Tune up thread

with the rising gas prices, and new threads everyday about "how can i increase my mpg" i thought a simple thread that lists "tune ups" might

try replacing the following if they have not been done in a while:

- air filter
- fuel filter
- spark plugs
- plug wires
- oil and filter

try cleaning the following:

- maf
- throttle body

keep up general maintenance of the truck, such as greasing the drive line frequently (every other oil change)

mods that may help

- deck plate mod
- tonneau covers or a canop have been proven to help mpg


use seafoam in the engine and fuel system to clean them out (do this before replacing spark plugs as the seafoam is hard on the plugs)


use highway tires to decrease rolling resistance, keep tires at 32 psi


if you have more tips/tricks to add, post them and i will update the first post

 

don't drive like an ass, anticipate traffic, use gas and brake sparingly

use ac only when needed, slip in neutral at reds if an auto, lighter rims, remove any unnecessary cargo

BUY A 4-BANGER

 

get a bed extender and/or drive with your tailgate down when possible, if you don't have a tonneau or cap. use fuel injector/system cleaner fuel additive every couple 1000 miles. however awesome mud terrain tires look, they eat away at gas mileage on the road

 

How do you clean the throttle body exactly? I feel like I should know this but I have just never had to do it to a vehicle before.

thanks

 

slipping into neutral if an auto actually raises your rpms and gas use... not by much but still. and ya buy a 4 banger or car

 

X2

 

how to clean throttle body:http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/technical-chat/50153-how-cleaning-throttle-body.html

 

ya but it reduces engine load idk i think it depends on the transmission/torque converte setup

2tr-fe ftw lol

 

eh i still enjoy my V6

 

Thanks

 

In addition to this stuff, which is good advice, change out your driveline libricants to synthetics. Differentials, transfer case and transmission (if a manual). It makes a 1-2 mpg difference.

 

i replaced all 3 ignition coils on my 3.4 and picked up another 40 miles per fill up.

 

Keep rpm's below 2k while accelerating.

 

wow really?

 

ya no kidding, wow

how much were they and where did you get them from?

how did you know your old ones where done?

 

definitely going to throw the synthetic in my diff and tranny when i do the oil change. after 260k miles, my 2.4 could use some love.

 

Guess a good K&N air filter and deck plate mod couldn't hurt?!

Installed my filter today... deck plate mod whenever I sack up and do it... is it a lot of work?

 

i brought the set of 3 for 85.00 from usa auto parts. i also replaced the wires also. i have 267k on my taco. i figured she was due for some new ones. brought my mpg up too 17 mpg, was getting 15.5.

 

No - you have to remove three bolts and loosen 1 clamp. Then cut the hole for the deckplate and screw/glue it in.

The hardest part is driving to west marine and napa to get the deckplate and sensor safe silicon sealant.

 

Ya, that's what it seems... Need to go to a buddy's house to borrow some tools I guess - I have nothing here or at my parents house