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How far on a tank???

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

  1. Feb 3, 2010 at 6:10 AM
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    Nowhereman04

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    I never looked at it that way David K. But your right. I've been running this size tire since it had 6000miles on it. Now it's showing 68k. Kinda makes me wonder how many miles she really has on her. Prolly closer to 70k. LOL
     
  2. Feb 3, 2010 at 6:34 AM
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    on the highway im gettin close to 400. before the lift/tires i could get about 420
    city im gettin about 350
    thats with the 3.4 manual
     
  3. Feb 3, 2010 at 9:02 AM
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    Hambone805

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    with my 02 V6 i usually get 280-300. i got 320 once when i seriously babied it.
     
  4. Feb 3, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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    Afwrestler1986

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    With my 01 xrta cab V6 Manual, I get about 270-280 normal HWy driving.


    And a rough estimate using my trip, and a gps said that with my 265/75/16's

    For every 60 miles on the trip it was 62 miles on the GPS. I have seen 300 a few times, but it is a rarity.

    How anyone gets over 350 is a surprise to me.
     
  5. Feb 25, 2010 at 5:54 AM
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    mjhenks

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    When you guy's are pushing it, at what point does the gas light come on? What i mean is where is the needle? Just got my 04 V6 and i am trying to learn when out of gas means i'm wallking. I assume when the idiot light comes on and i probably have under 5 miles of gas left but i am on E and no light yet.

    Seams like the owners manual was a bit vauge on this.

    thanks
     
  6. Feb 25, 2010 at 6:47 AM
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    Taco76087

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    With my 3.4 V6 automatic I get about 250 per tank with warming up and mixed city and highway driving. I only fill up every two weeks. So much better than the filling up i used to do every week with my old chevy.
     
  7. Feb 25, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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    kingston73

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    Mine seems to have about 2 gals, maybe 2.5, when my light first comes on. I really don't think my gauge is exactly linear, the 2nd half goes quicker than the first.
     
  8. Feb 25, 2010 at 7:07 AM
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    I get about 300 mostly city driving. 3.4 v6 5spd.
     
  9. Feb 25, 2010 at 7:33 AM
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    2003 3.4 double cab automatic. For me really depends, I usually do a 50/50 mix of highway/city and get about 270 before gas light goes on. I end up putting in about 15-16 gallons. If I do mostly highway I can go a little over 300 before having to fill up. City driving really tanks the gas mileage.
     
  10. Feb 25, 2010 at 1:43 PM
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    About 250 miles per tank for me. It's a double cab plus I have Budbuilt skids and Shrockworks sliders which add a considerable amount of weight
     
  11. Feb 25, 2010 at 1:48 PM
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    I'm getting around 280 miles a tank regularly with my 3.4 auto 4WD dbl... Not bad! It usually equates to 18.5-19.5 mpg give or take.
     
  12. Feb 25, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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    I usually fill up at the 200 mile mark, which is about 1/4 left in the tank. Guess that puts me at about 260ish to the point the needle is on empty. Last time I let it get that low there was still 2-3 gals left in the tank based on the amount I put in, so I'd guess closer to 280-300 if I were to run it dry.
     
  13. Mar 17, 2010 at 7:24 PM
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    260 miles on my 96 2.4 5 speed. can i get more ? im doing just over 750mi a week, i could use the extra mpg
     
  14. Feb 25, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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    i average 18/19 mpg
     
  15. Feb 25, 2012 at 10:41 AM
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    407 was the most miles I put on my 2.7 lifted 4x4 AC with winter gas. It took 20.6 gallons to refill (I keep 5 gal can in back so I wasn't worried about running out). I normaly get 19 to 20 mpg with winter gas & 23 to 24 mpg with summer gas.
     
  16. Feb 25, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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    i got 305 on one tank, but that was all interstate doing 75.
     
  17. Feb 25, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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    I got 300 out of one tank but that was really pushing it. I avg 260-270.
     
  18. Feb 25, 2012 at 11:15 AM
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    Mine's about 98% freeway doing 70 to 75 mph.
     
  19. Feb 25, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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    Wow these numbers scare me. I only get about 250 at about a hair above the last line. I average only 16 mpg (city/highway)
     
  20. Feb 25, 2012 at 4:41 PM
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    I average between 280 and 300 depending on how many gallons I use (Capt. Obvious)
     

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