You’re a true hero to the taco community for making this video. I would never have the patience to test this myself lol. Thanks for the vid!

*Nobody*: Tacko Rick looking at ECT button: “EtC pOwEr” Lol love it! 😂

YES I know I confused ECT as ETC multiple times. It's hard to remember the order of the letters. LOL. Let me know what you guys are doing to get the best mpg!

@cooeycoo7770

3 жыл бұрын

Do you keep your drl lights white? Or have them a different color when driving during the day?

@jermaine5561

3 жыл бұрын

Taco Rick I wanted to ask as I’m looking at buying the same Tacoma as you. Why didn’t you go with the manual transmission? That’s what I was looking at so was wanting to know your thoughts. Keep up the great work

So for anyone wondering as far as I understand ECT mode is kind of like trailer mode or haul mode so it changes your shift points and with the truck being a little underpowered in its normal gearing the shorter shif points will give it better gas mileage

I’m proud of my 17 mpg that I’m getting. Used to get more but I went from 245/65r16 to 265/70r16 and it’s noticeably bigger than stock.

@brandonrosero8855

3 жыл бұрын

Sheesh I got a 3rd gen with a 6 inch lift and 33s still getting 17.3 mpg

I’ve yet to use my ECT wasn’t for sure exactly what it was for since I am new to Tacoma’s. I think I’ll try it the next time I drive the truck. Glad the cop didn’t get ya

The best way that I have found to get better mpg was after I installed a K&N cold air intake, a Flowmaster Flow FX dual exhaust, and an Overland Tailor Tune. My 23 TRD Off Road now has more horsepower, torque and mpg. I was getting 18mpg combined mpg and 21mpg on the highway with the cruise set on 75mpg. I’m now getting 20mpg combined and 24mpg on the highway.

YUSSSSS! ECT fanclub right here! 😂

I just a 2000 mile trip in the mountains of Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. Towing 2000 lbs, 15 mpg. Without the trailer I get 19, same highways. Stock size tires, TRD Offroad, 6 ply ATs Mazma tires 3 peak rated. The lift does not matter until you are at highway speeds. What does matter, tire width, height, and weight. 10 ply, E rated a significantly heavier.

I own 2020 SR5. I looked all over the manual couldn’t find what ECT button did and gave up. Thanks for doing this video. I routinely get 18.5 city combo driving. Goosing then v6 for acceleration seems to kill MPG. I use E15 gas when I can find it and occasionally add 100%. My best is 21.5 on a long trip with 100 gas. Tonneau cover helps too I believe. I also have bigger wheels and tires but not lifted.

I love driving on Sequential mode, Transmission shifts much better. I hated how on regular drive it stays on high rpm for way too long. Nice video

I did the K&N, Air Aid spacer, coil pack from supercharger... The power is REAL MY FREINDS. Mileage improved just a a couple MPG but I can't keep my foot out of it enough to really do a tank test 😂

$1.99 a gallon, man those were the days

@LTZ_Z71

Жыл бұрын

Sep 2020. MAGA

Etc is how it should drive stock without having to press a button. My mpgs went down because I like to party lol

@LuisPerez-fy6up

3 жыл бұрын

“Pero los cobardes e incrédulos, los abominables y homicidas, los fornicarios y hechiceros, los idólatras y todos los mentirosos tendrán su parte en el lago que arde con fuego y azufre, que es la muerte segunda.” ‭‭Apocalipsis‬ ‭21:8‬ ‭RVR1960‬‬

I just got my cement colored Tacoma Sunday. I love it!

Yep when I'm on road trips and i set the cruise control at 70 it will also sit at that high RPM and not shift, it annoys me. But sometimes i put it at like 73 to make sure it shifts 😂

I have a stock 21 Tacoma TRD Off-Road. I’ve been running ECT for an entire tank and seemed to have gotten worse mileage. I really don’t see how it would be better since it’s in a higher RPM range most of the time.

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Probably depends how you drive.

" OooOo that is a dirty.... **DAMN I NEED TO CLEAN THAT!** 🤣🤣

If you are leaving it in s6, it is no different than in drive. In the s mode you can manually shift through the gears or you can lock out some of your top gears. The reason it shows different mpg is because there are way to many variables to get accurate readings in such short distances.

