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    2014 trail wind noise

    I'm happy to see that our board is so open to different kinds of tape. I think the fix was easy for me because my one mirror screamed at 18 mph. At highway speeds it was very noticeable even with the stereo on reasonably loud. Once I fixed the drivers side it took me another day to notice a...
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    2014 trail wind noise

    Same issue on my 2014 limited. Put some duct tape on the seam of the painted cap on the inside edge of the mirror. (Closest to the body.) noise was gone. For now have invisible 3m tape as it looks better..and an appointment to get this fixed at the dealer. Was told that toyota may just recommend...
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    5th Generation Poor Fuel Efficiency Causes?

    Mr Al Bundy, I am jumping up and down for good reason. The dealer really worked hard to get me out of this situation. (I note that the truck that I traded in in on his lot for only $1000 over what I was given for trade in... when you figure in that I got the new truck for a hair over invoice and...
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    5th Generation Poor Fuel Efficiency Causes?

    Update Someone did a very nice thing for me and got me out of this problem and into a 2014 limited 4runner 7 passenger 4x4 with nav in pearl blizzard. I LOVE the handling of the new truck! Day and night.... Much less dive and flatter in the corners. Permanent 4wd in a heavier vehicle and 5mpg...
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    2014 4Runner

    Anything that intimidates left lane sitters.... Seeing those horns in the rear view mirror would make me move over. But you better have a ten gallon hat and some CB boots to go with that. If you jump out of that rig with your wife wearing matching spandex running clothes... I am sure that you...
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    5th Generation Poor Fuel Efficiency Causes?

    Soooo.... Toyota will now look at this after I have filled up the runner 5 times and keep the receipts and a record of the milage. I did get some inside info from a tech and will share this with the board after I get things rolling and find out if it works. Thanks to the board for all the...
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    5th Generation Poor Fuel Efficiency Causes?

    Thanks Grey Ghost and Bootleg, Yes we are dealing with the ethanol problem as well. (I think that there is legislation that limits to 10%.. though I might be wrong.) I have been running all E10% fuel since new... but Chevron offers 0% Ethanol in the Supreme Plus 94 octane. Tried that for one...
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    5th Generation Poor Fuel Efficiency Causes?

    Disconnected it for about two hours. Although I was a little suspicious that this did not do what it was supposed to do. Why? Well, the trip computer, eco settings, etc... all were blank... BUT the homelink, radio presets, navigation setting and history, and all my phones were still connected...
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    5th Generation Poor Fuel Efficiency Causes?

    Still searching Thanks for the suggestions. OK Forgive me if I have forgotten one in my response. The efficiency went over time (6 plus months) The tires are 40.7 pounds by the website specs for this size so I don't think that is the issue. Plus weight would affect city driving more than...
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    5th Generation Poor Fuel Efficiency Causes?

    Clarification to questions I did the calculations based on fuel in / odometer read. Had an accountant friend of mine confirm my data. (The data from the computer is pretty close though within .5L/100Km.) I did buy new tires as my truck was also not too happy staying on a straight line. Went...
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    5th Generation Poor Fuel Efficiency Causes?

    Hello, I have a 2013 SR5 7 passenger with 15,000 miles (23,000km) on it. I am a retired pro race driver and broke the engine in properly and have kept the service up to date. I always use name brand gas. I drive 85% Highway and 15% city @ 70 mph and 35 mph respectively. My daily commute is...

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