Stop Buying V6 Toyotas, Buy This Instead
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- Опубликовано: 11 авг 2022
- Toyota Tacoma review. Why the Hell Did My Son Buy a V6 Tacoma When He Could Have Got This, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Should I buy a new car? Is Toyota reliable? Does Toyota make good trucks? Is the Toyota Tacoma worth buying? Buying a new Toyota Tacoma truck. Should I buy a Toyota Tacoma? Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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California the stollen land..
Have you talked about the Toyota 3.5L Tacoma Timing Cover Gasket leak that is a $5,000 repair for owners past their warranty ?
Do you ever get anything right? Tesla just had a record year and in some parts of the country they're the highest selling vehicle of 2022....
And vote Scotty in!!
At what cost? Everything
If we could just harness the power of Scotty's arms flailing we could have all the power we need.
😂
He's literally running out of breath from it and doesn't even know it
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😂 To many birds would die hitting his arms.
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Why the hell did my son get a V6 Tacoma when he could have gotten a Celica with a tow hitch and a trailer?!
Celica superiority
He might have wanted higher ground clearance and 4wd to have off road and bad weather capabilities,also a truck bed and heavier suspension for larger payload capabilities.
^^^ Love when the humor/sarcasm is missed...
New pickups have gotten fancy too expensive and use too much gas. Leaning towards getting a hybrid RAV4 and just use my utility trailer. That is if my 2001 Tacoma ever wears out.
Should've gotten a matrix if he wanted more space in the back.
The 2.7 engine has enough power for me. Want to emerge on a highway or go up a large hill with the 2.7 w/automatic trans?, just put it in 3rd gear. no problem. Plus only thing I've had to do is put on brake pads a couple of times. 127,000 miles. Changed the oil every 5,000. I don't tow anything either. Judging by the comments people want a race truck or want to tow something really heavy. I want my truck to last a very long time.
Bought a new 22 Tacoma Sr access cab black 4x4 without the jump seats, bought it for the simplicity of it. The 2.7 I4 motor is plenty good for me, paid off, wanted that simple 4 banger before they disappeared, 15 minute do it yourself oil changes. Only 9400 miles on it. Have nothing bad to say about it. 6 foot bed comes in handy as well. Simple truck for my simple needs.
Shoulda just got a camry
Have 302k on my '17 4 banger Tacoma, was my old work truck bossman gave me after retiring it. I'll repair it when needed n keep it as long as parts are available, still drives like a new truck.
My 03 Tacoma 2.7 has over 300k on it. It’s my daily driver and it has never left me stranded. Most reliable truck I have ever owned.
The “rev up your engines” intro never get old. Feels like I’m about to watch and 80’s action movie…
I bought a Dealer New 1988 4x4 Toyota pickup, back in '88. They were just called "Toyota pickups" back then. It came with a 4 banger & was quite the beast off road. It never got stuck , even when I tried to get it stuck. You could literally forge new trails if so desired. I still miss it today, but had to sell , due to a growing family. 😲😲😲
I'm never selling my 87 pickup! 22r for life!
I have a 86 SR5 Pickup, I got lucky and scored one with 117k original miles, currently at 145k after 5 years. The temptation is hard to sell it and buy a 4 banger Tacoma with the 2.7L, one hell of an upgrade compared to the 22RE, but I just can’t justify it knowing full will my little 86 will likely last another 20 years lol
@@felipetejeda7545 trust me *DON'T EVER SELL IT.* My friends seem to have alot of issues w/ their newer vehicles, me not so much w/ my 97' Outback & 00' Crown Vic. Sometimes older is better.😲😲😲
@@kalaikauai808 *SMART!* 😲😲😲
2.7 liter is a pretty good size for a 4
cylinder, I think he's right about it being
a good choice.
I got a 2019 2.7 tacoma. I love it
@dirty1994 assuming you bought it new, I have to say I got a much better deal on my truck.
I paid $20,050 (tax included/out the door) for a 2014, V6 4.0L, 4X4, access cab, SR5, with a front ram bar, skid plate, camper shell, and 21,000 miles.
Today it has 71,000 miles, or ~7000 miles a year. I get the same mileage.
@@sethbornekick rocks
@@marcJoel get ratioed.
I have a 03 Tacoma 2.7, 220,000 and goes strong. Love it❤️
Agree with you, thats why I just got a 2022 with the 2.7b best engine Toyota ever put out.
@@victorbarranca2910 Just bought a SR 2.7 Taco in May . Has about 2,200 on it , and the 6 spd auto has smoothed out a LOT !!