I have a Tacoma sr5 and I run mine in ETC S and I shift all the gears my self and I average 22 mpg highway and 19mpg city but I don’t have big ole tires on there I just hts grippers all terrain I would say if you try to shift it yourself instead of letting it search for the gear then you’ll get better mpg give that a try ! Stay safe man !

Should use the exact same gas pump also. Lower pressure on pump could put in more petrol. Also wonder if the Pedal Commander would play into a better fuel mileage.

You should really consider getting an Overland tune check out some videos. I have yet to find one video knocking this tune. I am going to be getting it myself on my 2023.

Did I see $1.99 for 87 gas?!🤯 Out here in cali is $3.50 plus 😭

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Yep aka everywhere but cali prices

@Daniel-qq3sy

3 жыл бұрын

it’s literally like 4+ rn 🥲

@ddoghunt3471

2 жыл бұрын

And now its over $4 Let's go Brandon!!

@CVEIWKID

2 жыл бұрын

Now 6

@K1ngDre-DMZ

2 жыл бұрын

$7 now 😂

ETC is a tow haul mode. it needs resistance for it to work right

Rick! Lol 😂 I know you from the DJ stuff. I just traded my 2020 4Runner for a 2023 Tacoma SR5 crew with 5’ bed. So I’ve been looking at vids/mods/etc…. Take care 😊

I’m about to buy a 2021 taco I was gonna go with a f150 until I saw this, but I’m definitely doing a regear

Same Truck but 2017 and no lift yet... About 18 to 22 best hi way in 6th was 26MPG

It's hunting for gears because of the axle gear ratio and the larger tires. The Tacoma with the 3.5L has 3.91 axle gearing. If you go with larger tires, you may want to consider regearing to 4.88 gears and that will eliminate the "hunting" for the right gear on the highway.

Great video! Thank you. For estimation purposes only, if you multiple the distance, gallons and total cost X 10, the cost difference traveling 200miles and spending $23.8 to $25.0 isn't much difference. Per tank, it's only couple bucks or so difference.

It will always get worse gas mileage with the ECT on because it changes the shift pattern to a more aggressive shift pattern keeping it a higher RPM. I have a shift controller in my truck which makes it even worse gas mileage.

HI Rick, at 7:27 when you had that problem with the shifting, it may be due to your gears unable to handle the additional weight of your tires. I have seen a lot of other videos and when you get tires bigger then 31s you are going to need to re-gear your Tacoma, which no lie will be expensive (unless you do it yourself) that should set your transmission back to shifting after 2000 rpms like it usually does and give you back a good highway drive. Not to mention its should give you more low end torque for off-roading.

He said ETC about 1000 times, lol

Great stuff. Thanks. New sub !!!!

What does your computer read out give you for DTE?It looked like during this video you were roughly 240; accurate?

@TacoRick

Жыл бұрын

When full 244

I did a 120 mile round trip, mostly flat, going 90 mpg I got 11.6 mpg, on our way back doing 80 mpg it was 12.4 mpg. Both disappointing, not traffic and with cruise control.

@Eddie32780

7 ай бұрын

Lol I get 13.2 on 275/70/17 :(

Can anyone answer how many total miles this is with his setup on a full tank of gas vs the stock setup? Just curious trying to compare to my everyday beater.

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

This setup 250ish miles on full tank vs 280ish miles on full tank on stock setup.

@jgoofy8722

2 жыл бұрын

@@TacoRick really? Woaw that's a gas burner. I thought stock was getting 17-18mpg on city streets on the low end 20 on the high.

Umm do I not understand how the Tacoma works? Or what? But isn’t the “sport mode” meant to be a sort of manual form of shifting gears? My mans really went all the way to 6th gear but the truck was still driving in automatic Im so confused

I’m gettin 11.2 average between street and highway. 6 inch lift with 35’s . And I’m living in Cali.’ Home to the $6 gallon of gas 😂

New taco owner here.. so absorbing all info I can . How's the K&N for it? given that it mainly open.. I do like 70% highway/city and 30% on dirt roads. My current set up is the 2020 Tacoma TRD OR , BC Goodrich KO2 (285/70R17) in Methods with the Ironman 4x4 Nitro lift kit stage 2.

what is the real fuel economy of 3.5 tacoma 2WD (2018) in city /highway??

