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My second 3rd gen

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by topdec, May 25, 2023.

  1. May 25, 2023 at 4:41 PM
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    topdec

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    Got my Limited ORP today and I can’t be happier.

    It’s a beautiful truck and it passed all my checklist items:

    • No transmission clunk when starting the engine
    • No brake squeal, reverse or forward
    • No transmission ticking noise in Drive/Neutral/Park
    • Minimal interior door creak, if any
    • Wind noise at 60mph is not noticeable (picked up the truck at the border of Wisconsin and the Windy City)
    • No interior door rattle from the speaker
    • Front door seals are installed
    • Window seals look good enough
    • No suspension squeak when pushing down on the tailgate
    • Bedliner hasn’t peeled off yet

    So far my favorite things are the quietness of the cabin, the drivetrain and the digital rearview camera.

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    2023 Tundra Limited 4x4 CrewMax 5.5-Ft. Bed
    Engine: i-FORCE V6
    EXTERIOR: Magnetic Gray Metallic
    INTERIOR Black SofTex

    Factory-installed Options
    • JBL Premium Audio
    • Limited Premium Package
    • Limited Power Package
    • PVM + BSM Outer Mirrors
    • TRD Off-Road Package
    • Heated Leather Steering Wheel
    • TRD Front Skid Plate
    Port-installed Options
    • All-Weather Floor Liner Package
    • BedStep
    • Spray-On Bedliner
    • Alloy Wheel Locks
     

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    Last edited: May 26, 2023
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  2. May 25, 2023 at 5:10 PM
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    4genRunner

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    Digital rear view is awesome. Love mine.
     
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  3. May 25, 2023 at 5:20 PM
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    Solid color. I might be getting my 3rd gen 3.
     
  4. May 25, 2023 at 6:16 PM
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    topdec

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    Drove 100 miles from kenosha toyota in wisconsin to illinois, then back to the dealership. Averaged 18.7mpg driving between 20-50mph and going through a bunch of stoplights.

    400 miles more and we’ll be home.

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  5. May 25, 2023 at 6:47 PM
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    901tundra

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    Other than the bed liner, we’re truck twins. I haven’t given the digital mirror enough testing time yet.
     
  6. May 25, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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    topdec

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    I like the grey and the brushed aluminum. Are
    You thinking of color matching the grille and rear bumper panels?
     
  7. May 25, 2023 at 9:02 PM
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    901tundra

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    I am definitely considering it.
     
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  8. May 25, 2023 at 9:10 PM
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  9. May 25, 2023 at 10:11 PM
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    topdec

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  10. May 25, 2023 at 10:15 PM
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    67Chevelle

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    Did it come that way from the factory or did you request the dealer install them?
     
  11. May 26, 2023 at 12:00 AM
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    They were factory installed.
     
  12. May 26, 2023 at 1:25 AM
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    Averaged 20.7 mpg for the entire 464 mile trip… Wisconsin -> Illinois -> Wisconsin -> Minnesota

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  13. May 26, 2023 at 1:56 AM
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    Dude love your truck color and configuration. What bed length do you have?
     
  14. May 26, 2023 at 2:01 AM
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    topdec

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    thx, man. Yeah, mgm is great, right?

    I have the shortbed.
     
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  15. May 26, 2023 at 12:56 PM
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    My 2022 tundra, Built Sept 2022 has these seals already. Just checked
     
  16. May 26, 2023 at 1:14 PM
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    I'm too broke after buying this rig to afford mods.
    How the hell do you get this kind of mileage? Mine doesn't go over 17 and change and I have a hybrid.

    Maybe crap CA gas?

    Congrats on your new truck BTW!!
     
  17. May 26, 2023 at 1:19 PM
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    Thanks!

    Speed limit on 90-W is 70mph. I kept it between 65-70mph most of the time, and when no car was behind me I would even drop to 60mph, then worked my way back to 70mph…rinse and repeat. I was just being mindful of the break-in period. Driving in the middle of the night helped with varying my speed.

    Stretches of road construction also forced 55mph speeds.

    I think speeds above 70mph has greater negative effect on mpg.
     
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  18. May 26, 2023 at 1:25 PM
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    I got 22.2 on a recent trip of 84 miles.
     
  19. May 26, 2023 at 1:25 PM
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    Funny, I’ve had my truck for just 1 day and I already have more miles, haha. Maybe that’s an old pic.

    Anyway, nice job. You have to share your driving technique and save us some gas money.
     
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  21. May 26, 2023 at 5:39 PM
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    Slow down.
    I got 24MPG on my 50 mile commute to work on Tuesday and 22MPG on the return trip this afternoon driving between 55 and 75MPH.
    Easy on the initial acceleration.
    Anticipate any slow downs.
    Pulse and glide style of driving, when able.
    ECO mode.
    Top Tier Gas Shell 89.
    Windows Up.
    AC off.
    No unnecessary weight.
    Tonneau cover.
     
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  22. May 26, 2023 at 6:47 PM
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    That just doesn't sound like any fun. When I want to be a boring tightwad, I'll drive my Corolla. My Tundra is meant for fun.
     
  23. May 26, 2023 at 6:56 PM
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    FLKX

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    So i've had a non-hybrid and now the turd pro.
    With hybrid in sport mode it's a totally different truck due to how responsive and quick it is. Feels like a supercharger, literally snaps your neck.
     
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    The more time I spend actually looking at my MGM LE, the more I want to color match everything and get rid of the chrome window trim. It didn't bother me at first..
     
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    - I run Premium fuel, running regular will retard the timing between 11 and 13 degrees, basically giving you less MPG
    - I get worse milage in ECO mode. I run in comfort ( I have the advance pack so get 5 drive modes )
    - On highway I always run cruise, I find I stomp on it to much if i manually drive it
    - I do the " pulse and glide" in town and drive all over on full electric which help the city mileage
    - I am bone stock and keeping it that way
    - City I get 23- 25 MPG , and hiway 28-30 MPG since the day I drove it off the lot
     
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    Currently Searching....
    Truth….I leave it off of Sport for that reason. It’s like I hooked up a tuner. Lol
     
  27. May 27, 2023 at 2:53 AM
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    LOL
    If we had the parking and garage space I wish we’d kept our ‘05 Echo because that’s what I’d be driving to and from work like a “boring tightwad” and the Tundra would just be for towing and hauling. Since we don’t, the Tundra is my daily driver and I actually enjoy working on getting it down to our Tacoma L/100KM. Guess I’ve always been a guy that enjoys the low, slow and quiet of things like gliders, J3 Cubs, canoes, Vespas and small displacement four cylinders and spending the money I save on gas on experiences more meaningful to me.
     
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  28. May 27, 2023 at 7:44 AM
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    i have been called a boring tightwad before and it never bothered me cheers!
     
  29. May 27, 2023 at 1:26 PM
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    Any clunking sound from rear when going over moderate to large bumps?
     
  30. May 27, 2023 at 1:34 PM
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    Pro suspension, sways
    We used to call that driving on eggshells... try not to break any!
    I would find myself leaning and rocking towards the steering wheel to get more "momentum" it's a fun challenge to see what you can squeeze out.
    Lol
    25/22 are great numbers!
    20.1 was my best, but that's for the v8
     
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