I had a 2.7 Tacoma also, it was dependable, but a dog, it could'nt get out of it's own way.
Wouldn't get out of its own way nor very efficient, but reliable!!
@@indycharlie what's ur Instagram? Have a doubt about used Tacoma!!?
I could listen to Scott rant all day. Wise and hilarious.
He is a great mechanic, learned a lot from his videos, and he is quite the comedian , he got me laughing he was bashing EV's and was saying you don't want to get stranded in NO ELECTRICITY ZONE that was to funny.
Thank you for another insightful video Scotty . We dont have Toyota tacomas in Southern Africa , we have got the Toyota Hilux DVD diesel engines and those cars run forever had one for over 10 years and its never broken down runs like a dream . Toyota Hilux has proven itself over decades
True. Also most utes are on diesels cause they have the power and yet fuel economy. Have driven the Hilux and yes it has power even when feathering the throttle.
Proud owner of a 4 banger with a full size backseat. Love it
Just purchased a 2017 4cy 4x4 access cab and love it. The ECT does help when climbing hills and passing. Made in TX.
I have the 4 cyl manual.. geared high for gas mileage but it works for everything I need a truck for. I’ve hauled scrap iron, pulled my atv. Went through the bachelor loop in Colorado.. did just fine…
Hi Scottie I'm a mechanic up here in Canada . I bought a 2017 Tacoma with 100K and V6 engine . You are right ,it burns oil on start up and sounds like lifters clacking when its warm . Change the oil and filter every 3K miles . Its sad really
3.3 is best
I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. V6 VTI. I change my oil every 4000 miles with mobile one full synthetic. I change my transmission fluid every 30,000 miles with Amsoil syn. And I change my diff and transfer case fluid every 30,000 with amsoil as well. My truck currently has 297,000 miles on it and I literally have had nothing and I mean nothing go wrong with the truck except for the back power window motor. Because my kids constantly play with that window when they were little lol. Just amazing trucks if you take care of them they will last forever
The new Tacoma’s transmission is sealed 🙄
@@davidb9323 They’re not sealed you just have to drain it and fill from the top of the tranny. Apparently you don’t know how to work on cars. I’m a mechanic. A sealed transmission is not a sealed transmission. You should learn something about cars
@@Allenroth1980 Doing that only replaces 3qts
Would you suggest I change the transmission fluid on my 1998 Tacoma with 210 miles.. I don’t know if it’s ever been changed. It definitely hasn’t in the last 70k miles I’ve owned it. Also is the differential fluid the same as the transfer case or are those two separate fluids?
I didn't know the 07 Tacos had power rear window didn't think that came out until much later. I too have the 07 TDR OFF ROAD SR5 4.0 ltr bullet proof.
I love the way cool "shade of blue" on Scottys sons new pick-up. It really pops.😲😲😲
I have a 2.7 Taco Accent Cab, to fix power use ECT switch, love the mileage, maneuverability, durability
I have a 2020 sr 4 cylinder 4x4 access cab . No complaints, gets me from A to B reliably
'09 2.7, 5spd manual, 4x4 ... Love it in the snow...I don't have a little pickup truck to go fast or tow 10,000lbs... wouldn't trade it for any truck with a V8 and I bet it will outlast a new Ranger
I owned an '00 Tacoma Prerunner ExCab (automatics only for that model year) with the 2.7L. Loved the appearance of the truck and it's reliability. However, that engine with an auto tranny is pretty much a dog for interstate merges or extended uphill interstate climbs.
Only thing I didn't care for about it. A manual tranny would've made it a better driving experience. Sold it w/over 100k mi. Replaced a starter and that was about it (for 11 years).
I love my 2000 4cyl 5speed manual 2.7 Standard cab 4x4 Tacoma. It’s basic and extremely reliable without the electronics and frills with only 133,000 miles. Solid and great on gas considering it’s a 4x4.
I wish they made modern 4 cylinder tacomas with the 2.7L engine in manual 5 speed transmissions. I have an 86 pickup standard 5 speed, would be such a cool upgrade from my current 22re mini truck.
@@felipetejeda7545 I have a 2017 Tacoma SR that's 4x4 manual 4-cylinder. Great vehicle.
@@felipetejeda7545I have a 2001 four cylinder it's got the four cylinder engine and is a 4x4 the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned I just bought a new Tacoma this week it's got the v six so excited I can't sleep it's a beautiful truck inside and out.
