New member long time owner

Hi all, finally joined after years of reading. What a valuable resource this has been for my first gen truck, which is now up for sale. Just picked up my '16 and decided to finally join. Break in on the '16 is done, yesterday, drove MSP to DEN through rain and snow and never even had to reach for four wheel. Only thing that sucked besides the drive was my mpg's. Anyone else get crap gas mileage on 2016 access cab? Truck didn't seem to want six gear despite going 73-80 mph. I average 16.8mpg. Is this because new trucks break in runs a little rich? Not much wind on the road so I was very dissatisfied. Good thing gas running about 1.75 in the Midwest. Check out the classifieds for my first gen for sale-full OME setup with SCS wheels available in Denver.

 

Welcome!

 

Thanks!

 

Welcome @nels! Sorry I can't help you on the gas question, mainly because I have a lead foot which doesn't help in this situation. But I'm sure someone will offer their insights!

 

Welcome Aboard!

 

Congrats on your new Tacoma and welcome!

 

Might the altitude have something to do with it? Just a guess...

 

Mileage improving...in the mountains! From I25 west to pagosa springs (2 mountain passes) averaged 18.9mpg. Freeway mileage still low, but around town good. I'll take it-better mpg off road I'm going to assume.

 

Interesting comments on your mileage improvements in the mountains. I've experienced the same going from Iowa to the Rockies. 15-17 mpg in Iowa and 20-24 in the mountains with my '01 2.7L, 5 spd, 4wd with extended cab. Not sure why, but it would sure be nice to know if its possible to do some kind of mod to get the same mileage here.