Tailgate drag on MPG

Got the 2015 Tacoma 2x4 today. Sweet. Planning a lot of long distance driving on I-75. Any significant advantage to leaving the tailgate down to reduce drag? Will MPG be affected much either way?

 

I think mpg is better with tailgate up.

 

Mythbusters - Driving With Tailgate Up Is Fuel Efficient

 

Appreciate the feedback. I'm leaning that way already. Thanks Shotgun.

 

Congrats on your new Tacoma and welcome!

 

Lifted, blown, armor, still 21mpg highway thru a few nasty grades and terrible headwind on the 5

 

Same applies to all trucks

 

I live on I75, depending what time of the day your max speed is between 0-20mph lol so not much drag anyway

 

Put my first 3000 on it in one month and you are all correct - not a hell of a difference w/gate up or down. Getting 20 mpg city and 24-25 on highway at a steady 65-70 mph. No complaints. My son-in-law was telling me that my Tacoma is preferred by ISIS 5:1 over all other makes - damn - not a great endorsement. Lol....all in all - no complaints. Love this truck. Was in the Air Force 22 yrs and had my share of cars but never a new truck. Retirement is sweet.

 

Another reference to ISIS by a new member? Is it part of the registration?

Thanks for your service Bill.

Most of us don't really care for ISIS likes the Tacoma references, it just doesn't go over very well.

I'm but one voice, so don't listen to me on behalf of everyone. You have earned the right to say whatever you want.