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what should I expect for gas milage?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by skiergd011013, Dec 14, 2014.

  1. Dec 14, 2014 at 12:37 PM
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    skiergd011013

    skiergd011013 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ijust filled up today, and want to get my gas milage. I have a 2010 v6 automatic trd OR access cab. I checked my air filter and it is clean. Tires (the bf g's) are at their max rated 44 psi. I also dont drive aggressively and keep it under 2k rpm. What should I expect?
     
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  2. Dec 14, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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    Steves104x4

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    You have asked a sensitive question. Let the shit show begin. :crapstorm:
     
  3. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:03 PM
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    dilligaff82

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    With my similarly equipped '13 I got about 21 in mixed driving. You're probably going to prematurely wear out the center of the tread on your tires by inflating them that much over OEM specs.
     
  4. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:16 PM
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    toomanytoys84

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    11 dcsb 4x4 sr5. Stock everything.

    18 worst. 22.5 best. Average 20.3
     
  5. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:25 PM
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    You should deflate the tires to the OEM specs not their max. Also I have that truck in the sport model and 2013 and I can get about 18 mpgs around town
     
  6. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:27 PM
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    You can expect from 10 to 25 MPG. :D
     
  7. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:38 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Welcome to TW. I've been happy with my 14 DCLB 4x4 gas mileage. 18-21 in mixed driving.
     
  8. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:42 PM
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    OZ-T

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    I got 13 mpg last two tanks
     
  9. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:43 PM
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    OZ-T

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    Oh and sooner or later the rabble rabble truck gas mileage should have got a prius rabble crew will show up
     
  10. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:45 PM
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    glwood6

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    Have you lost any dental fillings yet? 44 psi, ouch!
     
  11. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:46 PM
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    OZ-T

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    I run my tires @ 40
     
  12. Dec 14, 2014 at 1:51 PM
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    Yeah but with the Exhange rate that's more like 32 in the US...:D
     
  13. Dec 14, 2014 at 2:06 PM
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    OZ-T

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    I paid $1.21 last fill
     
  14. Dec 14, 2014 at 2:14 PM
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    I have been seeing 16-17 with my double cab long bed this winter--except for that one storm where I used 4 HI a lot, it was 14 then. If you drive primarily in this area like I do I bet you'd do better if anything due to a lighter truck, running higher PSI, and because it sounds like I have more of a lead foot.
     
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  15. Dec 14, 2014 at 2:49 PM
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    Recently drove up to Niagara Falls for the first time in the taco for my birthday in early October. Coming from Maryland figured I'd fill up on the American side because I was running with the gas light on when I came close. Following road signs, next thing I know I'm in line for the boarder crossing, no gas stations at this point. Had to stop at a gas station in Canada and the whole liter/gallon conversion was too much (after an amazing dinner and some local brews). The station guy wouldn't take American money, so put $10 worth on the credit card which would be enough to get back to the states. Averaged 19-20mpg for the whole trip, but this whole rant leads me to a joke I just heard the other day... Why doesn't America have any knock-knock jokes? .... BECAUSE FREEDOM RINGS! :D
     
  16. Dec 14, 2014 at 2:56 PM
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    Where'd you get a good meal in the falls? Can or US side?
     
  17. Dec 14, 2014 at 3:09 PM
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    Would you take Canadian money on the US side ?
     
  18. Dec 14, 2014 at 3:23 PM
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  19. Dec 14, 2014 at 10:34 PM
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  20. Dec 15, 2014 at 5:22 AM
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    Canadian side... place called the Weinkeller right in the touristy part of Niagara, which came highly recommended from a waiter at Syndicate Restaurant the night before. Had a coffee rubbed filet special which was cooked to a perfect medium rare, could cut it with a fork. Their chocolate cake was great too.
     

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