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Gas mileage just keeps getting worse

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by AlabamaBlackSnake, Apr 20, 2018.

  1. Apr 20, 2018 at 3:57 PM
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    AlabamaBlackSnake

    AlabamaBlackSnake [OP] Well-Known Member

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    WTF this some bullshit
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  2. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    EdgeCrusher

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    you mean over the winter...yeah duh. Lots like its going back up to me.
     
  3. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:02 PM
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    Kamille.bidan

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    has there been in changes in your driving habits?

    I worked out in huntsville for 2 weeks, and I can't say that there was much in the way of traffic. At least not to what I am used to, so I don't think that could be the issue.

    I only say that because my mileage went down last week too, but that was because spring break ended, which resulted in a big spike in traffic.
     
  4. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:02 PM
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    siznarf

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    lol wow 17.9

    Try 15.6 :anonymous:
     
  5. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:03 PM
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    Pine State

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    Thats funny. I did my 25 mile commute into work and 25 miles back home today in ECT PWR and S4 and still managed 20MPG. Wanted to see how it drove. Shocked it wasn't lower. You guys must have heavy feet!
     
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  6. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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    phsycle

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    Also depends on your driving habits. Maybe you're getting used to the power now and don't notice you're stomping on it more.

    Best thing to do is take a nice, long, highway drive. No stop-n-go, idling, heavy acceleration, etc. that could affect MPG. As long as you're in the 20-23MPG highway (assuming you're stock), you're good.
     
  7. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    Mine has been going down ever since I joined TW :bananadance:
     
  8. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:20 PM
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    hiPSI

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    Winter gas versus aummer gas. It will get better. All fuel in the nation switches in late October and again in March. No it's not a conspiracy, it's necessary.
     
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  9. Apr 20, 2018 at 4:51 PM
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    Lt. Dangle

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    My last 4 or 5 tanks have been terrible. I'm at 14.9 right now, usually about 3 mpgs higher. I usually use 93 and switched to 87 so I'm guessing the computer is doing it.
     
  10. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    Topanga Taco

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    The computer possibly dumped more fuel to avoid detonation. Wonder if the ECU read the difference in octane through the oxygen sensor?
     
  11. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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    Topanga Taco

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    I would imagine there is a higher percentage of oxygen in 93?
     
  12. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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    I wish I could get 20-23 on the highway. Only way I see those numbers is driving 40-55 mph.
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    Anchovy

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    Lol 15.6

    Try 11 :anonymous:
     
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    What was it before the tune?
     
  15. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:25 PM
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    About 13... But when I hit the go pedal the truck makes a fun noise! :burnrubber:
     
  16. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:26 PM
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    hiPSI

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    No.
     
  17. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    Alesimo

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    14.6. Hoping it's just the end of the winter blend...
     
  18. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    I get 14.5 stock :anonymous:
     
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    We need Auto start and stop so we know what we are really getting.:crapstorm:
     
  20. Apr 20, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    NOVATacoma

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    Wow...

    I generally average 19-21 mpg in mixed. Saw 24.6 on a road trip.

    Has dropped slightly with the Wildpeaks and removal of the air dam. Otherwise stock.
     

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