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  1. JDC

    2020 ac drain is to short. Drain on top of the fram

    Yesterday was a cool day and I fix my AC drain issues. Was going to use heater hose but determined it was to heavy and might damage the ac drain. I used all weather HVAC hose and sprayed it with heat protection paint. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    Why do Tacomas get poor gas mileage $

    I have a 2020 off road V 6. Hope I get your mileage when its get broken in. I would be a happy camper. Getting around 18 now. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    Why do Tacomas get poor gas mileage $

    Give us your view on how to get better mpg. 1. Proper tire pressure. Factory specs. 2. Window visors and bed cover for less drag. 3. Don't share vehicle. Trans learning your driving. 4. Remove unnecessary weight. I have found if using cruise control with auto pacing saves 2 mpg per gallon...
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    2018 AC Smells/Issue

    When you drive onto your garage and shut the AC off. The inside coils are wer to damp. This quickly will cause mold to grow on the coils and you'll get the cat piss smell. Easy solution about five minutes from home turn the ac off and open outside air and it will dry off preventing mold growth...
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    Safest truck color . Why I purchased this color

    Beside liking this color . Here is another reason. The safest car color is white. White vehicles have a 12% lesser chance of accident involvement than black vehicles under all weather and lighting conditions. White provides a lot of contrast between the vehicles and their surroundings, making...
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    Traction control and check engine light??

    One other item that can make your MPG better and ensure your Taco is running at top condition. The applies to all modern-day autos and trucks. When you fill your gas tank and it clicks off. Stop and don't add another drop of fuel. If you get much in it will return raw gas not the vapors back...
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    Touch handle to lock truck tip

    Also on the 2020 while unlocking. Put your hand in the handle and it will auto unlock. Now while this happens if your continue to hold the handle the back will unlock within a few seconds. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    2017 SR5 Trouble switching back from 4WD back to 2WD

    I worked in remote areas all my career. All you need to do is turn the 4W to 2W. Back about a truck length and it will release. Another is let off the gas so the truck can coast in a straight line . The slack in the drive will cause it to release. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    Traction control and check engine light??

    Did you stop and get gas. I've seen this happen with a loose gas cap. I would just reset the codes and see if it happens again. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    A/C low cooling possible fan clutch

    Any movement in the fan blade shift suggests fan clutch replacement. With the engine off hold a fan blade move it up and down. If you feel movement or slack. I would replace the clutch. Also a bad fan clutch will cool at highway speeds and overheat at stop lights and slow speeds. Sent from my...
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    What have you done to your Tacoma today?

    Added running boards yesterday. Aluminum powder coated. Light for mpg. Black emblems with plastic coat, changed the grill from gray to black , plastic coated door handles and add rear black lettering and visors Will add bed cover next week Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    Key to lock tailgate on 2020 Taco

    Did you know....the key hidden inside your key fob will lock and unlock your trucks tailgate . For some reason some 2020 Tacoma owners aren't aware Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    Undercoat

    I use liquid film. I had a 1996 Taco that I sprayed the frame with liquid film . Just gave it to my brother and the frame was good after 24 years. Purchased a 2020 off road so I crawled under the new truck and installed seven cans in and on the frame, undercarriage and interbody panels. I'll...
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    Newbie here... looking to buy a new Taco. Advice?

    It extends the life of your vehicle. Bed and body rust, security, protects paint, add mpg, protects cargo, and add looks. But if you dont want the add protect don't buy a cover. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    Newbie here... looking to buy a new Taco. Advice?

    One more item you need is a bed cover. Here's information to make a better choice. https://midwestaftermarket.com/blogs/blog/tonneau-covers-protection-aerodynamics-character More information here.. https://ecodrivingusa.com/best-tonneau-cover/ Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    non-ethanol gas

    You're right. Vehicles not driven daily can have issues. My vehicle are driven little and are parked for 6-7 days at a time. To keep gas stable I add 1 oz per gallon of sea foam. With that being said I only do this on during the winter. Cleans injectors and keeps ethanol from collecting water...
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    Bed covers do they help with mpg?

    A soft tonneau cover could pay for itself in no time. To conclude the argument, some sites say a tonneau cover will save you 10-15% on gas. According to the aforementioned studies, a cover will actually save you closer to 6% based on what type of cover and how you drive.Oct 1, 2019...
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    Newbie here... looking to buy a new Taco. Advice?

    At the minimum get the technology package. This gives you rear sonar and cross monitoring. The package is a must have for safety. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    2020 ac drain is to short. Drain on top of the fram

    See the arrow in the photo. Toyota in their shortsighted design cut the ac drain to let it drip on top of the frame. What you see on the frame below the drip is two coats of liquid film. THIS WILL RUST THE FRAME BIG TIME. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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    2 meter ham radio noise

    No but here are some suggestions. Make sure you use high quality antenna cables with NO splices. Run your power straight from the battery. Don't power from the fuse box. Don't let the power cable cross the antenna cable inside the vehicle. Sent from my SM-G970U1 using Tapatalk
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