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

City at least 18 22 on highway. That's what I got stock in a 4wd the 2wd will get better than that

all auto Taco's need a Re Gear

I get 24 highway sometimes on highway with my 2019 trd off-road 4wd, and around 19-20 city

@jeremyfortune7274

3 жыл бұрын

No offense.. I said no offense remember. You either (a) are full of 💩, stop all that lie n .. or (b) you have 2 sizes smaller tires than normal plus are driving 50-55 on the freeway DOWN HILL. WHICH ONE?

@ddoghunt3471

2 жыл бұрын

It is all about the driving period drive 50 and like you are 50 = 20+mpg drive 65-75 = 17-15 mpg if you are lucky.

I just installed 285 75 16 toyo at3's with no lift on my 2020 trd pro. I went into my gps and used the recalibration for changing tire size. It said it was recalibrating but speedo is still 1-2mph slower than actual speed. Looks like I lost approximately 2mpg on the computer. But did I. Worth the look.

@Boltdriver70

3 жыл бұрын

Have a 19' pro.. 285s don't rub at all?

@philipsoucie3015

3 жыл бұрын

I have noticed a few rubs hitting curbs and flexing. Its rare. A one inch shim in front and 1.5" AAL would be my next option if it bothers me.

I got 8.5 on 93 octane Etc is better for towing

Great vid. Odd question: what's the app you use for tracking your miles for freelance work? It was on the screen for a second.

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Everlance

@michaelsteelepix

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

33-inch skinnies and 4.88 gears help mpg. 255/80/R17. 17-20mpg with a decent mix of hwy.

Got a 2019 trd pro with trd intake Stock I get around 21-22mpg 265/75/r16 Durattac my truck reading 18-19 YOU DO SEE A DIFFERENCE IN MPG Where I live is pretty flat and I use up 1/4 gas for 2 days of driving to and from work whereas stock the gas meter don’t even drop

Do u ever get out of the left lane?

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Don't think so but also might have been a tad over the speed limit.

I put on 265/70/17 bf Goodrich ko2 and that same cold air intake by k and n you have installed, my mpg is around 17. At least

Best mpg is listed on you window sticker. Stock is rock. Avoid air intake gimicks, throttle gimmicks, ect. Lift kits, big tires are mpg killers. Elect. Control trans button is tow/haul mode. 5th and 6th are overdrive gears. Only avail. on flat hwy without headwinds. Just fill it up when empty. Don't be obsessed with mpg.

Been waiting all week for this!

i might buy a 2018 TRD sport with 110k miles on it for $27k. Do you think it's worth it?

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Today's prices pretty good deal

Hey just found your channel and it’s very awesome! Have a question tho. Looking to get a Tacoma but don’t know which to get. I love to ski and go to mountains but it’s a seasonal thing. I live in the desert (Vegas) we’re it gets 110 all the time. So not sure what to get. Trd sport or off-road

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Sport is only looks. Off road you actually get functional improvements like the crawl control. Sport you get a fake hood scope. Lol

@michaelchapman4955

3 жыл бұрын

TRD Sport is a softer more cushy Hwy Ride...

@craig9069

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelchapman4955 Don't hate on the non-functional hood scoop!

Try ECT with it in s mode just dont use it with cruise contol.. whiplash city..but i use ECT and S mode in town. Really helps...and i bet u will get better times on 0-60 too...u will get some lower end torque because its assuming ur pullin a trailer...

@Boltdriver70

3 жыл бұрын

Use ect with cruise all the time never get any "whiplash" and can't really tell except for it being lazier to shift when ect is off.

@nmtaco8645

3 жыл бұрын

@@Boltdriver70 i was saying but not as clear as I could is not to leave it on s mode and ect and try to run it on cruise on highway...i do use ECT all the time but I dont use s mode with ECT on highway.

I think if I had a 6 speed manual instead of the 6 speed automatic transmission I would automatically get better fuel mileage.

You keep saying ETC, but the function button is clearly ECT. WFT?

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was confused

Hey Taco Rick! My name is Tony and I just came across your channel earlier this week! I enjoy your videos so far and what you’ve done to your Tacoma 😎. I just recently bought a new 2020 Tacoma off road. Not the limited though. So two questions for you. First off can I still start my truck with the key fob to warm or cool it off before I get in? Second question when I look at the gator cover for my truck bed on Amazon it says it doesn’t fit the 2020 Tacoma? Does it for sure fit?