@felipetejeda7545 I had an 1985 22RE Engine 5 speed manual in my Toyota truck. Used to run SCCA Road Rallies with it, gave it no mercy. It had 4 owners after me and ran with original engine, transmission, and rear axle, only needed clutch changes, to 460,000+ miles before last owner broke the frame hauling a load of firewood out of the woods. You can't kill those 4 cylinder Toyota engines as long as you change the oil and filter in them regularly and do the basic required maintenance on them.
My man scotty with the most informative videos ever, I learn alot from you
Come on Scotty our state Texas had to deal with its crappy electrical grid as well --- who would have thought this could happen to the energy capitol of the US!!! Keep the videos coming!
Takes plenty of electricity to refine oil too....scottys just a dinosaur.
I bought a 2022 Toyota Tacoma 4 cyc. And I love it . Thank You for this video much appreciated 👍
Does the 23 and the 22 have the new dynamic force technology he was talking about 2:43
This Taco is almost identical to mine except I have the 2022 version of this truck. Same color etc.
I had a 4 cylinder Tacoma rental on vacation once, and would never own one. It struggled to merge onto the highway every single time, at full throttle. Big difference from the V6 I’m used to.
4clinder aare DOGS......DANGEROUS SLOW ON HIGHHIWAY, GREAT TRUCKS.........BUT NEEDS A V6..........
I drive a 4 cylinder 2022 Toyota Tacoma for work. It's soooo slow.
The Tundra with the 5.7 is no dog. That thing is a rocket 🚀 ship.
Drove my gramp’s 2014 Base 4 banger Double Cab 4x2 to haul my lawn mower to get it serviced. Felt like it had plenty of power for what it is. Didn’t really struggle to get on the freeway even when the on-ramp was uphill. That little 2tr-fe was revving it’s heart out while merging, but never felt like it couldn’t keep with other cars. I think it just varies from truck to truck.
The 4 cyl isn’t anywhere near as popular as the v6
I got one of these from my work. It may not be flashy but its like having a car with a truck bed.
Same year 4cyl I bought and very happy with it. More of an old school setup under the hood.
Only a 4 cyl xD
I love the 2GRFE 3.5 v6 its a powerful powerplant and still fuel efficient ...
Scotty I had an ‘07 Tacoma 4wd, 4.0, automatic. I kick myself every day for trading it on a ‘17 3.5 automatic. Had the ‘07 for 5 years. I bought a Silverado 1500 17 months later that I love. Maybe a 4 cylinder Tacoma drives smoother than the v6 3.5. 4.0 was outstanding
Just got a new 23’ Tacoma sr 4x4 v6 double cab. Love it so far
Love the Cali rant! Lol! Nashville needs to be careful that it doesn’t turn into the next California
I would love to get a little four banger but the fact is there's just not that many around. If you ask people you always hear "meh...I would never get a 4 cyl truck, too weak, I need the hauling power, who would ever buy that?" Despite that you'll find one 4 cyl for sale for every 10 or 12 V6s and when they do pop up, they're gone in a heartbeat.I would love to know the actual production numbers. Toyota needs to be cranking out more of these.
The problem is there’s wayyy to many people who buy these full-size pickup trucks or heavy duty’s and NEVER use it to haul/tow anything. I had a co worker who bought a Ford F250 and only used it to drive it from work and back home.. better been off with a ranger
Depends on the use. Friends that have these massive Silverados rarely trailer anything or even use the bed. Meanwhile I appreciate the "U" part of "SUV" as my xterra is mostly used for towing or hauling, in which case, the 6 cylinder was pretty crucial (had considered a 4, glad I passed).
For the light duty stuff like no trailer, but a few bags of mulch or a kayak and some camping gear, a 4 banger toyota truck would be fine for me. Anything more, better get the V6. If anything more than that, just get a Tundra and never buy another truck.
Had a 2009 4cyl 4x4 manual. Towed a trailer with my 4wheeler some and it definitely didn't like it. Lol loved the truck tho. About 22mpg was all I got.
@@downtowndrewbrown7129 I had an 06 RWD 4cyl sr5 and I pulled an overloaded 5x8 trailer across Canada with it and it handled it fine. The only place I was somewhat worried was the very hilly areas of Northern Ontario where I had to have it in 2nd at 4000 RPM to make it up. I did recently upgrade to a 15' TRD offroad and the v6 is substantially more powerful.
Anything more, I'll go for a diesel! More pulling power than the equivalent 4 banger gasoline but uses less fuel than a V6 gasoline.
@@t8polestarcyan22 In the UK, you could buy a VW Golf with 3 different size diesel engines and one of them is a six cylinder diesel.
@@trutrek913 Well that case I might as well go for a good 2nd hand e-Golf or an ID 3. No need for long range in a small car.
