I've never taken my 200 and really never plan to build it enough to try but did it in my 80.
EDIT - no point in old pics cause it's been a few years and clearly the trail is getting rough see video below
Well said, this post is the best so far (especially #2).
I have both a locked 80 and a 200. When I got the 200 I planned some upgrades and sell the 80. Now with a year under the wheels I have decided that while very capable, the 200 will remain stock (slightly larger tires) and it will see duty...
I think we are in complete agreement about using the appropriate grade fuel, to summarize and address the OP... incorrect fuel grade and insufficient octane rating can reduce performance and potentially subject the engine to damage.
In later posts it seemed that others were advocating the use...
Not "odd" at all, the worst mistake people make is assuming that "reconditioning" means no flaws it simply means cleaned and inspected. Even the inspection can be cursory, especially if the dealer isn't the same brand. Serious safety items like brakes, tires (not new but above the wear bars) no...
LOL yeah I am aware and as I stated in another post I have used 106 (in the early 70s we could still get leaded 100 at the pumps)
Clearly you are not aware of the ISF requirements ... from the manual:
so 91 is the listed octane for the US, in case you didn't know the US doesn't use RON...
While I don't disagree overall with what you are saying I do believe it should be simplified for a "drivers" forum where the discussion is need or isn't needed/use or don't use discussion. So in that regard it really is just the difference in the numbers because the tune is "fixed" we aren't...
Wow you data logged your RAV? OK whatever on the RAV I'll assume you meant the ISF so above you say only 93 or higher on the ISF but earlier ...
there you stated they "benefited" from higher octane. If you have never run less than 93 how can you state a "benefit" ... either you ran both lower...
You should have run your ISF on 91 octane, that is what Lexus states in the manual. Running 87 and switching to 91 could have made a "notable" difference since the timing could have been retarded due to knock sensor readings BUT if the tune is designed for 87 it can't just "detect" the presence...
"motorcycles" is that any motorcycle or your specific anecdotal experience? If the bike was built to run higher octane you could notice a difference if the tune is set up for it.
My Harley (8.5:1 comp) ran fine on 87 Octane when it was stock, no notable difference with premium until I did a...
If your engine doesn't ping or knock increasing the octane will NOT make a significant difference in your performance or engine life, despite what your ”butt dyno” tells you.
In an objective test of different fuels from pump gas both regular and premium to specialty “race” fuels the Motor Trend...
I'm not stating there is anything "glorious" about the process.
I think we agree that refineries produce 2 grades of gasoline, regular at a minimum 87 octane and premium at a minimum 91 octane and ship those through the same pipelines to the terminals in batches of each grade not as a blend in...
Don't conflate brand additives and octane, that is not the reason fuel is "graded". The MAIN difference between fuel grades is octane and there is a difference regardless of brand. Typically unleaded automotive gas is one of three grades "regular" "mid-grade" or "premium" and the difference (as...
Well I prefer it for all driving ( I have owed AWD cars) but it really is a simple as either I need 4wd or I don't and feel like the unlocked full time system is like sort of needing 4wd. I had a Tacoma Pre-runner (2wd) with a rear locker and drove a lot of trails and the only downside was a...
I started wheeling the same way but I even drove early split shift setups with a 2wh and 4wh lever and a hi-lo lever before getting a single lever. I never had issues getting where I was going and never felt the need for locking axle diffs until I decided to do the Rubicon. I am impressed with...
LOL no. It's a real spot in Moab but that is mostly photoshop, the overhang actually ends about 2' in front of the rig so I am well behind it ... the original is here
As with most offroad situations your technique is the most important aspect. Locking the CDL will not cause you to get stuck nor will locking it magically get you unstuck. Sand requires momentum and proper throttle application ... I have run heavy sand in 2whl drive vehicles and done fine. Last...
Your sig says you have a 60 series so I assume you know the difference between part-time and full-time systems. Tacoma doesn't need a CDL just like the 60 doesn't because they have no differential in the transfer case. 4H in the Taco is the same as 4H with CDL on in LC.
Taco sport does have a...
Born and raised here (GA was a 10 yr work stint) and live in Den currently but have a place in Red Feather so I know Rist canyon well, it's a great loop up to Stove Prairie and back toward Collins on 14 (lunch at Vern's Place :) ) or left to Masonville back toward Denver. Cyclists are a huge...