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Jason (08.09.2010 10:06h): Reseting The Tundra’s Oil Change Reminder Light
Do you do your own oil changes? If so, you might be wondering how to reset the oil change reminder light. The instructions below tell you how to reset your oil change light, aka “maintenance light” on your 2007 or newer Toyota Tundra.You might want to read through this once before you do it…or watch the video.Click here to view the embedded video.1. Turn on the ignition do not start the truck and make sure that the odometer is set to “TRIP A.”2. Turn off the ignition to the point where you could remove the key if you wanted to.3. ...
Jason (08.09.2010 10:06h): Do Daytime Running Lights Really Make Us Safer?
Earlier this week we published instructions on how to disable daytime running lights on a second generation Tundra, and one of the first comments on that post was, Why disable daytime running lights in the first place?My initial response was “why not?”, but that’s really not much of an answer. So, I did a little digging into the safety benefits of daytime running lights. Here’s what I found:1. Daytime running lights aren’t required in the USA, but they’re quite popular in Europe and Canada. Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden all legally require vehicles to have daytime running ...
Jason (08.09.2010 10:06h): 2nd Gen Tundra Daytime Running Lights Removal Mod
Do you own a 2007+ Tundra? Does it have daytime running lights? Do you wish that it didn’t?If so, this is the post for you. Here is how you go about removing the daytime running lights feature from your 2007+ Toyota Tundra.
Parts and Tools You Need
First, you’ll need a flasher module without daytime running lights. For a 2010, the part number is 81980-0C020. Danny managed to order that part from his local Toyota dealer for $55.Next, you’ll need the following tools:10mm deep-well socket, socket wrench, and extensionToyota plastic panel prying tools optional, but will make the job a little ...Jason (08.09.2010 10:06h): Five Things You May Not Know About Flex-Fuel Engines
1. They’re pretty much the same as a normal engines. Aside from a different set of spark plugs, injectors that can pulse more fuel, and a more corrosion resistant fuel system, flex-fuel engines are essentially identical to regular old gasoline engines. To see what “essentially” means, read more below.2. When you run E85, your fuel economy drops 20-30%. This is because ethanol contains less chemical energy than gasoline. Put another way, ethanol burns cooler than gas, so it takes more than one gallon of ethanol to do the same amount of traveling that you can do on one gallon of gas. ...Jason (08.09.2010 10:06h): Interviewing IPT – Part Two
This is the second part of a two-part interview of John Lombardo, founder and co-owner of Import Performance Transmissions.Be sure to read part one if you haven’t already. 
Question 6: How much wear-and-tear does towing put on a normal, un-modified automatic transmission? Can a transmission rebuild or valve body kit reduce this wear-and-tear? If so, how?John: Towing is probably harder on the transmission than it is on any other part of the vehicle. The actual amount of wear and tear is going to depend on a lot of factors, but towing is always going to increase wear.A valve body modification is ...
Question 6: How much wear-and-tear does towing put on a normal, un-modified automatic transmission? Can a transmission rebuild or valve body kit reduce this wear-and-tear? If so, how?John: Towing is probably harder on the transmission than it is on any other part of the vehicle. The actual amount of wear and tear is going to depend on a lot of factors, but towing is always going to increase wear.A valve body modification is ...Jason (08.09.2010 10:06h): An Interview With Import Performance Transmissions – Part One
At the request of Charles, a TundraHeadquarters.com reader, we contacted Import Performance Transmissions to learn more about their performance transmission options for the Toyota Tundra.Our interview is with John Lombardo, founder and co-owner of IPT. John has been making performance modifications to transmissions since 1987.Question 1: Are the bulk of your customers looking for more performance from their factory transmission?John: Yes, but performance is a pretty broad term. Our customers range from people with totally stock vehicles who just want a stronger, more reliable transmission, to rock crawlers and racers with 6 second vehicles.Question 2: Often times automakers, in an effort ...Jason (08.09.2010 10:06h): Toyota Hiring More US Autoworkers, Yet Criticism Abounds
Yesterday, Toyota officially began hiring at their soon-to-open Blue Springs, Mississippi assembly plant. It is expected that Toyota will directly employ 2,000 workers, with thousands of other new jobs being created as a result of new investment. While this is great news for Mississippi – one of the poorest states in the US – this move is not without criticism. 
Toyota's new plant will employ 2,000 directly and thousands more indirectly at suppliers co-located in Blue RidgeToyota critics argue that Toyota’s 2,000 new hires aren’t actually “new” at all – that they are just cheaper replacements for NUMMI workers who were ...
