Gas Mileage

Just wondering how you all do for gas mileage in your pickups? I just got a 98 Tacoma ext. 4x4 cab with a v6 with 71000 miles. Just ran the first tank out and got 16 mpg. Seems a little low but thought I'd check with you pros. This pickup I bought sat in storage for quite a few years it sounded like, so maybe its got a fouled fuel filter or spark plugs and wires? Any suggestions welcome! Thanks in advance.

 

I was getting 16-18 but now with ARB, winch and lift im getting 14-15

 

I think that's pretty normal for mixed driving. I average 17-18 on a tank of typical 15 mile runs to work/store etc... Best tank I've seen was 19 which was 1/2 a tank on the highway, and that was before fixing my exhaust leak.

airing up your tire pressure may help. I was as low as 26 psi in the winter, but for summer I run 32. the ride suffers a little, but it help mileage.

 

2003 V6 4x4 5 speed. I'm pretty sure the axle ratio is 4.1:1. 18 MPG very consistently.

I drive almost exclusive stop-and-go. When I get on the highway I also get 18 at 80 MPH. I think it gets a bit better at 70 MPH; maybe as much as 22 MPG, but I couldn't swear to it.

 

check out my sig, fuelly link. my last tank was 20.7 with a mix of highway and stop-and-go. I run my tires @ 40psi (max on sidewall is 44) and I went from a consistent 15-16 up to a consistent 18-19 or better. also changed my driving habits a bit, I don't hyper-mile but I do take off a little slower which is the biggest mpg killer.

 

Ok, 2004 single cab, 4wd, 5spd. Warm weather, April- mid October, all highway miles- 27.85- 28.85 (best ever). Cold weather, all highway- 24.5. The only way I do this is traveling at 55mph highway, and coast any hills ( no slower than 55). Yes, I do this every day and have done so for the past 5 years. When I drive at 65mph, warm weather, my mileage drops to 25.5.

 

And, HELL YES! it takes a couple of weeks to get used to driving at 55!

 

Got a 2001 Double Cab PreRunner V6 Auto and I average between 14.4 and 15.5 mpg. That's with a faulty o2 sensor, leaking valve gaskets, and a slightly heavy foot. Also, I never drive on the interstate (unless its required)