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Poll - AVG MILES traveled on full tank of gas.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Opihiman10, Dec 9, 2011.

  1. Dec 9, 2011 at 10:55 AM
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    Opihiman10

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    I was just wondering what all the 2nd gen owners were getting for mileage on a full tank of gas.

    please list :

    4 or 6 cylinder and SC/Turbo/none
    manual or auto
    highway/city
    @ what point do you fill your tank?


    OPI
     
  2. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:16 AM
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    MrsPib

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    2009 V6, 6-speed, PreRunner SR5 (21gl tank) and 265/75R16s

    75% highway

    I fill up at about 315-330-miles, which is a hair under 1/4-tank for me. Have not used the low fuel light yet.
     
  3. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:19 AM
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    MikeyLikesIt

    MikeyLikesIt Supercharged Mileage Master

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    I get about 350 miles when the light goes on.
     
  4. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:27 AM
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    puckstopper55

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    about 300 miles before light
     
  5. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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    YFZ450MOE

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    16 GAL tank i belive and i get around 230 before the hunt for a pump begins. But thats with me having a pretty heavy foot
     
  6. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:39 AM
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    hookedontronics

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    i was getting 350-360mi before the light hit, i added 33" tires and now i'm getting 250-260mi
     
  7. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:40 AM
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    ToyComa92

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    I can usually get 300-315 if i push it with the light.
    double cab 4x4 v6 auto highway.

    I always try to fill my tank before a quarter.
     
  8. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:44 AM
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    theredofshaw

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  9. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:53 AM
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  10. Dec 9, 2011 at 11:55 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    usually 420 miles a tank with avg of 18-19 gallon refill & avg 70mph hwy & AC on all time except maybe 3 months of the year

    I usually fill to brim just shy of overflow when gauge light comes on but no lower than 1/8th.

    70% hwy / 30% city
     
  11. Dec 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM
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    Opihiman10

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    I'll ussually fill at about 1/4 tank left
    average miles at this point is 230mi

    thanks everyone I was just trying to get a gross measure of mileage.
     
  12. Dec 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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    gas milage - murdered avg around 15mpg and 16mpg
     
  13. Dec 9, 2011 at 12:38 PM
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    hetkind

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    '11 Access Cab, 6 cylinder, 6 speed, stock tire size (well 245/70R17 studded snows for winter) and I fuel at 300-315 miles...I normally use the Sam's in town, 25 miles away, so I fuel when buying groceries. I drive on gravel mountain roads every day of the week.

    Howard
     
  14. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:04 PM
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    iroh

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    I usually fill at 200-250 miles, but that's so the level doesn't get too low. My typical fill is 10-13 gallons.

    Farthest I've gone on a tank thus far is 330 when the light kicked on. Haven't had an opportunity for a good summer drive.

    The one time I miss my honda... after burning 8 gallons I'd be looking for a station in earnest but it would have an easy 350+ miles by that time.
     
  15. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:20 PM
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    My husband has an I4 5-speed. How did you get your mileage to where it is? He's currently 23-24mpg, even when trying to drive economically. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated :)
     
  16. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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    Aw9d

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    325 before light kicks on
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  17. Dec 9, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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    MrsPib

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    lol, no way. I go 330 miles, light has never gone off, and only get 20-21mpg. Whose math is wonky? :p
     
  18. Dec 9, 2011 at 2:30 PM
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    2.7 5 speed AC 265-75-16's about 200lbs armor 4.56 gears. Fill when the light goes on (300miles)
     
  19. Dec 9, 2011 at 2:53 PM
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  20. Dec 9, 2011 at 2:59 PM
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    DCLB Auto 3.5" Lift 285/70/17 With No Tailgate, AFE Drop-in Filter. Rolling on the Freeway @ 70mph. I have gone almost 375-390 Miles on a single tank. Surprises me every time, just how far this truck will take meone it hits E*. My tank I swear the needle is always wrong. Empty is the Needle buried behind " E* " for me. When the Trucks "Empty Light" turns on I always let it fall well passed E*. What is the reserve tank Capacity anyone, 2.5 Gallons?
     

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