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Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by USAFfirefighter, Oct 7, 2012.

  1. Oct 7, 2012 at 11:19 AM
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    USAFfirefighter

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    hey guys

    i have a 05 tacoma prerunner access cab 6 speed manual and i threw on 32 inch terra grapplers and a leveling kit and my mpg went to complete crap.. is there anything i can purchase not spending too much money to improve my MPG?
    i try driving like a grandma and it still doesnt get better please help :D
     
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  2. Oct 7, 2012 at 11:22 AM
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    Super Black Taco

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    Big tires=Bad MPG welcome to the club:D
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2012 at 11:29 AM
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    Brute Force Fab front& rear bumper with winch, sliders, skid plates by Relentless, tires 285/75/16" , wheels by SCS , CB Stryker SR497 etc
    After 3" lift biger tires & custom bumper I had the same experience . 14mpg was the best I could do .
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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    yea, the best im getting now is about 16.5
    im just wondering if theres any modifications i can make to my engine to help that number out a bit.
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2012 at 1:04 PM
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    A intake should help a little bit!
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM
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  7. Oct 7, 2012 at 1:08 PM
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    tacoftw 5100s are the same price as spacers, seriously

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    d4d swap!
     
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