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Real life mpg from the 4.0 auto

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by windy ridge kennels, Feb 5, 2020.

  1. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    windy ridge kennels

    windy ridge kennels [OP] Active Member

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    I would like to know the actual daily mpg people are getting with the 4.0 with auto transmission. Thanks
     
  2. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:28 PM
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    Spizike231

    Spizike231 Pickin’ & Grinnin’

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    I get about 3 smiles per gallon.

    Miles?

    Who cares.. it’s a truck :spending:
     
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  3. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:28 PM
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    gkomo

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    Lot of factors will determine mileage (i.e. armor, big tires, shell/cap, driving style, etc.) However, with slightly larger P rated tires my stock '14 Access Cab gets 17-19 city and 20-23 highway. Combined on a normal week for me is probably 18-19mpg.
     
  4. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    Muddinfun

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    I remember when concert tickets were $3.50 each and gas was $.35 per gallon. Now concert tickets are $400-$1,000 each and gas is about $3.00 per gallon. Driving your truck is about the cheapest thing you can do in life.
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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    Oldbusparts

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    I get 16 - 19. in the city or on the highway. Depends on how much i keep my foot out of it. Mostly stock 2015 DSCB.
     
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  6. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:46 PM
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    IL Capo

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    As already mentioned....there are so many factors that will give you better vs worse MPG. Some already mentioned here and to include temperature, driving habits, city vs hwy driving, Outside temperature and so on & on...
    Keeping this in mind I guess we could talk about MPG potential....Mine got 22.9 mpg average for the year.
     
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  7. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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    DG92071

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    Stock was 17.4 mpg. Best to date with 37" tires and stock everything 15.2 mpg, worse to date 12.4 mpg I think.
     
  8. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    Jaypown

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    Rick's 2012

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    On average I've got about 17mpg. But there are so many factors that affect mileage. Whether you're driving city, highway, winter gas, how heavy your foot is, tire size etc etc.
     
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  10. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:56 PM
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    SCSPerformance

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    I currently get about 180-190 miles from a full tank top off until the light comes on. I'm anywhere from 11.5-12.5mpg. This is with 35" tires, 4.88 gears, and various steel/aluminum components on the truck.
     
  11. Feb 5, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    coopcooper

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    something like 14-16. depends on the day
     
  12. Feb 5, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    clenkeit

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    Mine is terrible even with me trying to drive as economically as possible. New to me truck with 190k and I'm only getting 15mpg in the city. Up maybe a half mpg by switching to different wheels/tires (old set were 285-70-17 and weighed ~85lbs, new set is 265-75-16 and weigh ~68lbs. I'm hoping I could do some basic tune up stuff to improve this but it seems unlikely it'll do much.
     
  13. Feb 5, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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    kbracey

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    1 get about 13 l/100km. Stock TRD dbl cab sport longbed.
    Does that count?
     
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  14. Feb 5, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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    will.i.was

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  15. Feb 5, 2020 at 1:04 PM
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    I averaged 16.3 mpg, tracked over 117,000 miles. Traded her in at 145,000 miles
    64% HWY and 34% City driving.
    2013
     
  16. Feb 5, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    CanadaToy

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    Is this per Imperial Gallon, or US gallon>? My 2nd gen never went above 20mpg no matter how slow i drove.
     
  17. Feb 5, 2020 at 1:11 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    12-14 with 4 inch lift and 285/70/17 tires and a rather heavy foot.C7EBDF54-BC81-444D-AC10-1C3D3AA41361.jpg
     
  18. Feb 5, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Color matched door handles, Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, Durafit seat covers, tailgate clamp, 2016 TRD Sport 17" wheels with Yokohama Geolander AT tires , Toyota exhaust tip, Toyota/Yakima bike rail mount, Toyota wheel locks, Toyota hitch cover, Redline hood struts, unifilter on air pump.
    Same here. I’ve hit 20 a few times, but it’s been awhile.
     
  19. Feb 5, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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    nd4spdbh

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    17.8 mpg over the course of 100k miles. 50/50 driving. Lots of highway driving is up to high elevations into the wind. 16-17 in town, 14-21 on the highway depending on conditions and load. Mild build (2in lift, 265/75's)
     

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