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#307 of 351 '07 Taco double cab 2wd off road package 4.0L V-6 5 sp auto tranny MPG by tc07 Jun 16, 2008 (4:30 pm)
I purchased my Taco in August 07 and am very satisfied to say the least it is the best all around pick up I have ever owned...I have had a 65 chev, 77 chev, 86 Found On Road Dead (FORD F-150), 90 Silverado, 96 Silverado and 01 S-10 that was souped up....NONE beat the TACO for performance and AVG Overall MPG. I got back from a 600+ mile round trip last night and averaged 22.4 MPG both city and highway driving through mountain with a 1,500 lbs load of Lumber. I have the TRD Pre Runner Off Road 2WD with 4.0 engine, 5 speed Auto. Driving short trips here I get 19.5 to 20, depending on the brnd of Gas and 21 to 23 on the road. The best I get is constant driving at 65-70 MPH ... I usually drive the back roads if I can and will get in excess of 25 MPG if I follow the 65-70 rule. I use Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W-30 oil and like Texaco or Chevron Gas the best.   I have 22,211 miles on it and am delighted with the Taco (The FIRST "foreign Auto I have owned) It is made in Ca and has modtly USA Parts.   The ONLY thing I do not "like" is the BF Goodrich Tires. They are more than half worn out and will probably get around 40K on them...I am used to 80K PLUS on OEM Tires. I will look for TOYO or Uniroyal tires when I replace. Replies to this message: wiseone2 (Jun 17, 2008 6:58 pm)
#308 of 351 TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 4.0 V6 DOUBLE CAB MPG by cwbykishi Jun 17, 2008 (1:17 pm)
Hey all I was wondering if everyone that has the new toyota tacoma 4x4 4.0 double cab could post their real world miles per gallon. What kind of gas they use as well. premium or regular etc. I'm looking into buying one...but the gas mileage is kinda pushing me away from it.   Thanks !! Replies to this message: tc07 (Jun 17, 2008 1:48 pm) cwbykishi (Jul 17, 2008 6:36 pm) grunt (Jul 17, 2008 8:45 pm)
#309 of 351 Re: TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 4.0 V6 DOUBLE CAB MPG [cwbykishi] by tc07 Jun 17, 2008 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: cwbykishi (Jun 17, 2008 1:17 pm) As above, I use 87 octane, try to use Texaco or Chevron but use a lot of Shell too. Rarely ever use "Off Brands" as they do not have the cleaning additives that the name brands do and in my exp. are not as good in MPG either.    My advice to anyone looking to puirchase a Truck is to get the Tacoma over the Tundra due to the MPG and it is one sweet truck! More power than GM's 4.3L more MPG too, better than anything FORD has even dreamed about junking off on the people, certinly better all around than any Chrysler product. I would advise you to get the 4 cyl engine of you are really that concerned with MPG over the 4.0.   The 4.0 Tacoma I have is the best in power, MPG and performance than any other P/U I have ever had. I've owned several...1965 Chev 250 I-6,     1977 Chev 305 V-8,      1986 piece of JUNK Ford with 300 I-6 (only 12 MPG on road and 10 in town HA! on a very good day at best)     1990 Silverado with 305 V-8 1986 DODGE RAM 100 with 318 V-8     1996 Silverado with 305 V-8    2001 Chev S-10 with the 4.3 V-6    2004 GMC Envoy with 4.2 I-^ Double OH Cam & Valves (still own it)   and now the 2007 Taco.    Hope this helps. Replies to this message: cwbykishi (Jul 17, 2008 6:36 pm) grunt (Jul 17, 2008 8:45 pm)
#310 of 351 Re: '07 Taco double cab 2wd off road package 4.0L V-6 5 sp auto tranny MPG [tc07] by wiseone2 Jun 17, 2008 (6:58 pm)
Replying to: tc07 (Jun 16, 2008 4:30 pm) I read an article regarding the Tacos BF Goodrich tires, they have a low rolling resistance, hence, you get better MPG, compared to other brands. Around town, I get 19-20 mpg, on 87 octane.
