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Only 20 mpg.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lonnie naquin, Jul 18, 2013.

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  1. Jul 18, 2013 at 2:34 PM
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    Lonnie naquin

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    Is there any fix for increase of mpg and HP at a reasonable price? Thanks!!!!!
     
    Lonnie naquin, Jul 18, 2013
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  2. Jul 18, 2013 at 2:39 PM
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    If you're getting 20 MPG count yourself lucky. Mileage varies a lot with these trucks. Then throw on some mods and you're down to 15. Not much you can do other than drive it like a granny. AND WELCOME! :wave:
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2013 at 2:40 PM
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    Place an egg between your foot and gas pedal and try not to break it.

    Really, 20 mpg is not too bad. Specs on your truck?

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    Boone, Jul 18, 2013
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  4. Jul 18, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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    you are mad about 20 mpg? :rolleyes:
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM
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    Razgriz wtf am i reading

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    i wish i got 20.
     
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  6. Jul 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM
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    20mpg is great! I can rarely do 20 hwy. I would be happy with that.

    I'm assuming OP's truck is a V6. I doubt 4 cyl DC will get much over 20 combined anyway.
     
    kryten, Jul 18, 2013
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  7. Jul 18, 2013 at 2:46 PM
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    This thread is stupid
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2013 at 2:58 PM
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    Hoyal Whiskey bent and hell bound.

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    Big tires, big lift, Lots of stuff's.
    About the only way to do it.


    /thread
     
    Hoyal, Jul 18, 2013
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  9. Jul 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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    Welcome to TW. These trucks are not very great on gas, I think I get 13 now. So 20 consider yourself lucky. No real mods other than trading in for a Prius to get you better mileage.
     
    tostidos, Jul 18, 2013
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  10. Jul 18, 2013 at 3:05 PM
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    Did you do ANY research before you bought it? Curious what you were expecting.
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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    Thank you, I appreciate it, my truck can come no where close to what yours is doing!!!
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:29 PM
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    No I'm not mad.... I guess just greedy!!! Thanks for sharing.
     
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  13. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:32 PM
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    The truck was listed at 20 mpg. City and 25 mpg. Hwy.....I know....it threw me for a loop also!!
     
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  14. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM
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    I doubt you will get any better than that with a doublecab and that 4 banger. I just drove one that was a loaner from Toyota and it drank the gas just like my V6 does and had no power whatsoever. Of course the one I drove was a 2013 and only had 1350 miles on it so it would probably go up once it gets some miles on it.
     
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  15. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:35 PM
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    Thanks but I love my Tacoma !!! And yes I am lucky...just wanting a little more!
     
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  16. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:38 PM
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    Hi Lonnie, :wave:

    Always nice to see a new guy visit here. 20mpg is actually not to bad for a 2.7. Do you have a stick or an auto? Tacoma engines don't need a lot of revs to move. I keep my 2.7 under 2,500rpm. Anything higher only wastes gas.

    Other than that the cheapest mileage tip I know is to pump up your tires. I run mine at 40psi.

    Greg
     
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  17. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    No just thought I could get more!
     
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  18. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:40 PM
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    He has a double cab auto with the 2.7 4 banger in it. Not the V6.
     
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  19. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:42 PM
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    I have a 4 cyl. And I baby it. I love my truck I was trying for more mpg. It's a 2011 and I only have 8,700 miles on it!!!
     
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  20. Jul 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM
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    Yeah, just saw that and edited.
     
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