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2009 mpg

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by svaldes, Apr 16, 2009.

  1. Apr 16, 2009 at 5:22 PM
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    svaldes

    svaldes [OP] Active Member

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    OK,

    So I've had my truck for a few weeks only, but I am averaging 14MPG. I am using premium gas.

    What is everyone else averaging on their 2009?

    I have a double cab, extend bed, 2W drive (stock no mods).

    Thanks
     
  2. Apr 16, 2009 at 5:32 PM
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    stormyday

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    I have a 2009 Access Cab - Auto - 4 cyl with close to 20K and I have averaged 23-24 MPG since I have owned it.

    One problem I see is that you are using Premium. Try running a few tank of regular and see how much better your mileage is. All Tacos call for Regular if I recall correctly.

    Here is a link to my usage. http://www.fuelfrog.com/users/weathersinc/fuels/records
     
  3. Apr 16, 2009 at 5:43 PM
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    Buzzoff

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    I have a 2009 TRD Double Cab (short bed, V6) and have been getting between 20.5-22.9 since I got it. I usually run regular and tried premium a couple of times but only saw a slight difference.

    I drive 114 miles/day round trip to work (95% hwy) and drive like an old woman...usually 60-65 and almost never over 75.

    If I am correct our odometers are known to be off by a little. My 2003 Xtracab prerunner only got between 18-19 mpg,,,,,,not once did it get over 20MPG.
     
  4. Apr 16, 2009 at 5:51 PM
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    09TRD

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    Not yet,
    It gets better as it breaks in, or mine did.
     
  5. Apr 16, 2009 at 6:01 PM
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    TEX357

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    Wish i had a 09:(
     
  6. Apr 16, 2009 at 6:13 PM
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    Runamuk

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    My 09 4x4 AC 6sp has a total of 1322 miles right now and I'm averaged 16.8 after like 4 or 5 fill up's. I do about 90% hwy driving between 70 and 80 the whole time. (Southern Ca. hwy speeds)
     
  7. Apr 16, 2009 at 6:28 PM
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    KMN-BLU

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    09 4x4 DC short bed. 1500+ miles and I am averaging about 18mpg city driving so far. I suspect that will drop next week when i add that 6" lift and the 34s though.

    I dont drive much anyway as I work from home.
     
  8. Apr 16, 2009 at 6:31 PM
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    TheSchwartz

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    I have an AC4X4 w/ 7000 and im getting about 16-17mpg on average but i climb hills everyday on my way to work.
     
  9. Apr 16, 2009 at 6:50 PM
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    TL697

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    I have an '09 DoubleCab Shortbed V6 TRD Offroad 4x4 w/ 1600 miles, and I average about 20 mpg combined...
     
  10. Apr 16, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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    neslerrah

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    X2!
     
  11. Apr 16, 2009 at 6:53 PM
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    degifford

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  12. Apr 16, 2009 at 6:58 PM
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    Cap

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    09 prerunner DC sb with just over 2000 miles - I've been getting just shy of 20 mpg. I expect better mileage now that spring is here and I'm not warming the truck up every morning.
     
  13. Apr 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM
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    I've never checked the MPG on mine, I'm at about 3,500 miles and I can see that it has gotten better as it is breaking in. I never run the tank to empty, I usually have to add about 16 gallons to fill it up and I get about 300 to 320 ish miles on that 16 ish gallons. So maybe 18 to 20 MPG, I will check it one of these times.
     
  14. Apr 16, 2009 at 7:16 PM
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    09TRD

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    Not yet,

    Mine is a dc pre runner automatic with 1100 miles and that's what I'm averaging 90% city driving.
     
  15. Apr 16, 2009 at 7:22 PM
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    monte1985

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    I have a 09 Dbl Cab short box with a trd supercharger and im only getting 14-15 mpg . I cant keep my foot out of it . Seems to be a little better though since i put the TRD CAI on .
     
  16. Apr 16, 2009 at 7:44 PM
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    WilsonTheDog

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    2009 has nothing to do with it. It's the same basic truck as all the '05+.

    Having said that, I average between 17-18 mpg, all local driving. On the highway, I can get 23 mpg unloaded, 22 mpg with a few hundred lbs.
     
  17. Apr 16, 2009 at 8:02 PM
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    yosh2000

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    doesnt better air flow = more fuel??
     
  18. Apr 16, 2009 at 9:55 PM
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    bradne

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    Just topped mine off tonight to check the MPG. I am getting 22.38 miles per gallon. about 60% backroads with stop signs and such and the rest highway. Its a 4x4 access cab with the 4cyl. I only have about 500 miles on it and expect if to go up as it gets broken in.
     
  19. Apr 17, 2009 at 3:50 AM
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    JONNY TACO

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    I have a 2009 4 door, 4 x 4, 6 cylinder. I get 18 mpg around town and 21mpg on trips. The critical factor is how you drive. Older people seem to get better MPG.;)
     
  20. Apr 17, 2009 at 4:13 AM
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    09TRD

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    Not yet,

    mine has gone up about 3 mpg since the first tank (at 1100 miles now) driving on pretty much the same roads and same style of driving.
     

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