Toyota's new plant will employ 2,000 directly and thousands more indirectly at suppliers co-located in Blue RidgeToyota critics argue that Toyota’s 2,000 new hires aren’t actually “new” at all – that they are just cheaper replacements for NUMMI workers who were ...Jason (08.09.2010 10:06h): 2011 Tundra Tow Ratings Decrease
A few weeks ago, we mentioned that the 2011 Tundra was going to adopt the new SAE J2807 towing rating standards. This new standard – which likely won’t be adopted by most manufacturers until 2013 – will force all manufacturers to use the exact same tests and criteria to come up with an official tow rating.Last Friday, PickupTrucks.com published the new Tundra tow ratings. As you can see in the table below, they’ve dropped as much as 11% on some configurations:Model2010 Tow Rating2011 Tow RatingDecrease5.7 Regular Cab 2wd10,80010,400-400 lbs5.7 Regular Cab 4wd10,50010,100-400 lbs5.7 Double Cab 2wd10,60010,100-500 lbs5.7 Double Cab 4wd10,3009,800-500 ...
Benjamin (08.09.2010 10:06h): Electric Toyota Tundra To Debut At SEMA
It’s here, it’s bold and it runs on…batteries? That’s right – an all-electric Toyota Tundra is going to debut at this year’s SEMA show, and we here at Tundra Headquarters have managed to snag an exclusive preview of the truck that is sure to have everyone in the industry talking. 
This electric Tundra is trail ready AND environmentally friendly!On the outside, not much has changed. The electric Toyota Tundra’s styling is faithful to its brawny gasoline-powered sibling, with a few notable modifications that should increase its appeal amongst off-road drivers. The addition of knobby all-terrain tires, a lifted suspension and an ...
This electric Tundra is trail ready AND environmentally friendly!On the outside, not much has changed. The electric Toyota Tundra’s styling is faithful to its brawny gasoline-powered sibling, with a few notable modifications that should increase its appeal amongst off-road drivers. The addition of knobby all-terrain tires, a lifted suspension and an ...Readers' Letter (07.09.2010 19:09h): Is The Volkswagen Amarok Coming Here?
Dear Truck Trend , After reading your story on the 2010 Volkswagen Amarok in the July/August issue , I'm of the opinion that this is a tough little truck that would be cool to beat up in the Texas hill country. But after...
Review (07.09.2010 19:09h): 2010 Hyundai Tucson - Steering Wheel Controls Done Right
In my decade or so evaluating cars for living, I've been behind hundreds of steering wheels from virtually every automaker check out our look at some of the coolest wheels on the market today . I've watched in both...
Jason (07.09.2010 12:30h): Why Do Mid-Term Elections Impact GM’s IPO?
There are a lot of strong opinions about the auto industry bailout, pro and con. Like a lot of complicated issues, arguments from both sides have merit. However, it’s not as if the decision to bailout GM and Chrysler is recent. We all know it happened, we all have our opinions, and that ought to be the end of it.But it’s not.GM, it seems, is delaying their IPO until after the Nov. 2nd mid-term elections. What in the world do elections have to do with GM’s IPO?
Politics Shouldn’t Dictate GM’s Business
GM’s bailout definitely had political ramifications, but I’m one ...Jason (06.09.2010 12:30h): Reseting The Tundra’s Oil Change Reminder Light
Do you do your own oil changes? If so, you might be wondering how to reset the oil change reminder light. The instructions below tell you how to reset your oil change light, aka “maintenance light” on your 2007 or newer Toyota Tundra.You might want to read through this once before you do it…or watch the video.Click here to view the embedded video.1. Turn on the ignition do not start the truck and make sure that the odometer is set to “TRIP A.”2. Turn off the ignition to the point where you could remove the key if you wanted to.3. ...
Truck Trend Blog (03.09.2010 15:57h): August 2010 U.S. Auto Sales - Biggest Winners and Losers
While immediate repercussions tend to get the most attention, it's the long-term ones that can bite you the hardest. Witness, for example, the oft-disputed Cash for Clunkers program. Immediately following the program,...
Jason (03.09.2010 12:30h): Do Daytime Running Lights Really Make Us Safer?