The “S” slot on the shifter in the Tacomas don’t change gears manually! It is simply a gear limiter. For instance, if you were to put the shifter to number 4, the truck will shift automatically through gears 1-4 (keep in mind it is a 6 speed transmission). If he were to put it on number 6, it would be the exact same as having it it “D” because it will shift normally through gears 1-6. It only looks like he was shifting the gears manually in the video because he had the truck past the rpm range it would shift normally in, so the truck will automatically shift into the next gear when he allows it to. Just thought I’d let y’all know!! :)
The shift range from third to 5th gear is awful. If you are using cruise, and going up a slight hill, the truck will just keep shifting between 4th and 5th. Or 3rd to 4th. It allows itself to shift at such a low rpm.
Californians moving to Nashville is a big part of what’s wrong with Nashville.
pfft, nashville needs all the help it can get
They did it to Oregon 😖
@@graveyardprospecting haters gonna hate
@@zentai5076 nah bro we were good before yall got here. Plz go back!
@@zentai5076 😆
Well Scotty, it really depends on what you want the truck for. If you just want to run around town and make a run to the dump once in a while, fine, the 4-cyl will work great. But if you want to do the types of things with your truck, that most people want a truck for - hauling stuff, towing a trailer, boat, jet skis, etc. the V6 can do it easily and all the V6 models come equipped from the factory with the tow hitch and all wiring installed and ready to go. But with the 4-cyl, rear wheel drive, you can't do much of anything with it. And it's completely useless in the snow, so if you live anyplace that gets some snow, it's a waste of time because you can't drive it. Also, the V6 holds its value better and will be much easier to sell down the road if you don't need it anymore.
I got a 2019 4 cylinder and a year later sold it & got a 2018 Frontier v6 . Much happier all around except for gas mileage. Toyota was very , very slow . Took it to the mountains & it struggled. Have a small boat 1200 lbs and it pulled it ok but with the frontier I don’t know it’s back there. Also the Frontier is much more comfortable & rides better
@@bobafatt2155 my dad had a bunch of miles on his '16(ish) Frontier from work driving and recently traded it for a new one so he can retire in a couple years after paying it off without being stuck with a high mileage vehicle. Anyway, he seems to really like them.
@@bobafatt2155 Nissan is never ever the answer.....
@@Justin-kg9vp I don’t know about that .
I had a 13 Tacoma V6...I needed more power to tow...went to a V8 Tundra. 4WD is superior to rear wheel drive in a pickup. You will.know in the winter.
LA has about 360 days of sunshine a year. Widespread installation of household solar would help resolve the problem.
The electric companies are the problem, same here in Florida.
That would be to easy and a lot people would lose money 🙄
When I looked into getting my roof replaced I looked at a Tesla roof and it was three times the price, and that did not include storage batteries. The Tesla roof only had a 10 year electric output guarantee and 20 year leakproof warranty (a standard asphalt shingle roof is warrantied for 30 years). I'd never recoup the cost in my lifetime, so nope.
Bought my new Toyota Tacoma 2023 4 cylinder last week and love it!!!
Same here 23 Tacoma 4 banger rear drive. How I luv it so.
Scotty is right about the four banger Toyota PU. I bought a new one in 1979, put on 140K absolutely trouble free miles, sold it to my brother in law and he drove it over 60K trouble free miles and really didn't maintain it as he should have. I bought another SR5, this one was the one ton model and it also gave me thousands of trouble free miles before I sold it. I needed a larger PU to pull a trailer, otherwise I would have kept the one ton model. The Toyota PU in my world was the definition of bulletproof. Thank you Scotty for your informative and humorous reviews. I'm from California and have no plans on moving. During my career in national sales, I traveled to many states and California has the diverse environment and weather that can't be beat. However, my main complaint is the high housing costs.
I never knew they made those back then. I remember I helped restore an 85 Toyota pickup all it had on decals was 4x4 and another mid late 80s model one from a junkyard about 15 years ago. I never recall seeing a name on those small trucks. But man where they fast. I hate manuals but those trucks and even the 90s model Rangers where so fun to drive on test drives when we where fixing them up. Unlike the Firebirds and Camaros I decided to keep instead. I should have kept the Ranger.
The Tacoma's resale value is also legendary.
Me: Do you expect me to drive an electric ⚡️ car ??
The government: No we expect you to own nothing and be happy!
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2.5k👍🤣Scotty when are you doing a car repair video?!!!💛
i had that motor in an 08 2wd tacoma great engine rust took out the frame but ran great
I had a 4 cylinder Tacoma and now a 4 door Tacoma with the V-6. My V-6 gets way better gas mileage than the 4cyl ever did, your foot is always in it to try to get it to move.
