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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Afraz, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. Jan 14, 2012 at 4:32 AM
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    Hey guys,

    If my truck gives me 400 Km on a 70 Litre Gas tank how much is that in MPG ?

    I googled it but couldn't figure it out, i suck at math :(
     
    Afraz, Jan 14, 2012
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  2. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:24 AM
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    If google and my math are correct you are going 181.5 miles on 18.49 gallons of fuel yielding 9.81mpg.

    That doesn't sound typical.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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    Your math is wrong,

    400 km = 248.5 miles, 70 liters = 18.5 US gals = 13.4 MPG.

    Still fairly crappy mileage though.
     
    BritMike, Jan 14, 2012
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  4. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:42 AM
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    400 km = 248 miles (approx)
    70 liters = 18.49 gallons

    You're yielding approx 13.4 mpg
     
    Madjik_Man, Jan 14, 2012
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  5. Jan 14, 2012 at 5:43 AM
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    yep that^^^
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2012 at 6:09 AM
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    Woops! :eek: Sorry about that.

    I calculated Kilograms to Miles :p

    I'm going back to drinking coffee in the morning

    :pccoffee:
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2012 at 6:50 AM
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    WTH how do i fix this :(

    I thought i was doing 16 MPG but this is even worse..

    I don't offroad, i have no mods done. Everything is stock except for headlights.

    What sort of tune up will it need ?
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2012 at 7:00 AM
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    Try to keep the tach 2000 and below, this is the right foot mod.

    Spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter and clean out the throttle body.

    I would start with these.
     
    Jdaniel1274, Jan 14, 2012
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  9. Jan 14, 2012 at 8:39 AM
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    You sure you are using 70l though? I never put 70l in, even after the light comes on
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:17 AM
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    It won't do much for your MPG, but this little tool is great for doing unit conversions (like the ones required here). Highly recommended. :thumbsup:


    x2. I've never used/added the entire 18.5gal capacity to my truck either. The most I've ever added is about 17.5gal (66.2l)
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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    Tire pressure(40 psi), Amsoil 0w-30, Amsoil severe gear
    $30 75w-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
    75w-90 in trans and diff. NGK plugs and Amsoil PI gas treatment or Seafoam. Amsoil air filter and easy on the throttle(you will know if your doing it right if you get flipped off). I get 30mpg @55mph and 24 overall.
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2012 at 9:28 AM
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    That's impressive! I've never heard of mileage like that in our trucks.
     
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  13. Jan 14, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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    This stuff is for my 2003 Double Cab V6 ?

    Its a 3.4, not a V4

    Would it make a difference ?

    I am sorry for being an idiot, i never owned a truck before :(

    Also are there any DIY that i can do ? i know i can do the seafoam thing, i did it with a 00 Accord..
     
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  14. Jan 14, 2012 at 11:05 AM
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    V4 :laugh: Its an Inline 4 haha

    And there are DIYs all over the place on here, just do some searching. And 13mpg is terrible for a I4.

    Might think about doing the fuel filter too. You don't have any CEL do you?
     
    Blackdawg, Jan 14, 2012
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  15. Jan 15, 2012 at 3:28 AM
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    A cell phone ? :p
     
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  16. Jan 15, 2012 at 5:27 AM
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