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  1. Hybrid Real World MPG (iForce Max) - post your model, specs, general driving conditions, results:

    Drove yesterday to and from Portland Oregon and Hood River Oregon about 60 miles, freeway and relatively flat. TRD Off-road I Force Max, no sunroof, stock tires Michelin off-road, air dam still on, roof crossbars off. To Hood River average 27 MPG cruise control set to 60 mph slight tailwind...
  2. Front air dam clearance for oil change?

    71 years old here. I believe in changing oil with a warm engine and have burned myself under my Silverado many times. Ramps just take a minute, no jacking; I like the extra room.
  3. Front air dam clearance for oil change?

    Yes I did do the math and based on the .7 mpg loss I have read it is more like $10/month. Should depend on driving speeds and distances. I do not believe there should be any difference around town. Yes I do or did count Pennies.
  4. Front air dam clearance for oil change?

    Every time I go outside and look at the air dam, It is still on, I think about taking it off. It is ugly but at $6.00/gal I want the .7-.8 mpg gained. I changed the oil with air dam on, no problem. Used 6 inch ramps to make it easy.
  5. Backup camera blocked - how to protect from cover our backup camera from water and dirt?

    I do not know if it is true for all trims. But if I run my rear window washer. It washes the camera. A lot better than my 2015 Silverado. Where I have the habit of swapping my finger over the camera every morning. I live in Portland Oregon where it rains all the time
  6. Off road with front sway bar unbolted

    I'm not an aggressive off-roader but I believe it really depends on what you are doing. If you find yourself with only three wheels on the ground it might put the fourth one down.
  7. TRD Pro - payload capacity?

    Under 49 CFR 567.4(g)(3) and 49 CFR Part 110, vehicle capacity weight (payload) is not a fixed number but is determined by the manufacturer. It represents the rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 pounds) multiplied by the vehicle's designated seating capacity. I read that for most...
  8. TRD Pro - payload capacity?

    What I am wondering is does that little yellow sticker measure only things that are not bolted down. My non-premium trd off-road i-force max has a yellow sticker that matches the weight of the rubber floor and cargo mats (not bolted down/kind of). A Pro has a curb weight 230lbs more than my...
  9. TRD Pro - payload capacity?

    What I understand from the manual is that the GVWR includes the curbweight + optional equipment (anything bolted down) + trailer tongue weight + Vehicle capacity weight “payload” “Occupants + luggage” (things that can move around) 895lbs (1160lbs Limited). So those skid plates, roof rack, rock...
  10. TRD Pro - payload capacity?

    I just googled the payload capacity of a Honda civic. It is 850 lbs. I still feel that the payload number is something to satisfy government regulations.
  11. TRD Pro - payload capacity?

    https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-V/part-571/subpart-B/section-571.110
  12. TRD Pro - payload capacity?

    I think the payload number is a bs number. It seems based on a government regulations, I think 49 CFR 571-100, that has to do with tire and rim selection. If I remember it is calculated as 150lb per person plus cargo. I think the Limited, 6 passenger, has a bigger payload than a pro. Again if I...
  13. Side Mirror Connectors

    I finally got the aftermarket mirrors installed. I broke one spade in the OEM passenger mirror. Took a pair of pliers and a lot of wiggling to get the spade out of the connector. The drivers side (I did it second) was no problem. I did a little gentle wiggling and it came apart easily.
  14. Side Mirror Connectors

    OK, who has some skill with connectors. They hate me. I bought some SUMA side mirrors; without turn signals. I went onto ALLDATE where Toyota says to just pry the mirror off. A little scary but not too much trouble. Now there are two connectors. One little connector with a lock I assume is for...
  15. "...lacks a manual because nobody's asking for it"

    I do not believe they can meet CAFE Standards with a manual transmission. I drove manual for 30 years but 8 on the floor would be a pain.
  16. Part-time 4WD system living in Utah / Colorado winters?

    Good YouTube comparing 4runner fwd vs AWD



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