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What difference between 2010-10 tranny and later versions?

I bought it in 2010-7.

Can anyone explain why S mode can improve the performance in large hill comparing to D mode? I thought it will only prevent the grear going higher. I don't understand why it dosen't give a smooth gear swith in uphill during D mode.

I heard that it is safer to stay away from S-Mode becuase it can blow the engine.

Thanks guys. I think S Mode will turn off the Eco Mode. Will it help? I will give it a try.

Two things have made me very frustrated about this 2010 truck so far: 1. Poor body paint - so easy to get rock chips or door dings 2. Poor engine/transmission performance – When climbing mountain highways in Colorado at 65-70 mph, I feel that 3000 rpm is difficult to maintain such speed range. I...

I felt the pulse too and hear a light "buzi" from the pad

Could it be possible to post the links to the previous threads?

Is it ok to drive at 4S without manually shifting the gear?

Maybe my questions sound sily to you. Sorry abut that. I did read the manual and it is NOT clear about either part time 4WD or manual mode/eco mode.

It is my first time to own a 4runner. The V6 engine sounds pretty lound! Does everyone's sound the same lound? I didn't compare it with other V6 engines so not sure TOYOTA still keeps the good reputation of being quiet.

ha! I put it in Manual before! Now the light is on. Thanks so much guys!

Thanks for the replys. I did turn the eco light on. It showed as"ECO ON". The sales drove it in the parking lot and the light was flashing. After that, It never turned on. I know the lite may not mean anything but just feel bad that something not work properly from the new car. What is the...

I am still having the problem with the ECO light. I am sure it was turned on and I drove it very slow with gentle acceleration, the green light never comes on! I overtrusted the quality of 'made in Japan' !!!

Thanks a lot for the advices!