MPG difference in 4WD vs 2WD

sounds normal to me.
You won't complain about the mileage of a Trabont, that's for sure. You'll have bigger fish to fry.

 

This will help get some MPGs back:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/free-wheel-hub-conversion-3rd-gen.513930/

The CV and front diff spiders will no longer be turning. It will also give you 2Lo.

 

Don't start it until after you're done.

 

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The way I ended up with a PRO is a long story...dealer helped...in getting a new truck...
Reading about other moded trucks with better MPG makes me wonder why? I use Chevron only and tested all grades, still the same. No problems with the truck, runs good, only low MPG. Best I have seen was in the very low 20. I even drove behind a 18 wheeler to eliminate wind drag and no difference.

 

It's the extra weight that reduces the mpg. Some parasitic losses but mostly weight. Why did you buy a 4WD if you don't need it?

 

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Stock on PRO.
I plan on keeping this truck a looooooog time but if I will get another truck WILL be 2X4.

 

Tacomas have always had the distinction of some people saying the mileage isn't bad, most of us saying it's worse than a full size.
Luck of the draw or or maybe calculating wrong? I dunno. All i have is my own truck (and an old man friend) to go off of.
We both have thirsty ones and put putt everrywhere. (for the most part, I sure don't complain when I go 80)

 

make it a 5 lug, 4 cyl. stick shift
I got good mileage with one of those.

 

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Will try this when I drive home today. Will start it, wait for 30 sec. and drive. Warm outside and slow traffic anyway.

 

This is why I have a daily driver. Not worth trying to squeeze out a few MPG's on a truck. Given up long time ago. Sit back and accept its a brick.

 

The remedy might be to go exploring in 4wd areas more often...

 

Hmm not sure what to tell ya, are the other modded trucks equipped with E rated tires? Only other thing i can think of is to drive slower.

 

Of course it's a brick if you throw bigger tires on it with a lift. This thread is fucking pointless.

 

Just disappointed...
20-17=3 MPG loss one way
3x2=6 MPG loss daily
6x5=30 MPG loss weekly
30MPG loss in a week = $4 in gas more
4x4=16 extra $$$ a month
16x12=192 Extra $$$ per year
192x15=2880 extra $$$ for 15 years...
$2880 that could have been used for beer

 

It's the tires and lift.

 

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You forgot to read the title and first line. Exclude me.

 

Which probably cost close to $2,880?

 

My PreRunner got 21 stock almost 400 miles on one tank of gas after lift and tires I'm.getting 14 about 340 now on a tank of gas

 

I'm pretty sure the highway mpg is calculated at 55 mph....and i'm guessing you drive over that where you live so you have to factor that in as well.

 

What size tires?