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fuel mileage

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Remy13, Feb 12, 2015.

  1. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:51 AM
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    Remy13

    Remy13 [OP] New Member

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    Got the truck in florida, now im in utah, it was getting about 20mpg at sea level. Now at altitude its only getting about 15mph. Problems, solutions..........GO!!!!!!!!
     
  2. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:52 AM
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    Pigpen

    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    The computer will adjust, bringing you to a cozy 17.5
     
  3. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:54 AM
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    skiergd011013

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    Im thinking about possibly driving mine from ma to fl this spring or summer. Howd it do?
     
  4. Feb 12, 2015 at 10:29 AM
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    colder temps, winter blend gas, constant changes in elevation, less HP due to altitude (heavier throttle foot) will hurt MPG. not much you can do beside go back to FL.
     
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  5. Feb 12, 2015 at 10:44 AM
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    skootx

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    Lower octane too.
     
  6. Feb 12, 2015 at 10:48 AM
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    15MPG is all I get under normal conditions, but that's what you get when you treat the gas pedal like an on/off switch.
     
  7. Feb 12, 2015 at 2:12 PM
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    Remy13

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    It did great on the trip home. Had no problems except the sheet of ice on the interstate outside of dallas. I was wondering if the computer should self adjust or if they are programed. I was getti g 400 miles a tank now barely over 300. Im sure the lack of O2 up here has something to do with it. Any sugestions on getting a lil better mpg would be greatly appriciated.
     
  8. Feb 12, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    savedone

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    Most likely one big problem is the difference in gas. Every area has different types of winter gas. Also you are in a colder climate and the air is heavier so you will have more drag.
     
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  9. Feb 12, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    Octane has nothing to do with MPG.
     
  10. Feb 12, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    dm1215al

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    I'm around 17.3 to 17.5 with my 2014 TRD Offroad 4x4 V6
     
  11. Feb 12, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    also check your tire pressures, altitude and temperature both affect tire pressure
     

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