Earlier this week we published instructions on how to disable daytime running lights on a second generation Tundra, and one of the first comments on that post was, Why disable daytime running lights in the first place?My initial response was “why not?”, but that’s really not much of an answer. So, I did a little digging into the safety benefits of daytime running lights. Here’s what I found:1. Daytime running lights aren’t required in the USA, but they’re quite popular in Europe and Canada. Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden all legally require vehicles to have daytime running ...
Truck Trend Blog (01.09.2010 23:39h): Don't Get You Hopes Up, This Isn't a Future Jeep Crossover
By now, you've likely read the buzz online that Jeep accidentally previewed a forthcoming crossover in a recent video posted to YouTube. An interesting story, perhaps, but don't get your hopes up. Jeep spokesman Todd...
Jason (01.09.2010 12:30h): 2nd Gen Tundra Daytime Running Lights Removal Mod
Do you own a 2007+ Tundra? Does it have daytime running lights? Do you wish that it didn’t?If so, this is the post for you. Here is how you go about removing the daytime running lights feature from your 2007+ Toyota Tundra.
Parts and Tools You Need
First, you’ll need a flasher module without daytime running lights. For a 2010, the part number is 81980-0C020. Danny managed to order that part from his local Toyota dealer for $55.Next, you’ll need the following tools:10mm deep-well socket, socket wrench, and extensionToyota plastic panel prying tools optional, but will make the job a little ...Towing (31.08.2010 19:38h): GMC Provides Five Towing and Trailer Tips
With the release of the new 2011 Sierra heavy-duty truck, a GMC engineer has suggested five common mistakes people make when preparing for a trip involving a trailer attached to a tow vehicle.
Readers' Letter (31.08.2010 00:38h): The Knee-Jerk
Dear Truck Trend, My thanks go out to G.R. Whale in his July/August editorial " The Knee-Jerk and Other Theories " for reminding us of the "unintended acceleration" issue experienced by Audi in the late 1980s. Ever...
Jason (30.08.2010 12:30h): Five Things You May Not Know About Flex-Fuel Engines
1. They’re pretty much the same as a normal engines. Aside from a different set of spark plugs, injectors that can pulse more fuel, and a more corrosion resistant fuel system, flex-fuel engines are essentially identical to regular old gasoline engines. To see what “essentially” means, read more below.2. When you run E85, your fuel economy drops 20-30%. This is because ethanol contains less chemical energy than gasoline. Put another way, ethanol burns cooler than gas, so it takes more than one gallon of ethanol to do the same amount of traveling that you can do on one gallon of gas. ...eBay Find (27.08.2010 22:38h): 2006 Toyota Prius Subaru Baja Conversion
Today we bring you a very special eBay Find, one that actually doesn't appear to come from eBay at all.
Truck Trend Blog (27.08.2010 18:38h): Papa Roach Guitarist Jerry Horton Lays Down the Skinny on His 2009 Ford Flex
2009 Ford Flex Rating: 9 Papa Roach Guitarist Jerry Horton, loves all his cars, but in different ways. The family car is the 2009 Ford Flex and this purchase was another vote to support the American economy and another...
Jason (27.08.2010 12:30h): Interviewing IPT – Part Two
This is the second part of a two-part interview of John Lombardo, founder and co-owner of Import Performance Transmissions.Be sure to read part one if you haven’t already. Question 6: How much wear-and-tear does towing put on a normal, un-modified automatic transmission? Can a transmission rebuild or valve body kit reduce this wear-and-tear? If so, how?John: Towing is probably harder on the transmission than it is on any other part of the vehicle. The actual amount of wear and tear is going to depend on a lot of factors, but towing is always going to increase wear.A valve body modification is ...
Question 6: How much wear-and-tear does towing put on a normal, un-modified automatic transmission? Can a transmission rebuild or valve body kit reduce this wear-and-tear? If so, how?John: Towing is probably harder on the transmission than it is on any other part of the vehicle. The actual amount of wear and tear is going to depend on a lot of factors, but towing is always going to increase wear.A valve body modification is ...Our Cars (26.08.2010 23:38h): A Week Under The Hyundai Tucson Sun
Scanning Truck Trend's vehicle sign-out sheet, trying to decide on the best rig for my annual fishing trip to California's Eastern Sierra, I passed on such utility machines as the Mitsubishi Outlander GT , Acura ZDX , and...
Truck Trend Blog (26.08.2010 23:38h): Ram Trucks' Letters for Lyrics Campaign Expands to the Web
Earlier this year, the Ram Trucks brand started a Letters for Lyrics campaign , where one could send a letter to our armed forces serving overseas. The campaign has now expanded to include a Web application that allows...
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