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How much mpg do you guys get??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Trx450R, Jul 22, 2013.

  1. Jul 22, 2013 at 12:42 AM
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    Trx450R

    Trx450R [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Okay I wanna buy a 2013 Tacoma long bed double cab 4x4. And how much mph you get fully stock?

    And if I go with a 6" lift kit with 35s how much mpg you get or should I get? (That's with regearing the truck)
     
  2. Jul 22, 2013 at 1:44 AM
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    That Dude Tim

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    Have a 2011 double cab long bed 4x4 sport. I removed my lift but truck has a cap, side steps, aftermarket kmc wheels with 265/70/17 Goodyear Duratracs. My driving is 75% city and get 15-17mpg. If I do more highway is will go up. 2 years ago drove from Ohio to South Dakota and was avg. between 18-20mgp on the highway but had a 2.5in lift installed at the time and no cap, b ut a soft tonneu cover.
     
  3. Jul 22, 2013 at 1:57 AM
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    BMOC

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    like 10
     
  4. Jul 22, 2013 at 2:02 AM
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    Trx450R

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    10mpg? Sounds to low I was thinking around 15
     
  5. Jul 22, 2013 at 3:24 AM
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    TrdSurgie

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  6. Jul 22, 2013 at 3:47 AM
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    stump jumper

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    I got 21 last 1/2 tank. I have been towing the boat on Saturdays for the last 6 weeks so it is hard to say for a full tank. I figured after backing out the towing if was about 20. It is or was still going up. I got 20 • 21 consistently in my 2009 Prerunner DCSB with 265/75/16 Duratracs.
     
  7. Jul 22, 2013 at 4:26 AM
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    Deercamp

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    My stock 2013 Dbl cab/long bed Sport (4WD-6 cyl) got 21.2 mpg on 375 mile trip to northern NH - truck loaded - mostly highway and about 40 miles dirt roads - pulled a 16' jonboat with 25 HP Merc for about 35 miles.

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  8. Jul 22, 2013 at 4:33 AM
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    Warputer

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    Stock.....20.5mpg.....almost all highway

    After the 6" lift & 35's.......17mpg on the highway, 14 to 15 in the city

    And I drive like grandma.
     
  9. Jul 22, 2013 at 6:07 AM
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    TRD Toy85

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    I'm avg 13-14

    50/50 highway city mix
     
  10. Jul 22, 2013 at 6:13 AM
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    SAXD Taco

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    In my stock 2013 DCLB 4x4 I've been averaging 21-22 mpg lately with very little highway driving.
     
  11. Jul 22, 2013 at 6:15 AM
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    jethro

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    I have less than 5000 miles on my '13 AC V6 4x4 TRD Off Road and I get 20.5 so far. This past weekend I was pulling a 1000lb boat for 500 miles and averaged 15.5mpg.
     
  12. Jul 22, 2013 at 8:29 AM
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    Isn't there already 2-3 posts about mpg alone on the 1st page??
     
  13. Jul 22, 2013 at 8:36 AM
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    FTFY
     
  14. Jul 22, 2013 at 8:49 AM
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    FTFYA.
     
  15. Jul 22, 2013 at 8:51 AM
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    jw1983

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    The "search" function must be broken.
     
  16. Jul 22, 2013 at 8:51 AM
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    OP that is the biggest Tacoma and will get the worst MPG. Expect 13 or 14. Be happy if more, be fine with less.

    Or buy something else.
     
  17. Jul 22, 2013 at 1:08 PM
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    I regularly see 18-21 in mine...minimal hwy driving, but live out in the sticks, not a ton of stop and go. Your driving habits will really affect your MPG...ie...taking off from a stop and not coasting as much as possible. I just turned 15k on mine and the milleage has improved as it has broken in. I also seen a bit better MPG when using premium fuel as well....
     
  18. Jul 22, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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    icallhertaco11

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    After I did mine I went from filling up every other week to every week. My tires are heavy as a mother. I'm trying to calculate my exact mileage on Fuelly now but I mean hey I love 35's aha
     
  19. Jul 22, 2013 at 1:11 PM
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    TailDrag

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    Wow thats incredible mileage. Definitely unusual.
     
  20. Jul 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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    SpacemanSpiff

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