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What affects MPG the most?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by J $, Jul 25, 2019.

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Which effects MPGs the most?

  1. Air Conditioning on

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  2. Windows rolled down

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  3. I can't tell because of all the lift, armor, bumpers, and big tires I have

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  1. Aug 2, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Yep…
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    I don't worry too terribly much about MPG.
     
  2. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:04 AM
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    J $

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    Your good, the principles of fuel effeciency apply to all things that consume fuel. It is a fancy dash though :)
     
  3. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:07 AM
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    my dash is archaic :anonymous: but i still like it
     
  4. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    J $

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    If your dash is archaic, we are archaic. I'm not ready to accept that label about my life yet.
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    GQ7227 mw survivor

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    309km east of Hazard ...the good life
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    black woolWax, green IFC, borlaCB, custom Line-X PC drums, skid, nuts, hooks, 1/4 silver frame...
    my dash is more archaic than yours probably is :anonymous:
    you have the fancy new digital tech!?
     
  6. Aug 2, 2019 at 8:58 AM
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    IMG_20190802_085424.jpg High tech! Even shows you how fast your going.
     
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  7. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    high tech! :bowdown:

    does your model not have the trip meter ... where is it?
     
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  8. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:03 AM
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    0xDEADBEEF

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    Haha, mine only vaguely hints at a speed. 75? Nope, 68!
     
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  9. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:04 AM
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    @GQ7227 I don't really like the fancy digital touch control panels and clusters. Feels like they can't last as long as the older ways. Only time will tell and I will probably like it when I upgrade to a newer to me Tacoma in 20 years.
     
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  10. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    Good accurate info and well said hermano
     
  11. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    i know! i am needing to replace a heavily worn 23 year old Corolla that has archaic tech with one of the new sporty hatchbacks 2o2o model if the color is right
    but the digital panels, clusters, etc. are all greek to me :(
     
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  12. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:07 AM
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    Oh yeah, thanks @Wsidr1 for sharing that article.

    Does anyone think low profile tires would help with MPGs?

    Yes, it would look stupid.
     
  13. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    Anyone know a good place to get solid rubber tires?
     
  14. Aug 2, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    Statistically, it looks like 'low rolling resistance' tires could net you a percent or two of better mpg. If your choice of low pro tires are low rolling resistance rated then yes, it COULD help with mpg, prolly very minimally
     
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  15. Aug 2, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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    No but if you want to see other tire options, this guy is full of ideas!

    https://youtu.be/zbqJJc2dVB8
     
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