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#317 of 348 Stock TRD Sport Crew Cab 4X4 MPG v/s Modified MPG by wadehicksjr Aug 22, 2008 (4:50 pm)
I have a '05 Tacoma TRD Sport crew cab long bed 4.0L. I made 2 trips from Florida to Canada the first in 2006 . I noted my fuel consumption at every fuel stop. On the Interstate I avg. 17.1 MPG 80 MPH, 18.3 MPG 70 MPH and 20.9 MPG 65 MPH. I had approx. 3000 miles at the start. The Second trip in 2007 I changed out the stock intake for a fujita F5 comp. air intake. MPG was roughly the same as the first trip. Later in 2007 I got stuck in the mud crossing the median on I - 10 responding to a Fire/Hazmat call. I had to get a fire truck to pull me out. 4X4 is almost useless with the stock tires in the mud. So I added buckshot mud tires 285 / 75 R17. HUGE MISTAKE. ( the largest you can fit without a lift kit ) Over a measured mile my ODO showed only 0.9 which I figured would happen. I knew I would get a decrease in MPG but I didn't think it would go down to 15 MPG 70. I have to slow to 62 MPH to get peak Fuel Economy. ( 65.5 MPH by GPS ) I believe I can better the MPG with a tonneau cover. I plan on replacing the Mud tires with the lowest rolling restiance tires I can find. Any recommendations? Replies to this message: tc07 (Aug 22, 2008 5:49 pm) wadehicksjr (Nov 19, 2008 10:05 am)
#318 of 348 Re: Stock TRD Sport Crew Cab 4X4 MPG v/s Modified MPG [wadehicksjr] by tc07 Aug 22, 2008 (5:49 pm)
Replying to: wadehicksjr (Aug 22, 2008 4:50 pm) I'd get rid of the mudders nd go with a M&S Tread....you've lost over 20% in MPG due to the mudders lone. A tonneau cover will not make any improvement in MPG according to research I've seen...the truck is designed to optimum MPG with the bed open and tailgate closed. This creates a positive draft. On Hwy I personally try to stay below 70...and if possible draft behind (Safely) an 18 wheeler pulling a van trailer...That increases my MPG by 12% over 100 miles. I can't draft if I am in high traffic or hilly terrain and get much benefit.  My 07 2WD off road TRD Pre-Runner with 4.0L double cab normally gets 20-21 hwy and 19-20 around home...as of late I have seen a 15% decrease in MPG....I found out that Texco locally is adding over 10% Methanol to the 87 octane gas...so far Shell is not doing that here but I suspect all the majors will be before long, if they can get away with it....using shell I still get the 20-21 Hwy and 19-20 around home....not bad for almost 6,000 lbs of Truck and it sets as high off the ground as a 4WD....   I have BF Goodrich OEM's now but next year will put a highway rib type tire on...maybe a Continental Conti Trac tire and should improve MPG a little more as The BFG's add some drag. Good Luck! Replies to this message: wadehicksjr (Nov 19, 2008 10:05 am)
#319 of 348 Re: MPG for a 2006 Toy Tacoma-BAD[mldj98] by mecone Sep 02, 2008 (7:35 pm)
Replying to: mldj98 (Mar 23, 2006 4:46 am) I have a 2006 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4 door. All I can say is that I am very disappointed with the milage I get. 14 MPG's on its best days. My brothers Ford 150 gets better. There has to be something wrong.   I have now about 40,000 miles and nothing has changed from day one. I am thinking of selling it for just this reason. I love the truck otherwise but bad gas milage for a 6 banger. I had a Plymouth Voyager van with a 6 banger that got close to 30 MPGs. With the Toyota, I can literly watch the gas gauge go down from stop to stop!!!   What gives???? Any help out there   I can be contacted at 310-227-6860 or email at meconeaol.com   Thanks Martin
#320 of 348 Re: 2005 Tacoma MPG [hammaa] by mecone Sep 02, 2008 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: hammaa (Apr 26, 2005 7:53 am) Whats your email or phone number? I get 14 MPGs with my 2x4 Toy Tac TRD May have a cure Martin 310-227-6860 email: meconeaol.com
#321 of 348 Re: Toyota Tacoma mileage [mrestivo] by carver48 Sep 15, 2008 (11:32 am)
Replying to: mrestivo (Jun 23, 2008 8:24 am) i have a 2008 reg cab , 2wd , 4cyl , automatic with 3,025 miles on it and i'm getting on the freeway to work 24 miles to 25 miles per gal. Its 20 miles each way. I run it tell the fuel light comes on and the divide by the gals. Usually run between 60 -65 miles per hr , when the traffic permits.
#322 of 348 Re: Toyota gas mileage [simonkenton2] by dorifuto Sep 25, 2008 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: simonkenton2 (Feb 01, 2002 5:48 am) I had a 2006 2X4 tacoma access cab 2.7L, I averaged about 400 miles to the tank, about 21 mpg, but my demand for power add off road made the mpg number not as high as they could be, so I just purchased 2009 tacoma 4.0L V6 5 speed auto double cab. First tank 20.8 mpg, second tank the same, but I drove 60 miles on mountain road, so I think things are getting better as it's loosing up.
#324 of 348 Toyota tacoma real world mileage by nicoarg_00 Sep 29, 2008 (11:39 am)
I'm looking to buy a Taco 4x4 v6. extended cab. I'm leaning for a 6 speed manual, does the manual make for better gas mileage?
#325 of 348 What is MPG range of 4WD Tacos in 2WD mode? by fastfreddy Oct 25, 2008 (11:10 am)
I saw a glossy at a dealership that posted 2 sets of ranges for a 4WD 4 cylinder Tacoma. The set in large type said 17/22. In smaller type below it said 20/26. While there was no clear explanation in the brochure, the dealer maintained the 20/26 range was what I could expect if I were operating the truck in 2WD mode. This goes against my common sense and past experience with other 4WD trucks. I expect that milleage is compromised even if 4WD is not engaged - there is additional weight and additional internal and external friction. But maybe Toyota has worked a miracle here. Can people with a 4 cylinder 4WD please chime in - what milleage range do you see when in 2WD and what is it in 4WD? Thanks! Replies to this message: gfunction (May 28, 2009 11:09 am) petea (Sep 14, 2009 6:29 pm)
#326 of 348 2009 Tacoma Double Cab by mtrialsm Nov 19, 2008 (9:22 am)
My first 5 tanks; 21, 19.5, 20.5, 20.5 and 20 mpg. Mostly driving back and forth to work, no long trips yet. Mick

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