Tacoma Fuel Economy

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 05-21-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

That's AWESOME - the mileage, not the Stros!

What route did you take?

I took 290 west then 36 North all the way to Temple.

007Tacoma · 05-21-2007, 09:22 AM

Awesome! Now if you can just keep getting 26 MPG. What was your average speed? Cruise Control?

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 05-21-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

Awesome! Now if you can just keep getting 26 MPG. What was your average speed? Cruise Control?

I just went the speed limit (70mph) and I used the cruise control. I think it helps that there weren't that many hills between Temple and Houston. Between Temple and Abilene there are so many, I believe that is what really kills your mileage.

007Tacoma · 05-21-2007, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MotoXFreeStyle61

I just went the speed limit (70mph) and I used the cruise control. I think it helps that there weren't that many hills between Temple and Houston. Between Temple and Abilene there are so many, I believe that is what really kills your mileage.

I agree, but only at highway speeds. My Tacoma actually gets better mileage in the hills around North San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Austin at about 55 - 60 MPH...

TRDeity · 05-21-2007, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 007Tacoma

I agree, but only at highway speeds. My Tacoma actually gets better mileage in the hills around North San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Austin at about 55 - 60 MPH...

Thats what I've been trying to tell you Mark, everthing is better in Austin

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 05-21-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TRDeity

Thats what I've been trying to tell you Mark, everthing is better in Austin

Except for TU. Go Raiders!!

007Tacoma · 05-21-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TRDeity

Thats what I've been trying to tell you Mark, everthing is better in Austin

My only complaint about Austin: I don't have a job there.

My mother was actually raised in Austin before my grandfather took a job with the Navy as a photographer. He got transfered to New Orleans shortly after that. That's not all bad. She met my dad there! Guess where I was born...

ScreamingTaco · 05-21-2007, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Themaster

The results derived from this survey will be inaccurate. For accuracy, only American members should vote or consumption should be measured in miles per liter and not gallons since the US gallon contains 3.785 liters and the Canadian gallon contains 4.546 liters.

And when was the last time you pulled up to a Canadian gas station and dropped a couple of gallons into the tank?

Myself, I pump in liters and convert into mi/US gallon. That L/100km shit that we use up here makes no sense to me.

jhodge83 · 05-21-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoXFreeStyle61

I just went the speed limit (70mph) and I used the cruise control. I think it helps that there weren't that many hills between Temple and Houston. Between Temple and Abilene there are so many, I believe that is what really kills your mileage.

I'm sooooo sorry for anyone having to go to abilene...i was stationed there for 3 years and it was TERRIBLE!!!!

MotoXFreeStyle61 · 05-21-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jhodge83

I'm sooooo sorry for anyone having to go to abilene...i was stationed there for 3 years and it was TERRIBLE!!!!

Are you in the Air Force? I always see the C-130s in their holding patterns out at Dyess when I pass through there. Where are you stationed now? I'm in Air Force ROTC at Texas Tech University. Hopefully I'll be commissioning in a couple years granted that I bust my butt and graduate on time.

squrt29 · 05-25-2007, 06:40 PM

I've been driving my new '07 Access PreRunner V-6 for a few weeks and am getting around 22 mpg. Now, about 60-70 % of the driving is at about 50-55 mph highway driving, optimal gas mileage speed I'd guess.
The truck is GREAT- a big improvement over the '03 4-dr PreRunner I had.

brownie374 · 05-26-2007, 05:58 PM

Just checked mine slowed down to 60 on the highway and under 3000 rpm around town 80 percent highway resulting in a whopping 22.1 mpg! 2007 d-cab 4x4 v-6 5000 miles

squrt29 · 05-28-2007, 07:27 AM

slowing down is dull, but it sure helps the ol' MPG...

007Tacoma · 05-29-2007, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by squrt29

I've been driving my new '07 Access PreRunner V-6 for a few weeks and am getting around 22 mpg. Now, about 60-70 % of the driving is at about 50-55 mph highway driving, optimal gas mileage speed I'd guess.
The truck is GREAT- a big improvement over the '03 4-dr PreRunner I had.

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Originally Posted by brownie374

Just checked mine slowed down to 60 on the highway and under 3000 rpm around town 80 percent highway resulting in a whopping 22.1 mpg! 2007 d-cab 4x4 v-6 5000 miles

22MPG out of a V6

I could'a had'a V6!

TacomaRyan · 05-29-2007, 10:15 AM

I have a 2.7 5speed 4x4 and I get about 24 mpg. About 50% freeway, 50% city driveing. I get on it every so often, but much of the time I just cruiz.

Rick2007Tacoma · 05-31-2007, 07:11 PM

Well my mpg is getting a little better. It started at 17.5 when I bought the truck and now I’m getting around 19.75 mpg at 3900 miles. That’s improvement, not yet in the range of 23 – 28, but so far so good. I was told it should continue to improve until I reach 5000 miles.