#311 of 351 Toyota Tacoma mileage by mrestivo Jun 23, 2008 (8:24 am)
I have a 2007 Toyta Tacoma 2 wheel drive, 4 cylinder, automatic that is getting 16.5 mpg city, and 20.5 mpg highway 65 mph. It has 6600 miles. I checked the computer and it was found to be running fine. The rear gear is 3.58 like it is supposed to be. The truck is supposed to get 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Does anyone know why the mpg's are so low? Thank you for your input. Replies to this message: tc07 (Jun 23, 2008 9:22 am) carver48 (Sep 15, 2008 11:32 am)
#312 of 351 Re: Toyota Tacoma mileage [mrestivo] by tc07 Jun 23, 2008 (9:22 am)
Replying to: mrestivo (Jun 23, 2008 8:24 am) It could be any number of thingss IMO....are you driving the double cab, access cab or single cab? Are you driving in OD? what Tranny do you have? 5 or 6 speed? I have not owned a 4 cyl in a Taco or larger truck so I really don't know what to expect. I do know that in my 07 Double Cab V-6 5 spd auto it gets excellent mileage (It weighs nearly 5,500 lbs w/o any luggage) so you re looking at nearly 3 tons of weight with no load on it. If you are driving below 40 mph a lot the tranny will not go into OD and you are reving the enige like you are running 65 on the road (taking more gas and not going as far)...I TRY to start off at a moderate pace, not "Charging" from light to light for example...then try to get it into OD asap and in town, watch ahead for the lights and slow down way before I get right on a light....this may not make much sense but it works for me.   On the highway or interstaes, I try to keep in below 75 MPH or 2,200 RPM in OD. Off the intersate I try to run at 55-60 and not use cruise so it does not sown shift on hills. I live in the mountains ...   As far as BF Goodrich tires...The Rugged Trails on mine are NOT low rolling resistant. I think when I get new tires and go with a highway ribb type tead it my increase the MPG....I DO NOT LIKE the Rugged Trails on mine...they are too soft and won't get the mileage I am used to...I'll be lucky to get 40K on these tires. I do about 50% highwy driving so I am dissapointed in these tires. The ride and handling is good but the tire is to soft for highway driving, resulting in less mileage. I run the MAX tire pressure on these too. That can affect your MPG as well. an underinflated tire will use 10% more fuel than a properly inflated one.    OK Hope this helps...
#313 of 351 Toyota Tacoma mileage by mrestivo Jun 23, 2008 (10:04 am)
Thank you for your response. I have a Toyota single cab, with Firestone tires: 21570R15 and I keep the tires at 44psi. It is automatic and has 3 speeds and overdrive.Yes, I drive in overdrive. It has minimal weight and it is the smallest truck Toyoyta base unit that Toyota makes. (Not pre-runner, not 4x4 etc.)
#314 of 351 GREAT Mileage by carey4 Jul 05, 2008 (10:06 pm)
I get OVER 35 m.p.g. in my 1999 Toyota Tacoma!highway of course. Thats on my weekly commute to Los Angeles from Riverside County (about 150 miles round trip). I've tested it about a dozen times.   Car stats: Extended Cab. Automatic Trans.   Note: To get the high mileage I just have to slow down to 60 m.p.h. and drive at a steady pace. No fast starts or stops. It makes my trip about 5 minutes longer. At 65-70 mph I get about 28 m.p.g. highway.   If anybody does better I'd like to know, and how.
#315 of 351 Re: TOYOTA TACOMA 4X4 4.0 V6 DOUBLE CAB MPG [tc07] by cwbykishi Jul 17, 2008 (6:36 pm)
Replying to: tc07 (Jun 17, 2008 1:48 pm) thanks for the response but what kind of mileage are u getting though? i dont want a 4 cylinder because the trd package does not come with a 4 cylinder. im looking at other trucks like the dodge dakota and the colorado and canyon and frontier as well but i like the looks of the tacoma the best Replies to this message: grunt (Jul 17, 2008 8:45 pm)

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