08 poor gas milage

rpoint16 · 09-11-2007, 06:34 PM

Just picked up a 2008 Tacoma, Crew, V-6 two weeks ago. Still in stock condition. I'm at about 1K miles driven. Mostly hwy miles. I'm only getting between 16-18 mpg on the highway???? 15-16 in town. Just sold my 1995 Tacoma, 3.4 V-6, w/ 3" lift & 32" tires & was getting 20/18 mpg. I'm pretty disappointed.

How's everyone else doing?

rhoppas · 09-11-2007, 06:40 PM

First off, welcome to TW!

That sounds just a little low to me. I have 1.5K miles now on my 07 DC 4x4 V6. I got 16.3 on my first tank, mostly city driving. It has been slowly increasing with each tank. I am just a bit over 17 mpg now. I don't do enough highway to get a good feel for what I might get.

jhodge83 · 09-11-2007, 06:47 PM

on all highway i'm averaging 20 but i also just hit 20k miles on it since late november

tcBob · 09-11-2007, 07:00 PM

Give it time to break in. My 07's MPG was horrible until about the 5K mark.

brownie374 · 09-11-2007, 07:21 PM

Me too My 07 was terrible at 15 mpg new I freaked. Now I average between 20.4 and 22

rpoint16 · 09-11-2007, 09:00 PM

I appreciate all the feedback.

I casually asked my salesman about break-in. He basically said no hot rodding or towing for 1K. I burned up 800 miles last weekend PHX-LA round trip. Thought I would get a jump on the break-in. Read the owners manual today for break-in, & it reads "do not drive for a long period of time at any single speed, either fast or slow".

Hope I didn't screw anything up.

tcBob · 09-11-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rpoint16

I appreciate all the feedback.

I casually asked my salesman about break-in. He basically said no hot rodding or towing for 1K. I burned up 800 miles last weekend PHX-LA round trip. Thought I would get a jump on the break-in. Read the owners manual today for break-in, & it reads "do not drive for a long period of time at any single speed, either fast or slow".

Hope I didn't screw anything up.

Doubt it. I drove it pretty awful during the break in period too.

nd · 09-12-2007, 08:28 AM

How fast were you going and where were your RPM's for the majority of the trip?

rpoint16 · 09-12-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ndcouch

How fast were you going and where were your RPM's for the majority of the trip?

I was going 70-80 mph. Not sure exactly what the RPM's were, but I was not revving very high.

Man, that truck runs really smooth. Had to watch my speed!

jhodge83 · 09-12-2007, 04:52 PM

the rpm's in mine at 78mph was 2200-2300ish

GMG3 · 09-12-2007, 05:20 PM

Glad to hear everyone say the mileage gets better. On my third tank, and barely averaging 16.

nd · 09-13-2007, 09:21 AM

from what i hear, the key to beter mileage is to keep your rpms under 2k. for those of you with the 6 speeds that may be hard. i have heard that the way it is geard the six speed tranny only runs about 60mph at 2k. i may be wrong, can anyone with six speed confirm that?

GMG3 · 09-17-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ndcouch

from what i hear, the key to beter mileage is to keep your rpms under 2k. for those of you with the 6 speeds that may be hard. i have heard that the way it is geard the six speed tranny only runs about 60mph at 2k. i may be wrong, can anyone with six speed confirm that?

That's pretty close, yes. I;m now driving like an old granny instead of a pissed off teenager, and we'll see the results. But it's not as much fun.

ZonKs · 09-17-2007, 06:30 PM

buy a scan gauge II. My first tank was 15.5 mpg. Today i filled up at 17.8 mpg mostly streets. ive got 2200 miles on her.

jhodge83 · 09-18-2007, 01:09 PM

today i got 20.3 of mixed highway and city...mid-grade as well

106Tacoma · 09-19-2007, 05:17 AM

After more miles it will get better. I run 93 octane and have a cold air intake,exhaust, and now a cip. I get 21.9 - 23.6 Average. Remember these trucks only have a 14 gallon tank, well mine does. 45 dollars usualy fills it up from empty at 3.19 a gallon.

007Tacoma · 09-19-2007, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 106Tacoma

After more miles it will get better. I run 93 octane and have a cold air intake,exhaust, and now a cip. I get 21.9 - 23.6 Average. Remember these trucks only have a 14 gallon tank, well mine does. 45 dollars usualy fills it up from empty at 3.19 a gallon.

