1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

New Tundra Owner

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by SS21TT, Jan 22, 2021.

  1. Jan 22, 2021 at 6:07 AM
    #1
    SS21TT

    SS21TT [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 20, 2021
    Member:
    #57889
    Messages:
    1
    Vehicle:
    21 SR5 SX
    Just wanted to introduce myself as a new Tundra owner. This is my first truck ever. I'm trying to get used to the low gas mileage. I've already put in a K&N air filter. I'm open to any suggestions towards that. I've looked at the pedal commander as well but haven't purchased it yet.

    IMG_E0444[1].jpg
     
  2. Jan 22, 2021 at 6:22 AM
    #2
    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2017
    Member:
    #9912
    Messages:
    76,741
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    OH
    Vehicle:
    2010 CrewMax limited 4X4
    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Welcome from Ohio
     
  3. Jan 22, 2021 at 6:25 AM
    #3
    Safar85

    Safar85 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2021
    Member:
    #57111
    Messages:
    488
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ed
    Corona, Ca
    Vehicle:
    2021 SR5 CM
    More than a few.....
    Welcome from SoCal.

    Take out the KN filter and put in a stock paper filter. The KN does not give you anything except a sound, if that. It lets in more dirt and grime and there is a chance the oil will foul up you your air flow sensor. Most will tell you on here that it does absolutely 0 for mileage.
     
  4. Jan 22, 2021 at 7:29 AM
    #4
    TundraRV

    TundraRV New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2020
    Member:
    #53686
    Messages:
    231
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2021 SR5 SX Double Cab
    Welcome, nice CM version of my '12. Looks good.
     
  5. Jan 22, 2021 at 7:35 AM
    #5
    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

    Joined:
    May 20, 2020
    Member:
    #46846
    Messages:
    5,916
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Kelly
    Spanish Fort, AL
    Vehicle:
    2020 SSM 1794 4x4
    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! And I second the advice given above for the K&N. I used them for years in different vehicles and saw no benefit, and cleaning them is a pain compared to just swapping out a new filter for an old one.
     
  6. Jan 22, 2021 at 8:24 AM
    #6
    Lovetrucks

    Lovetrucks Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2020
    Member:
    #43266
    Messages:
    1,453
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    Vehicle:
    2019 Ram Rebel
    Welcome from Ontario Canada.
     
  7. Jan 22, 2021 at 8:26 AM
    #7
    Mulligan1305

    Mulligan1305 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2020
    Member:
    #55299
    Messages:
    74
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    NC
    Vehicle:
    2011 Tundra SR5 DC, 4WD
    +2

    Welcome! I used one for several years in a Dodge truck and it did nothing but sound better, require me to have to wash it and allow time for drying and spend money buying oil. Paper is easier.
     
  8. Jan 22, 2021 at 10:25 AM
    #8
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,764
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
  9. Jan 22, 2021 at 10:26 AM
    #9
    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

    Joined:
    May 23, 2018
    Member:
    #15551
    Messages:
    1,006
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Richard
    Santa Clarita, CA
    Vehicle:
    TRD Lowered & Supercharged Crewmax
    TRD Lowered and Supercharged
    Welcome from So Cal
     
  10. Jan 22, 2021 at 12:57 PM
    #10
    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2019
    Member:
    #24572
    Messages:
    7,534
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jonesy
    Vehicle:
    2005 RCLB
    American Thunder Cat Back ~ Retrax Pro ~ Toyota Bed Mat ~ OEM Split Spoke Wheels
  11. Jan 23, 2021 at 11:14 AM
    #11
    RainMan_PNW

    RainMan_PNW "Oz" SSEM #82 RGBA #4 Unofficial Forum Treasurer Vendor?

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2020
    Member:
    #54134
    Messages:
    16,943
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Casey
    Clark County, WA
    Vehicle:
    2021 Lunar Rock TRD Pro CM
    Check the build link in my signature.
    Welcome from the wet side of WA.

    Drive like a librarian in a '73 beetle... :notsure:
    The mileage really isn't that bad of a hit when you start considering how little these trucks need any kind of major repairs over the long run. And if you've got the 38-gallon fuel tank, that helps a LOT for range (but does make for more expensive fill-ups).
     
  12. Jan 23, 2021 at 12:18 PM
    #12
    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

    Joined:
    May 13, 2018
    Member:
    #15276
    Messages:
    4,421
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Clayton, NC
    Vehicle:
    18’ TRD CM leveled with 295/70 Ridge Grapplers
    Welcome from NC!
     
  13. Jan 23, 2021 at 12:54 PM
    #13
    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2020
    Member:
    #56879
    Messages:
    6,573
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    Vehicle:
    2021 White 4x4 CM Trail Ed. 2018 White 4x4 4Runner SR5 Premium
    Seat covers, dash mat, ext. Trans. Cooler, sumo springs, oem pwr fld tow mirrors
  14. Jan 23, 2021 at 1:07 PM
    #14
    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14884
    Messages:
    29,769
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Hudson Valley, New York
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab
    Welcome from NY.
     
  15. Jan 23, 2021 at 1:37 PM
    #15
    Mhorst1

    Mhorst1 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2020
    Member:
    #48658
    Messages:
    1
    Gender:
    Male
    Welcome from Washington
     
  16. Jan 23, 2021 at 1:55 PM
    #16
    Polished Rock

    Polished Rock New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 6, 2020
    Member:
    #51868
    Messages:
    23
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Charlie
    Grand Junction, CO
    Vehicle:
    2018 SR5/TSS Off Road, 285/55/20" KO2s, +Roadmaster AS
    none yet
    Big welcome from Western Colorado. Rock on!
     

Products Discussed in

To Top