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Mpg issue

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by paypav3210, Apr 24, 2024.

  1. Apr 24, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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    Hi guys. I have a 2023 trd OF stock wheels, tires, and suspension but am getting 14 mpg according to my dash. Any ideas why it may be so low? Thank you!
     
  2. Apr 24, 2024 at 8:26 PM
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    probably drove a short distance let me guess 5 miles?
     
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    Do it old school and count your miles per gallon from fill up. Dash isn’t always right
    Are you running highway,back roads,off roads? What’s your average RPM’s?
     
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    all city amirite?
     
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    Thats a rock…:burp:
     
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    We would need more info like how long is this 14mpg average in regards too…10 miles, a tank, a month of driving? Also the type of driving you’re doing like city vs. highway.
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2024 at 8:33 PM
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    @Blak Shinobi nope been like that last few tanks. City and highway
     
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    @Kbar city and highway. Pavement only
     
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    ok we need a pic of your truck , for research purposes
     
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    @Road_Warrior city and highway only pavement. Been like that last couple tanks so no not just like a five mile ride
     
  12. Apr 24, 2024 at 8:36 PM
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    By OF tires you mean A/T?
     
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    Are you an aggressive driver? That’s definitely really low. That computer also isn’t the most accurate from what I read. You might want to try a few tanks and calculate the mpg’s yourself the old school way by just keeping track of miles driven. I get better MPGs than that on my mud tires.
     
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    @Road_Warrior yah probably a good idea. Thank you for helping.
     
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    Anytime! For reference, I get about 18mpg average city driving. I’m on 265/75/16 mud tires with a bed cap. Highway miles are around 20-21mpg. Every truck will be different though. Oh and my truck is tuned.
     
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    @Thatbassguy it seems it’s getting worse everytime I fill up a new tank. I am not an aggressive driver I try to stay below 2 rpm. City/highway combined, live in Tucson AZ. No roof rack or bed cover
     
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    @Road_Warrior yah I was hoping more around 18. Getting oil changed under warranty next coming weeks I’ll ask them about it. I would like to get mine tuned but nervous it would void warranty
     
  19. Apr 24, 2024 at 8:45 PM
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    yeah i get 18 city and 21 highway. mine is truly stock , either you have really beefy tires or something is not adding up
     
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    If it's getting worse for no apparent reason, it could warrant a trip to the dealership. Generally, it seems like people's fuel economy generally get a little better after a few thousand miles, if anything.
     

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