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Greetings from Sacramento, CA
I have joined the group to discover ways to improve the fuel mileage of my 2019 Toyota Tacoma, 3.5L V6, 4WD.
Can you suggest a starting point of thread(s) for me to begin learning?
I'm a huge law enforcement, K-9 Unit supporter. I have done volunteer work for years for many K-9 Units to help them raise money to protect and care for their current and retired K-9s.
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09-02-2023, 02:35 PM
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Welcome.
In addition to the various subforums, there exists a Wiki: ecomodder.com/wiki/Main_Page
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09-02-2023, 03:08 PM
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Is it still fitted with an engine-driven radiator fan like the overseas Hilux?
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09-02-2023, 03:27 PM
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I don't know the answer to that.
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How would I verify?
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09-03-2023, 01:07 AM
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Open the hood and take a look around the fan assembly, keep an eye for belts and pulleys, or if there is a larger gap between radiator and engine. Usually a more compact electric fan assembly would leave that larger gap, with the fan much closer to the radiator.
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09-03-2023, 02:17 PM
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I can easily turn my radiator fan with just my hands and it has no belts, so it looks like an electric fan to me.
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09-03-2023, 02:51 PM
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09-03-2023, 04:12 PM
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Aeromods? (Sloping "camper shell")
2WD conversion?
Automatic or manual?
Would pulse and gliding work?
Is there a diesel Hiliux that you could find a motor from and do a diesel conversion?
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09-03-2023, 06:03 PM
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Don't know if that is an option BUT manual disengage front hubs help as does skinny tires unless gou do mudding a lot. Opinions vary on skinny tires for mud. Hows THE APCD there for inspection?
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09-03-2023, 06:29 PM
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What is "APCD"?
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