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How far on a tank???

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by MotoXXX, Oct 30, 2009.

  1. Oct 30, 2009 at 10:45 PM
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    MotoXXX

    MotoXXX [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 02 double cab pre-runner with a 3.4l, automatic. I can go about 280 miles on a tank, city driving. How does yours fair?
     
  2. Oct 30, 2009 at 10:59 PM
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    Tsenekos

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    15.5 us gals I get 260 miles used to get 300:confused:
     
  3. Oct 30, 2009 at 11:12 PM
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    FuTang909Inamo

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    300 but that's really pushing it...gas light would turn on and off at around that.
     
  4. Oct 31, 2009 at 6:17 AM
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    ChrisYoTaCoMa

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    My 2.7 xcab gets about 300-325 on a tank. 21mpg city.
     
  5. Oct 31, 2009 at 7:03 AM
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    medic2230

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    2.7 extra cab here too I can get 300-330 on a tank as long as it doesn't have ethanol in it. That's mixed driving, I drive 36 miles to work everyday one way.
     
  6. Oct 31, 2009 at 7:09 AM
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    Acill

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    I'm on my first tank in my "new" 05 single cab. I'm at about 1/3rd tank left and am at 291 miles right now. Doing great!!
     
  7. Oct 31, 2009 at 7:09 AM
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    tegdog

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    I just did a trip for work got 320 miles on 17 gal so 18.8 miles/gal. That was mostly highway miles but I was driving 75 - 80 mph and alot of hard acceleration when passing. 09 Double cab 4x4 4.0L
     
  8. Oct 31, 2009 at 7:16 AM
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    slickyd

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    on my 03 dbl cab v6 i can get anywhere from 290 - 315.
     
  9. Oct 31, 2009 at 1:19 PM
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    stucksucksnayota

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    I usally get around 280 and if I push it about 300
     
  10. Oct 31, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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    DanGer

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    My 07 4 banger gets about 300-325 when I fill it at a quarter
     
  11. Nov 1, 2009 at 7:58 AM
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    xsvtoyz

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    on my 03 if I stay out of boost I get 360 if I boost alot I get 280 on an 18 gallon tank. boost =fun=low mpg 3RZ!
     
  12. Nov 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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    dylandercole

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    im in the 330-350 range when i really push it. (v6) thats going to change when i get my new rubber though...
     
  13. Nov 1, 2009 at 11:32 AM
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    topgun155

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    I get 320 when I push it. I normally fill up about 16gal at 280mi.
     
  14. Nov 2, 2009 at 11:10 PM
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    2004Taco

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    I got a DC v6 3.4l, one time i drove 60mph all week on the freeway, to see what i can get as far as MPG. I got 325, pretty much just runnin of vumes. lol
     
  15. Nov 2, 2009 at 11:12 PM
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    The_Dude

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    280-300 if I stretch it...getting about 18.21 mpg w/ the 3.4 and manual
     
  16. Nov 3, 2009 at 3:16 PM
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    tacotopher

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    I can usually get 300 to 330 on a tank driving in the city. The truck is stock with the 3.4 in it.
     
  17. Nov 3, 2009 at 3:19 PM
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    paintdiddy

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    my 02 4 banger auto was able to get almost 400 when i drove it nice and all highway
     
  18. Nov 4, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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    matthew5olson

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    usually 300 max. I try to fill up at 1/4 tank (250miles) If I try I can get upwards of 380 from a tank.
     
  19. Nov 4, 2009 at 1:29 PM
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    nelson18matt2

    nelson18matt2 same guy as other nelson18matt

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    around 280 for me. 2004 V6 xtra cab w/ 285's
     
  20. Nov 4, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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    MowTaco

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    Most I've gotten is 260. Mine is all city pulling a trailer. Do all the 1st gens have the 14 gallon tank? Or do V6s get bigger ones?
     

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