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#340 of 349 2.7 vs 4.0 MPG by superglide Jul 07, 2009 (2:55 pm)
I'm on Toyota pickup #8... had several variations, 4 and V6, 2WD 4WD, Prerunner, manual automatic, etc. This one is a 2007 2.7 5 speed Prerunner Access Cab. Best I've gotten is 25.9, worst I've gotten is 19.2. Best mileage is highway driving under 2500 RPM. Typical highway mileage is 23-25, but if I run over 80 it drops to 21. It needs a 6th gear to get better mileage at high speed. Over 2500 RPM it starts sucking it big time, though it has PLENTY of power. I think a 2.7 with a 5 speed automatic would get the best, but Toyota is clueless and could care less about gas mileage. They don't offer an automatic with a 4 cylinder in the Prerunner PERIOD, though the last series of Prerunners were ALL AUTOMATIC... go figure.   The only pickup I've had that got better mileage was my 99 2.4 5 speed (not a Prerunner) which I got 28 highway with once. I think there's a penalty in aerodynamics with the Prerunner because it sits higher off the ground. I'd love to have a new Prerunner Access Cab with a 4.0 5 speed automatic and a scangauge to play with for awhile to see how good I could get out of the new V6 auto combination. I never got better than 22.5 out of the 3.4 4 speed auto Prerunner.   I'm with avalon02wh in msg #338. If Toyota engineers just swapped a few parts around, they could make MUCH BETTER PRODUCTS... and bring us the diesel from the HiLux that they build in the rest of the world. And if they built one the size of my 1986 Xtracab, I'd be even happier !!!   Amazing how many times I've whined to Toyota and GM about the stupid products they build... and all I ever get back is "We're sorry you don't like our product." So let them lose money and go bankrupt... why should I care?
#341 of 349 my gas gusler by gas_gusler Jul 20, 2009 (9:12 am)
I have an '06 Tacoma 4x4 with 33 on the 16 in rims, K&N filter, a full Borla Exhaust system, upgraded front rotors and a 2 in lift, now i'm getting about 15 miles to gallon ANY IDEAS ON HOW TO IMPROVE IT, total miles 62,000   Thanks Replies to this message: nedzel (Jul 27, 2009 8:34 am) superglide (Aug 25, 2009 2:35 pm)
#342 of 349 Re: my gas gusler [gas_gusler] by nedzel Jul 27, 2009 (8:34 am)
Replying to: gas_gusler (Jul 20, 2009 9:12 am) Removing your lift will improve your mileage somewhat.
#343 of 349 2008 TRD Double cab 4x2 4.0 V6 236HP by hackattack5 Aug 04, 2009 (5:31 pm)
Well I have 5000 miles on it now and averaging 21 MPG. I can run it around town or on a long trip and get about 21 MPG kind of weird that it does not do better on long trips but I am not complaining and plan on keeping this thing a long time.
#344 of 349 Re: Toyota gas mileage [simonkenton2] by usedcar3 Aug 05, 2009 (7:00 am)
Replying to: simonkenton2 (Feb 01, 2002 5:48 am) I am thanking to all repliers for Re: Toyota gas mileage [simonkenton2] this topic I am interested in this topic.
#345 of 349 '03 2wd ext cab 2.4 auto. getting a tonneau cover by maxwellhammer Aug 12, 2009 (6:54 am)
in mtns of VA. getting 22-23 mixed (not much heavy traffic) and a best of 25.5 hiway. 68K miles. I've ordered a bed tonneau cover and expect it to add maybe 2 mpg. Sites say 10%, but that's pretty generic and general.
#346 of 349 Re: my gas gusler [gas_gusler] by superglide Aug 25, 2009 (2:35 pm)
Replying to: gas_gusler (Jul 20, 2009 9:12 am) Well I hate to say this... but most of gas mileage is about aerodynamics... and weight... and friction.   Ever notice that a Prius has little skinny tires and it isn't jacked up 3' in the air? It's called "less rolling resistance" and aerodynamics. Been there, done that. Big tires cost me 2 MPG. K&N and Flowmasters cost me torque, and no improvement in MPG. Jacking it up changes the aerodynamics so that 60 MPH is now like trying to move through the wind at 90 MPH.   But it sure looks cool
#347 of 349 Scan Gauge? by superglide Aug 25, 2009 (2:39 pm)
I keep hoping someone will have hooked up a Scan Gauge to their Tacoma, so they can post results of what kind of driving behavior gets the best gas mileage on the 2.7 and 4.0 engines.   I just drove a new Honda Fit the other day, which has a fuel economy gauge on the dash right in front of the driver. I think EVERY car sold in the US should be required to have one !!!
#348 of 349 Re: What is MPG range of 4WD Tacos in 2WD mode? [fastfreddy] by petea Sep 14, 2009 (6:29 pm)
Replying to: fastfreddy (Oct 25, 2008 11:10 am) I have an '08 Base Cab 4WD w/30,000 miles. Consistently get 23 mpg in 2WD w/mix of drivng about 50% Hwy and 50% sibirban/city driving. Very rarely have it in 4WD (other than to keep the hubs lubed per the owners manual). Best I've gotten on long trip is about 25mpg, but that is driving at 65-75 mph.
#349 of 349 MPG '09 Tacoma by mtrialsm Nov 25, 2009 (5:41 am)
2009 DBL-Cab, long bed. Just turned 20K miles. MPG 20-22 city/highway. Very pleased with results. Great truck. The bed cover didn't change MPG. TSB installed to cover load/handling. (new shocks and 4 rear springs). Mick

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