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Idk about the start check with the dealer. And 2 yes the cover will fit as long as its not an extended bed

@CarBoneZee

3 жыл бұрын

Taco Rick thank you! Also with the grill, do you have to go get your oem sensor calibrated by the dealership once you re hook it up to the new grill?

@CarBoneZee

3 жыл бұрын

I was considering getting the Toyota pro grill like yours. That’s why I asked!

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

@@CarBoneZee you can buy any aftermarket one. Mine came with the aftermarket grill

@danielgl1683

3 жыл бұрын

On my 2020 Tacoma if you press 3 times on the lock button ( 3rd time you need to hold until truck flashes) it will remote start

I love lifter and lower but does mpg better when lower

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Mpg us more about wheel weight and diameter. My mpg lose was minimal with just a lift

A buddy of mine has the 2020 Tacoma with a v6 not a TRD edition but still a nice truck he was recently moving and was towing a U-Haul trailer and while towing he hit 90 mph a couple of times just to see how the truck would handle it overall the hundred Mile drive from where he was moving out of to where he was moving to the truck still gave him 18.7 MPG the truck is completely stock and I thought that was amazing considering the speeds he was towing a trailer at can't wait to buy my own Tacoma

Cold air intake!

I did get 27.5 mpg on a 2021 SR5 4x4

@jgoofy8722

2 жыл бұрын

Yeahhhh right. What do you know that we don't?

I believe S mode stands for sequential mode.

pickle rick!! I mean taco rick!!

So having ect on saves gas?

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

It would seem so

24-25 and a half mile per gallon gang! I use ECT power btw. But stock suspension and tires... 245... 75... r16...

I'm literally only getting about 12 mpg on my 2020 TRD Pro

@grayghost1423

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have stock wheels and tires? Any other modifications?

Cool music bro

Is it just me or anybody else he always say ETC instead of ECT. LoL. catch it at 28.15

@OfficialAing

3 жыл бұрын

Youre not alone and it was the whole video lol all good though simple mistake :)

why you get an off road if you building a street wheeler?

If I paid $1.99/gal, I’d regear and run 35s. Gas is almost $4/gal in CA.

@michaelchapman4955

3 жыл бұрын

Then in Cambria Ca where I lived for yrs a few yrs ago 'It's $6+ 'Today, August 16th, 2021 at the Chevron in the East Village... & the Shell in Cambria's West Village

How do you like the rough country lift? I don’t Offroad or anything so I can’t justify a Kings/Icon etc... thoughts?

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly no complaints. I get it in my head sometimes that it be so much better if I did one of the high end kits, but in reality my kit rides just fine. None of my passengers ever complain

ETC power is way nicer for passing and uphill pulling.

17.5 on the highway, yikes. I saw you need to get new gears. Changing wheel size messes up your speedometer and that changes your shifting.

God bless you 🙏🏻

I have a 2020 with a canopy, lifted, 33s, roof rack 70mph…..16.3 mpg

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

2wd?

Did your K&N intake void your warranty i just bought a 2020 and i was worried about losing it. Beautiful truck!!!

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

It only voids your warranty if you tell them.

@Jose-em9qm

3 жыл бұрын

the drop in will not

ECT power is tow haul mode Tacoma’s

Get the manual transmission! On 265/75/16 MT I got 19.3 to 19.7 And On a 2.5 lift With 285/75/16 KO2s I get 18.7 to 19.2 I have 2019 trdpro mt btw

@michaelfloyd1302

4 жыл бұрын

Was your speedometer off on your truck? How did you fix and My is 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD with 2.5 lift and 1.25 rear on 285/75/16 toyo AT3

@BDevi0us

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfloyd1302 my speedometer is off by -3 mph. 88 rotors did my my lift on my trdpro tacoma

@michaelfloyd1302

4 жыл бұрын

BDevi0us ok about same here. I may need get programmer from rough country then to fix.

@michaelfloyd1302

4 жыл бұрын

BDevi0us my gas was At 20.1 mpg this morning yesterday was 13 mpg

@TacoRick

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldnt worry about it. Most people don't mess with the speedo unless they go 35s.

I'm going to buy one

$1.99/gallon good ol' days 😞

@TacoRick

2 жыл бұрын

For sure

@bodyoftruth7766

2 жыл бұрын

Be careful who you vote for...

Can you leave the ect on all the time? Or is it not recommended?

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah but you have to press the button to turn it on everytime you start up the truck.

