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Are you getting bad MPG?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JAG, Feb 23, 2009.

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  1. I get good MPG!!

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    27.6%

  2. My MPG sucks!

    1,468 vote(s)
    38.9%

  3. My Tacoma is Stock.

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    38.1%

  4. I have a heavy foot on the gas accelerator!

    792 vote(s)
    21.0%

  5. I have the fog light mod running through the ECU relay.

    146 vote(s)
    3.9%

  6. I have added bolt on after market parts.

    571 vote(s)
    15.1%

  7. My Tacoma is lifted?

    732 vote(s)
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  8. Who gives a crap????

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  1. Jun 21, 2011 at 12:04 PM
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    TxTech35

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    i'm getting about 19 MPG which equals $0.20 / mi
     
    TxTech35, Jun 21, 2011
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  2. Jun 21, 2011 at 3:34 PM
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    supralight

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    got 20 and 21 MPG last 2 tanks. That is going less than 65MPH (63-65 MPH) on the highway and keeping it easy during city driving. This include occasional use of A/C and a few full throttle accelerations.

    Warmer temps affect mileage by a big margin...

    Last 3 tanks were around 19 MPG but doing 70MPH or more on highway when going to work.
     
    supralight, Jun 21, 2011
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  3. Jun 21, 2011 at 10:53 PM
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    BMOC

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    like 250 a tank on a good week
     
    BMOC, Jun 21, 2011
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  4. Jun 22, 2011 at 6:11 AM
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    Gigi515

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    Forgot to add, I always exceed the speed limit :)
     
    Gigi515, Jun 22, 2011
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  5. Jun 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM
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    Blue07Taco

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    The last tank of gas I ran in my truck I averaged 19.27 mpg. In 5 days I used the truck to:
    -Tow a big pop-up camper (A/C, heater, stove, sleeps 6-8, so it wasn't no "small" pop-up) 80 miles round trip in 4th gear (auto)
    -Took three trips to haul 420 6' fence pickets about 15-20 miles each trip
    -Three trips hauling about 75 4x4 fence posts 15-20 miles each trip
    -18 60# bags on concrete 15-20 miles
    - Hauled a treadmill and push mower 35 miles

    Plus my other daily driving I do.
    This was all with a '07 DC, auto, 265/75/16 10plys, TRD intake/exhaust
     
    Blue07Taco, Jun 22, 2011
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  6. Jul 16, 2011 at 4:57 AM
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    TnRedNeck721

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    TnRedNeck721 Nick Namer

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    No mud flaps, plasti dipped emblems, and rear bumper, Weather tech digital fit, Bed mat from tractor supply. Pioneer 4400BH head unit. B.A.M.F bed rail tie downs. AVS vent visors.
    i got like 315 on my last tank. on my DCSB TRD or 4wd.
     
    TnRedNeck721, Jul 16, 2011
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  7. Jul 16, 2011 at 9:07 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    I'm averaging 250-270miles to the tank. 33" 3" lift. This average? DCSB 4.0 auto
     
    T-Rex266, Jul 16, 2011
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  8. Jul 16, 2011 at 9:12 AM
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    BenMx26

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    15% tint, IR tint on windshield, Custom grill w/ floating Toyota Emblem, Relocated horns, Painted Calipers, K&N drop in air filter, Secondary filter removed, Fog light mod, Valence plastidipped, Suede arm rests, Carbon Filber accents in interior, 48 LED dome light, badges removed from tailgate, Input jack for Ipod mod on stock stereo...more to come
    I average 17.8 mpg. with these mods: 265/65/17 (stock) DC TRD Sport, K&N drop in air filter, removed secondary filter, fog light mod a/c on high @ all times. (I'm in Vegas)
    Before doing any mods, I would get 19.5-20.5 average w/o AC...this was before summer hit. I'm sure the K&N is causing the MAF sensor to think the truck is running leaner, so its adding a little more fuel then before, and the A/C is running...so I would say that it is still pretty good. I am going to put on the URD MAF calibrater to fix the air fuel mixture problem, and hopefully that will restore my original MPG.:)
     
    BenMx26, Jul 16, 2011
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  9. Jul 16, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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    OZ-T

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    OZ-T I hate my neighbour

