Recent content by 24tacoman

I wouldn’t want to raise the redline either. The chief engineer has stated crankshaft hammering issues on the 6MT above the stock redline, and I find this motor makes all the torque I’ll ever need below 4000 RPM. I used to have a Civic Si and my days of wringing out the engine to 8000 RPM are...

Hello, I am wondering if there is an option for the OTT tune to only remove the rev hang from the 6MT equipped Tacoma. I don’t want the whole tune for the engine, the only thing I want to change is eliminating the rev hang. I don’t feel the need to overstress my engine and squeeze every last HP...

Fair enough. There is no reason to assume 5w30 would protect any better than what the engineers tested the engine with and approved it for (0w20). I’m just saying if I do both oil analyses and the 5w30 shows less wear materials on the same OCI and driving conditions, that would convince me to...

Someone running 5w30 should post their UOA! If the test shows improved wear performance over 0w20 UOA’s taken at the same OCI and under the same driving conditions, then we will have an answer. I’m planning on switching to 5w30 this summer for one change and getting it tested, and testing the...

Great, thank you. I assume this is what the maintenance manual is referring to when it mentions putting the water control valve in injection mode. I wonder if it is Water Route Switching Valve #1 or #2? It seems like they purposely make this a pain to do DIY...

A little late to the conversation here again, but I am wondering what the special function looks like to actuate the water control valve to injection mode. I am looking at the XTOOL D7S, but I am not sure if the Special Functions change depending on the make and model. It seems like most reviews...

I am looking to buy a XTOOL D7S for this exact purpose. It seems like all the reviews on it show that it has the capability to actuate the "Electric Pump", but I would imagine the special functions on the scan tool are different depending on the make and model. If anyone with an XTOOL scanner...

I am coming up on my first coolant change interval, and I want to do it myself. I am worried that it will be a PITA to do with this new coolant system. I read somewhere that you need a bidirectional scan tool just to change the coolant properly! I really hope that isn't true and these trucks are...

My Canadian owners manual states 60,000km so I figured I would abide by it. It was $250 CAD for all four from a dealership. There weren’t any cheaper options unfortunately, but with all the fake parts out there I wouldn’t mess around too much with aftermarket stuff anyways.

I just did my spark plugs on my 2024 Tacoma TRD OR 6MT at 60,000km. Here is how the old plugs looked. Do these look OK for 60k? To me they look healthy and seem like they could go for another 60k no problem...

I use Pennzoil Ultra Platinum 0w20 and have run used oil analysis showing minimal (below average) levels of wear metals. I live where it gets to -40C regularly for 7 months of the year so a thinner oil suits my use case better. Starting an engine with 5w30 in those temperatures results in no...

I just did my front and rear diffs at 50,000 km. I used 75w90 and my truck exploded the next day, don't do it guys. Just kidding, its been working perfectly. The heavier weight doesn't make a difference whatsoever and its substantially cheaper where I live. It cost more than I thought having to...

Ha that’s 35000 eagles per football field for y’all down south

Since we are coming up on exactly 2 years of the 4th gen being available on the dealer lots, I am curious who has the most miles on theirs! I am at 57,000km and absolutely love mine!

I have the same issue. I live in Northern Central Canada, and I frequently short trip my truck (less than 15 min drives) in -30C and below to get to work. I have noticed that my oil level is about 1/4" above the full line when cold after driving it for a few weeks. I change my oil every 5000km...