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Are you getting bad MPG?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JAG, Feb 23, 2009.

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  1. I get good MPG!!

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    27.6%

  2. My MPG sucks!

    1,468 vote(s)
    38.9%

  3. My Tacoma is Stock.

    1,438 vote(s)
    38.1%

  4. I have a heavy foot on the gas accelerator!

    792 vote(s)
    21.0%

  5. I have the fog light mod running through the ECU relay.

    146 vote(s)
    3.9%

  6. I have added bolt on after market parts.

    571 vote(s)
    15.1%

  7. My Tacoma is lifted?

    732 vote(s)
    19.4%

  8. Who gives a crap????

    539 vote(s)
    14.3%
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  1. Jan 30, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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    HipHead

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    Not sure if anyone already mentioned this but ...

    My Honda Civic has two oxygen sensors installed before and after the catalytic converter. I would routinely average 600 KMS to a tank of gas. (40 litres) After the O2 sensors stopped working my fuel economy dropped to 500 litres per tank. Replaced both O2 sensors and my fuel economy returned to the normal average of 600 litres per tank.

    Something like a 17% fluctuation.

    Not 100% sure how many O2 sensors are installed on the taco. But if your fuel economy suddenly drops consider replacing the 02 sensors.
     
    HipHead, Jan 30, 2012
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  2. Jan 30, 2012 at 1:34 PM
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    Gregman

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    I've heard that as well as to check the mass air flow sensor. Too bad those things don't give out an OBD code when they are starting to suck (fail).
     
    Gregman, Jan 30, 2012
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  3. Jan 30, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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    maineah

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    I drive two vehicles one a diesel Jetta and the other a V6 Taco guess the one that I take long distance? You talk about a hit Taco 20 MPG on a good day VW has never have gotten less then 50 MPG! Good thing I did not buy the Taco because of it's sterling mileage or the Jetta to haul fire wood.
     
    maineah, Jan 30, 2012
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  4. Jan 30, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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    Goldstar225

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    My best has been 24.6 driving in the hills at 55-60 MPH.

    My worst was 16 MPG pulling my boat at 70 MPH on the interstate.

    My typical local driving gets me 19 MPG which is about 3 MPG above the average my Silverado got.

    Running interstate at 70 gets me 20 MPG, taking the same route at 60 gets 24 MPG.

    Double cab V-6
     
    Goldstar225, Jan 30, 2012
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  5. Jan 31, 2012 at 11:06 AM
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    Greensystemsgo

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    Greensystemsgo 1 owner with clean car fox.

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    ingen intake, aero turbine 2525, stock tires but 3" lift.
     
    Greensystemsgo, Jan 31, 2012
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  6. Feb 11, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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    Tacoma11

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    WOW, I would think that the I-4 would get better MPG than that.
    My Taco TRD V-6 Dbl Cab is almost as good. I can't wait until Toy comes out with direct fuel injection if ever, maybe then we will get better MPG.
    Would like to see an I-4 Diesel first, like I saw in Honduras. They were getting 25/30 MPG and they drive like maniacs with no sense of economy in mind. I would trade my gas Taco in, in a heart beat.
     
    Tacoma11, Feb 11, 2012
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  7. Feb 11, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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    rocky8765

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    Before I got my ultragauge I got 15ish because of a lead foot. then I bought the gauge and now with a v6 stock under the hood winter my last tank was 16.2 and in the summer I was getting 18.2ish, which is ever bit as good as the 4 cly and even better than I hear of v6 auotos getting since I have a 6 speed. You just have to keep it stock under the hood. i have done interior and exterior mods to make it stylish, however I learned to keep it stock because I had a ford ranger and once I put that exhaust in the truck sounded cool, but sucked out that gas. Happy Driving folks
     
    rocky8765, Feb 11, 2012
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  8. Feb 11, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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    Polymerhead

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    My work commute is 12 miles of hilly interstate each way. So, 75 MPH up and down hills to work plus some in-city driving and I average around 18 mpg on 265/75R16 AT tires. I can see how some of you guys living in warm climates where the freeway is flat and 55 mph are getting 20 mpg, but that's just not in the cards for where I ive.
     
    Polymerhead, Feb 11, 2012
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  9. Feb 11, 2012 at 7:29 PM
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    Greensystemsgo

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    18.7mpg the other day on a fillup after 250miles of offroading.

    just last night 18.1mpg. i went to 89 octane, and dont go above 70mph.
     
    Greensystemsgo, Feb 11, 2012
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  10. Feb 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM
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    Two tanks ago - 15.8mpg. Worst I'd gotten since buying this truck new 6 mos ago, but not totally unexpected this time of year. Last tank (yesterday's fill-up) - 11.8 WTF??!!! And fully 90-95% of my miles are highway. Again I say, WTF??!!! Monitoring closely to see if it's a 'where I bought my gas' issue. If not then I've got a problem.:mad:
     
    Bobbb, Feb 11, 2012
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  11. Feb 11, 2012 at 8:11 PM
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    txduckhunter

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    I average 16.5-17 almost all my miles are highway. I live on a 60mph road that turns onto a highway that takes me all the way to work. No stop and go for me.

    I think it may help if I took my shell off. You can see in my avatar it has a sort of "step up" to the roof.
     
    txduckhunter, Feb 11, 2012
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  12. Feb 11, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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    Greensystemsgo

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    Greensystemsgo 1 owner with clean car fox.

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    just because theyre highway miles does not mean good fuel efficiency. keep it below 2000rpm, and generally vehicles fuel efficiency is rated at 55mph....
     
    Greensystemsgo, Feb 11, 2012
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  13. Feb 12, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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    AWorthyOpponent

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    I notice that I get about 2 MPG better when I use BP Gasoline. maybe the addatives they use have an impact on the efficiency of our trucks...

    I always use Premium, and drive like a normal person. I have a Double Cab, Short Bed 4x4 TRD OR.

    When I use BP Gas, I get about 18 MPG
     
    AWorthyOpponent, Feb 12, 2012
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  14. Feb 12, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    txduckhunter

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    I drive like a granny usually stay at about 60-62 and accelerate easily.

    My last truck had to be babied to get 13mpg:eek: so I'm used to driving like that.
     
    txduckhunter, Feb 12, 2012
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  15. Feb 12, 2012 at 7:35 AM
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    Kevin C

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    I've only had mine for a couple weeks. I have no plans to check my MPG. Of course, at some point, I know I will :)
     
    Kevin C, Feb 12, 2012
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  16. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:56 AM
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    This cold weather gas sux
     
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  17. Feb 13, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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    Poo... on the AY-6 tranny, 55mph=2000rpm. Everyone with a 6 speed fails this test!
     
    iroh, Feb 13, 2012
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  18. Feb 14, 2012 at 6:14 AM
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    On US 17 ... Winchester to Yorktown, Virginia (which is a great trip) yesterday I got 30.8 with my I4 automatic keeping it under 2000 rpms ... 32.1 last July ... "old lady" driving isn't such a bad thing.
     
    jpmorrisvb, Feb 14, 2012
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  19. Feb 22, 2012 at 4:30 AM
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    due to my larger tires 1500rpm at 55 suck it
    :)
     
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  20. Feb 22, 2012 at 6:20 AM
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    I am loving it so far, i came from 12.5-13mpg on my F150 with 35" so the Tacoma is a dream so far.
     
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