Same year?
The advantage of an electric water pump though is that if there is an issue it the ECM can detect it and report it to the driver before it becomes a problem. Especially with cars that don't have a temp gauge (some don't these days) you're relying on sensors to tell you that the car is overheating (unless you see steam coming from the engine ,but then it's probably too late). Plus electric water pumps can allow the pump to continue to pump coolant around to cool the engine and not be directly corelated to the engine speed so meaning if you're doing a lot of stop and go driving or low-speed driving, an electric water pump may be a good option, because it can vary the speed independent of the drive system.
No
@@mrdestro7283 Why "NO?". I don't like all the new modern technology all that much, but he's got a valid point regarding coolant flow after a high speed drive, and then suddenly having to stop for roadworks or something.
I have to agree with you as you actually did your homework. Just because it's electric doesn't mean it's not as reliable, i have fancy gizmos in my 05 LS430 that still work brand new. It's a Toyota, i wouldn't be surprised if it's actually more reliable than the mechanical pump
@@angeljaimes9703 Could very well be. I've seen many a blown Toyota engine due to mechanical water pump failure (leakage)
@@labourlawact7826 no he don't. You just don't understand how the cooling system works.
Just put a k&n air filter and it’s makes huge difference.had the same problem on my Tacoma.
I love your content and your energy! Keep it up 👍🏼
Hey Scotty, how would you compare the 2021 ridgeline to the 2020 or 2022 Tacoma? I'm looking for a mid-size truck for light duty like home renovation, occasional off-roading in OH and WV. I want to get a truck with top tier reliability and decent mpg. The Honda's AWD system looks promising and the bed + trunk and tailgate combo looks like a nifty party trick.
Also my wife likes the leg room in the Honda but not the Tacoma too
I tried the ridgeline before buying a 4runner. The Ridgeline is so much nicer to drive.
But- No transfer case and a transmission that will overheat will limit your off road.
Ridgeline is not a true truck body/frame. Go with the 4Runner. You will thank me later. My 4Runner has taken a beating since my wife drives it and at 150K miles it is going strong and I use 4WD every winter here in Idaho. I drove it over a small boulder while driving on a mountain road and even at 40MPH the only damage was a flat tire, broken rim and it needed an alignment. Get the 4Runner.
I can go 75 mph on my tacoma v6 long bed double cab and still get around 22-26 mpg.
When you talk about the Ford EcoBoost wearing out fast, you should specify the 4 cylinder engines in their smaller models, not the V6's in their pickups.
My 2021 4runner was made in Japan. It's a well built unit. I plan to have it forever.
Yeah that's our goal right now to get a 4Runner I heard the new ones not only won't have a back window that rolls down but will be made in Mexico
I have 2008 Tacoma v6 Prerunner with over 222,000 and it still drives like new.
Hey Scotty, I just bought a CPO Volvo S90 36k Miles and it's keeps having the same problem. When I go into reverse the car shakes and there is a clunking noise. The dealer said it was a computer update and it seemed to fix it. But, it's back to its old ways within 400 miles doesn't shake as bad as before. What do you think is going on with it?
You're better off asking on his forums and websites, or even his live streams. You won't get a response here from him
Dude just give it back and buy a BMW with N54. Problem solved and lasts longer than toyota too
My Volvo clunk was a rear differential,
@@JON-hb1mv BMW is junk
I have a 2007 tacoma and the engine looks the same, super smooth and reliable !, 56k miles on it now.
I'm driving a car with a 2005 1.5 L VVT-i Toyota engine. It has 236,805 miles in it . No problem at all. Love this 2005 Scion XB.
My girlfriend's 2003 V6 Tacoma has 342,000 miles. Still going strong!
At first I didn’t like the 4cylinder. I thought it was sluggish. Now I love it.
Sane here, my 2022 SX has 2k on it now and I am getting 23 mpg and has enough power for me.
If there's a diesel variant, give that one a go! You'll love it!
I had a 2014 SR5 4 cylinder and now I have a 2022 SR5 4 cylinder and they have never let me down. Slow for some people but I want it to be dependable and to last- It remains to be seen if the new turbo engines in the 2024 will be as dependable.
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Heyy Scotty and everyone may I say I’m a proud owner of a Toyota Tacoma myself!. It’s a 2018 SR with the Access cab and 2.7liter in 2WD. I bought it at 77,000 miles for around 25,000 earlier this year. I was in a rush to get another vehicle because I was working, if I could make some adjustments I would, like get a 4WD model and i would probably not get Super white even though I keep the truck clean. Anywho who else is a proud Tacoma owner no matter the year, generation, spec etc🤔👏🏾.
