Recent content by DDahl

I tried a V6 and a V8 and opted for a V6. The V6 seemed to have better power at low speeds. The V8 seemed to labor to get out of its own way, unless you punched it (then it really moved). Also the V8 had an acceleration vibration at 55-65. The V6 would do it too if in 4wd. However the...

PLEASE!!! My Passat's computer was always within 0.2 MPG! If VW can do it, one would think Toyota might have the capacity too!! Let's not rationalize sloppy performance.

Although there are issues about when the tank is full (vent is above tank -- hard to really fill consistantly), my experience on one 2,000 mile and one 5,000 mile trip show around a 7% over estimate. On my 2003 V6, the speedometer is quite accurate. However, the odometer, trip odometer, and...