By accessing this website, you acknowledge that Edmunds and its third party business partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about you and your interactions with the website as described in our
Privacy Statement, and you agree that your use of the website is subject to our
Visitor Agreement.
Comments
http://www.weathertech.com/store/vehsearch.asp?make_id=52&year_no=2005&veh_id=66- 0&item_group_id=52&veh_opt_choice_id=0
Check Google for places that sell 'em a little cheaper.
The clicking noise many people complain about can also be made worse with less than 91 octane. Toyotas have always had the clicking noise and some first time owners moving down from the big V8's have a hard time adjusting to the sound.
P.S. There is nothing lucky about regular maintainence to keep a truck running for years. Its a must.
In our place everywhere I turn I see 05-06 Tacoma's, I probably have seen only 3 Frontiers...why could this be?
Wes
I'm new to this forum and I'm a little unfamiliar with the format so please bear with me. I noticed the recent posts having to do with the gas octane on the 2005 Tacomas. I presently have a 2001 prerunner with the 2.7 litre engine and always run it with 87 octane. I 'm presently thinking of upgrading to the 2006 Tacoma xtra cab which I believe has the same engine as my 2001. I heard a few months back where somebody mentioned that you needed to use 91 octane. I'm assuming from what I've been reading here, that it's not mandatory, and should only amount to a loss of HP? I'm also assuming that no harm should come to any of the sensors, especially the oxygen sensor. I believe I read another poster at another forum site a few months back said he had problems with his oxygen sensor after switching back to 87 from 91 octane. I'm assuming this was an error? Anyone with any different info, I'd appreciate it. Thanks
Thomas
BTW, on the handful of fill-ups, I've had readings of 17.50 (combined city/freeway), 18.40 (combined), 20.85 (90% fwy) and 19.50 (75% fwy). I didn't check the mileage the couple of times I had it off-roading in deep sand. As I get more miles on the thing and it loosens up a bit, I expect mileage to go up another mile or two. I'm still granny-ing for the most part so these reading would be lower if I drove it more 'normal'! And I know these readings are WAY better than they would have been with the V8 Nissan Titan I considered getting for a while...before my brain kicked back in gear.
Also, the 4x4 works great off road (mostly sand in our mostly dry, Calif. washes). Just for grins, I left it in 2-wheel drive mode to see how far I'd get (ala Prerunner). It did ok if the sand wasn't too deep, and I didn't stop. In the deep stuff, or once stopped, I was stuck until I flipped it into 4x4 mode - where it just pulled away without a hint it was stuck a moment before. Also, the locking differential seems to work great too. I haven't really needed it but checked it out to make sure it worked.
Lastly, I know this is getting long-winded, I bought one of those bicycle cable/vinyl coated style locks and secured my bed extender to one of the rear tie-downs. The lock is 5 ft long but since it's coiled up in the corner you hardly notice it - and it has plenty of slack to flip into the extended mode without taking it off. I just threw the keys in the glove box for when I need to remove it completely. So for $10, I have peace of mind knowing someone can't just open my tailgate and (easily) swipe the extender.
Didn't stop to think that if the 2006 has the same engine, why would it need different gas than I'm using now. I probably read the post wrong and didn't notice that the guy was probably talking about the 6cyl. Now if I can work out a deal witht the salesperson, I'll be in business.
Thanks
Thomas
There are lots of opinions out there about this, but I am a believer in 87 Octane after using it now for over 12,000 miles on my V6 Double.
It has to be that as an owner you can pick out the Tacos and don't notice the others. They have to be selling some!!! As an owner myself, I can't remember seeing a single Frontier, but they are out there. As for the Ridgeline, I know I have only seen a couple of them off the lot because, like a big nasty blister on your forehead, they stick out.
Underdog Racing Development
Speaking of such things. Has anyone tried the 'Tornado' and has it helped mileage any? Personally, I've put it in the expensive gimmick category in my own mind, but would be interested in seeing the results from a controlled test from an independent, respected source. Again, I just can't see a company like Toyota, that would give many millions to see a 1 mpg increase in a vehicle, not put a $1 worth of tin in the air intake hose if it really works (if patent allowed).
It doesn't apply to the Frontier, but I read where a number of Nissan models, incl. the Titan, and built at the same plant - I believe in TN, are having major quality issues. Nissan attributes the problems to having so many new models, a new plant, and a new work-force. Maybe.
Your speeds seem a little low. What benefit are you seeing from shifting at those speeds? What is your average mpg?
I just can't see being in 5th or 6th gear in a residential speed zone (35 mph). :confuse:
Remember the truck manual states you can run 87 fine, but premium for better performance. The truck will adjust the timing accordingly. Basically run the lowest octance you can without pinging.
Look at the dyno sheet from K&N themselves (Dyno Sheet). There is no noticable HP gain until you get to about 3500-4k rpms. So for the average daily driver, you'll never know the difference.
For people who have complained that they are "too loud" didn't know what they were buying it for in the first place.
I have a 63 series intake. I recently replaced the K&N filter with an AEM DryFlow filter. You can read my write-up here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2090989
Plus it wouldn't help on our engines anyway. There are lots of baffles in the intake before the throttle body. These baffles would disrupt any supposed "Tornado" effect.
That may be consistent with the fact that I see as many or more Tundras as I see Tacomas.
Wayne
Did you ever find a replacement light? I had a similar situation this evening, backed into my mailbox and the little handle on the front of the box went right through the top of the tail light. Luckily no other damage but I definitely need a new lens...or I'm guessing the whole assembly.
"so i managed to back my '05 into a big garbage can tonight and crack one of my tail lights. fortunately no body damage. but what a pain. does anyone know where i can find oem tail light online? not having any luck searching so far. thanks"
I purchased the short shifter kit from URD about 3 months after I bought the truck. Huge improvement and took about 20 minutes to install.
Search "URD short shifter" in this forum for more info.
I wouldn't say the short shifter is absolutely necessary but you will enjoy the difference. Get the 6 speed if that's what you really want. Much more fun, much more control.
I suspect the people that bought one and think their mileage improved are just driving more light-footed after installing it, thereby improving their mpg a bit.
While it is a truck shifter that will never have the snick snick of my wife's Mazda3, the throw is actaully shorter than my old Ranger shifter. I would drive it first and make your own decision.
My only other recommendation is if your in heavy stop and go or spend alot of time on interstates (70 mph+) then Auto may better suit. The 6th gear is a bit shorter than 5th in the auto. This is why the auto does better 1-2mpg over 70.
I bought a new 05 tacoma xtra cab. As soon as test drove it i noticed the wind noise or whistling near the door/bottom of window. Before i bought it, i made them fix it. They said they'd had problems with the mirrors causing wind noises, so they replaced it. 2 weeks later, wind noise was right back. A high pitched whistle that was annoying as heck. Took it back this week. They replaced the weather stripping on the door and now its fine. Hope this helps.
Monte
Thank you. I will have the weather stripping replaced. I hope that does the trick.
Wes
Is this just a warrenty on regular tires so you'll get a replacement set? Is it prorated?
I wanted to post the other day but the site was down.