MPG Mods

Whatever you do, dont put in a K&N drop in filter in there. My gas mileage went from 18 mpg with a paper filter to 15 with the K&N. This was the case for about 4000 miles that I had it in there. Took it out and MPG went back up to 17-19 MPG. And no, I didnt have a heavy foot because of having a high performance air filter in. I will never own one of these again. Good ole Purolator for me from now on. Funny thing is no matter how hard I try I cant get worse than 16.5 MPG now.

 

I though I read somewhere that newer Tacomas come with a 6 speed manual, does anyone know if that would match up with a older truck, they still use the same 4 banger? right?

 

The V6 manual is a 6-speed, but the 4-bangers get a 5-speed manual - which is exactly backwards from the way it should be in my opinion. However, the 5-speed, though a little on the crude side, seems to have fewer problems than the newer 6-speed based on my reading on here.

 

what is the secondary charcol filter? Is it a air filter or a filter in the exhaust?

 

Just bought a new 2010 Taco DC 4x4 V6 TRD Sport and the 1st tank of fuel yeilded 27 mpg, or 596kms. She was at 1/4 full so I filled and it clicked off at 55liters but I stuffed 62 in there. If my calculations are correct thats 27.118 mpg based on 62liters. I don't know why it's so high but I'm not complaining. That's a combination of city/hwy and I'm fairly easy on the accelerator.
She's better on fuel then my old 06 GMC Sierra 4x4, 5.3 and about the same as my 88 Toyota P/U Xcab 4x4 V6 SR5.
Man I love this truck!

Oh and this site Rocks for info! Thanks to all!

 

Wondering if you work offshore and ride BMW's ??

 

My milage sucks bid time on my 2010 AC 4x4 v6; I either am incorrect in assuming that the tank hold 20 us gallons, because I am getting like 14 to 15 in town, and 15 to 16 highway. I bring up the tank because, if it only holds 18 then I am doing better....not great, but, better. My truck only has 3500 miles on it, and I am wondering if the millage will increase after the first oil change? What do you guys think?

 

Tank holds 21 U.S. gallons. My low fuel light comes on with about three gallons left.

 

^ correct...its actually 21.1 haha

 

It does not matter how large a fuel tank is -- fuel economy is calculated with the quantity of fuel used, not the capacity of the tank.

Fuel economy will increase as the engine wears in over the first 40-50k miles. Fuel economy will also increase if you use better lubricants (synthetic engine oil, differential gear oils, etc.) along with other factors (tire size/type, driving style, towing, etc.) but we all know that so I shut up now.

 

Just a quick note for my fellow Alaskans (might apply to my Canadian neighbors).

Ordered my filter through Amazon for $35.06. They let me apply Super Saver Shipping which nulled the $5.79 shipping fee.

Auto Anything was quoting $38 for the filter and, here's the kicker, $23 for shipping to Alaska . Held my ground and kept looking....found it on Amazon.

Hope this helps someone ... 9 years up here now and I still get pissed when I hear/see the "because it's Alaska" add on charges!

I'll update the thread when it arrives to report the success of my transaction.

 

So LAPD would check the CA emissions on a vehicle when pulled over? Man now that is some thorough Police work! Most of the cops here on this coast could give a shit

 

I have found an effective way to increase mpg in my 2.7. I cut a hole in the driver side floor, and every now and then I jump down onto the road and run to give my truck a little boost. It works better if you yell "yubba dubba doo" at the same time. Kind of a hybrid setup, I guess

 

Flinstones, meet the Flintstones the modern stone age family.

 

hello everyone im new too. i have a 99 tacoma 2.4 ext cab and i am trying to find a performance chip that is not a scam. any suggestions???

 

My truck has been getting bad milage and smells strong like gas, need to know mass airflow sensor is located.

 

ON the intake tube

 

AFE arrived this afternoon. Installed on arrival and removed the Secondary Air Filter. Whole process took about 15 mins, thanks to the instructions on TW.

Conveniently, I just refueled 1 mile from home this morning....so I'll let ya'll know if I get any MPG improvement in about a week.

BTW...transaction through Amazon was great...no hidden charges...filter arrived through US Postal...total cost $35.06.

 

how do you clean the sensor

 

On 2003 4wd tacoma what is the best mileage you can get? I also need to know how, how can I add metal lube to a transmission on a 2006 4wd toyota tacoma.