- mine has a 21 gallon tank! Your gauge may say your empty, but I have a feeling you are missing the last 7 gallons.

nd · 09-19-2007, 07:00 AM

yeah, i think all these trucks have 21 gallon tanks.... unless they messed up at the factroy and gave you the Carolla tank your's should be 21 too. I filled up yesterday and put 17.5 gallons in and my light hadnt even come on yet. It still cost me under $50, gas must be really high where you are

EDIT: nevermind, i see where you said how much you paid for gas. here 93 is about $2.79

jhodge83 · 09-19-2007, 09:46 AM

ditto...when i filled up yesterday, i put in 18.6 gallons

Rich Swanner · 09-20-2007, 11:09 PM

First tank 18.7 MPG next 19.94. 750 Miles .

09-11-2007, 06:34 PM	#1
rpoint16 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2588 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 134 2008 double cab, 4X4, V-6, TRD 2008 Double Cab Automatic So far just trimmed the saber-tooth-tiger-long-ass mud flaps.	08 poor gas milage Just picked up a 2008 Tacoma, Crew, V-6 two weeks ago. Still in stock condition. I'm at about 1K miles driven. Mostly hwy miles. I'm only getting between 16-18 mpg on the highway???? 15-16 in town. Just sold my 1995 Tacoma, 3.4 V-6, w/ 3" lift & 32" tires & was getting 20/18 mpg. I'm pretty disappointed. How's everyone else doing?

09-11-2007, 06:47 PM	#3
jhodge83 CA: Waiting for the next meet! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,980 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, louder horns mod, and a few others in the sig!	on all highway i'm averaging 20 but i also just hit 20k miles on it since late november __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, 5x LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....hopefully BB gas skid and (3" rear kit, front bumper, and remaining skids from Allpro) Waiting to be installed....Allpro UCA's , WE 3.5" CO's, and 35% tint

09-11-2007, 07:00 PM	#4
tcBob Administrator Joined: Sep 2006, #1 Location: SoCal Age: 88 Gender: Dude Posts: 2,082 07 PreRunner SR5 V6 Black 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 V6	Give it time to break in. My 07's MPG was horrible until about the 5K mark. __________________

09-12-2007, 08:28 AM	#8
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,556 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	How fast were you going and where were your RPM's for the majority of the trip? __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

09-12-2007, 04:52 PM	#10
jhodge83 CA: Waiting for the next meet! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,980 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, louder horns mod, and a few others in the sig!	the rpm's in mine at 78mph was 2200-2300ish __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, 5x LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....hopefully BB gas skid and (3" rear kit, front bumper, and remaining skids from Allpro) Waiting to be installed....Allpro UCA's , WE 3.5" CO's, and 35% tint

09-11-2007, 06:40 PM	#2
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Gender: Male Posts: 883 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat, 9" Stubbie Antenna, WeatherTech floor liners	First off, welcome to TW! That sounds just a little low to me. I have 1.5K miles now on my 07 DC 4x4 V6. I got 16.3 on my first tank, mostly city driving. It has been slowly increasing with each tank. I am just a bit over 17 mpg now. I don't do enough highway to get a good feel for what I might get.

09-11-2007, 07:21 PM	#5
brownie374 Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #901 Posts: 25	Me too My 07 was terrible at 15 mpg new I freaked. Now I average between 20.4 and 22

09-11-2007, 09:00 PM	#6
rpoint16 Senior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2588 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 134 2008 double cab, 4X4, V-6, TRD 2008 Double Cab Automatic So far just trimmed the saber-tooth-tiger-long-ass mud flaps.	I appreciate all the feedback. I casually asked my salesman about break-in. He basically said no hot rodding or towing for 1K. I burned up 800 miles last weekend PHX-LA round trip. Thought I would get a jump on the break-in. Read the owners manual today for break-in, & it reads "do not drive for a long period of time at any single speed, either fast or slow". Hope I didn't screw anything up.

