tires.
I have 04 Tacoma and was looking at 18” wheels. Should I be better with 17” I like the 32” tires you have
Smoother in my opinion. The wider tires seem to help absorb more impact and help provide a wider footprint for the vehicle
I'm about to regear my Tacoma, like You, it shifts crazy with poor mileage. I can't use the cruise control at all without it flooring it on the smallest hills.
I did 5.29 gearing from East Coast Gear Supply, 75 mph @ 2300 rpm 6th gear, goes up hills in 6th, worth it
Thanks friend, I'm looking at this gear set right now.
@@DirtShy I get about 20 mpg on highway with 3" lift and 33" tires
I did 4:88s from nitro gear (on 33s). City mpg went up, highway went slightly down. Over all I am getting between 15mpg and 18mpg combined. Also, try premium fuel, helped with the shifting issue.
Does every 2020 tacoma have the ability to start the truck from the app?
Because, my late year 2020 OR doesn’t seem to show me that option in the app & I’m wondering do I need to have the dealership do an update or is this a discontinued/premium feature?
I think it is in the technology package. And you have to have push to start.
@@TacoRick Wild, I should have it then! I guess I'll have to bring it up after the dealership visit/oil Change
Yeah I get 17.5 mpg avg city/hwy combined with 265/75/R16 and 20.5 mpg on my 2017 TRD-OR with 4:88 gears and OVTune 91 Octane 2.0 tune for 4:88 gears. I run a full Dobinson’s suspension with JBA UCA and a CBI T3 winch bumper installed.
Get it re-geared and tuned it changes everything.
360 camera is my favorite thing about 2020 Tacoma for parking
Ect button... It's like a Built-in throttle commander. There is a debate whether it decreases or improves gas mileage. I believe it improves the gas mileage because the transmission is not constantly searching for gears. With the ECT button on it will hold the RPMS longer when additional power is needed. If you live anywhere where there is rolling hills definitely use it. You won't get all the unnecessary shifting
Yep I'm getting a manual for sure when I get a tacoma. Not to mention it should help the larger tires. Btw larger tires effectively reduce your axle ratio and the autos have much higher gears than the lower gears in the manual. I believe the manual has 4:30s from what I read
Why don’t you have the truck re geared ? ⚙️ they say if you go up on the gear ratio such as a 4.88 or 5.29. This should help with your fuel mileage
Money. It cost so much and makes me contemplate just getting a new truck.
@@TacoRick after all that money you’ve already put into your taco ,
You will loose money trading it in. I bet you can get it re geared for under 2,000. Shop around before giving up on your taco. You definitely got a sweet suspension in it now so don’t walk away from what you have already invested
Lowest quote I have got so far is 5500.
@@TacoRick bro taco twonz got his done at around 2,000 dollars. You need to get a hold of that guy and keep shopping around. Your first quote is a complete rip off !
You are probably actually getting slightly better MPGs than what your computer is telling you. Maybe hand calculate a few tanks. Your 32s are covering more ground than the stock 30s, but your computer is calibrated to 30" tires. The wheel speed sensors give the computer a rotation update and it calculates your MPG (and other stuff). Have Toyota recalibrate for the 32s and see what it gives you. You should also regear to 5:29 gears to make that transmission happy and give your truck a huge improvement overall. This will also help your MPGs. Not cheap, but better on the rest of the drivetrain overall.
I tend to actually like the bed on my Taco, even though it scrapes and dings fairly easily to me which shows that I'm actually using the bed. I've had mine about a year and a half and the bed is still in great shape from constant landscaping use. Also, I have to mention how weird this is, so you and I both have channels mainly revolving around our cement Tacoma's (though I do other car reviews) and I have 7.63k Subscribers as of writing this and you have 7.36k Subscribers. What are the odds?!
Thats dope. I am going to expand into other cars soon.
@@TacoRick I Look forward to it!
