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SR 4x4 fuel recommendations

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jimilee, Nov 1, 2020.

  1. Nov 1, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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    jimilee

    jimilee [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2020 V6 4x4 gas recs, what do you run? Cheap Mid High? I used to have a Saab Turbo that I had to put high grade, otherwise is ran like it had an engine problem, literally.
     
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    skitso1080

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    87, you really do not need anything much more. It is tuned to be a truck engine.
     
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  4. Nov 1, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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    Thanks guys, super helpful as always. Definitely made to be a work horse, never owned a 4x4 before now.
     
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    Iwilltaco

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    You bet, 87 works just fine.

    Or whatever the fuel pump can handle :rofl:
    Oops, I used a trigger word.
     
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    '06 TRD OR AC here. 126K miles. 87 from day one, not brand specific as long as the station was relatively new or know to have recently replaced the tanks & pumps. Best not to fuel up if you see the tanker there dropping a load. No fuel related issues to date.
     
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    I use 85 lol
     
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    Its designed for 87 but use whatever octane you can afford. I choose 90 non-ethanol since my truck goes weeks between uses.
     
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    Whatever is recommended by the manual. 87 in this case. Going higher doesn't really benefit you in any way for this type of motor. Higher compression motors, such as a Corvette or something, would make a difference.
     
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    Taco_Coma

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    Just don't put diesel.
     
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    87 in my v6 any higher grade is a waste of money and fuel economy.
     
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    If it makes you feel better use the expensive one. I personally get regular from non-sketchy place.

    YMMV I guess :notsure:.
     
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    87 here. What would the benefit be of anything higher?
     
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    Less money in your pocket.
     
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    I do love points :rolleyes:
     
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    I go to BJ's wholesale club for my regular fill up. I just get 87 octane and it runs fine. I get a price there that's lower than the other gas stations near by and I just got the BJ's perks mastercard, I get an extra $.10 off per gallon with that. Yesterday i paid $2.13

    If i travel i just find the closest place with the best price using the gas buddy app.
     
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    110 octane is how you get all the extra horsepower. :burnrubber:
     
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    this and that...
    92 premium sfob...oh wait :rain:. some good ole fashion efree should suffice.
     
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    I use what the manual calls for...87 octane and from a Toptier.com approved gas station. I figure Toyota knows best.
     
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    Costco 87 octane for me. Cheapest at pricing which is currently $2.69 per gallon for my location. Also it's advertised as "top tier" and I get cash back, so I'll take that too.

    All other gas stations pricing for 87 is about $3.25 on average, thus I'm saving 56cents per gallon. It adds up real fast.

    It's a truck. If you prefer to use 89 or 91 octane than by all means do it. Although consensus is that's a waste of money. I agree with that.
     

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