Anyone that currently has this... has it noticeably improved gas mileage?
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OVTune VF Tuner | OVTune - Tacoma ECU flash tune options and feedback
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I do. I won't tell you there's any real mpg improvement. Maybe a little depending on your driving style , but nothing crazy. That said the truck sure feels a hell of a lot better.
I am sure I will get the VF Tuner when it releases tomorrow. Just curious if it'll actually improve my gas mileage. Suddenly I'm averaging anywhere between 12-15mpg because it's been windy as crap (and I added some weight in mods). I have not had it regeared yet...which I plan on when I have the money.
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I am far from tech savvy but everything the OV Tune sounded like it would correct a lot of issues I am having with my 2018.
I know it is no longer available and now there is the VF tuner. Is the VF plug and play where there are tunes to download or do you have to create your own.
I know it is no longer available and now there is the VF tuner. Is the VF plug and play where there are tunes to download or do you have to create your own.
Yeah it sounds like there will be base tunes for you to install and go, or further tweak to your preference.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/vf-tuner-for-the-3-5l-tacoma.662948/
A new thread was started on this by Rafael and on page 5 of this thread he talks about what everyone will need. Its supposed to go live today...so expect several updates in the forums.
I went ahead and bought the VF tune software. It will be interesting to see what other features we can tweak. I'm not that interested in creating tunes but like the ability to increase alternator output for AGM batteries and the potential to look at some other ECU aspects like locker or fog any time mods.
As far as cables I don't know but according to the thread OVT is coming out with their own hardware later this year.
As far as cables I don't know but according to the thread OVT is coming out with their own hardware later this year.
Were those things thrown out there as a possible option? I need both of those things lol
Iv read a bunch of speculation but haven't heard about them being confirmed. Honestly I'm probably going to have to wait for somebody else to figure it out and wait for them to post instructions lol.
I am on the same page. Allegedly 2.0 releases for my ecu tomorrow. Hoping it has the 5.29 tune as promised. Otherwise I will have to VF tune it
Newest OVTune info from Mat @Orange Virus. This is still technically a 2.0 Beta tune, but it's getting very close to the finished product of 2.0 final.
"Version released:
update to:
- startup
- PI DI controls
- PI DI Split controls
- Intake VVT, slightly
- Throttle, slighty
- ignition updated.
Test time frame : 7-10 days.
We will wait 7-10 days to see if there are any issues / reports, and if all good we will move forward with releasing this on all ECUs.
Please reset AT, reset LV
Base 2.0 for a stock truck on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL.p5f
Base 2.0 for a stock Truck on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL.p5f
Base 2.0 for a stock truck with tires 31~33 inch on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+31-33+T.p5f
Base 2.0 for a stock truck with tires 31~33 inch on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+31+-+33T.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 4.88 gears and 31~33 inch tires on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+31-33+4.88+.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 4.88 gears and 31~33 inch tires on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazona...l+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+31+-+33T+4.88.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 4.88 gears and 34~36 inch tires on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+34-36+4.88.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 4.88 gears and 34~36 inch tires on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+34-36+4.88.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 5.29 gears and 31~33 inch tires on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+31-33+5.29+.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 5.29 gears and 31~33 inch tires on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazona...l+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+31+-+33T+5.29.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 5.29 gears and 34~36 inch tires on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+34-36+5.29.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 5.29 gears and 34~36 inch tires on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+34-36+5.29.p5f
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"Version released:
update to:
- startup
- PI DI controls
- PI DI Split controls
- Intake VVT, slightly
- Throttle, slighty
- ignition updated.
Test time frame : 7-10 days.
We will wait 7-10 days to see if there are any issues / reports, and if all good we will move forward with releasing this on all ECUs.
Please reset AT, reset LV
Base 2.0 for a stock truck on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL.p5f
Base 2.0 for a stock Truck on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL.p5f
Base 2.0 for a stock truck with tires 31~33 inch on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+31-33+T.p5f
Base 2.0 for a stock truck with tires 31~33 inch on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+31+-+33T.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 4.88 gears and 31~33 inch tires on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+31-33+4.88+.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 4.88 gears and 31~33 inch tires on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazona...l+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+31+-+33T+4.88.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 4.88 gears and 34~36 inch tires on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+34-36+4.88.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 4.88 gears and 34~36 inch tires on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+34-36+4.88.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 5.29 gears and 31~33 inch tires on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+31-33+5.29+.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 5.29 gears and 31~33 inch tires on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazona...l+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+31+-+33T+5.29.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 5.29 gears and 34~36 inch tires on 87 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+87+OL+34-36+5.29.p5f
Base 2.0 for a truck with 5.29 gears and 34~36 inch tires on 91 octane
https://ovtune.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/04B04+2.0+Final+Test/04B04+2.0+Base+91+OL+34-36+5.29.p5f
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2.0 final files have been released.
https://www.ovtuned.com/blogs/news/tacoma-2-0-final-auto-release
https://www.ovtuned.com/blogs/news/tacoma-2-0-final-auto-release
Gears and tires?
I can’t wait to see how it is. 35s and 5.29 tune. I imagine that will be a big upgrade.
Even though I’ve done this multiple times, I always find his upgrade instructions to be a bit confusing.
Thinking of throwing 37s on after cutting fenders, big brake upgrade and steering components upgrades as well!
Hell yeah! I also want to but I’m going to wait until after road life.
2.0 kinda sorta final release? No gear lock or map switching?
Exactly
The files for tunes specific to different gears and tire combos are in the link provided above. I run the 91 5.29 31-33" tune personally.
It's final. Pretty sure he has stated if you want those features you'll have to get the VFTuner software and add them yourselves. I may be wrong.
I only search and read what OVT post since that thread is pretty much garbage. Last thing he said was gear lock would be an option to disable and I'v e never read anything about getting rid of map switching or getting rid of ECT function all together. With this "final" version all the ECT button does is turn the dash light on. I bought the VF but am just a lazy ass and dont want to have to figure it out lol.
OVtune will be adding gear locking and Map switching when he finish's updating flash manager. He just wanted to get some part of 2.0 out to keep all the complainers happy ! He was getting over whelmed with emails asking when 2.0 final will release. So it was wasting alot of his development time. Its coming
I have over 90 miles on 2.0 Final 91+4.88+THX + 33's . My actual tire size are 34" Cooper maxx. I normally run gear lock and miss it almost immediately. I think my truck runs best on gear lock. I will be going back to gear lock when flash manager is updated with all the FINAL tune options of 2.0 final. The version i am running now is great no more quick 3-4 shift and highway shifting is dramatically improved , but i still want gear lock i like controlling this transmission not the transmission controlling me!
I hear ya. I hate that thread so much. It's such a cluster of idiots bumbling around like anyone gives a crap about what they have to say.
I hope he's planning to release a version with gear lock. My truck is so heavy it's pretty much a necessity in the hills.
Did you have the stumble start issue and is it gone with the new version? I've yet to flash to it yet.
I had the stumble start. I believe it was more prevalent on 0BO4. It is gone with the latest version.
When you guys talk about the stumble issue, what is that in reference to exactly? I think I have that issue but I’m not sure what you all mean.
Ah, I have something very different. Mine has no issue with starting.
There is a also a variable throttle response version available right now. Had it for a day but it is guuuuuuuuud! I really can't believe how well my truck drives with 35s( 4.88s). I hope this option sticks.
If gear lock and ect map switching doesn't come back somebody can somebody please help me with VF tuner lol
If gear lock and ect map switching doesn't come back somebody can somebody please help me with VF tuner lol