Tips & Tricks for the Toyota Tacoma! 

The manual shifter is fantastic when approaching a big uphill grade. I like the 4th gear default. Works perfect. Gives the truck a nice boost in the 3000-3500 RPM range without fighting the automatic all the time. Easy to stay in cruise control as you pass by other vehicles struggling up the hill.

I use the 1/2 click on the turn signal all the time so the lane departure doesn't go off and it makes me a better driver making my intentions known. Folding the back seats down is GREAT when you've got a dog :-) so they don't fall in-between the seats. Love these videos btw

Respectfully I knew all of these already but the one that surprised me was the fuel cap one so thank you man you deserve a follow

Good tips! We took delivery of our 2023 TRD Sport double cab with six foot bed today. Love it.

For those unaware, the number on the dash when shifting manually is not "actually" the gear you are currently in. It's the top gear it will use while driving. You're basically setting a range. So when you pop it over you could be going 10 mph in second, but as you accelerate it automatically change gears up and down as normal but won't go past the top number on the dash. As that happens the number on the dash stays the same no matter what gear you are in. I had no idea that's how it worked but it's true. I'm used to my BMW where you are actually changing gears and the number displayed on the dash is the actual gear you are in. Which in my opinion is a way better driving experience. However that is not the case on Toyota. Maybe it's good for towing or something where you want to stay in a lower gear range? I didn't know about the hold for 6th thing but I guess the would be useful when transitioning from a hill to flat open land? Still wish it worked like BMW, it would be an awesome workaround for gear hunting.

Thanks so much man for a great video!!! I been thinking about getting a Tacoma for a couple years but you sealed it! One of my pet peeves is has always been the sun shinning in my corner of my eyes where the visor won't reach. That is such an easy fix I've never seen before. That with everything else, my search for a Tacoma starts today.

There were about 4 of those I didn't know. Thx man!

I asked the service department regarding heavy towing with my 2022 Tacoma near Max capacity. The service guy said that he did a lot of towing, so coming from a good source that understands the Toyota and also Towing in general. He said with ETC on keep the gear shifter in the S position for local driving. On the highway at cruising speed it's okay to switch into the D position and let it go into overdrive. Back to S went off the highway and there will be speed fluctuations. For going downhill he said to keep it in S and let the engine do some of the braking. It is designed for engine braking. Pulse the brakes as well. Don't ride the brakes all the way downhill because they will smoke. Basically said to split the workload between engine and brakes for going downhill. I also verified that the gear shift in the S position is a gear limiter. Not a gear selector. It does not let it go above the selected gear but it will go below. They probably have some safety overrides.

Thank you for an excellent educational video. I learned some new stuff! Carry On Sir!

another nice upload...........i just purchased a 2021 Tacoma Sr5 over the weekened and i'm watching tons of Tacoma video's.... great job!👍👍👍🦾🦾🦾

Nice tips. Tacoma owner for nearly 5 years but still learned a couple of tricks.

Awesome Bro .... Nice tips !!!!! Just ordered a 22 SR, can't wait to get it !!!!!!

My favorite is the seatbelt pockets! every tip was cool and unique!

5:00 “BTW We got 10MM Sockets” 😂😂😂 cracked me up

Great video. Just got my 2023 trd sport premium today and absolutely love it! What seat covers do you have in the back? They look great

Could you share the seat cover you get. That's look great . Tks

Very Helpful tips instant sub

Can you switch from automatic to manual while moving or do you have to be stopped?

I’m looking for side steps or a side rail for my 2022 Toyota Tacoma four-wheel-drive? I did not see it in your notes.

Where do you store your headrests when you fold the seats down? My 2020 has storage holes. Is there more than one cigarette lighter receptacle IN THE CAB of 3rd generations?

My favorite little tip is if you turn on cruise by holding down the cruise control button it will be normal cruise, instead of radar cruise.

Rock guard can be purchased in different textures from a local auto paint store. Clear or painted

Great video , as usual, I appreciate all your research and thoughts on the vehicle 👍

@ 2:36, What's with that coolant spray on the engine in back of the top radiator hose and coolant residue on the overflow container?

What’s the best car phone holder that works best with the tacoma?

When you put the butt part of the seats up, there are two holes on each seat to put your headrests. Your seat covers were covering it, I think. Keep 'em coming!

Thanks for the Tips and Tricks... there are some I learned, like the shifting gear, that I never bothered to discover. 👍👌

When folding the seats down flat there are little holes on the bottom part that folds up for the headrests to go into

thanks for the tips and i'm getting hood struts next Mod!

Ty for all the info

You've convinced me to get a Tacoma. I still am having trouble getting the milage difference in milage between a 4cyl and a 6cyl. I'd love it if you can help me on that.

Enjoying your videos. I have a question. How do I get the trim surrounding the push start button off so that I can access the wires behind it?

Great Review Thanks

Gas cap cord has a s shape on it that can be pinch and put in the hole in the bottom or gas cap lid when open.

Can you show how to change the settings so the signal lever tap allows the signal flashes to stay on a bit longer. Also what is the default setting from the mfr?

Heads up dude, The S Mode on the shift knob is not manual shifting. It’s a gear limiter. So whichever gear You’re in on that mode, the trans will not shift above that. I use it in S4 for towing to keep transmission at a stable drive point for hills, and lots of others use it for low speed off roading so their transmission isn’t constantly hunting for gears when you accelerate

Grate info At 70 yrs old new tec is not easy, the dealer for my 2021 TRD 4X4 Access cab did not tell me much and the owners manual is not easy to understand, THANK YOU

I'm sorry, but at the 5:00 mark, the "btw we got 10mm sockets" had me dying lmao. Great video!

