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How to get better gas mileage

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Toyzilla, Nov 13, 2011.

  1. Nov 16, 2011 at 10:26 AM
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    XJBaylor

    XJBaylor Well-Known Member

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    King coilovers with remote reservoirs, Deaver 12 leaf pack with 5100's, TRD exhaust, Kenwood 6160, Anthracite Sport Wheels
    You couldn't be less accurate. I said there are very few consistently cost effective ways to increase mpg, none of which even approach the effectiveness of conservative driving. No item you listed short of a regear (and even that is questionable) will increase your mileage more than simply driving more intelligently.

    Go ahead and run the numbers on...say... exhaust, air filter, re-gearing, and adding an electric fan. Add up the purchase price and installation costs. Assume a REALISTIC increase in mileage and see how long it takes to make your money back.

    If you even begin to consider that adding a supercharger or a turbo is a potentially cost effective way to increase your mileage I think any further discussion would be a huge waste of both our time.
     
  2. Nov 16, 2011 at 10:28 AM
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    AndrewFalk

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    The proper way to increase your trucks fuel economy is to learn how to drive efficiently. It's 100% free to drive differently, and you can see significant increases in MPG.
     

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