Hmm... I paid $26,500 for 22 SR 2.7 in May . There was a $500 off deal at the time though . Was $27,000 MSRP
@@indycharlie congrats to you on Tacoma, my friend👏🏾, it’s a admirable truck and I could care less about what the haters say about the Tacoma, it’s solid, utilitarian, and just works for me and my situation. One of the my favorite things about the Tacoma is they still have the old cruise control stock that Toyota been using for years. Also what color did you get yours in, if you don’t mind me asking?
@@Virtusstrong White was the only color they had at the time . Black bumper like the one in this video . Same " access " cab with no back seat , which what I wanted ! I am a backpacker , and have made a bed with 2'x 4' -3/4 "plywood laying ON the " built in " storage compartments. Then I have two of the RIGHT height , storage containers on the floor . To make the sleeping area flat . Works great , and I can put meals , fuel and extra items in the storage " containers " that support the Plywood . I just wish the " access " cab doors , had windows that cracked open like my Tundra . I also LOVE that there is a way to have standard Cruise control !! I do tow a fishing boat once in a while , and it does fine . Though only 10 miles or so to the lake :D Congrats to you as well .. LONG LIVE TACO'S :D .. gubs
@@indycharlie yeah the dealership I bought it from only had that one Tacoma in super white at least from what I saw. I bought the truck in FL because at the time I was living there. I’m now back living in VA. The owner who has it before me did some mods of his own; he added 4 subs in the where the seats would have been, and LED light strip below the grille, and I believe it has ambient lighting. I’ve added a tow hitch, tonneau cover, matte black lettering for the tailgate and the wind deflectors for the windows, I reckon next I’ll put some mud flaps on it.the Tacoma is my daily and normally drive on the interstate cruising anywhere from 65-72 mph and I get amazing fuel economy, I’m happy gas is some what going down 💀😭.Thank you as well long live the Tacos👏🏾😂🌮
@@Virtusstrong Yeah , I saw someone say his had trouble " keeping up " on the Interstate ?! I have only drove like 300 miles one way on the Interstate . But I set it at 77 , and it hums along . Does play around shifting on bigger hills though . Flat(ish ). It just hums along :D Have a great W/E .... Gubs
Scotty Kilmer , Can you please do a segment to talk about Toyota's "sealed" transmissions ? They have no dip-sticks for the transmissions but supposedly you can still changed the fluid.
Check out the care care nut, he had a couple of videos on it
Warm up the car, drain fluid, measure how much came out n refill
Go to car care nut on RUclips, certified Toyota Master and there's a video showing you had to do it
my first "NEW" vehicle was a 2006 Taco....first truck was a ford ranger "used" ....Mistake.....next was 2 used Toyota pickups...then took the plunge for my NEW truck....still have the lil truck and love it....nothing major in repairs just PM's and a few gaskets ....best purchase i have EVER MADE.....those days are gone im afraid..nothing will last as long as my 2006 has lasted..
I have the exact toyota tacoma 4cyl rwd silver with canopy. I bought it for truck camping. I'll camp at the back of the truck. Yea it's slow and yea it's not as capable as 6cyl awd but it serves my needs which is casual camping. I hope it runs forever
Need to Vote Gavin Newsome OUT OF OFFICE ..
Best of luck with that with Hollyweird in your state
@@TheSleepingonit you didn’t just go there MrHirschweird dope 😂😂😂you voted for didn’t you 😂😂😂
Newscum is destroying California. Along with Pelosi and Mad Max Waters.
Need a clean election...
Why he's gonna make electric vehicles mandatory so I never have to deliver freight there again then Cali will collapse
A buddy of mine is a tech at a Toyota dealer. He gets in the 3.5s all the time. He says he rarely works on the 2.7s. Although pressured by many salesman how better the 3.5 Is, I went with the 2.7 because it truly is a much more proven engine.
@Antoine Brosseau Ditto
I have a runner and I am glad they stayed with the 4 liter. 5 speed transmissions suck in the mountains or towing though.
Wouldn't get out of its own way nor very efficient, but reliable!
@@RohanSanjith doesn't matter for owners who long-term reliability and less drama in ownership
same 👍
Lot of people needed to hear this scotty.👍
Got the same one 2021 ! I love it I just don’t love what the sales team did.
"When the government is going wild". Well said, Scotty, that's what we have here in Spain, or worse.