@cooeycoo7770

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks!! Also you leave your drls on the color white? Or switch it up ever now and then?

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

I run red all the time. 😆

OMG I wish California gas prices were that cheap!

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

$2 all day every day

@Its_Esoteric

3 жыл бұрын

Your an idiot for living in California, congrats!

@zach_chad

3 жыл бұрын

@@Its_Esoteric I was born here but yeah, it’s really expensive to live here

The ECT is for towing??????

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

285s took my 4 cylinder down from 19-20 to 15mpg.

@whiteazn2

3 жыл бұрын

My v6 has 285 and lifted 3' and im getting 13mpg.. i domt know what the hell is going on

@scorps9259

3 жыл бұрын

@@whiteazn2 big tires and a lift will do that

So you only show 270 miles to empty on a full tank but is it really a lot more than that because of the wheels?

@TacoRick

4 жыл бұрын

Its actually opposite because the truck is expecting you to get better mpg.

@bryank3058

3 жыл бұрын

Taco Rick so in reality are you getting around 350 miles full?

@JustTyIer

3 жыл бұрын

@@bryank3058 no, he gets worse gas mileage than he would with stock wheels/tires so it would be less than 270

@bryank3058

3 жыл бұрын

Tyler Jackson dang that sucks. Is there some sort of auxiliary tank you can put in the bed for more range?

@JustTyIer

3 жыл бұрын

@@bryank3058 yeah, im sure there's plenty of auxiliary tanks to choose from, but then you're losing space in an already very small truck bed. I'm sure there's smaller tanks you can get, but at that point it may not even be worth the cost of getting it all set up. Like he said, if gas mileage is that important to you, then don't lift it and put bigger tires on it. It's definitely a case by case scenario. I live very close to my job so gas mileage isn't a huge priority for me now but you may be different

damn, 1.99 for gas, i miss that so much

Where do u keep your spare?

@TacoRick

4 жыл бұрын

In the spare slot under the truck. Watch the video on my wheels I show how I fit it

So the 14-15 mpg you’ve been getting on your 100 mile round trip commute is what the truck says? Or is it the true mileage calculated manually with the larger tires?

@TacoRick

4 жыл бұрын

Never calculated it. 14 to 15 is what it says. And guessing on these calculations thats around 16 to 18 actual.

What offset are you currently running?

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Its low i think 12 or 22 mm

Did you have your computer recalibrated after you did went with the larger tires & wheels? If so your on board fuel economy calculator will give you an accurate estimate on your fuel mileage and the ect is ment for towing trailers not to improve your mpg

@billodebralski6507

Жыл бұрын

Recalibrate your speedometer if you change tire size. Its easy enough and a great feature for the tacoma.

I wouldn't own the auto, when I first tested a tacoma I knew instantly I was buying a manual.. if you put it in so it should be in 6th unless its just not possible, it shouldn't think its smarter than the driver.

@BDevi0us

4 жыл бұрын

Manual is the way to go especially with a lift and bigger tires. It doesn't affect the mpg as much as the auto. Must be from gear ratio Auto 3:90 Manual 4:30 if I'm not mistaken?

@mblake0420

4 жыл бұрын

@@BDevi0us yes 4 30, not sure if it makes a difference bc trans is different. Its definitely geared to low, especially in reverse

Bigger tires = Regearing so be prepared to spend that extra 15-20k on your customization easy!

@brandonayers3338

3 жыл бұрын

15-20k on regearing explain that?

@grayghost1423

2 жыл бұрын

Find a different shop. That's way over.

@evogsr4807

Жыл бұрын

Wheels - 1500ish Tires -1200ish Ring and pinion regearing average 3k-ish Give or take a few hundred depending on regearing kit and shop labor. It would be about half or even less than what you suggested

I have a 2016 tacoma trd off road. I have 285/75/16 thunderer ranger a/t-r no lift no trimming no rubbing. I average 18 mpg in RI. But I pull a trailer alot. I now average 17.5 since I went from stock to the 285s. Instagram is Josephp1986 if you want to see tires. But the best way to improve mileage is re-gearing I hear.

Don’t buy a truck for mpg , simple answer . Lmao

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Yep

People with short coming feel a need to lift there trucks

Best way is not to drive it at all and ride a Bike!

@TacoRick

3 жыл бұрын

Lol true that 🤣

The best way to save money is get a manual six speed Tacoma. You be in control not that shitty automatic.