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how to i get better fuel economy

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Sandy sangha, Nov 6, 2012.

  1. Nov 6, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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    ColtsTRD

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    You don't get better MPGs


    Just go easy on the accelerator and be happy with what you get lol :)
     
  2. Nov 6, 2012 at 7:50 PM
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    AzogSS

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    I am getting 36-38 MPG since getting a Honda civic.
     
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  3. Nov 6, 2012 at 7:52 PM
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    KenLyns

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    Trade it in for one of these, TDI, 4.7L/100km highway for you metric folks. 50 mpg.

    1100 km per tank.

    [​IMG]
     
  4. Nov 6, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    Put about 10 grand into ecomodder status, lower it, aero-topper, delete mud flaps, antenna, and side mirrors, bore out throttle body and intake manifold, replace the header back, get LRR tires, ultra light weight wheels, light weight battery, ditch the spare tire and anything else you don't need to include seats not in use, etc. . . and I guarantee you'll get better fuel economy :thumbsup:
     
  5. Nov 6, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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    This is either a ecomodder's dream or a land speed record truck:

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Nov 6, 2012 at 8:04 PM
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    BuzzardsGottaEat

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    He's an ecomodder^
     
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    Seriously, does anyone know how much you gain by taking off the bug shield? Mine has one that really doesn't seem serve its purpose anyway. And I never considered the mud flaps, but those might need to come off as well. ??
    2011 stock V6 that occasionally gets as high as 19 mpg at US interstate highway speeds.
     
  8. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:26 PM
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    TacomaArto

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  9. Oct 11, 2016 at 7:33 PM
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    Don't know why you would think that. Honest question that I haven't seen answer to here, yet.
     
  10. Oct 12, 2016 at 6:21 AM
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