Toyota’s hardly ever break . My brother who is a Toyota technician is laughing in kitchen
@@danielmeador1991 lol I feel ya my brother comes to his house exhausted they are little better then most but not apple pie and rainbow unicorns
People be acting like Toyota's are hand crafted by God smh🤦🏻♂️
@@abelbenzo lol right 😂😂
My 2003 Frontier 2.4 4cylinder 5 speed manual is a really good ole truck also.
Just got me v6 2013 tacoma after I sold my 2001 tacoma lol I love these lil trucks..
I feel like you are wrong about the new engine Scotty.. with a little preventative maintenence ( replacing all the updated electronic components water pump, oil pump, and other new components that have to do with the new engine, all at the same time around 100k, to 150k miles ) will be provided to be the most durable.
And the cost to replace all those???? 4500
@@_BostonMattI don't think it would cost that much. maybe, maybe not... a small price to pay for the new engine technology has the potential to go 500k miles easy due to more efficient way of working. There are like 5 electronic components that could possibly need replacing, 3 are literally plug, and play replaceable, and can be done with minimal mechanical aptitude. Personally I feel like I could replac all 5. The only thing that I suspect would possibly give me a hard time is the Electric oil pump.
@@MasterDayTrader old tech goes that long without those costs I have a 07 Prius. Only thing I ever had done was water pump has over 350k still going strong
I have a similar 08 Tacoma but mine is a V6. I love that truck.
Last year bought a 2001 Tacoma 4banger with 93k miles on it. it's a beach truck so not so pretty (rust) but for $5,600.. I'm in love. Looking to buy a newer Tacoma as well and this video has talked me off the fence of getting a V6. The RWD seems to be the way as the other option is 4WDemand, which means you are driving in 2WD most of the time anyways.
Idk scotty I've seen the v6 d4s in the tacos with over 400k miles with no issues. I think they have the dual injection down pretty good.
I've never even considered a 4-cylinder truck, but am now considering it.
263k miles , last for sure
I concur with @daviddietsch here at 259k on my 08
My 1985 22-RE 4 cylinder lasted 460,000+ miles on its 4th owner after me, engine was still fine, frame broke hauling a truckload of firewood out of the woods.
Same year but double cab. I do think the Tacoma is starting to get too heavy for the 4 cyl. but it’s a good truck.
In the video it had decent pick up
@@icosthop9998 yeah around the city and by yourself it's fine. Put another person or two and some gear and then try to pass on the highway or other situations of the sorts. It's the same problem I have with the RAV4 when they took away the V6 it really truly is fine for most daily driving but it's not enough on the highway especially when you have to maneuver around other people
@Paul no the newest one isn’t bad. I have a 4th gen , I wouldn’t call it a dog or anything but 25/30 more hp is definitely something I would like and they did do that on the 5th gen.
@Paul yes and no, it’s paid off and i would probably want a 2020 and up because I know the 19s had some small issues, but then that puts me close to some other cars I would rather have like a 4Runner so I just will probably hold onto it for a while like the original plan to drive it as long as possible.
I have a 21 SR Tacoma with 2.7 liter four cylinder engine with automatic transmission. I’m curious on when you would recommend a transmission service with new fluid and filter? I don’t pull a trailer or over load it just drive it to work and to my favorite fishing spots. I do live in West Virginia so it’s very hilly but that’s it. Also is there any certain brand of oil you would recommend? Thanks and keep the videos coming!
scotty what are your thoughts on the 2gr fse? still has direct and port injection, but normal water pump and so forth
What’s wrong with the Tacoma? That’s a great car. Plus we’re talking about Toyota, the king of reliability.
tacoma is awesome, except the mpg
The current generation has been plagued with transmission problems in 2016-2017 as well as rear diff problems. The new 3.5 has been much more problematic in its early years vs the 2.7.
@@harysuper I think the word ‘plagued’ might be exaggerating just a tad.
Not liking the shift logic is not a mechanical transmission problem, it upshifts quickly for gas mileage.
@@Shakerhood69 so slipping and clunking is for MPG?
Scotty: he left California (a wise move) and moved to Nashville.
Me: as someone who lives in California, I instantly laughed at the shade thrown by Scotty and I couldn't agree more. GET ME OUT OF HERE!!!
Have the 2.7 in my everyday work truck. Have the TRD V-6 to haul the boat and travel trailer.
TRD v6 is so cute lol like a little girl's first truck
So what do you think about a V6 on a 2022 Tacoma TRD Off Road?
