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Mods to improve performance & MPG

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Rayzor, Dec 4, 2011.

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  1. Dec 12, 2013 at 5:03 AM
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    Eds toy

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    I haven't calculated the savings but I get better mileage using ethanol free gas. Its also better for your engine.
     
    Eds toy, Dec 12, 2013
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  2. Oct 25, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    BanjoKing

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    Hid kit, Tow hook, Led interior lighting, de-chrome, skull shift knob, moveable tool box
    Disconnect your battery, you will burn way less fuel.
     
    BanjoKing, Oct 25, 2016
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  3. Oct 25, 2016 at 8:07 PM
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    Pigpen

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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    But yet you hooked the battery back up to this thread??

    It's alive!!

    (but it shouldn't be)

    Edit: Shit, you're new and you obviously used the search function to find the thread... I should be complimenting you and welcoming you.

    Nice work! Welcome to TW!! @BanjoKing

    Wait...not new...just first post...so confused how to react!
     
    Pigpen, Oct 25, 2016
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  4. Oct 25, 2016 at 8:10 PM
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    One of the best 1st posts ever. Revives a 3 year old thread. Nice work
     
    pudge151, Oct 25, 2016
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  5. Oct 25, 2016 at 8:13 PM
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    Pigpen

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    Pigpen My truck is never clean

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    He's been a member for 2 years before posting. He's got the game figured out :stirthepot: He's just stirring the pot. Good job BanjoKing!
     
    Pigpen, Oct 25, 2016
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  6. Oct 25, 2016 at 8:16 PM
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    worthywads

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    I'll be the first to ignore him.
     
    worthywads, Oct 25, 2016
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  7. Dec 28, 2017 at 4:24 PM
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    Dragons Love Tacos

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    What about tires with a smaller footprint? I noticed a drop in fuel economy going from 245 to 265‘s. If you’re riding wide tires, moving thinner might help?
     
    Dragons Love Tacos, Dec 28, 2017
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  8. Dec 28, 2017 at 4:31 PM
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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Ya know this thread started in 2011, right? :D
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2017 at 4:35 PM
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    If you get 2 extra MPG, that amounts to under $5 a week savings for the average driver. It’s not worth it in my opinion to drive like a grandma. I tend to just drive like I stole it and pay the extra few bucks.
     
    Boyk1182, Dec 28, 2017
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  10. Jan 1, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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    yep i agree i would like to drive my tacoma as a grandpa i rather drive it fast and enjoy it, if gas is hurting you, get a different car
     
    eduardofuria, Jan 1, 2024
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  11. Jan 1, 2024 at 8:30 PM
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    This thread just doesn't want to die
     
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  12. Jan 1, 2024 at 9:52 PM
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    fast?
     
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  13. Jan 1, 2024 at 10:32 PM
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    8b1vul.jpg
     
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  14. Jan 1, 2024 at 10:36 PM
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    IDK man. 33 posts in 13 years? It may not be dead but it's certainly on life support. lol
     
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  15. Jan 1, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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    We need to find a way to improve upgrade of the tacoma
     
    eduardofuria, Oct 5, 2024
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  17. Oct 5, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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    Clean MAF, throttle body, change plugs and OEM air filter, and enjoy spirited driving at manufacturer's estimated mpg, 15-18, maybe 20hwy. Tacoma reality.
     
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