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Who’s getting the worst 3G MPGs and why?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Stocklocker, May 26, 2022.

  1. May 27, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    3dpilot

    3dpilot Well-Known Member

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    Assuming op meant 3rd gen
     
  2. May 27, 2022 at 8:17 AM
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    toku58

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    I average 13.5-14 mpg. Give or take.
    I really don't care I've owned Toyota pick up's since 1979. Great trucks!
    But they are definitely not known for good MPG.
    As long as the truck goes "Vroom Vroom" every time I turn the little metal thingy, or when I push the fancy red button? I'm completely happy!
     
  3. May 27, 2022 at 8:28 AM
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    cspcrx

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    Had a 2009 TRD Sport 2WD we purchased brand new and owned for 210,000 miles. January 2021 purchased our 2021 TRD Sport 4x4 and it has 12,000 miles on it now. I did notice that in the first 7-8k miles mpg seemed low. I expected it to be lower than my 09 due to hauling extra weight with the 4x4 equipment. Both trucks are and were stock with the exception of our 21 being tuned with KDMAX. I am regularly getting mpg that’s on par with our 09 now. Mix of city streets and local freeways I get 20-21 mpg per the gauge.
     
  4. May 27, 2022 at 8:31 AM
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    mic_sierra

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    9 MPG Towing ~3200# from Worland, WY to Dubois, WY this morning. A bit of a headwind and a lot of mountains. A tune and some gears will fix it though. 12 - 14 MPG towing at speeds of 65-70 and I am happy.
     
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  5. May 27, 2022 at 8:52 AM
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    hiPSI

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    9-11mpg
     
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  6. May 27, 2022 at 9:12 AM
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    Crosbaugh

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    11mpg.

    Driving - I have only been driving in the city recently and never more than 5 miles one way. Lots of traffic lights.
    Mods/weight - 33s, RSI Smart Cap, Alu-Cab Expedition tent, C4 sliders, CBI Stealth bumper, RCI skids, GooseGear back seat
     
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  7. May 27, 2022 at 9:34 AM
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    Grossomotto

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    I've seen 8mpg
     
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  8. May 27, 2022 at 10:18 AM
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    Stocklocker

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    She’s heavy?
     
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  9. May 27, 2022 at 10:22 AM
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    Stocklocker

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    you need this hack.

     
  10. May 27, 2022 at 10:23 AM
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    hiPSI

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    I didn't even check mpg when I pulled 6500lbs.
    4500 lb towed averaged 9-11 mpg
     
  11. May 27, 2022 at 11:03 AM
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    imagineer

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    Bone stock '17, TRDOR. I've average about 18mpg. Almost all my driving is just to and from work, 6 miles each way with up to 11 stops and 5 railroad crossings.
     
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  12. May 27, 2022 at 12:14 PM
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    CaptainBart45

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    One time,:cool: on the way to band camp, I averaged 17mpg.
     
  13. May 27, 2022 at 12:32 PM
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    16 mpg. 6 ft shell, tire swing gate, decked system, lifted all the way around, bigger tires.
     
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  14. May 27, 2022 at 12:40 PM
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    SwollenGoat

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    At least you can haul more in the Honda, since it has better payload than the Tacoma…

    Depends on the trailer, mine doesn’t change all that much pulling my 5X8 moto trailer….actually goes up since most of the roads I take to the trailhead has less stop and go than I do commuting to work. Have seen trip averages with the trailer high as 29. Overall tank has been 22.5.
     
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  15. May 27, 2022 at 2:51 PM
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    I think it was a typo and the OP meant 3G Mbps. At least he isn’t rocking a flip phone like my mom.
     
  16. May 27, 2022 at 6:13 PM
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    13-15, thank you very much. I'm just a better trailer tower than everyone else. :stirthepot:
     
  17. May 27, 2022 at 6:48 PM
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    brandon78lusch

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    16ish. Sometimes it says 21mpg but obviously the truck is lying because that'll never happen
     
  18. May 28, 2022 at 5:50 AM
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    jsinnard

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    I feel like throwing a molotov today....

    Why is a Ridgeline not a truck? There are plenty of truck platforms shared with a van and SUV. The GMT600 and 800 series comes to mind for Chevy.

    I would consider a Chevy Avalanche a truck.

    If you say it has to be body on frame then are El Caminos and Rancheros trucks?
     
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  19. May 28, 2022 at 6:06 AM
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    Speedfreak

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    Crucks, half car half truck...

    Ridgeline is a Suuck.. half SUV half truck...
     
  20. May 28, 2022 at 6:20 AM
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    zoo truck

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    Must depend what your towing. I can't even get close to that pulling 2k lbs.
     

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