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Better gas mileage?

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by TTACO02, Aug 16, 2014.

  1. Aug 16, 2014 at 8:49 PM
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    TTACO02

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    whats the cheapest and easiest way to get better gas mileage? im only getting about 16 with a 3 inch lift with 265/75/16s
     
  2. Aug 16, 2014 at 8:51 PM
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    TrdSurgie

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  3. Aug 16, 2014 at 8:51 PM
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  4. Aug 16, 2014 at 8:52 PM
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    other then the obvious lol
     
  5. Aug 16, 2014 at 8:58 PM
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    dmharvey79

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    Go back to stock setup and/or ask Toyota to bring their engine into modern times.
     
  6. Aug 16, 2014 at 8:58 PM
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    Isn't one, really. Take off your lift and get smaller tires, buy an Ultragauge or Scangauge and watch/learn how your driving habit effects MPG. Above posts are smart ass sounding, sure... But they're also true answers. No magic pill. Don't drive so hard, smaller tires, less drag, less engine load, more.MPG. other than that you get what you get.
     
  7. Aug 16, 2014 at 9:07 PM
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    figured so i was just seeing if anybody had found anything
     
  8. Aug 16, 2014 at 9:12 PM
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    There aren't even expensive and hard ways to get better mpg with a Tacoma. Slowing down is free, but not what you want to hear.
     
  9. Aug 16, 2014 at 9:13 PM
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    T4RFTMFW

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    They have. No lift and smaller tires, less skinny pedal. ;)

    I think you are getting same or similar mpg as most with that tire size and lift, if that helps.
     
  10. Aug 16, 2014 at 9:13 PM
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    I get ~14 MPG driving the 25 minutes to work (23 minutes is highway).
    You're doing decent.
     
  11. Aug 16, 2014 at 9:14 PM
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    Can't tell if OP is serious or not.......

    You have a 3" lift and 265/75s, and wondering why you only get 16mpg?

    :confused::confused::confused:
     
  12. Aug 16, 2014 at 9:19 PM
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    Your best option is to set your flux capacitor to Nov 5, 1955 and drive at a speed of 88mph, Doc.

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  13. Aug 16, 2014 at 9:19 PM
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    I have 35s and get 18mpg

    When I take off it looks like I'm moving backwards. When I see a stop light I brake miles ahead lol
     
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