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Post your mpg

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by paramud, Sep 14, 2015.

  1. Dec 16, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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    psvines

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    Mileage 500-5000, averaged 23. 4x4 AC. Mixed local and highway, rarely above 60, rarely 4wd. Easy on the gas. At 10k I'll probably track it again for a few thousand.
     
  2. Dec 16, 2016 at 4:17 PM
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    David K

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    Well, I am rarely in 4WD too... those times there is no point in including the mileage, as it is closer to 10-12 mpg.

    I mention 4WD because of the additional weight over a 2WD. Daily driving on all three of my 4x4 Off Road Tacomas ('01, '05, '10) has never been much better than 16 mpg and highway never over 21... usually, 18 was the best with a rare 19-20+ tank.

    I do not trust the onboard computer estimators for mileage. Just the real-world gallons consumed for miles traveled method.

    I hope the 3rd Gen Tacomas do get 23+, what with the new, smaller engine and fancy transmission.
     
  3. Dec 16, 2016 at 5:29 PM
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    JoeyDel

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    I get around 18+ daily driving and 22 hwy.

    FWIW, my onboard computer reading is pretty damn accurate. My last three fill ups I took the MPG it showed and divided by the miles on my trip meter and sure enough when the pump kicked off it was maybe .2 mpg off. I've stopped checking it manually. Not worth the effort.
     
  4. Dec 16, 2016 at 6:10 PM
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    David K

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    Thank you, that is reassuring to an old fashion guy like me.
     
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  5. Dec 16, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    SOSHeloPilot

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    V6 w/ auto === 7,800 miles and almost 8 months old (3 oil changes) ... about 16.5 mpg with mostly city driving ... lowest had been 15 mpg ... highest has been around 21 mpg on highway.

    PS ... I seem to get better mpg in town in S mode and shifting manually into 3 & 4 when needed and staying out of 5th a lot in town (more vehicle control too).
     
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  6. Dec 18, 2016 at 12:18 PM
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    Taco280AI

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    20.8 indicated
    21.3 actual
     
  7. Dec 18, 2016 at 5:46 PM
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    Joethebugman

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    Was all interstate driving.

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  8. Dec 21, 2016 at 1:50 PM
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    MidCitiesMildMan

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    2017 2wd, gently driven, not more than 60 miles from home. Some highway, some city, some stop & go traffic.
     
  9. Dec 21, 2016 at 2:42 PM
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    Kilokato

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    Looks like 22-23 mpg is about average for winter gas.

    I was getting around 25 mpg this summer-fall.

    Not sure if it's the transmission updates (I've had 2 so far) or the winter formula gas.

    I usually run 100% gas....91 octane.
     
  10. Dec 21, 2016 at 3:27 PM
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    dYL0n

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    Damn.. I'm getting 18-19 MPG.. 93 octane.
     
  11. Dec 21, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    WolfWengler

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    can't black it out completely.
     
  12. Dec 21, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    V6 auto, 2 wd access cab, 2100 miles. Average a little over 20 and I drive it harder than most, 60/40 cty hwy
    the computerized transmission sucks
     
  13. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:11 AM
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    After 1700 total miles my average is 20.8 and best tank is 21.4mpg freeway while cruising @ 70. My latest tank so far is showing 19 but that was with a headwind. I have seen 23.0 on two 65 mile trips, but that was only that one day. Starting to wonder about this 23mpg rating.
     
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  14. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:17 AM
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    image.jpg I commute 130 miles total daily... This is no wind, no hills 77mph...with the cruise on.... Bone stock 2017 offroad... several people on here say this is normal, I think not
     
  15. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:22 AM
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    Kilokato

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    Bump it down to 65 mph officer and I think you'll see a remarkable improvement.
     
  16. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:32 AM
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    Ha ha, I hear ya and get what you're saying, but 65 on 75 mph tx roads is not going to fly... I get passed by oilfield tractor trailers going 80+ daily...I'm not distraught about it, I just get stuck in the wife's car more than I'd like
     
  17. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    Kilokato

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    lol....I was just talking about these trucks really like the gas at over 65....Of course you will get run over only going 65 :turtleride:
     
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  18. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:39 AM
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    dYL0n

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    Not normal chief.
    Can confirm.
    Same truck.
    Give it some time.
     
  19. Dec 24, 2016 at 8:57 AM
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    Meangreen2

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    Alright, I'll give it time... I'm not trying to nit pick, I just want to make sure the old girl is running the way it should...
     
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  20. Dec 24, 2016 at 9:02 AM
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    If you haven't done an oil change yet, that might help.
     

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