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Sudden decline in MPG

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by calebdnehus, Jan 21, 2013.

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  1. Jan 25, 2013 at 7:03 AM
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    skytower

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    Hitch and wiring, aux back-up light, rear strobe lights, radio and underseat sub.
    Check your brakes for uneven wear. All it takes is one piston to start dragging. This will cause low mpg in a hurry.
    Fouled/old plugs, dirty air filter, and low air in tires are all causes, but they occur slowly.

    Brakes and fuel are quicker to show. Modding your truck is the fastest!
     
    skytower, Jan 25, 2013
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  2. Jan 25, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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    I do think my rotors are warped because I get that weird feeling that the braking surface isn't smooth when I brake. Would this be what you are talking about?
     
    calebdnehus, Jan 25, 2013
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  3. Jan 25, 2013 at 9:49 AM
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    3inch toytec coils 5100's, aal(soon to be replaced), 33/12.5 km2s, + a money hole...
    Shit this is probably mine went down! I had just cleaned my i take filter and this happened!
     
    tc98tacoma, Jan 25, 2013
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  4. Jan 25, 2013 at 3:58 PM
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    Ha ha ha. Whatever.

    The magic is cold air and hot fuel.
     
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