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Fuel mileage

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by US Marine, Feb 24, 2020.

  1. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    Just checked my fuel mileage in my 02 DC Pre Runner with a supercharged 4cyl , header and CAI . The mileage was all city driving and averaged 14.38 mpg
     
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    US Marine, Feb 24, 2020
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  2. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:16 PM
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    I don't feel so bad now...

    I get 17-19 MPG at the absolute highest around town in my 2.7L!
     
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  3. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    Is your truck automatic or stick shift?
     
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  4. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:22 PM
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    Auto and rear gears are 4.56's
     
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  5. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    That's not factory, right? The 4.56s...?
     
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  6. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    Yes factory gears
     
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  7. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:24 PM
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    :eek: I believe that all 2nd Gen 6-lug 2.7Ls came with 4.10s...

    My 5-lug only has 3.58s!
     
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  8. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    The drivers door plate decodes to 4.56 gears
     
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    Just drove from Cincinnati to Jacksonville, averaged 21 mpg; I was very happy with
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  10. Feb 24, 2020 at 4:12 PM
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    I'm hitting around 17mpg in my 2.4l mtx
     
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    Now I definitely don't feel bad about 17-18 MPG!
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    I have 4.30 factory gears in mine I bought
     
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    Me neither!!
     
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