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Best way to increase MPG for under $200

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Lane Cypert, Apr 10, 2008.

  1. Jan 6, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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    They found the best was the mesh tailgate. It restricted airflow enough to create the pocket but also saved some weight. Something like one of these:
    http://www.alpinesandtoys.com/servlet/the-196/Simpson-Rhino-Tailgate-net/Detail

    It only improved it by 5% though. So about 1 mpg if you're getting 20mpg.
     
  2. Jan 6, 2009 at 5:18 PM
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    Not to be a smart ass but ..... keep it under 2000 rpms .... it works wonders.

    This advice comes from a 54 year old who has gotten wiser in his old age.

    Good luck.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2009 at 1:10 AM
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    good 1:D
     
  4. Jan 7, 2009 at 1:20 AM
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    I have said this to everyone. But few people can consistently practice this MOST gas saving tip.

    The right foot has the greatest influence on mileage. I start slowly and maintain a steady speed.

    This superceeds all gadgets and gizmos to save gas.
     
  5. Jan 7, 2009 at 1:52 AM
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    How much would a new foot cost:confused: Mine is working toooo well.:rolleyes::D
     
  6. Jan 7, 2009 at 2:29 AM
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    During my normal weekly driving to and from work I have been getting around 16.5-7mpg no matter what I try to do. On a trip I just took with 400+ pounds in the bed and driving faster than highway speeds 90% of the way I got 16.4mpg, so I just don't care anymore. :cool: I think I need to shop around for a new foot, mine seems a little heavy.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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    ^You aren't too far off what I get locally, though. I don't drive like a grandpa but I only drive 5 miles to work so I don't gun it very often and I get about 18mpg, give or take a few tenths. Highway, I've gotten 23mpg unloaded, 22mpg loaded with about 500lbs on a 570 mile trip up and back to NJ.
     
  8. Jan 7, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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    Gas is cheap now, we all set.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2009 at 8:53 AM
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    Now we'll just sit and wait for a lemming to come along and spout of about how gas prices will skyrocket again, blah blah blah. The media has mind control down to a science.
     
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    :help:As of last night prices have gone up 10 cents since the weekend in Rhode Island
     
  11. Jan 7, 2009 at 9:54 AM
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    ^That's just terrible. How will you ever survive?

    It's a price spike due to the Gaza situation. Once that is resolved, prices will head down.

    Right now, oil is down $3.19 for the day thus far.
     
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    Gas prices around here jumped 24 cents in a week or so....A few stations I go by went from $1.65 to $1.89 last week, and they HAD been down to $1.50-ish range I think. I can still find $1.65 here and there though.
     
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    Don't worry, Oils already down more than five dollars since yesterday...
     
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    Don't know if it's my imagination.... but I'm in the bad habit of trying to cram as much gas into the tank as I can. For my last couple fill-ups I've decided to stop when the pump stops, and I seem to be getting better mileage.
     
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    I've always read that it's better to have the tailgate there to maintain the air vortex in an empty bed. I personally have never done any tests of the tailgate theory though.

    Also, I don't know if it's true or not, but I've read many times before that driving a whole lot at high speeds with the tailgate down can cause the bed to warp over time.
     
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    I've read a couple magazine articles now with that Fitch fuel catalyst thing, and they all get about the same result of a 1-1.5 mpg increase. Now to be honest both of them were diesel trucks, but they say it works for gas engines as well. I agree your best fuel saving device is your right foot tho!
     
  17. Jan 7, 2009 at 3:34 PM
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    The gas station across the street from where I live raised it prices by 0.06 cents. But it still is pretty cheap!
     
  18. Jan 7, 2009 at 3:55 PM
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    http://fuelsaving.info/catalysts.htm
     
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    Up another 6 cents a gallon since this morning!!! :frusty:
     
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