What's the difference with the different gears and when to use them?

I have the same seat covers.. but I wasn't able to make them fit well.. how did you install them?

Since you have the struts holding up the hood. You can take off the bar that usually holds the hood up. It is pretty loos in there and makes a lot o noise.

Can somebody help me with my question please? I just bought a used 2016 Tacoma with 17,000 miles. When I turn the engine off there is a humming in the engine for a minute or two afterwards. Any thoughts?

Cool video. I only use my rear headrests when I have passengers. Other than that, I never have them on so I can see out the back window better

Q: what seat covers are those? I really like them. Any info would be awesome

Dose these tips work across all the trim levels ?

That window telling down after the truck turns off I didn't know thank you lol

What brand seat covers do you have?

Thanks!

I did not know about the visor sliding back, thank you.

How did you get your touchscreen white? Is it through the settings or display mode?

What year is this truck I can't find the key hole in my 2017 Tacoma?

Thank You So Much !!!!!

Get some gas in that tank never let it get below a quarter tank. The gasoline is actually a coolant for the fuel pump. Thanks for all the secrets.

Driving wise, is the sport more smoother compared to the off road? I’m debating weather to buy the sport or the off road. I do like the way the Off road more than the sport tho

Do you have a tint film on your headlights or which ones do you have? They look awesome

What size tire? Lift?

Hey Great video . I would like to know what brand is your seat covers ????? Thanks 🙏

Hey I have a question? Is there any way to stop the back windows from fogging? I noticed my tacoma has no air vent for the back windows. Please help me on this it's been stressing me since I bought my tacoma

Nice video just got my 2017 sr5 and loving it bro. Btw I caught that flag 🇵🇸😎 falastini gang

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Just got my 2021 taco and love it but we need the taco wave (like the jeep wave but make the sign like your golding a taco)

My biggest issue with my 2023 Tacoma is that there is no where to hang my handicapped placard. I am going to put a stick on hook behind the rear view mirror. Does anyone have any better suggestions?

The headrests fit in the matching holes on the folded down seat bottoms too.

I have a 2019 off road with a smart key. Smart keys constantly send out a signal. If you hold the lock button on the smart key and then hit unlock twice while holding down the lock button it will shut off the smart key. It helps save the battery and thieves can't pick up your signal so they can make their own key to your truck and steal it. All you have to do to turn it back on is hit any button.

Got mine but doesn’t have a handle on the drivers side where the side airbag is

Nice video

The BHLM looks great on your MGM Tacoma.

DANG THAT LAST ONE I NEEDED

Awesome 🎉

شكرا لك ..تعلمت منك الكثير. .من اين اشتريت غطاء الحماية الجلد للكراسي .

Thanks

I wasn't expecting to know them all, but as a toyota tech it seemed like common knowledge. Diff worlds I guess. Good vid! Say it with me, "10mm bolt"

Where you get the seat covers they look awesome

I think this is all in the owners manual pack that comes with the vehicle. The head rests pug into the bottom seat when it is folded up. Good vid for people that have a used one with no manuals in the glove box...or was that don't like to know read about their truck.

Where did you get those seat covers? Can you share the link

What seat covers do you have? Can you do a review on them?

Where’d did you Purchase the passenger seat covers

I know the buttons on the left in the steering wheel controls the phone but what do the buttons on the right in the steering wheel control. I just got a 2022 Tacoma and Im worried about pushing them i dont want to mess nothing up not knowing

Your head rests for the back seats go into the bottom of the seats when there folded down

Where did you get the seat covers? Thx

How do you turn off the front passenger car seat lock mechanism so that it doesn't lock an adult snug to the seat??? This drives my adult passengers crazy and I will never have a car seat in the front of my truck...

Where did you buy your rear seat covers?

How to set up alarm

Hi...what seat cover did you put in your rig

I've had my Taco 5yrs now noway im going to learn anything new from this video....pass the crow TY for the videos! Hey Is that a 10.mm in ur pocket

The removal of the center piece of the cup holder is so a cup with a handle will fit.

WHAT SIZE LIF GATE IS THIS?

Extending the visor--thank you...I didn't know.

does your truck have any type of vibrations when slowing down to around 15-25 mph?

Where did you get your seat covers?

Where did you get those seat covers

Hey were did you buy your seat covers??

I have a rattle somewhere in my dash anyone ever had that problem or know how to fix it?

Any idea how to disable the seat belt dinger?

I can do the Manual Shift thing (Down to 4th Gear) with my 2007 Camry XLE (V6) Also I use that 'Trick' to slow down my RAV4 Limited Hybrid when I am on a Slippery Surface. Since it does not have a B-Gear like a Prius has.

Hola, favor podrían enviarme una fotografía del Autohadesivo delantero por el certificado de catalyst toyota tacoma 2018 bencinera. Gracias

Hi i was wondering if you could answer a question.. I just bought a Tacoma and it’s a tss off road can I put a trd grill on my truck without it messing anything up?

It's funny talking about shifting gears in a automated transmission. Get the 6speed manual and you will actually shift gears.

How to play music from the USB on Toyota Tacoma 2013 model

The 3 flash turn signal can be upped to 5 (dealer only)