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Does anyone know if getting the Prerunner version of the 4-cylinder engine has a big impact on the mpg? I was planning on going with a 2.7 Prerunner (I like the body style but would like to get the better gas mileage out of the 4-banger) but I've been reading conflicting information online about the kind of mileage to expect out of it. Some sites claim the Prerunners get just as good mileage as the base models (20 city/28 hwy), while I've read in some online forums that the Prerunners get very similar mileage as the 4x4s (19 city/23 hwy). Starting to wonder if maybe I should just go with the V6 if the I4 Prerunner only gets a few more mpg...any suggestions?
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Replying to: jobizzu (May 16, 2007 9:06 am)
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Replying to: blufz1 (May 16, 2007 1:41 pm)
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Replying to: seraniko (May 19, 2007 10:01 pm) |
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I just purchased a 2007 tacoma with the 4 cyl motor and automatic with cruise control. For the first mpg checked at 360 miles is was a lousy 19.3! This is many highway miles at 70 mph I have the 3:73 rear and have just put in 51 psi of air in my tires. Let's see what happens on the next go round. My 5.3L 2004 1500 silverado with extended cab got this same mileage and I traded it to get better mileage. Boy am I not a fan of this rice burner Would changing the Mass air sensor help to get better MPG at a normal everday RPM's ? Would modifying the air filter and air intake box help and how do you do it? On the chev silverado I put on a K&N cool air filter and new air intake pipe for #$300.00 and it did not help one bit except at 8000RPM- which if right before the engine gives you pieces in return. Would use systhetic oil with a viscocity of "00" help' Tank5
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Replying to: tank5 (May 20, 2007 6:43 pm)  60.
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Hi: I get lousey gas mileage in my 2007 4 cyl tacoma. I am supposed to have the 3:73 ratio rear end. Does anyone have the 3:23 rear end and what is the gas mileage with that? Also, does any one know who, if anybody, sells a fiberglass hood and/or tail gate for this model. The hood is real heavy steel and changing that out should get better mileage by reducing weight. Same for the tailgate. Tank5
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Replying to: tank5 (May 21, 2007 2:23 am) |
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Hi: Thanks for your helpful hints. I'm now thinking about replacing my tailgate with a wooden one made from 1"X3" to save weight. Also I'm looking around for a 15" compact spare to replace the 15" full size spare that came with the truck, again to save weight. Finally, I trying to replace my hood with a wooden one that would really save weight- I have issues with that and am still trying to devise a nice way to do it. I feel confident on the hood as there is a big 4" x 4" solid aluminum bar connecting the two frame sides in the front behind the radiator and a/c heat exchanger. The bar is the way they got the good frontal crash rating. So the hood is a throw away for crash protection. If any vehicle should get good gas mileage it is this one. The only option is the air conditioner. I made them find a vehicle that did not have the $699.00 extra for the Southeastern Distributor and vehicle polishing, undercoating and 24 road side assistance for only one year plus one free oil change. After I bought the vehicle I had the dealer install cruise control on it. It works fine and should save gas. The vehicle had a list of $16,885.53. They charged $299 for their paper work, some taxes for $34.26 and title transfer of $16.50 for an out the door cash price of $17,235.29. There was a $1,000 rebate for the 4 cylinder Tacoma so the actual price was $16,235.29. They gave me $16,347.68 for my truck and handed me a check for $112.39 as I drove off. Another dealer close by wanted my truck and $2,900.00 for the same Tacoma. So I got a good deal I think. I just want better gas mileage for the inconvenience of driving this rice burner. Tank5
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Replying to: tank5 (May 21, 2007 10:17 am) |
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