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Bailed to a Tundra

Discussion in 'Tundras' started by Coexplorer, Jun 22, 2020.

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  1. Jun 26, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    Coexplorer

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    So true. With the driving I do, I have never driven anything I like as much as the Tundra with Tow/haul engaged.
     
    Coexplorer, Jun 26, 2020
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  2. Jun 26, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    Coexplorer

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    That is about what I expected. Glad to have some confirmation. Though, I will not be able to afford Kings anytime soon.
     
    Coexplorer, Jun 26, 2020
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  3. Jun 29, 2020 at 5:16 AM
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    Plucky was his name

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    18.1mpg is very good. Really good.
     
    Plucky was his name, Jun 29, 2020
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  4. Jun 29, 2020 at 5:25 AM
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    FlyingWolfe Wolfie

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    Ditto. I'm averaging 16.5-17 mpg in my 5.7 4wd Tundra, I was getting 18ish with the Taco. Just had 20 sheets of OSB and two 48"x48" windows in the bed yesterday. Towed my 7400lb tractor and trailer to Mass a couple of weeks ago. The rewards far outweigh the small loss of gas mileage. Plus the 38 gallon tank is awesome, "430 miles to empty" when I top off (allegedly)..

    The whining about gas mileage drives me up a wall. Go buy a damned Prius. My 1/2 ton chevy for work gets 19-ish mpg and at 60k miles just had over $4k in starter/alternator/wiring harness repairs for no good reason other than it's a piece of shit. That's the third time in it's 3 year lifespan that it's been in for over $3k in repairs.
     
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  5. Aug 8, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    i did the same, i miss my taco after a year of the tundra.
     
    allrsdup, Aug 8, 2020
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  6. Aug 9, 2020 at 8:01 PM
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    Interesting. What do you miss about the taco? The Tundra can be a bit of a bear to drive in town.
     
    Coexplorer, Aug 9, 2020
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  7. Aug 19, 2020 at 3:40 AM
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    Add me to this group...

    I never really enjoyed the Taco, dog of a motor, trans constantly hunting for the wrong gear, and getting only 18 mpg on stock hiway tires and no lift?

    The Tundra is night/day difference. 381hp/401tq and hasn't once hunted for a gear, it just goes and the 5.7L sounds good even with OEM exhaust but knowing me that won't be on there long.
     
    TheyCallMeBruce84, Aug 19, 2020
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  8. Aug 19, 2020 at 11:52 AM
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    Assuming you had a 4 cyl?
    18 isnt horrible for the 4.0.
    Dog motor? what were you expecting out of a midsize pickup?
    But yes, the Tundra is definitely a night/day difference in every way
     
    Jaypown, Aug 19, 2020
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  9. Aug 20, 2020 at 2:06 PM
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    I got 27.5mpg on a 120 mile drive in my 3rd gen taco the other day. 90% highway but there was a couple traffic jams in there.
     
    TacoManTaco, Aug 20, 2020
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  10. Oct 5, 2020 at 12:00 PM
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    My tundra gets 16 mpg no matter how i drive. My tacoma get about the same. Man the power and leg room sure is nice.
     
    chrslefty, Oct 5, 2020
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  11. Oct 17, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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    Couldn’t have said it better and couldn’t agree more.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    Tacoma1997White4x4, Oct 17, 2020
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  13. Oct 17, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    Congrats and good call on the full bed. The CM payload is pretty pathetic. And I need to take lessons from you guys on the mpg, lol.
     
    melikeymy beer, Oct 17, 2020
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  14. Oct 17, 2020 at 8:11 PM
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    What are you Tundra owners using for engine oil?

    Mobile 1?
    Anzoil?
    Castroil?
    Vulvaline?
     
    Spraynard, Oct 17, 2020
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  15. Oct 17, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    Grape seed here.
     
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  16. Oct 18, 2020 at 3:27 AM
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    Olive. Extra virgin.
     
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  17. Oct 18, 2020 at 7:45 AM
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    Virgin oil. Freshly squeezed. No pulp.
     
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  18. Oct 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM
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    Can’t fault you, I had a Tundra for a while, loved it, I just kept hitting things with side. Long wheel base.
     
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