My 2019 manual gets 22.5 mpg using premium, low test about 20 and it knocks and shakes roughly.
I was surprised he said his was an auto. I had thought all TRDs were manual
Get the orange tune. Completely fixes the shift issues. Works great with cruse control. I hated cruise control before. Also I get 1.5 mpg better around town and 3 better on the highway. I am running 33’s and getting 17.2 around town.
were in NC are you located, Im close to Salisbury. Just bought my 21 TRD offroad
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I have owned 3 Toyota trucks for a total of about 27 years.1993 4x4 extra cab. 2002 Tacoma 4x4 extra cab and my current 2012 4door 4x4, with 3 inch fox coil overs and OME Dakar in the rear. 281/75/17. Get ready for torn inner cv boots and worn Lca’s. In my opinion Toyota is taking a step backwards. They have had a known steering issue, but refuse to fix it or even correct it with newer models. I am in the market for a new truck, but it will probably be a Gladiator. I used to love Taco’s but just can’t bring myself to buy another. And yes the gas mileage sucks, so if I’m gonna get crappy gas mileage, I might as well be able to take the top and doors off and make it worse. Good luck 👊🏻
Regear....doin next summer since Ive done some expensive mods this summer...but can't wait to do 5.29's. But for right now...ECT/S mode tricks...as well as the lil bump on the accelerator in cruise when she decides to down shift and rev up everything for like u said..."for no reason"...I have a 2020 TRD Sport...premium everything..3 inch coilover lift amongst other things...she has just turned 2k miles. While I miss the engine/transmission of my 2012 superwhite Sport..I do love my 2020 cement...will love her more after the regear.
Same. You described to a t the little bump on the gas to get it to shift. Lol
I don’t know the answer to this, but when you put bigger tires on it, your speedometer is off. Your truck tells you you’re going slower than you are. So you are going slightly further than the truck thinks. Since that is a thing, your MPG would be a little better than the truck is telling you. I might be thinking about this backwards?
No your correct. It gets 2 mpg better than what the dash says. The number I told you already had that calculated into it
Taco Rick I’m surprised it’s that low. I have 32 inch tires with 17 inch rims on a 2016, and the truck tells me I am getting usually 16-17 mpg. I am guessing your 18 rims make a difference with weight. Maybe your tires are just heavier too. But cool, the truck is looking great!
Oh, you have a stick shift, that’s probably it. Glad we could get to the bottom of this :)
Definitely it lol
I don't understand how you were getting 18 mpg stock! I was getting 22-24 going 67 down the highway and I have a 2019! And all that I have done is add Goodyear Wrangler A/T and now doing 67 down the highway i'm getting 18 mpg
Well I drive more like 80 to 90 mph so that might explain it
@@TacoRick ahhhh ok
@@TacoRick thank you I was very confused
I have 2 tacoma's a 07 sr5 and a 20 sr5. The first time i towed my small boat with the 20 i wanted to get rid of it , the shifting was crazy but after a few times i started using just 5th gear and has been a lot better.
it tells you in the manual, ect on and gear lock to 5th gear when towing
What is the best psi for highway driving? Thanks.
Each tire is different
I love my 2012 had it since new just hit 160,000 have all the options on it . I will never let it go. It's my baby. I have also lifted it like yours and have similar tires and rims. If I'm easy on it I can get 22mpg It's the 4.0
just curious... did your truck make the fuel pump recall? my 19 did, had it replaced the other weekend.
Yes but waiting for next service to ask
Did you re-calibrate your speedometer? When you put larger tires on it makes all of the information wrong because you are actually driving farther than your truck thinks. When driving 67 you are actually driving almost 71 mph. That means your 15.5 mpg is actually off also and you are really getting 16-17 mpg. There are a couple of products out there that you can install so you can reprogram the information going to the speedometer and correct it for your tire size change.
I already factored that into my statement on mpg. And no I didn't recalibrate
The shift point issue has been a problem lol. My 3rd gen 4runner does the same. I would recommend using ECT, it helps a ton with my 4runner.
