My 2025 Tacoma TRD Sport works great, it can be too hot after about 15 minutes. I end up setting it to 68, with very little fan. My prior was a 2012 FJ, it took a while to warm, especially the foot box.
West TN, it’s been 32 or less for over a week. 4HI on ice and snow has worked well also.
I have a Gator SRX soft roll up cover. Inexpensive, easy install, out of my way in 5 minutes if need bed. I park in my garage, security is not a big factor, a thief can access a hard or soft cover.
Pro Clip makes one that clips over the AC vent that then uses a mag mount or clamp. Pricy as well, but holds tight. Suction cup mounts do not hold tight in a truck, my experience.
Airbag functions work fine, I called and discussed prior to ordering. EKR and Coverdream are same. I ordered Coverdream on Amazon, came in EKR box, EKR instructions, EKR tag on covers.
Metal shavings should be captured by the filter, and yes, metal shavings are an issue, but the break down of the oil due to heat is the reason for changing oil at 5000 miles, or 6 months.
No hard braking
no rapid acceleration
no driving at constant speed of 50, 60, or 70 for over 10 minutes at a time
change oil at 1000, then every 6 months or 5000
No practical need ( or Toyota would have installed one)
I was researching the engine, images were shown with a cover, I now realize those were transverse mounts.
Lots of new owners list window tint as 1st mod. Help me understand, what are the reasons?
appearance?
cooler cab temp?
UV protection for interior?
prevent those outside of truck from identifying occupants?
This is legit question, what am I missing, I’m old, owned probably 10 or more vehicles in...
Agree, my practical experience tells me the same, just want to understand all the various opinions. Rare is the case when an individual spends money on a modification and then provides negative comments.
OTT tune, any improvement in mpg?
I understand the performance improvement, I’m old, (75), but I grew up in an era where cams, Holley 4 barrels, headers were what we changed, but now, I seek other reasons, thus mpg?
What company provides the best tune?
my priorities would be
improve gas milage
better performance
increase engine longevity
does not effect Toyota warranty
Based on above, best value would be?