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What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Jul 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
    therealjonwick

    therealjonwick New Member

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    Finally installed my Stillen CAI. Thanks to @TacomaTRD4x402 for the plexi lid and info. Installing the box bolts and TRD airflow accelerator was a b****. I only ended up using the rear bolt. The front hole wasn’t even close to lined up in my truck. But looks good.
    Also did the first wash of the summer :anonymous: and retro TRD vinyl on the grill.

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  2. Jul 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
    TacomaTRD4x402

    TacomaTRD4x402 New Member

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    Looks good! :thumbsup: Nice lookin truck!
     
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  3. Jul 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
    BR73

    BR73 Tundra LIFE

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    Lid is awesome... I need to do that to my Stillen .Stuff a 42" light bar in that bottom bumper hole too PXL_20250711_204817123.jpg PXL_20250301_194637620.jpg PXL_20250312_002148921.jpg
     
  4. Jul 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
    Henry1jg

    Henry1jg 2021 TRD Sport

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    Thanks for the details! By Jim, do you mean the Genuine Cooling Systems package, or is there another I am unaware of?

    I monitored my transmission temps for the first time yesterday, I bought an Xtool A30M for my upcoming drain and fill.

    I was pulling my boat with the fam and a light load in the truck, certainly no more than 1500lbs for the boat & trailer combined (old aluminum 14' Jon) and no more than 700 total pounds in the truck.

    It was 85° out and I was seeing high 220s most of the trip, saw some 230s, and a spike of 251. I was going 79 (speed limit is 75 in mid MI), had tow/haul mode on, but let the truck do its thing. I didn't feel like the lite boat and low payload of the truck called for me to be using s4.

    This obviously concerns me a bit and makes me think I need to explore a cooler. When I take the same trip next week, I will pry slow down to low 70s and see what type of difference that makes temperature wise
     
  5. Jul 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
    Xcumminsguy

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  6. Jul 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
    rdiddy5

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    woah. i got an 18 w/ the factory cooler. towing 5K trailer, in the heat and up steep grade and i rarely saw over 220 and it quickly dropped back down.
     
  7. Jul 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    Installed the raingler attic net and its awesome. So much extra storage and it does not obstruct the rear view mirror. Really impressed.
     
  8. Jul 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
    BR73

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  9. Jul 14, 2025 at 4:49 PM
    therealjonwick

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    Light bar looking good! My bumper shims prevent it. Have to figure something out. Or just get a new bumper haha. What paint did you use on the lid? Wanting to do the Stillen tube and my engine cover letters.
     
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  10. Jul 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
    Xcumminsguy

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    All said and done I think I’m in for 480.00 ‘ish.
     
  11. Jul 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
    BR73

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    AutoZone sells touch-up pens that have a brush along with the pen applicator in Toyota factory colors.Make sure to clean the surface with an alcohol rub and scuff it so the paint will adhere. What fasteners did you use on your lid?
     
  12. Jul 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
    Henry1jg

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  13. Jul 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
    Tripleconpanna

    Tripleconpanna Just an X who bought Bud Light from Target

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    S4 is your friend while towing... It allows the TQ to lock up in 4th (which it won't do in drive) and this keeps your trans temps a bit cooler as it's a 1:1 ratio. The engine will work a little harder, but it won't be shifting so much and bouncing up and down in gears especially on grades :thumbsup:

    This video is dry AF in terms of delivery, but if you can sit through it, it will give you an idea of what's happening with the gears, clutching, and other operations of our transmissions and the they work through the various gears. It will also demonstrate why S4 allows for significantly cooler operation, especially while under load...


    https://youtu.be/YM40HOYtLNc
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM
    Bham TRD

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    Wait until morning, drain the pan, measure how much came out, put that much back in, plus a slight smidge for what stayed in the original pan before you measure it.

    I use Kool-Aid pitchers that have markings on them.

    Did this on my GX for years & 200k plus miles and never had any issues.
     
  15. Jul 15, 2025 at 3:41 AM
    Gaston

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    I've towed our boat (~5,500lbs) through mid-MI and upper-MI several times, slowing to 70 will only help to save on gas. As stated above, S4 is your friend while towing.

    I put together a cooler kit with OEM parts, Setrab cooler and a bracket another member designed and supplied the file for, just have to find time to install it
     

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