09-12-2007, 05:20 PM	#11
GMG3 Carolina Alliance: Golden State Division Joined: Sep 2007, #2654 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 51 07 Access 4X4 SR5 TRD Off Rd Manual 6 Tow Spd 2007 Access Cab Manual V6 (1GR-FE)	Glad to hear everyone say the mileage gets better. On my third tank, and barely averaging 16. __________________ "Meet the new boss, same as the old boss" P Townsend

09-13-2007, 09:21 AM	#12
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,556 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	from what i hear, the key to beter mileage is to keep your rpms under 2k. for those of you with the 6 speeds that may be hard. i have heard that the way it is geard the six speed tranny only runs about 60mph at 2k. i may be wrong, can anyone with six speed confirm that? __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

09-17-2007, 06:30 PM	#14
ZonKs He Hate Me Joined: May 2007, #1711 Location: Los Angeles, CA Gender: Male Posts: 571	buy a scan gauge II. My first tank was 15.5 mpg. Today i filled up at 17.8 mpg mostly streets. ive got 2200 miles on her. __________________ 2007 Prerunner V6 TRD Off Road--Access Cab--Indigo Ink....'nuff said Mods: URD TCAI, TRD skid plate, ScanGauge II, USA-SPEC DF-TOY, Tint, Weathertech Floor Liners, OEM Bed Mat, bunch of other crap.

09-18-2007, 01:09 PM	#15
jhodge83 CA: Waiting for the next meet! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,980 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, louder horns mod, and a few others in the sig!	today i got 20.3 of mixed highway and city...mid-grade as well __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, 5x LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....hopefully BB gas skid and (3" rear kit, front bumper, and remaining skids from Allpro) Waiting to be installed....Allpro UCA's , WE 3.5" CO's, and 35% tint

09-19-2007, 05:17 AM	#16
106Tacoma Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2381 Posts: 260 Debadged 06 Black Sand Pearl 4x4 Every option. 2006 Access Cab Automatic	After more miles it will get better. I run 93 octane and have a cold air intake,exhaust, and now a cip. I get 21.9 - 23.6 Average. Remember these trucks only have a 14 gallon tank, well mine does. 45 dollars usualy fills it up from empty at 3.19 a gallon. __________________ 08 Challenger 06 Tacoma 93 Trans Am 68 Camaro 67 NOva

09-19-2007, 07:00 AM	#18
nd AKA: "The Velour Fog" Joined: Mar 2007, #1047 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 7,556 07 TRD Off-Road 4x4 debadged 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 De badged, 5100's, Black Toyota Baja wheels	yeah, i think all these trucks have 21 gallon tanks.... unless they messed up at the factroy and gave you the Carolla tank your's should be 21 too. I filled up yesterday and put 17.5 gallons in and my light hadnt even come on yet. It still cost me under $50, gas must be really high where you are EDIT: nevermind, i see where you said how much you paid for gas. here 93 is about $2.79 __________________ When life gives you lemons, just say 'Fuck the lemons,' and bail.

09-19-2007, 09:46 AM	#19
jhodge83 CA: Waiting for the next meet! Joined: Apr 2007, #1432 Location: Fayetteville, NC/Sumter, SC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,980 09 Timberland Mica DC 4X4 Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L seatbelt chime mod, fog lights on anytime mod, hose clamp mod, louder horns mod, and a few others in the sig!	ditto...when i filled up yesterday, i put in 18.6 gallons __________________ 2009 Timberland Mica DC SB TRD Sport 4x4 Tow w/ Hook Hitch, All Weather Mats, In-Channel Rain Guards, Bed Mat, AFE Pro Dry Drop-in w/ Secondary Removed and Modified Intake, Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ Chopped Exhaust, Flat Black Vinyl Emblems, Black Low Profile/Low Width Tool Box, Hi Lift, Xenon "HID" Head&Fog Bulbs, Black/Grey Iggee Seat Covers, Painted Engine Cover, Painted Grill Emblem, Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake, Cargo Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Black Chrome CB w/ K40 Antenna, Astatic Mic, and 5" PA Speaker, Painted Rims w/ Black Lugs, 5x LT255/75/17 BFG MT's, AllproOffroad Sliders and Skid Plate, 3" EZ Lift w/ AAL and Diff Drop, Pioneer AVIC-N1 DVD/NAV on the way....hopefully BB gas skid and (3" rear kit, front bumper, and remaining skids from Allpro) Waiting to be installed....Allpro UCA's , WE 3.5" CO's, and 35% tint

09-20-2007, 11:09 PM	#20
Rich Swanner Senior Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2484 Location: N.California Posts: 165 2007 Black PreRunner DC V6 SR5 LB 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Leer 100R Shell NXT Tech Wax	First tank 18.7 MPG next 19.94. 750 Miles .