I went with the SR V-6 4x4 double cab Tacoma in 2021. I would've gone with a 4 banger, but my wife and I mainly bought the Tacoma to tow our small Travel Trailer, and occasionally tow a utility trailer. I wanted to make sure we had enough Truck for towing. People complain about the power of the 4, but coming from an Xterra with a 4 cyl, and manual transmission you get used to it. Even towing on the interstate. In hindsight, I would've bought one these base model 4 cylinder trucks years ago, but all I would ever see are the overpriced TRD trucks that cost upwards of 50k.
Mine was 42. Trd offroad
I bought a brand new 4 cylinder Tacoma in 2016. I loved the truck around the city, but it was horrible on the highway. It would downshift and couldn’t reliably hold 75 MPH with my wife and dogs in the pickup. I ended up getting a Tundra because I hated the 4 cylinder Tacoma power. I always felt like I was pushing the truck too hard without speeding on the highway .
Also, not a big fan of the drum brakes, they wore out prematurely and it cost me over $2k to repair other parts that were damaged by drum brakes going out so soon.
Interesting , I bought 2.7 SR Taco ( 2022 ) in May . I can set the cruise on 77 , and it hums along .
@@indycharlie You must be skinnier.
@@chuckwalla2967 :D . I don't know , but I live in Mid Michigan , and have no problems . Does it purr like my 5.7 Tundra did .. no. I had a 82 HiLux at one time . This things screams , compared to that :D Have a good one .. Gubs
Brakes
@@indycharlie maybe no big long hills where you live?
My 2015 Access 4 banger has an automatic tranny that has a dip stick!!!! Best truck I ever had and I still have it today
Thinking about buying ridgeline or tacoma. Years 2020+ leaning toward RL. What do you recommend?
Scotty, i couldn't agree with you more on the electric cars. Being an electrician, I've been telling people this for years. Yet it's the future
Agreed. The only way electric vehicles will ever work is if one day viable fuel cells are the power source.
As an electrician you should know that most cars are charged by night when A/C is turned down. There are lots of capacity in the grid for normal use cases. Over here more than 90% of the cars are electric and it increases the load on the grid by around 10%.
Tesla is the benchmark of cars, if it’s not the future we are doomed.
@@travelguy78 maybe true for your country, but Americans are the on demand plan.
@@billmoretz8718 on demand plan? After living in the US I know very well that there are off peak rates. That US basically the utility company trying to use the spare capacity in the grid.and most charging is done at night, so it's much less of a problem than what most people think
Electricity is that magic source of energy. It just comes out of the air. Doesn't it?
But most of the electricity comes from Coal and nuclear energy.. not windmills and solar panels..
It does when there is lightning 🌩
If Nikola Tesla had finished the job, it may have.
I'm pretty sure it's made with Fairy Dust.
Scotty? Does the local PD ever help with their radar on your racing strip?
I bought my 2017 Toyota Rav4 a couple of years back with 4 cylinders, no turbo, front wheel drive, for the reasons Scotty said. It's going to last forever.
Problem with the 2.7 is you can only haul 3500 pounds at max.
which is what you should use a smaller truck for. want to tow more, buy a full size. A decent sized utility trailer with a couple ATVs or a big zero turn is till only around 2000 pounds.
@@999benhonda don’t have to buy a full size truck just get the 3.5 Tacoma. Gas mileage is about the same but you have a 6500 towing capacity. I have the 2.7 just sold my 2 atvs and the aluminum trailer. Bought a sXs and a new enclosed trailer weighting in at 3300 top of the limit of my 2.7. My 2023 Sport was built on the 19 of January 2023 . Waiting for it to arrive.
@@douglasbaker5949 The 3.5 is also twice as expensive as the 2.7.
Great video scotty keep it up!
Greetings from B.C. We have a 2003 Yota Highlander V6 3.0L AWD She has 310,887 Kilometers. Just starting to get broken in.
Exactly! There's no infrastructure here in Canada for electric as well. EV suck here with the cold weather. The battery technology isn't there yet....Far from green!
Found a 2021 4cyl RWD with 9k miles on it for 26k. Scooped it up and happy with it! I just always keep ECT mode on lol
Damn thats a better deal than mine! I got a 2020 4cyl RWD at 26k but with 52k miles zzzzzz.
@@Jeremiahking101 it was a Subaru dealer lol. They don't even have trucks. But they happened to have this one used. They were asking 32k but I got them down saying nobody who drives Subaru is going to want a Toyota truck lol and I was like 12 k down 26k out the door. Deal? And dude said yes lol
90 % od pickups in USA are not used as pickups
yep, please explain exactly what one would do with a 4 1/2 foot bed!
Probably not on a daily basis at least...
....Beautiful Truck Scottie....