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Toyota Tacoma Prerunner (owner experiences)
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Maxima motor wont do you any good, it's too small for a truck. You could, however, get a 3.4L and drop it in your Prerunner, which would of course void 99% of the warranties
How about engine chips or exhaust? How much hp can I expect to get?
Warranty is voided if there is a direct connection between your mods and the failed part. So if you put a lift on the truck, it voids the U-joint warranty automatically because of the high wear-and-tear they'll experience.
Deckplate is harmless in that sense.....you just have to watch out not to go through 2 feet of mud with it open, cause then you may splash some inside which will restrict airflow. And even if you do that, clean it up and its ok. For more protection, paint the deckplate (if you didnt get a black one) black and it will look the same as the airbox. For extremely paranoid: either buy a spare airbox, or join TTORA and you could ask one of the guys for the airbox. The good thing about deckplate is that it gives you a little extra hp and a cool hissing sound at 3K rpms on a V6, the bad thing is that, people say, it takes off about 40 miles off each gas tank, which I am about to verify (gonna open mine again).
Thanks.
It's not that you need a mechanic to take the engine apart, it's just you need to get into a somewhat uncomfortable spot. Those Japanese engineers designed it to fit their hands, I bet
Another way to try and change it is drive it up on a rock/curb so you have a little more ground clearance, get underneath, take off the skidplates (have to take both off, the rear one is holding front one), and go from underneath.
I drive fairly slowly with few fast starts or stops (it's difficult, however!)and am wondering if this mileage will improve with break-in?
It seems to stay in 2nd gear until about 32 MPH and I think this is where the economy is suffering.
Any thoughts?
Quad: Give it time and it the mileage will improve, especially once the weather warms up. You will end up average around 15-17 in town, just be patient and start saving your money!
Guadeloupe, YES your mileage will improve. Mine was very similar early in my baby's life, but now it is closer to 20, consistently. Just give it time. Might wanna try a high flow air filter as well.
I have some questions for fellow Taco truckers out there...
1. What are the part numbers for Toyota OEM oil/air filters?
I *think* they are...
PN-02011 - Oil Filter (all 6-cyl engines?)
PN-07020 - Air Filter ('95-'01 V-6 engines?)
2. What are some good online vendors for OEM Toyota filters?
I found this place while surfing...
http://www.toyotapartsworld.com
$3.29 PN-02011 Oil Filter
10.99 PN-07020 Air Filter
4.95 Shipping
3. What's a good source for 'side steps'? I am looking for some good non-slip metal steps for each door (i'll need 4).
I considered the tubular steps, but I think I like the individual steps better, just me.
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Oil changes on a Tacoma are a pain in the [non-permissible content removed], the engine skidplate blocks the oil filter and I have to go in from the front wheel well.
It takes alot more contorting than an oil change on say a Honda Civic, but you don't burn yourself on any nearby catalytic converters (OUCH!)
Gas Mileage; I get about 16-17 MPG in a mix of city/highway, sometimes 19-20 with lots of highway driving. Yep, Tacomas have crappy gas mileage. My Taco has 10,000 miles.
Thanks all for your help, happy trucking.
-tony22r@yahoo.com
with a Toyota V6 ? Specs say 5000 lbs capacity, I am trying to evaluate if this truck will hold
up towing a 2500lb boat/motor/trailer.
(Understood that this truck would not be a good choice to tow
a yacht with)
Especially interested if anyone has towed
with a Tacoma and has 100K plus miles on it
without the transmission being replaced, etc.
From all I have read, this vehicle looks very reliable,
but will it hold up if I periodically tow
a load at 1/2 the rated tow capacity ? Thanks.
Hmm.. does it sound like Pinging? or slight detonation? I know our engines are rated for Reg Unleaded, but I've had vehicles that would ping when going uphill or accelerating hard when I put in cheap gas.
Use up the gas in your tank, then try some higher octane, 89-91 and do the same pass at 80.
1,850 miles? That baby's not even broken in yet. I forget what the manual says for break-in period, but you might try that too )
I've pegged the speedo at 100mph in my DoubleCab, and my 3.4L purrs like a cat.
I have the original Goodyear CSA Wrangler tires I have been running. Do other owners out there with these tires experience this?
Dealer is probably saying that because ABS on Tacoma is hard to find (when I was buyiung my truck 6m ago, my dealer told me that I'd have to wait for 2-3 month) and he just wants to make a sale.
Yes, it was the ABS that held it up. Got all options + TRD.
I drove both the standard and TRD versions and I liked the TRD version as I think the ride and handling are superior, Not harsh (until you get off road).
Can't answer if ABS is worth it or not, but for the additional $300 I think it was worth the wait even if just to bolster the resale value.
You'll love the truck, can't find one thing wrong with it, it was everything and more than I expected.
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new Honda 90 I bought back in 1969. Love the truck, hate the dealer I got it from. Does anyone know how to safely remove those warning stickers from the visors. Got the TRD stickers off no problem but can't seem to budge the visor stickers. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Thanks,
kirbyt
BTW, I used to have an '82 SR5, got rid of it several years ago. But, by far I had the most fun in that truck than any others I have ever owned. That truck didn't have a single piece of sheet metal that was not rusted, but it was a blast to drive. It took abuse and never once let me down. I need a much larger vehicle than anything Toyo makes now, but sometimes I wish I still had that old truck sitting around.
Some people want ground clearance but don't need 4x4 so they made the Pre-runner. Ford makes one to and it is called the Edge I believe and Nissan makes the Desert Runner.
Thank you very much.
Also, if a supercharger is added to the double cab, is the front hood swapped out with a hood that has a hood scoop (like the 4Runner) or is that just an aesthetic thing?
The 4runner hood scoop is non functional, but very good looking. It is very very difficult to put one of these hoods on a Tacoma, and requires more money spent on fabrication than the actual cost of the hood.
Thanks for reminding me about adding the clutch pedal. I guess it's starting to sound more involved than I originally thought.
I don't suppose anyone has heard rumors of Toyota making a manual transmission double cab?