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#342 of 350 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 350 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 350 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 350 '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 350 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 350 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 350 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 350 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
#350 of 350 Base 2.7L 2wd -vs- Base 2.7L Prerunner by kickingtires Nov 27, 2009 (10:19 pm)
I'm kicking tires on the new Tacomas to decide on my next Toyota. I really like my current Rav4 and am spoiled by its 25 mpg but my needs have changed and I'm ready to get back into a Toyota truck.   I was just going to go with what I had in the past; a base 4cyl. As I checked out the specs I noticed the base 4cyl Prerunner is about the same money. The EPA MPG estimates CLAIM to be the same for both of these 2wd models but I'm not convinced.   Even if you don't take the higher resistance caused by the larger mud and snow tires or by the higher profile of the Prerunner into account, I can't see how the Prerunner could even come close to the regular Base 2wd for MPG.   According to 2 different published sources, the gear ratios inside the 5sp manual tranny are the same for both models. The only published difference being the Base 2wd has a 3.307 rear diff and the Prerunner has the 4.10 rear.   I ran calculations for the 2 different rear diff ratios ( taking into account the difference in tire diameters) and I show that the Prerunner mill will turn approx. 200 rpm higher at (my) average highway speeds.   Am I missing something? Did EPA miss something? Did Toyota find a loophole in reporting MPG specs for the Prerunner?   As I said, I'm really spoiled by the 25 mpg I'm getting with the Rav4. When I priced the 2 models equipped as I want, there is almost no difference in price. The Prerunner comes equiped with options that I already want on the Base model and the extra payload capacity of the Prerunner sounds good for when I haul camping gear.   Like most people I want to have my cake and eat it too but am not wanting to have a rude awakening if the MPG for the Prerunner in reality is significantly lower than advertised. I'm on a very fixed income and the MPG makes a big difference in my daily driving.   I am a very conservative driver and am willing consider changing tires on a Prerunner to a compound that would improve highway mileage.   So... I'm turning to you in hopes of getting some real world numbers for a Regular Cab - 4cyl - 5sd - Prerunner.

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