You don't have to slide your finger on the door handle to lock, you just have to touch the spot. Just hit 1 year and 30k miles on my calvary blue 2019 OR and probably even more in love with the truck then when I first got it.
Yeah works better on the slide though
Thanks for the door lock / unlock truck. I couldn’t figure out why it was relocking after hitting that spot and I didn’t know about grabbing the handle to unlock.
Totally agree with the dislikes. I have a 2020 Off Road with 2” spacer/block lift. Getting about 16/17mpg combined driving it super soft. I don’t have the shift problem cuz it’s a manual. Also got the bed mat and Cali Raised stiffeners.
I just hit 10k as well in my manual trans. wish it didnt have the radar system or the sos system. You have to account for tire size calculation on mpg, they are striding further therefore the mpg gauge will be off at min 2mpg. When you hit 100k it will actually be like 120k. O gawd, dont do raptor lights.
I put that into my numbers. The dash reads 12 to 14. In reality its 14 to 16.
Hey question. Do the new 3rd gens tech loaded like yours have Anti-lockout features? Like if you leave your key in the truck and lock the door with the door buttons, will it like unlock and beep at you??
It doesn't lock at all. It just gives a loud beep for like 3 seconds.
Your stock intake is cold air. Your K&N is actually now a warm air intake.
I have the Bilstein 6112 lift. Manual trans. I mostly highway drive at 55 and get 20. 265 75 16 falcans. No needle bearing issues?
I have a 1inch diff and no issues
Pedal commander doesn't help mpg. Does kind of help smilespg. It doesn't help shift points either. It just changes your throttle sensitivity. Only thing that helps me is to not use cruise control. Trucks are just underpowered.
First mod I did to my 3rd Gen Tacoma was a regear. Best thing you will ever do. Fortunately for me I live a few hours away from Nitro Gears so I took the plunge and got it done. Stock it would jump into 4th all the time going up the slightest of inclines and most likely never made its way into 6th gear unless I was pointed downwards going 70. With stock tires I am getting 25mpg highway and 21 in town. I went with 488’s since I won’t go larger than 33’s but would recommend 529’s if you are running 33’s or bigger with a lot of other heavy mods. Nitro gears, check em out.
About how much did it run you?
David collins about $3400. Well worth it and I’m glad that was the very first thing I did.
Did u see any gainz in the ( cold air .. intake ) ?
No just better sound
Those storage areas become completely useless when you have 2 car seats in and can’t access any of them with any kind of ease. Traded my 18 TRD OR a week ago for a 21 4Runner I am so happy now. Im also so happy to have the 4.0 w 5-speed back I had in my 14 taco. So much smoother. Thanks for the video.
I just did the same trade! 2019 taco dc or TRD man trans, for a 2021 4Runner TRD or premium. KDSS is awesome, the new head unit is awesome, so are the new leds. The 3.5 sucks, the 4.0 is much much better.
Did you try and see if you have the remote start on your fob? I didn’t know but when I got my 2020 I hit the lock button 3 times and on the fourth time hold it down for about 5 seconds and it should start. It was factory installed but the dealer didn’t know.
Yes I have it. I don't use it since you have to be near the vehicle and it suits off when you open the door
Taco Rick I understand that. Nice ride by the way! I’m jealous I Need to get a lift, tires/wheels, but $$$$ 😂.
Do it yourself is 3 grand lol
May be a random question but since you mentioned the jbl system. Have you noticed that music on spotify using Android auto doesn't get as loud as music playing from xm for example? If so do you have a fix? Thanks in advance! Awesome video!
Yeah i noticed it. But I never go above 40 to 45 so I don't mind. I also never listen to xm. Its always on Android auto.
Oh but just thought about it there is a setting in spotify to make it louder i remember seeing right by audio quality.
I found it! Thanks!
