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#41 of 351 Reg Cab 4x2 4AT by bearcrkrd May 07, 2005 (11:09 am)
My numbers are good. I also drive alone, no load, and have a real light foot. Filled up three times, the tank was:                                                    Empty                                                    Half full                                                    Quarter tank left                     I got 24, 26, and 27mpg. Maybe 75% freeway/Hiway, at most.
#42 of 351 fuel by theguy May 07, 2005 (11:23 am)
Is your truck a trd with a 6 and what kind of fuel are you using the numbers your puting up seem to good to be true especially if its a new truck. Please let me in on any of yoursecrets lol. Replies to this message: bearcrkrd (May 08, 2005 3:16 am) sillyme (May 13, 2005 5:33 pm) nienh (Apr 18, 2006 6:40 pm) benzy1 (Apr 19, 2006 12:30 pm) streaks (Oct 27, 2005 8:20 pm)
#43 of 351 Re: tisteve [sc0rpi0] by hawaiianbob May 07, 2005 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: sc0rpi0 (Mar 20, 2002 8:44 am) aloha This is Hawaiianbob; I have a 1998 4x2 Sr5 V6 3.4L close too 200HP with my Intake Mod. This is a 5 Sped EXT CAB. In Hawaii We use our Air all the time. My average for town and Freeway is 27+ MPH. I Never go over the Speed limit unles I Really Need to. I mostly Use 1st., 3rd, and 5th. The truck has enough torque even for passing on the freeway with out shifting to a lower gear. I have 54,000MI. on it and and I use MOBIL 1 5X30W. This 3.4 Really Goes like a V8. I also Upgrated to Bigger tires BG GOODRICH TA RADIALS WHITE LETTERS. I aldo got Stainless Wheel moldings, hood debuger and window debuggar. IALSO HAVE A TRICK FOR YOU GUYS: Try to PUT ON A TONNUE COVER, This Really increases the MPG, because of the Windflow off the cabin. I also have a few more things the Intale Modification Also LET THE ENGINE BREATH ALOT BETTER. MAY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TRUELY BLESS ALL US TRUCK DRIVERS, INDEED. ALOHA Hawaiianbob GAS is $2.37 REG.
#44 of 351 Re: fuel [theguy] by bearcrkrd May 08, 2005 (3:16 am)
Replying to: theguy (May 07, 2005 11:23 am) Not sure if you mean me, as Reg cab only comes with a 4 banger. Don't mean to get too serious on you... Mine's a bottom of the line 4x2 4AT, not a 4x4 or Prerunner.  My 2001 in the same trim, with a manual tranny, over 78,000 miles got 26mpg in mixed driving, 28mpg with more freeway, and 24mpg with less (much less) freeway/hiway driving. The 2005 is much more vehicle! I was expecting 26mpg+ overall with the Vvti when I bought, so am happy so far.  The seat back just above my left bun looks to have a bit of a fray already, don't know what would cause it, unless it was there right out of the gate. Also, the plastic on the top of the door panels looks to be easy to scratch. The 2001 seemed a bit better in those two areas, but too soon to tell. Back to the 2005, 1,150 miles, haven't seen 3,000 rpm's yet. Use 87 octane.
#45 of 351 Re: real numbers [sckow] by sillyme May 08, 2005 (9:24 am)
Replying to: sckow (Feb 07, 2005 7:50 pm) On my 05 Tacoma reg. cab 2.7 5 speed I'm getting from 22 to 24 around town and on a highway trip i got just below 30 MPG. and the truck only has 1000 miles on it so far. Now if I could only find a way to slow the cold idle down! The darn thing goes to 2000 plus RPM when I start it. It does slow down after about a mile. The Dealer says its normal. Anyone else find this to be the case? Replies to this message: bearcrkrd (May 08, 2005 9:40 pm)
#46 of 351 Re: real Cold Start RPM's numbers [sillyme] by bearcrkrd May 08, 2005 (9:40 pm)
Replying to: sillyme (May 08, 2005 9:24 am) I have the same, except with an Automatic tranny. It goes to 1,800 - 2,000 on cold start, but goes to 800 rpm as soon as you put it in Reverse with the brake on. Stays there, or within 100 rpm or so, until I get to the end of the street, about 1/2 mile. Then like normal. Took off from work forward instead of reverse, and it also doesn't keep revving. As soon as it goes into gear it slows down. Will see what happens in Winter.
#47 of 351 sillyme by seminole_kev May 09, 2005 (10:41 am)
2005 2.7L 5-speed manual 4x2 access cab and I two hate the cold start idle. If I leave it in first or second, it will take off. I basically have to use the clutch to modulate the speed or shift in, let it speed up, push in clutch and use brakes to slow back down. Annoying as I'm sure it is for emmissions control. Probably to warm up the cat. as fast as possible.   Just an update, but on my same driving route as my previous updates, I got 22 MPG. Now just .5 to 1 MPG below what I was getting with my 5-door Focus hatchback. Still only around 3000 miles on the odometer. 87 octane gas as always.
#48 of 351 2005 DC LB 4x2 TRD Sport by deepred300 May 10, 2005 (8:28 am)
I've filled up three times so far.   First tank was 1/3 highway (70 mph), 2/3 city. Averaged 18.5 mpg.   Second tank was all city. Averaged 19.3 mpg.   Third tank was 1/3 highway (70 - 75 mph), 2/3 city. Averaged 20.0 mpg.   I live in St. Louis and we have a special EPA blend. I use 87 octane gas.   I did put a hard cover on the truck sometime during the second tank.   The TRD Sport has 17" wheels if that makes a difference. I also don't drive with a a heavy foot. I notice some people wondering why anyone would put 87 octane into a 240 hp truck. That explains why they are getting 15 - 16 mpg right there. Not the gas difference, but the way one drives. I enjoy the hp, but don't feel the need to drag race from red lights.   John Replies to this message: guidog (May 18, 2005 5:52 pm) deepred300 (May 26, 2005 1:00 pm)
#49 of 351 Re: fuel Mileage by sillyme May 13, 2005 (5:33 pm)
Replying to: theguy (May 07, 2005 11:23 am) I have a 05 reg. cab, 2.7 L 5 speed. I only have about 1300 miles on it and I'm getting about 24 mpg in the city and almost 30 hwy. on 87 gas. I just wish it didnt rev up so much when cold! Over 2000 rpm for the first 1/2 mile or so. Makes it a real adventure getting out of the driveway without running over someone! The dealer says its normal... Replies to this message: nienh (Apr 18, 2006 6:40 pm) benzy1 (Apr 19, 2006 12:30 pm)
#50 of 351 Re: 2005 DC LB 4x2 TRD Sport [deepred300] by guidog May 18, 2005 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: deepred300 (May 10, 2005 8:28 am) what do you mean by, "that explains why they are getting 15-16 mpg right there. Replies to this message: deepred300 (May 26, 2005 1:00 pm)

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