Fuel economy ??? Poll

Cold should help with MPG. colder air is more dense and should have a higher oxygen content.


although letting it sit for long periods to warm up could affect that i suppose

 

DCSB TRDv6

hilly back and forth on highway.

roughly 22.5MPG average

 

It's likely what you say, I'm not letting it warm up enough. I give it a minute but I'm trying to get to work, so probably not the amount of time I should.

 

I find if I park in my garage overnight my trip fuel econ to work is about 3-4 mpg better than if I park outside in winter on average. In both cases I turn the truck on and start driving in 10 seconds or so. I assumed because it takes the truck way longer to fully warm up when it's outside is the reason for poor fuel econ. I notice it won't go to 5/6 gear for much longer during those drives.

 

Stock tires, engine and drivetrain with zero lift: Since I started keeping track with an app in December........Average 12-13mpg in downtown Chicago. Best i’ve done is 18mpg on a 1000mile highway road trip to Toronto (70-80mph) I’ve tried running Super Unleaded but it didn’t seem to make any mileage difference.......
Anyone with OV Tune find their mileage improved after installation?

 

75+ mph will defintely affect it negatively. Most ideal highway speeds for MPG seem to be in the 60-65MPH range

 

I average 19.5 overall. But in a 160 mile leg of 80 mph cruising with a mild headwind I was down to 15 yesterday.
I can get 26 mpg trips if I drive at 30-35 for 20 miles on lazy back roads.
High speed highway kills mileage.

 

That is incorrect.
https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/coldweather.shtml

Among other things, colder and denser air creates more drag on your vehicle.

 

Hmm . I guess my trips are long enough in general to have it not make a difference.

 

2017 DCSB Off Road - stock suspension with Goodyear Wranglers and Michelin X-Ice in winter. Over 20,000 miles, I am averaging 18.4 MPG, with best tank mileage of 23.6 MPG. Mileage is always worse in cold weather. Located in southern Ontario.

 

11 towing through mountainous terrain, 21-22 summer, 17-18 winter (I blame winter blend gas).

 

Calling BS on those numbers

 

Averaging 15.

 

17 mpg so far , no matter where I drive . @ 2.00 a gallon I’m not upset at all

 

I love people that claim they are getting 25-30% better than what Toyota claims is possible. Makes me wonder.

 

With stock tires I averaged 22.5-23.5 depending on my driving habits that week.

With Falken AT3W I pretty much get 20 on the dot every week regardless.

 

Thats a 20% loss. Winter blend gas has 1.7% less energy than regular gas. "Winter" may be causing your decreased MPG but the gas is only responsible for 1.7% of that 20% loss of yours.

 

Those 92 yr old ladies are simply letting you know that you are still their number 1 Stud !! lol

 

Can't we all just get along ?
I promise I will not be judgmental of you or your truck's low mpg. In return, don't judge me and every other owner getting good mpg as a liar, old-lady driver, BS'er, Prius wannabe, etc.
Peace, love, flowers.

 

I do drive like a grandma and I have a totally stock vehicle that runs perfectly. I average what Toyota says its vehicle averages. I just don’t understand, sincerely, how anyone is getting significantly more. It makes no sense. Why would Toyota advertise its MPG less than real world conditions when MPG is a major selling point for most consumers?

Peace, love, flowers.