007Tacoma · 06-01-2007, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TacomaRyan

I have a 2.7 5speed 4x4 and I get about 24 mpg. About 50% freeway, 50% city driveing. I get on it every so often, but much of the time I just cruiz.

See, I would love to have gotten a 4x4 and still gotten 24MPG. That would be awesome. Not to mention - I could convince my wife to take the Tacoma instead of the Rav4 (Just in case we "bump" into some rough conditions

).

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Originally Posted by Rick2007Tacoma

Well my mpg is getting a little better. It started at 17.5 when I bought the truck and now I’m getting around 19.75 mpg at 3900 miles. That’s improvement, not yet in the range of 23 – 28, but so far so good. I was told it should continue to improve until I reach 5000 miles.

Don't worry. I have 13,000 miles on mine since I bought it in January. I am still seeing the mileage go up. On this last tank (city/highway/hills mix) I got 25 MPG. I am VERY happy with that!

EvilBetty · 06-01-2007, 09:52 AM

I still miss the 28mpg I was getting out of my 22RE, and that was driving it like a complete mad man (it was a 5 speed, I can't help it.)

That being said, when this one is paid off, I will be getting a v6 4x4. Maybe even a D4D if they are available by then!

007Tacoma · 06-01-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilBetty

Maybe even a D4D if they are available by then!

I love you!

Urb · 06-01-2007, 07:44 PM

I just purchased my 07' Tacoma last week and after 2 fill-ups I am only averaging 16.1MPG. I drive really light on the gas and between my Wife and I we get 27.5-28.5 in our highlander hybrid (upper end of milege for this vehicle). I am guessing it will improve after break-in period but I also wonder if the large tread BF Goodrich tires are taking 1-2MPG off my mileage. Any suggestions?

View Poll Results: What Engine + Mileage Does Your Tacoma Have (Average)?
4cyl <16 MPG	4	0.32%
4cyl 16-20 MPG	60	4.77%
4cyl 20-25 MPG	152	12.08%
4cyl >25 MPG	40	3.18%
V6 <16 MPG	117	9.30%
V6 16-20 MPG	705	56.04%
V6 20-25 MPG	176	13.99%
V6 >25 MPG	4	0.32%
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05-21-2007, 09:22 AM	#82
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05-29-2007, 10:15 AM	#95
TacomaRyan Member Joined: May 2007, #1490 Posts: 33	I have a 2.7 5speed 4x4 and I get about 24 mpg. About 50% freeway, 50% city driveing. I get on it every so often, but much of the time I just cruiz. __________________ 2005 Silver Tacoma 2.7 liter 4x4 SR5 Manual Transmission

06-01-2007, 09:52 AM	#98
EvilBetty Senior Member Joined: Apr 2007, #1409 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 203	I still miss the 28mpg I was getting out of my 22RE, and that was driving it like a complete mad man (it was a 5 speed, I can't help it.) That being said, when this one is paid off, I will be getting a v6 4x4. Maybe even a D4D if they are available by then! __________________ "There's no place like 127.0.0.1" 2007 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab SR5 - 4cyl 2WD Auto Impulse Red Pearl

06-01-2007, 07:44 PM	#100
Urb Junior Member Joined: Jun 2007, #1726 Location: Phoenix Az Posts: 11	New 07' Tacoma V6 4x4 getting 16.1 I just purchased my 07' Tacoma last week and after 2 fill-ups I am only averaging 16.1MPG. I drive really light on the gas and between my Wife and I we get 27.5-28.5 in our highlander hybrid (upper end of milege for this vehicle). I am guessing it will improve after break-in period but I also wonder if the large tread BF Goodrich tires are taking 1-2MPG off my mileage. Any suggestions? __________________ Urb

05-25-2007, 06:40 PM	#91
squrt29 Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #982 Posts: 6	I've been driving my new '07 Access PreRunner V-6 for a few weeks and am getting around 22 mpg. Now, about 60-70 % of the driving is at about 50-55 mph highway driving, optimal gas mileage speed I'd guess. The truck is GREAT- a big improvement over the '03 4-dr PreRunner I had.

05-26-2007, 05:58 PM	#92
brownie374 Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #901 Posts: 25	Just checked mine slowed down to 60 on the highway and under 3000 rpm around town 80 percent highway resulting in a whopping 22.1 mpg! 2007 d-cab 4x4 v-6 5000 miles

05-28-2007, 07:27 AM	#93
squrt29 Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #982 Posts: 6	slowing down is dull, but it sure helps the ol' MPG...

05-31-2007, 07:11 PM	#96
Rick2007Tacoma Member Joined: Feb 2007, #833 Location: TX Posts: 44	Well my mpg is getting a little better. It started at 17.5 when I bought the truck and now I’m getting around 19.75 mpg at 3900 miles. That’s improvement, not yet in the range of 23 – 28, but so far so good. I was told it should continue to improve until I reach 5000 miles.

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