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  1. JDC

    Poor fuel efficiency

    If it's not missing this is what I would do. Your truck is starving for air and running rich or low fuel pressure. Dirt air filter, bad plugs, dirty throttle body, dirt injectors and weak fuel pump can cause this issue. This is dangerous. I recommend taking your vehicle to your local Toyota...
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    Car care nut on Tires and problems

    This is very good information. I wasn't aware of some issues with tires.
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    Never overfill your gas tank from the car care nut

    Good information.....
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    Traction control

    I retired from a agency that has many 4 wheel drive vehicles. I received calls from employees who say they are stuck and the vehicle has no power to pull out of the mud pit. I tell them to turn off the traction control and try again. Their response is WOW did know that and their vehicle clears...
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    The advantages or disadvantages of ordering a new Tacoma

    I usually offer 3-4 k off the sticker price and advise the dealer that's my offer. I'll go to as many dealers as needed to get the discount or adds on equal to the discount. You can't do that online. Now, with the vehicle shortages the discount would be 1-2 k. Most Tocomas are selling before...
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    Transmission Shuddering

    What you feel I think is a torque converter shudder. Ask Toyota for the latest transmission update and a fluid change. Normally, this occurs when owners change the fluid and put in non Toyota fluid or the fluid is low. Warranty should apply. I've seen new transmissions with low fluid. Only...
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    Loss power

    Switch the number 4 coil pack to another cylinder. If it throws an error code on that cylinder the coil pack is bad. If that's the case I would change all the coils with Toyota parts. No secondary parts. Sounds like that cylinder is not firing causing low power. Fix asap raw gas is bad for the...
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    2016 to present Toyota Tacoma truck information.

    Watch the below YouTube link for information about these trucks and which years to buy.
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    Octane.......The real information

    I use only non ethanol gas in mowers and power equipment. Vehicles I drive less than 10k a year after retirement. So, rec gas is about $ 3.50 in my area.I use Stabil 360 in my vehicles. Cheaper saves on gas cost...
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    Octane.......The real information

    Good information. It's accurate too.
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    Poor fuel efficiency

    Clean the MAP sensor with a cleaner designed for MAP sensors only. Leave the battery can't off overnight so your truck will lose shift points. Put the cable back on and run for a week before using cruise control You didn't say anything about spark plug changes. To test unhook your battery...
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    Why did you pick your Tacoma over another choice?

    Toyota has a transmission factory in my state employing hundreds and secondary factories make parts. I can at least support those jobs.
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    Radiator is a bug catcher

    I need a solution to keep bugs and rocks out of 2020 off-road Tacoma radiator. The holes in the grille are large enough to permit bugs and other material to enter and lodge in the radiator. Has anyone fixed this issue. Hosing off works but the bugs are tight. A rock off the road could pass...
  14. JDC

    Bed covers

    No......spray it on and use a cloth to spread and work it in. Don't leave excess on the cover or it could run off down the truck. I pick a warm day and apply two coats letting the first dry before adding the second. Let the second dry before using in the rain. Drying time about one hour.
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    Bed covers

    Waterproofing your bed cover is very important. Here's what I use. Best I've found dollar for dollar. Used it on shoes and backpacks with great success. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXIVVUI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_AKGPF9HYZ5BY6HQ9PKT8?psc=1
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    Good read. All about Toyota keys.

    Must know information on Toyota keys.
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    Bed covers

    I use this cover. Waterproof it every other year and it will last many years
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    Dash Cams

    I use my android phone in a holded and run the Sgyic navigation app. It has a dash cam build into the app. Switching between vehicles or using it to record events is a snap.
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    Will a bed extender fit? 2021 Tacoma Limited

    I have a 2020 off road with bed extender, bed mat and cover. It works perfect. No issues. Surprised I use the extender a lot.
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