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    325 miles per tank

    DCLB 4x4 with 265/70/17 E rated MT's , 3" OME lift and a Leer cap

    No highway miles , all rural driving
     
    OZ-T, Jul 16, 2011
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  10. Jul 27, 2011 at 8:45 PM
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    Kings are king
    18 consistently with 32s during mixed driving
     
    Oysterhead, Jul 27, 2011
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  11. Jul 28, 2011 at 7:52 AM
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    Fightnfire

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    Fightnfire Recklessly tired

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    Starting over with a new GMC AT4 Satin Steel Metallic Softopper, Bilstein 5100's @ 1.75 in the front, TSB Rear, 17x8.5 Lvl 8 Guardians, 265/70-17 Falken Wildpeak AT3W, Scooped, Anytime fog mod, Osram Nightbreakers, LED Interior lights, Debadged, Painted valance, Removed rear head rests, De-flapped, Hidden Hitch installed, Weather Techs, Flyzeye'd A/W/A, Cover Kings.
    To simply answer the OP's question: No, I am not getting bad MPG. Actually much better than I expected ..
     
    Fightnfire, Jul 28, 2011
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  12. Jul 28, 2011 at 8:40 AM
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    TacoMO

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    Mine's ok in regard to mpgs. I get over 20 if I set the cruise at 65.
    If I set it at 75, its not so good. :cool:
     
    TacoMO, Jul 28, 2011
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  13. Aug 14, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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    supralight

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    yeah I get 15-20% less from 65 to 75..........

    enough to convince me to go 65
     
    supralight, Aug 14, 2011
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  14. Aug 14, 2011 at 9:20 PM
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    colder

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    I'm getting close to 20 so far, driving lightly when I can. I'm stock except for the TRD catback though.
     
    colder, Aug 14, 2011
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  15. Aug 14, 2011 at 9:32 PM
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    Kingfrog

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    I'm getting what I should.....Don't know what it is but if I worried about MPG, I would ha bought a Prius.... Doesn't matter.

    It much really suck having a nice truck and worrying about whether or not one can afford to actually drive it where and when they want.
     
    Kingfrog, Aug 14, 2011
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  16. Aug 19, 2011 at 9:23 PM
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    ksj

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    I have the TRD SC and have found that I get *much* better mileage when I keep the RPM's up a bit (I have a 6 spd). 3rd gear at 40 mph gets me about 22.5 mpg on a relatively flat road. Thats with All-pro bumpers front & rear, a Snugtop, and a 95Lb winch up front adding to the overall weight of the truck. I get the same in 2nd @ 30mph...

    I was really surprised at the difference. May go to Amsoil though since the rpm's will be higher, but it's not running lean at the higher rpm's, so the excess gas at lower rpm's won't be washing the crankcase oil off the cylinders...
     
    ksj, Aug 19, 2011
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  17. Aug 24, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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    jerretxx

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    jerretxx Some do, others talk

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    thanks for the link!
     
    jerretxx, Aug 24, 2011
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  18. Aug 24, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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    H1 Morimoto projector with XB35 4300K bulbs with Mini-gatling gun shrouds, BHLM. Debadged,OEM roof rack,TW sticker,Sockmonkey Beside decals,265/70/16 Nitto terra grapplers with dick cepek DC'2 wheels,weathertech floor liners(front/back),USA Spec Ipod reader,Scanguage II,Bestop Supertopper and more in the works...
    Ever since i got my scanguage II 2 weeks ago i've been getting 23-25 mpg City. I love my taco! :D
     
    ChamYota, Aug 24, 2011
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  19. Sep 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM
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    Derpy Derek

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    Couple months ago I was getting around 310 miles per tank. I'm driving basically the same as before, and now I'm getting around 250. I don't go over 1,500 rpms, and I usually put the truck in neutral for hills and downward inclines.

    No lift, stock 265 highway tires too.. :confused:
     
    Derpy Derek, Sep 5, 2011
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  20. Sep 5, 2011 at 10:09 AM
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    robsled

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    I just bought my new 11 DC last week and by yesterday had clocked 230 miles on it. The fuel gauge was sitting at exactly half tank, so I filled up to check the accuracy of the gauge. I squeezed every drop I could get in the tank topping it off. Exactly 10 gallons.....23 MPG!!!
    Yes I was babying it because it's brand new, but I ran with traffic, stayed at the speed limit. I was amazed at 30-35 mph that the rpm's are around 1500.
    Lovin it so far!
     
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