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Questions: Fuel Used 87 VS 89 oct -AND- MPG

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 79cruiserfj40, Jan 1, 2007.

  1. Jan 1, 2007 at 12:32 PM
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    79cruiserfj40

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    I have been using 89 octane fuel in my '05 Double Cab TRD 4wd because the man that I bought it from always used 89 octane. I have a little over 61k on the truck and was wondering if it would hurt anything to switch from the 89 octane to 87 octane?

    Also, I have kept up with my fuel consumption religiously and have been getting about 18.251 MPG over the past 10k miles. I do 80% of my driving on the interstate at ~75 mph. What gas mileage have you all been getting?

    THANKS in Advance!

    Matt
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  2. Jan 1, 2007 at 12:51 PM
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    4x4Runner

    4x4Runner Sam’s gone, man. Moderator

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  3. Jan 1, 2007 at 12:55 PM
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    79cruiserfj40

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    Would it hurt the engine to try the 91 or 93 octane for a few tanks for observation and then go back to 89 octane if not pleased? If it wouldn't hurt, I may try making the change for a thousand miles or so and see if I get better gas mileage and performance.

    Matt
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  4. Nov 26, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    I use 87 octane & Lucas gas treatment in my V-6...E/G runs quiet, smooth & constantly gets 20 mpg. When we test E/Gs here @ Toyota, we use 87 for audits & 93 for durabilities.
     

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