I hear the nitro gearing can help a lot. There is a place in spokane Washington that specializes in it and claim upwards of a 3 mpg recovery over stock gearing with aftermarket wheels/tires.
A few mods I can think of. Exhaust system, Re-Gear, TRD filter box, Window visors. Maybe do some custom vinyl graphic wrap, raptor lights, Hood pistons, Hood interior light. Interior mods. idk.... there are a lot.
There is a lot
I have a 2020 Tacoma TRD Off Road with the same 3 inch rough country lift. 33in all terrain tires. When I am braking, generally less than 10mph, my truck vibrates. If I am back on the accelerator, it resolves the vibration. Have you experienced this?
Nope. Did you re torque your bolts?
How did you get your audio system to connect to android without a USB cable?
It is connected by USB. The cable is black and blends in
My 2020 stock SR5 access cab gives me an average of 20.6 MPG. I wanted to get bigger tires but now I might just keep it stock. Thanks for the info! I use mine for work and it does well.
I got real AT tires, 3 peak rated for winter stock size, Method wheels with 0 offset and the factory lift going on this month. MPG only changed about less than .5 mpg. Plenty of ground clearance and traction.
This is interesting. I recently lifted my '21 tacoma 2.5 inches in the front and 1.5 inches in the rear and went up to 285/75/r16 Falken Wildpeak at3w E rated from BFG k02 265/75/r16 E rated. I noticed a minimal difference. If anything shes a little bit sluggish which is to be expected when you increase tire diameter. I also dont feel that my truck is shift happy. Maybe this issue was addressed in the '21? Who knows. I get 15.5MPG all day every day and I live in the bay area where traffic is horrible and I stop and go on the freeway 10000X a day + the hills I need to go over to get to work. I was on the "regear to 4.88 bandwagon" before installing the lift and larger tires but now im over it. Shes totally derivable still.
Offroads have a tighter diff which yeilds lower mpg. But also tire / rim weight play a big deal as well.
I heard pedal commander only helps with throttle response?
Re-gearing is the solution to the problem. The stock gears are crap.
Yeah but it cost so much. Long term that is definitely the route though. I think the pedal commander will be nice to just get and show on the channel then re gear.
@@TacoRick absolutely!
Is your Tacoma a mall crawler or do you actually use it for truck things
I pull a trailer every week. Its business use truck
I have a 2020 TRD pro and I've changed all the interior lighting to Cali Raised LED lights, huge difference vs the stock bulbs.
Same. I actually over looked that I even did that. It was like the first thing.
Is this a 2020 or 2019? Seems like the day time led does not wrap around.
2020. The led headlights are a special add on for the tacos. Other than the pro they come standard on the stock. I wasn't paying another 3 grand for led headlights
@@TacoRick ahh I see. Must be a US thing. I thought if you got a trd sport/premium the led DRL are standard.
Don’t you have the ECT Power? I know its weird but ECT Power being On helps a lot with the happy shifting. Also, contrary to popular belief, it saves me gas on the highway!
I thought i was the only one but people on forums have noticed it too. People have saved around 3MPG.
Try it out!
I'll give it a try.
Put rubber mat in bed so stuff doesn't slide around and dent proof, also I use my 360 camera more for drive though's and parking lots than off roading very handy as you can set it for auto and come up on screen below 10 km. Need raptor lights! Put these on my pro grill and they make the front of the truck.
Cameras don’t work good in the rain tho
Random question but is that the grill it comes with? Thought that cool one only came on the trd pro
I have a video on installing that grill
Composit bed is tougher than steel and lighter. Doesn't rust and lasts forever.
How can it be a complaint about the truck when the tires you decided to put on change the mpg? You did that not the truck.
Thats what I said. I said this is a complaint but its really my fault.
Taco Rick Don’t worry! Some of listening actually heard you say that right away.
Good video!! Are you able to record while the truck is gear hunting? I've seen different videos of the situation online but I am curious to what the 2020 gear hunting looks like. Thanks for your help.
