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Struggling with 12 mpg

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Chandler, Dec 26, 2018.

  1. Jan 17, 2019 at 11:02 AM
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    Chandler

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    How many miles does everyone normally get out of a tank?

    I get right around 225-230 miles
     
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  2. Jan 17, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    Gas light comes on right around 300
     
  3. Jan 17, 2019 at 11:35 AM
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    What happens at 225-230?
    A tank is 21 gallons.
    Q: What is a tank to you??
    A) You putter to the curb because the tank is empty? (21 gallons)
    B) Your needle points to E? (18 gallons)
    C) Your Low Fuel light comes on? (17 gallons)

    For my Tacoma it depends on the type of driving, but say it is a mix of city and highway or 16 mpg.
    A) 336 miles
    B) 288 miles
    C) 272 miles
     
  4. Jan 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM
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    My light normally comes on at 220


    I usually full up 18-19 gallons. My last tank I got 12.5 mpg.

    I did the miles I drove, ÷ by how many gallons i put in my tank, and multiply 1.04 for the tire difference .
     
  5. Jan 17, 2019 at 12:01 PM
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    b_r_o

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    Light comes on around 280-300 miles

    Takes 18-19 ga to fill it up

    Ive got a fiberglass canopy and LT 275s
     
  6. Jan 17, 2019 at 12:06 PM
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    I have a wireless obo2 scanner I leave plugged in my truck and I set a alert if the afr goes over more that 2 or under more than 2, the average (14.5). It ranges from 12-18 When driving
     
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  7. Jan 17, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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    We saw in post 57 that your trims are pretty stable. I hate to say it but its probably not a fuel calculation issue.
     

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