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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by FirestormInferno, Dec 11, 2016.

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  1. Dec 11, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    So I know a lot of folks aren't happy with the mileage their trucks are getting. I was getting 19-20mpg then all of a sudden it dropped to 13-15.

    Turns out the DI seals had failed and the truck was pumping gasoline straight down the back of the engine and onto the pavement. I noticed the lost MPG. I started the truck one morning went back in to grab my lunch and stuff came out and found a river of gas running down the driveway. You won't notice until it gets horribly bad.

    The tech said it's common enough that the factory rep immediately says to replace all injectors and seals.

    Just thought I'd share.
     
    FirestormInferno, Dec 11, 2016
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  2. Dec 11, 2016 at 6:35 PM
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    man that sounds like a big time fire hazard.... I get 18-20mpg, it all depends on the road and traffic..
     
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  3. Dec 11, 2016 at 6:36 PM
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    Man thats nuts. I can see this turning into a recall campaign.
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    20161114_04505725_4ca9762233a253d219982205aca80be4277ec21e.jpg
    Indeed.
     
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  5. Dec 11, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    If this happens to me, I'm taking up smoking.
     
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  6. Dec 11, 2016 at 7:18 PM
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    Pittrider Pitty, those needing correction.

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    Haven't seen this before. That is crazy OP, make sure they correct that issue before driving it any further. That can be extremely dangerous.
     
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  7. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:21 PM
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  8. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:24 PM
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    Holy fuck, is this for real...
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:27 PM
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    If it happens to me and catches fire, time for raptor or tundra !
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:29 PM
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  13. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:31 PM
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    Fuuk me though another 3rd gen issue. Sucks OP.
     
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  14. Dec 11, 2016 at 8:33 PM
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    MPG 15, damn DI seals!!!:rofl:
     
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    I was counsel on their side before, so I know all about stingy purse strings
     
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    This seems to be what I average since new
     
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    Most of those 308s are all burned up now.
     
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