Its the same as the 2018 I had before. Nothing different
It’s crazy how much these tacos cost this is a supreme taco
honestly worth it the tacoma 2020 is a weapon nomatter what model u get
Guys help me out here I’m looking at the ranger and the Tacoma both 2021 what y’all think any have both before??? What’s your experience
Ranger has been out a few years now aka more reliable than a first gen of the production floor. The Toyota will hold its value better over time, Ford has better interior tech and features. Looks go to Toyota in my book. Thats my input
@@TacoRick I see I’m excited man 2021 trd sport for only for 400$ a month .
@@TacoRick thank you for your feed back
We got same truck color and lift I got 4 inch with 285 70 -17s
Are you planning on installing a roof rack?
Don't think so. I don't have any use for one yet.
I was impressed that the lane departure and pre collision stuff came standard on my sr5. Not sure if it's on the SR but the sr5 comes with an impressive amount of tech
Standard on all models
all new toyota’s have radar now. And yes SR5 is a fan favorite, perfect daily if you need for both work and play. Oddly enough i’m really enjoying the auto dimming rear view mirror lol
I averaged 21 mpg on my 2017 TRD OR. My bed has held up well. It does scratch easily but I put in a mat and that solved that. Overall has held up great.
Tried the Toyota app but I couldn’t find where to remote start?
Have to ask your dealer. They installed it on my phone
For all 3rd Gen Tacoma owners. I have a 2017 3.5L with 2in Lift and 55lbs tires. This morning on the way to work I got 23.6 MPG and on the way home I usually get 20.7 MPG (this is normal for me driving 70MPH in SoCal). I did upgrade exhaust, TRD Air Box, I had Toyota update my ECU to 04B04, and I have been running the Orange Virus Tune 2.0 Premium 33in Tyre non-THX. My truck drives like a dream now. It stays in 6th most of the time on the highway, acceleration is smooth and has power behind it, shifts points are right on point and predictable. I can not promise you the same results but for me and my truck the setup I just described fits the bill.
Which tires are you running?
@@shannondixon3767 General Grabber ATX
@@Donkarnage223 what size and how do you like them... I'm considering the same size lift
@@shannondixon3767 265/75R16. The biggest I could fit without body mount chop. I have the JBA upper control arms, no sway bar, the 650lbs Bilstein springs for the bumper and steel skids. And those Generals which I have taken across the Mojave Road, Big Bear, Gorman all in CA. At 17lbs those tires crawl up anything! Well anything ive tried. Never had a problem or gotten stuck for over 100 in dirt trips now with minor rock crawling. Plus it’s my daily driver. I’ll be buying the same tires next time around.
@@Donkarnage223 Do you feel like you could fit 275/70R17s without rub? A little over a 32” tire but narrower than the 285s most people run.
one of the most durable beds lol composite is equal to fiberglass but wayyy stronger. sought out for and used heavily for pool guys down here in florida because the chemicals will never rust and degrade the bed! You won’t ever ding composite plastic it’s impossible, you can crack it but that would take a lot my friend.
as a high school student I keep my ratchet straps behind the seats and on the bigger compartment keep all my books and school supplies! super great storage, can even fit my hats under the seat
Damn, as a high school student, I would walk to school.
@@SC_XOLOs hahahah I got mine used, it was a 2 year lease so the miles were low and it was well kept, 26.5K was a hell of a deal so we couldn't pass it up
You will like the Pedal Commander. It noticeably changed the 'shifting'. In the Sport Setting, it'll give you whiplash. I didn't like the $400 price tag and I'm not sure that I can justify the cost but the shifting is annoying. BTW...like the video. I have a 2017.
What kind of window tint do you have on the Tacoma? How dark?
