Towing about the same, side by side is around 1800lbs. With the dual axles it has been solid as a rock. No sway what so ever with just a regular hitch. I even move the weight back towards the rear axle to gain 1.5" of height at the hitch and still solid as a rock.
Ive been doing it every year, I run two sets of tires. Mud terrains for hunting seasons, then AT's for the rest of the year.
I cant ever come close to fitting a spare so i don't even bother. I do carry tire plugs, air compressor, etc. when I'm gonna be out in the woods.
Main reason I...
ah, I was thinking you meant stock flat filter, I have questions also about SXTH vs. K&N TRD Pro filter. Im not a fan of the oiled filters for a few reasons and wonder if switching to paper cone type from AFE will affect tune.
check his website, he has dyno's posted, I have the tune and the performance gains are real. Especially after you slap on some big heavy tires. You get it all back and lots more.
I think Camtuning shows big improvements with tune and SXTH. If I remember correctly according to his dyno's and tuning there is a big difference between intakes.
Used to work at dealership, when i had some downtime I would wonder thru the shop and hang out with the mechanics to learn the Tacoma's and 4r's. When it snowed there'd be a rush of Taco's in the shop.
The actuators are a cheap plastic housing that will easily fail. Talking to the Mechanic...
Toyota Specs are a broad range for the 19yr old tech to hit between the margins. Know where you want your specs and find a shop that will make it so.
This was at less than 2500miles, so don't trust the manufacture or dealership to make it right.
If you have to ask, then drive it for 3 more years then come back and let us know. Engine load should be telling you when to shift.
rpm/friction/heat vs. engine load. pick your poison.
Me personally, MT or Auto I'll take the rpm/friction/heat over the mechanical load/stress. Good question...
So what's a good alternative? 24Tacoman just posted a good analysis with Penzoil PUP. I know for a fact that PUP makes a huge difference on how smooth and quiet the engine runs. Plus his analysis shows good wear over 0w-20. If my oil analysis isnt favorable then Ill try Redline.
Been looking at the Penzoil Dexos1 5w-30, I'm currently running that and will have an oil analysis soon.
For a turbo four-cylinder, the big advantages of dexos1 Gen 3 are:
LSPI protection — probably the biggest one for small turbo/direct-injection engines. LSPI can produce extremely high...