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I just purchased my 2005 Prerunner May 9th. Auto w/ the 4.0 liter, so I have not been able to check the MPG just yet. It has to be better than the 97 Lincoln Town Car I traded in for it.
What I meant was that folks that purchase higher octane gas for the sole purpose of more horsepowe and jumping off the line are much more inclinded to get lower mileage.
There is nothing wrong with that. And folks can purchase whatever octane they want.
The point was just that driving style can play a major role in your gas mileage.
John
I'm not into gimmicks, but I'm curious about this one. :confuse:
The filter is held in the airbox by 6 rivets that can easily be drilled out. It's easiest if you just take off the whole left half of the air box. There are 2 bolts to take off. One in the front and one in the back on top, then unplug that wire harness and undo that hose on the front. Then there is a small vacuum hose on the very back, no clamp on it, just pull it off. Then there are 2 zip tie things on the front that hold the wiring harness wires. They have a base that fits in a hole, just pull on 'em with some pliers and they will come out. Then just undo the big hose clamp on the throttle body. And pull it all off.
Those rivets were on there pretty good on mine. So i just drilled them out with a drill bit. I drilled a pilot hole in each of them first, to keep the bigger drill bit from wandering around. You only need to drill down about 1/8", enough to eat off the head of the rivet. Then just grab the edge of the filter and pull it out. Easy.
I'm guessing this filter is "downstream" from the replaceable air filter.
Any info on where/how you found this, or was it just from digging around?
Here, they don't do 4 cyl. 4wd :confuse:
Access Cab SR5
4 cylinder 4x4 manual on Tuesday- went 342.7 miles and it took 14.45 gallons of regular (23.7mpg) I drive mostly rural roads driving 55-75mph with some highway driving (low 80's) Only regret about buying it is not doing it sooner- first toyota and first pick up. replaced an explorer at 105k
Craig
Scott
Thanks
05 Access Cab V6 TRD pkg#2
California 87 Octane
1000 miles
getting 18 mpg avg
Because of issues with gas after Katrina, I went for a while where I kept filling up at 3/4 of a tank - not good for decent measurements.
Anyway, this last tank I let it go to about 1/4 tank, right at 14 gallons, and went 308 miles - so about 22 MPG.
Driving was probably 70% city - highway 98 can get bumper to bumper pretty easy. I doubt I went over 65 mph the whole tank, used a lot of air conditioning - I live in Florida.
Wayne
p.s. How linear have folks found their gas guages to be, i.e. are 3/4,1/2 and 1/4 reasonable?
I have not had a Toyota since 1985. At which time I owned a standard cab,Hi lux,4X4, 5 spd,2.4 L, 4cyl...it was the most reliable, fuel efficient thing on the road, and off the road she was unstoppable...
Now many years, and several big gas guzzlers since...I find my self looking at a Tacoma.
Now for the question, in all honesty what kind of MPG can I hope to see if I buy the following truck? it is a 01, extra cab, 4wd,5spd,3.4L/V6, currently it has 33" tires. If you have tried that size I am interested in the MPG their also. Thanks
Here's my set up: '05 Access Cab, V6, 6 speed manual, TRD-Off Road, 4x4.
I've been running 89 octane fuel that has 10% Ethenol. Getting around 18MPG.
What's everyones opinion on the Ethenol, higher octane with ethenol, and the need for higher octane at all???
Sorry, 4 liter V6 hooked to an automatic transmission. My wife insisted on the automatic - which is ironic as she is the one that taught me to drive a manual many years ago.
Wayne
Anyway, I just got home from filling up and my mileage jumped to 18.5 mpg. I haven't done anything different at all, basically just to work and back and around town here and there on my days off. I don't understand it, but I like it! Hopefully it will stay that way.
I seldom have it over 2000 RPM, and my first few tanks have been premium gas. (Unless we are going through a gas crisis, in which case it gets what it gets).
When I can use cruise control, I do.
I do not yet have a camper shell on it, though I plan on getting one.
So far, it has been in 4WD only a couple of times, until Rita, it has been dry for several weeks.
Temperature has been routinely in the 90's here (I live in Florida)
The tires are stock.
Wayne
My mileage also jumped, but I think I know why.
Since Katrina, some states have temporarily stopped selling custom blended gas. Those us in states that use boutique blended gas are actually getting REAL gas now.
I think our mileage will drop when things get back on track.
This is why I always suggest to posters to include their state when posting mileage numbers, as it does matter.
Thats fascinating! Thanks very much for the insight!
Wayne
What does the owners manuel say exactly in regards to the octane needed in the truck...I have heard premium to get the full power out of the motor....or you can use 89 but may loose some kick....if anyone can write exactly what it says in the owners manuel then there will be no more questions...and I can let my buddy know who is looking to buy an 06 taco...
Thanks....
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These are the three pages I found in a quick search that specifically state the octane rating requirements for the 1GR-FE V6 engine that is one of the two '05+ model powerplant options for the Tacoma. The other listed engine, the 2TR-FE is the I4 model.
Thanks allot......I assume you have an 05 Taco DC correct?
I guess my next question would be.....has anybody done any comparisons as to performance and MPG differences in using 87 & 91 octane?
I'm getting ready to retire from the Military and move back to South Dakota and am looking into getting a 06 Taco DC.....it's snow country up there....I know there is only a few of us South Dakotan's around and would love to hear from anybody up in that neck of the woods...been 22 years since I lived there...wow!!! how time flies when your having fun!!!
Thanks in advance to all that respond!!!!
goodluck
2005 V6 DC, Tow Package, Dunlops, Warm temps, air conditioning.
I seldom peak much over 2000 RPM - in town I get in a groove of going about 40 at about 1000 RPM.
I have about 1600 miles on it.
Wayne
And a good wax job can make your truck move through the air a little easier. Don't forget to wax the windows too.
By the way, once the low fuel light came on I drove another 50 miles and still had 1.5 gallons in the tank.
Wayne