The fronts are tinted to match the stock back. Idk the % it was a dealer install when I bought it
Rick, awesome Tacoma. I have the 2019 TRD Sport cement color with TRD four runner black subdue 17 rims with LT 275/70/17 BFG KO2 running air 38 psi and getting 21 MPG. With a 3" x 2" Ready Left kit. Very happy with the milage. Could you please send me the link on your cell phone mount? Thanks for all your modifications I've learned alot.
The TRD sport gets slightly better gas mileage than the OR because it doesn’t have the heavy duty rear end. Also what load range are your K02s E or C?
Making a video soon on all my cheap mods I get off amazon
@@hiddenx4968 load range is E on my BFG's. Thank you for the information.
Scott Paradis No problem. I hade some 265/70R17 K02s (great tires)and they were I think like 58 pounds a piece or something also E load range. I ended up selling them and getting Nitto Ridge Grapplers in the same size but C load range and I could def tell the difference. Not as durable but I’m not doing any hardcore over landing on sharp rocks all the time either.
Is it just stock OR’s that get 18-20 mpg. I have a 2018 Sport LB and get 23- 25 mpg
Off road has a tighter re dif for off reading.
anyone purchase the "BedRug" product? I just purchased my 1st Tacoma and have a Leer 100xr on order. I was about to purchase the rubber bedliner, however I found the BedRug product online and thus far I think its a much better option.... Just wondering if anybody has any thought on it?
Shift points are totally the biggest gripe I have with mine as well. Love your truck and keep up the videos. 👉🏾
Get an air intake/exhaust and a tune for the MPG and a Nitro regear kit for the shift points. OVTune, KDMax Tune.
Also could get a supercharger.
Exhaust and intake will do
Nothing for power and mpg. OV tune definitely will, I’m running premium SFOB.
@@sergekrasovski3700 “Premium SFOB” ?
@@ht9739
Premium “full Otto beta” version. It’s an OV tune for a manual only. It has none of this Atkinson garbage, full Otto cycle.
Can’t believe they don’t come with them from the dealer but, bed mat. Composite bed is awesome for light work but the thick ass rubber Toyota bed mat is a must.
I love my manual 2020 trd sport premium Tacoma I shift when I want to the gear I need.
Literally, was lol’ing hearing him talk about shifting problems, like ope shoulda gotta manual 🤷♂️
Can you add an auxiliary fuel tank in the bed for extra range?
I haven't found one yet. I would really like one. I found additional tanks but none that tie into the main tank or just a bigger main tank
Taco Rick yeah that would be nice. What other additional tanks have you found?
Its like a side tank that goes over the wheel well in the bed. Couple different manufacturers make it
T-Rick, to solve your gas milage issue, you are going to need to re-gear. 4.88s if your not off-roading and towing or 5.29s if you are off-roading and towing. Spend the money and get it done right before getting a bigger lift or bigger tires. Oh, and hood struts will allow you enjoy the engine bay even more!
Already did that the struts in a recent video
With the larger tires if you want to improve the shift points you are going to have to re gear the front and rear diffs. 4.88 if you are going to stay with that size tIre. Lower if you are going larger. This will bring your mileage and power back
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Yep, they geared it too high from the factory to meet EPA standards. 4:88’s go a long way toward rectifying that issue in a lightly modded or even stock truck. The manual trans models are better platforms for modding as they come factory with lower gear ratios
Have you done and oil change on it yourself? If so, how easy is it?
Nope. I can get it change for the same price as buying the oil and filter. But I have seen where the drain plug it and oil filter. Its very easy to get to
I've got the same model with 18" black rhinos and 32" KO2s minus the lift. I experienced the same thing with the gas mileage until I installed an Injen intake (don't hate). While city mileage was worse (13-14mpg) my highway mileage now hits 21.5 - 22mpg cruising at 75mph.
Yeah I think my biggest mpg problem compared to most is speed. I am about 85 on the highway here in NC
I suggest looking into the OVTune and re-gear it. There are some videos about the 2 different ratios that are mainly used.
And the tune will help with the shifting the delay in the throttle