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Toyota Tacoma (2004 and earlier)
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That said, it sounds like your tires may be scalloped, or alignment off.
Scalloped tires are symptomatic of a number of potential issues...... find someone who is honest and "a good mechanic", and have them check it out.
If it's still under warranty, take it to the dealer. If they try to sell you on an uncovered repair, get a second or third opinion.
4 cyl getting 13-14mpg..come on!!! Wound up getting a K&N air induction filter and put it on in less than 30 minutes. Now I get around 17mpg in town. Still not happy with the pickup and also still burning too much gas. The tail pipe is black. Heard about checking an oxygen sensor on it. This is 2nd tacoma... won't buy another one....
If it is a 4x4 with autotrans, that is probably typical in town mileage. You should also get 22+ mpg on the highway. If you had a 5speed, you would get significantly better mileage.
You didn't say, so I'm just going to presume it's a 4x4, and also, a tuning issue.
Your post provides virtually NO actionable information, in terms of a diagnostic.
Check out www.toyotanation.com/forum/ and you will likely find some useful feedback.
tmiller159@ispmonsters.com
Not run a diagnostic check on it cause only got 20K miles on it. I really like the truck and the looks but every time I think of the mileage and the performance of the engine I cringe. Knew I should have gotten the SR5 V6 but tried to save a grand... thats what I get...
I will go to the toyotanation site and see what they say... thanks for the feedback..
That's awfully low odometer mileage, for 6 year old truck.... which is fine, or is it?
It might also suggest the vehicle usage hasn't been "full range", and maybe the fuel system is getting cruddy. Has it been on the highway, driven fairly hard? If not, how long since it has>
Toyota trucks, treated right, are not usually a problem.... with the exception of the early Tacoma "frame death", which mine had.
160, 000 miles, and I didn't even take that good care of it, other than running Amsoil in the crank. Thing purrrred. 3.4 v6
Pour a can of Sea Foam into a tank of gas, and see if that helps. Also, are you getting your fuel from a reputable gas station.... one that also moves a lot of fuel?
Do you want inexpensive? Do you want superior ride?
If I could easily afford them, as daily usage tires, I would ALWAYS buy Michellin's.
Frankly, I never believed Michellins could be that much better than other tires, until I put a set on my van. It was like I had purchased a new car. The ride was that much different than the "cheaper" tires.
They do make some pretty good sized tires.
My 2¢
My 98 was one of the rusted out ones.... welded it up with 1/4 inch steel plating.
squeaking like it has 300000 miles.Dealer has no answers,dash also squeaking,also getting a value stem if it sits for a day get small puff of smoke when cold starting. purchased this truck new a thought i was buying a reliable truck . I will never buy a toyota. Stick with GMAC NEVER A HAD ANY PROBLEMS.
It's bothersome that when the few that have a problem with a Japanese vehicle that they have to bad mouth it as if ALL of them have the same fate as you have had. Be fair, Many GMC, Ford, Dodge trucks and cars have been on the watch out list for years and only now are they starting to realize that quality does mean something. They've ignored their problems until now, when they were about to go belly up and then advertise them like it's been second nature. Yes, I know of some Big 3 vehicles that have been trouble free or mostly, but the majority of them aren't and it's shown in the yearly auto issues of Consumer Reports. Even Toyota's have shown up on the troublesome list recently, (V-6 Camry, Tundra 4WD ) What sets these vehicles apart is that Toyota is right on the problems and they have been fixed. The Big 3 has ignored their problems with their noses up in the air. So please, be realistic. You were one of the few who have bought a lemon :sick: ? Either sell it or fix it..
TEMiller
TEMiller
I'll be a new owner of a 2001 Tacoma DCab V6 4speed automatic this week. I noticed during the test drive that on the highway, engine noise increased considerably during acceleration through 2500 rpm, but then it decreased after reaching 70mph, when I eased off the accelerator. Is this just normal downshifting? Is the engine noise normal as well?
Our 2003 Honda Element EX AWD weighs 3577lbs with a 2.4L 160HP/ 161 lb-ft averages 23mpg and it has the aerodynamics of a brick plus weighs 100lb more than our Tacoma yet averages almost 4mpg better.
I traded the Ram in for a 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT-8 that weighs 4260lbs with a 425hp/ 420lb-ft Hemi and it is averaging 17.3 mpg. The Tacoma is only 2mpg better than this?
Now don't get me wrong I bought the Tacoma based upon its reliability/longevity ratings and am happy with it so far. I was just surprised that it was worse on gas than our Element box on wheels and not a whole lot better than both high powered Dodges. I will be switching to synthetic oil next to see if that makes a difference. All of the other vehicles above are using it.
Thanks
You can get the specifics here, but the gist is that the frames will be extended to 150K or so, and replaced or reparied at toyota expense.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/03/07/toyota-extends-rust-warranty-on-older-tacoma-- pickups-to-15-years/
similar statements have been cross-posted by others. I luckily have not had this problem yet.
TEMiller
Thanks
Could be a LOT of things.... check for broken front coils.... check rear suspension and frame rails for damage....
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