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How is the new Transmission flash effecting gas mileage?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by xSocotaco, Jul 16, 2016.

  1. Jul 16, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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    xSocotaco

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    Has anybody seen any difference in gas mileage with the new transmission flash? Seems like the kind of thing that would drive down efficiency.
     
  2. Jul 16, 2016 at 6:53 PM
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    4RNR

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    I think it's to early to talk about mpg. I wouldn't rely on what display shows in terms of mpg, only "manual" calculation would be very close.
    I dont care if I loose ~1mpg, better to have properly shifting trans.
    Just my opinion.
     
  3. Aug 4, 2016 at 9:22 PM
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    wudbuchr

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    * Clear Bra (full front) * BBP (8T0) Side Body Molding * Tinted Windows with AWS window shades * Romik Running Boards * Color matched Undercover Lux bed cap and BedRug bed liner * MobTown Locking bed storage doors, Tailgate skin and cap * Chrome Tailgate Script lettering * G-Tec Fab Door Sill Protectors and OEM Mud Guards * Fumoto Valve * ScanGauge-II * LED Interior, Stop, tail, Bed, OPT7 LED H11 low beam and fog lights * WeatherTech floor mats * Clazzio seat Covers * Removed jump-seats & rear seat-belts * Sound deadened back wall, rear posts, rear doors and front doors with a layer of RAAMmat, a layer of Ensolite, and a layer of EzCool * Insulated the roof with two layers of EzCool * GT series Image Dynamics speakers (6x9 fronts, 6.5 rears) * Audio Control DQ-61 DSP, 5-channel amplifier and sub woofer. * Redline Tuning Quick Lift Elite hood struts * Thinkware F770 (Dual) Dashcam with Cellink Battery B * Lexus SmartKey Transmitter and Emergency Key
    I just had my ECU reflashed today (T-SB-0077-16). I gassed up last night
    at odometer reading of 4,550 miles. Dividing that figure by total gasoline
    purchased to date (201.009 gal - I was given a full tank upon delivery), I
    have averaged 22.6358 mpg. I will now drive another 5,000 miles and
    recompute.
     
  4. Aug 4, 2016 at 9:28 PM
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    smitty99

    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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    Better on freeway it seems but worse around town. Since most of my driving is around town it dropped it a bit overall. But I don't think the changes are sticking I feel like the transmisson is reverting a bit. The learning mode after reset performed better. Wish I could just reset the ECU every time I started the truck.
     
  5. Aug 4, 2016 at 9:35 PM
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    TejasTaco

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    But do you think your truck is a representative example with all the issues you've had? Oh wait, don't answer that. :crapstorm:

    ducks and runs for cover
     
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  6. Aug 5, 2016 at 12:11 AM
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    Kenjiro

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    After about 2k miles with the tsb done, my mpg has stayed same as before. Tank average is around 21-22 mpg. Feels much better though, as it will hold higher rpm's. Also, I don't have to give as much throttle to get it to downshift as often.
     

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