Recent content by k1m

It makes it look more angry

That is what most of us have been posting we have done.

So. As frustrating as the battery issue is, the fact that the running 12v system in general also drops to 11.4 after a while and often within minutes after firing up the truck is the most mind boggling. I have done multiple measurements for months now as I’m flying down the highway and the...

I thought my truck was the only one with this issue…. Makes me feel better it’s a design flaw not something I did (I put a tonneau cover on).

I finally had my 10000 mile service today. I asked to have my 12v battery checked and had the dealer argue that the low voltage was fine and I didn't need to have the battery checked. I insisted. When I picked it up the dealer then told me the battery was 0.10v out of range and they ended up...

I think he means the manual shift mode. Drop it into drive, slide the shifter to the left and pick your gear.

Agreed. My last car, a 2008 Corolla had its original battery last 8 years. A one year old car shouldn’t be an issue. After the factory warranty doesn’t cover this anymore I’m gonna put in a yellow top, something I don’t have to worry about. A new vehicle shouldn’t make me stress everyday. 🤣😭

Yeah. I’m carrying a portable starter pack for the inevitable. I’ve been obsessing about this thing for quite a while (my thread post history will back me on that) and this thread prompted me to go to a direct measure of the battery at the terminals. I was stunned. Hopefully there is no...

According to Optima's website a DH7(deep cycle H7) is a perfect match for a Tacoma hybrid. As a side note, in the past three weeks my factory battery has been sitting at 11.4 to 11.8 every time I have tested it. It doesn't matter how long I wait to test it (1 hour, 1 day, 3 days). So, bad...

The battery does hover a bit low from normal gas models. Something to do with needing to keep a buffer and that it tends to run off the hybrid battery most of the time via the inverter. I am not saying I understand it, I’m just saying what I’ve found/seen.

The pros are wired to the high beam yes. They also have a switch to shut them off even if the high beams are on. I wouldn't drive with the light bar on unless 3 am out in the middle of no where. It is super bright and wide(it would be good for seeing wildlife looking to commit suicide off your...

Who advised against it? That is one of my planned installs at some point.

Latex. Honestly, if it is real latex, I like the smell.

That’s the conclusion this thread has led me too. 🤣

lol. Apparently the different screen types lead to different gauge options. I just didn’t explore deep enough. 🤷‍♂️