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Real World 4 Banger 4X4 Manual Mileage/Use?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by iiXioM, Apr 29, 2011.

  1. May 1, 2011 at 10:47 AM
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    EatMyTacomaDust

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    I'm averaging 21-22 mpgs in the winter up here in Washington State. I drive real easy and hyper-mile as much as I can. That being said I'm not completey driving like a lil ole lady. . .

    Best mileage I have gotten was 22.89 mpgs in the winter

    Truck is bone stock at the moment - Planning on a 2" OME Lift.

    2011 2.7L 4x4 Access Cab w/ 4700 miles. . .
     
  2. May 1, 2011 at 3:50 PM
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    4x4 auto has 4.10 also.
     
  3. May 1, 2011 at 4:30 PM
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    no doubt i think those mods helped a bit
     
  4. May 2, 2011 at 7:20 AM
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    Nice numbers. I'm getting the same right now too!
     
  5. May 4, 2011 at 7:07 PM
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    Ah correct for the 4x4.
    The v6 auto is 3.73.
    I4 2wd is 3.58.

    Sounds like the 4x4 gets less mileage on highway then it could with shorter gears, but it probably helps with driveline loss to get up to speed. That sux for long trips.
     
  6. May 6, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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    She a Stocker, from really good stock, too.
    2011, Reg cab 4X4 is getting an avg. 19.5, I4 2.7, stock!!!
     
  7. May 6, 2011 at 4:49 PM
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    BigRedToy

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    I was light on the pedal this fill up and I am sure I hit 23ish MPG. I haven't filled up yet and am at 335 miles.
     
  8. May 7, 2011 at 9:36 PM
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    22.4 MPG over the time I've owned the truck (Sep 2009 - present).

    My best tank ever was 26.4 MPG, my worst (while not towing) was 19.5. All on stock tires and secondary air filter delete.
     
  9. May 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM
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    My 2010 Reg Cab is averaging 20.8 mpg in mixed driving. Obviously better on the highway, but in real-world use (some longer trips, plus a lot of dump runs and errands around town), I'm just barely over 20. That's totally stock, not a lead foot but not hypermiling either.
     
  10. May 8, 2011 at 9:44 AM
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    Just logged 23.1 MPG's on my latest fillup in my 2011 2.7L AC MT 4x4. Stoked! That's a record.

    Previous high was 22.9 MPG's.
     
  11. May 13, 2011 at 5:09 PM
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    With my mixed driving i'm getting 10.7 L per 100 Km. My truck is a 2010 4x4 I4 M with 31000Km. I wish i was getting 9.2L per 100 km.
     
  12. May 13, 2011 at 5:11 PM
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    Just got 24-25 hand calculated today on a fill up. Over 700kms till I hit the gas station
     
  13. May 13, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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    Well done!

    I just hit 500 miles on this tank...need to fill tomorrow. :D
     
  14. May 13, 2011 at 5:29 PM
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    thats risky!
     
  15. May 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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    alot of metal, small engine, decent travel.
    caged, camburg long travel, 50t leafpack (soon to be installed) light rack over cab, 5pt harnesses etc
    i have a 97 2.7l 4x4 with 31s and i get 19.5 city and highway.

    but i drive with a egg under my foot
     
  16. May 13, 2011 at 6:14 PM
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    Nah, gas light came on at 473 miles...I still have 3 gallons left. ;)
     
  17. May 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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    thats crazy. Pretty close to 28 mpg then?
     
  18. May 13, 2011 at 6:18 PM
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    Once my AFE filter comes in, and now that I have that Tonneau cover, Im curious to see what I can muster up. Then the big change should come once the Safari group buy goes through. I wonder what average I can hit. I think up Northern East coast is the best mpg average for some reason. I have a friend who drives a doublecab V6 and gets 21-22 easy too
     
  19. May 13, 2011 at 6:24 PM
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    Yup, should be 27.5 to 28 MPG. About 60% highway 40% suburban.
     
  20. May 13, 2011 at 6:41 PM
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    Well I think its obvious, this calls for a :taco:
     

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