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2016 Tacoma Actual MPG is 11/15?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by D@SD, Dec 16, 2015.

  1. Dec 16, 2015 at 1:59 PM
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    UAL777jet

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  2. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM
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    Have a DCSB TRD-OR 4x4 and I get about 19-20 @75MPH on the interstate and 22-24 @60MPH on the highway. [/QUOTE]

    I reckon my 4x2 should be close to your numbers.
     
  3. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:01 PM
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    I'm sorry that I did not have the same experience as you. Maybe if I try harder, I can be like you one day.
     
  4. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:02 PM
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    Mr. Torgue

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    I reckon my 4x2 should be close to your numbers.[/QUOTE]
    Are you flooring it to get up to speed? That will kill your mileage in quick order. Hard acceleration and hard braking ruin mileage.
     
  5. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:02 PM
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    Don't let life hold you down, bro.

    Elevate.
     
  6. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    :):):)

    Can't floor the pedal in San Diego's I5 and I805. Even if I want to. We already have 7 digits on our plates here, the first one now being a 7.
     
  7. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:08 PM
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    And ignored..
     
  8. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:15 PM
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    dexterdog My pee parts itch

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    I get a very respectable 13 mpg thank you very much. I don't drive on the freeway,I am running BFG AT KO2s at 62lbs each, and refuse to keep it out of boost with the 91 octane performance tune because it is too fun to drive. I will not drive like a grandpa to improve my mpg. I didn't buy a Prius.
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:31 PM
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    I'm very interested to see what kind of MPG I get. I'm coming from 5.7L Tundra land where I was getting pretty much 13 on the dot combined. 14.7 combined on a good day, but I tend to hit it off the line pretty quick.

    So far, my 7 mile drive to work is a lot better than the Tundra (duh). But I'm babying it since I just got it, lol. I always drove with TCS/VSC off on the Tundra and it was a lot of fun. But I don't dare hit it yet on the Taco :)

    It's certainly broken in though.

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:35 PM
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    I have a DC trd sport 4x4. I am getting 19 avg right now with 100 miles on it. You might want to try just staying out of the gas pedal lol.
     
  11. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:41 PM
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    You're right. I guess I should just stop drivng the truck. That should gain me some mpgs.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:44 PM
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    It's amazing how little you have to fill the tank that way, I swear it just sips gas. ;)
     
  13. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:46 PM
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    Oh I'm sure I can turn this into the most economical non-drivng truck.
     
  14. Dec 16, 2015 at 2:50 PM
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  15. Dec 16, 2015 at 3:36 PM
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    I'm waiting for a proven intake and exhaust to help the air flow a bit and hopefully gain some mpg's
     
  16. Dec 16, 2015 at 3:39 PM
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  17. Dec 16, 2015 at 3:43 PM
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    Average 19.8mpg. 70%hwy. I try to keep at about 68-70mph. on the hwy. Run 87octane.
     
  18. Dec 16, 2015 at 3:46 PM
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    FWIW, my first tank was 15.8, second was 16.7, now 2/3s through the 3rd and it's at 18.1. Same driving/trip pattern. Dunno why, but da numbers is da numbers.
     
  19. Dec 16, 2015 at 4:00 PM
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    That can't be right. Others said their mileage doesn't change during the whole life of the vehicle.
     
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  20. Dec 16, 2015 at 4:01 PM
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    Ah. There is hope. Maybe. Or not.
     

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