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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Rockchip, Mar 7, 2025.

  1. Mar 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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    Rockchip

    Rockchip [OP] New Member

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    I have a 2019 taco TRD PRO
    I ride fairly hard I use to get 14.0 to a gallon, now almost 50,000 miles only 12.0
    Why ?
     
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  2. Mar 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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    HondaGM

    HondaGM Call sign Monke

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  3. Mar 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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  4. Mar 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Lots of reasons are possible, and you tell us nothing about your setup, main driving areas, winter gas, yada yada yada.

    For now I'm going with the bolded part, 'cause that's all you gave us to work with.

    PS, your '19 is a 3rd gen. Whole big ole forum for those.

    Happy Friday team!
     
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  5. Mar 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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    TA2016

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    Have you been keeping up on maintenance? If not, I would start with spark plugs and an air filter.
     
  6. Mar 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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    t0p_d0g

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    BillF1564

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  8. Mar 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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    There's not going to be anything wrong with spark plugs @ 50K.
    These plugs could go double that without issue. Easily.
     
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  9. Mar 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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    t0p_d0g

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    Sounds like great gas milage to me…..
     
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  10. Mar 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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    jmneill

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    He rode too hard for too long.
     
  11. Mar 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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    photodoc

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    Welcome. Could simply be winter fuel cutting the 2 mpg. Need a lot more info for anyone to actually help.
     
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  12. Mar 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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    Wwjvd

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    Came here because it's Friday and I was bored. Newb posts do not disappoint.
     
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    TA2016

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    Some on TW have reported their plugs not being torqued correctly. Something to consider until we get more info from the OP.
     
  14. Mar 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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    This is the 3rd gen board, am i missing something?
     
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  15. Mar 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    Wear lighter shoes.
     
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    Sounds about right to me.

    Keep the motor under 3000 rpm if you're worried about fuel economy.
     
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    Phlogiston

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    Most everyone knows that riding hard reduces mileage, just look at how porn stars age.
     
  18. Mar 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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    Sprig

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    Welcome to TW.
    Define “ride fairly hard”. I’m thinking that probably means you drive like a bat out of hell, fast starts, speeding, weaving in and out etc. That most likely is your “Why”
    Oh crap, just realized it’s Friday. Is this a Friday post or is it a AI post?
     
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  19. Mar 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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    Welcome to the forum :hattip:
     
  20. Mar 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Yes.

    Moderator moved it to the right place
     

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