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Your method of metering fuel (using the same pump to one click) is about as good as anyone can do without actually measuring the volume consumed with a totalizing flow meter.
15.26 mpg would be correct (4 significant figs, rounded)
I would say you should carefully document what you're getting, noting how you get it, etc. A few points to keep in mind:
I hate to sound like a "speed prude" but "90mp/h just to vary the rpm's a bit" doesn't sound like conservative driving. Not to debate speed, but that's not consistent with the conservative driving style that will get you the best fuel economy. Wind drag is roughly proportional to the square of your speed. at 90mph vs 70, your wind drag is 65% higher. (Wind drag at 90 will be nearly double the drag at 65.) You note that it was only over a 5mile stretch (so only 3 1/4% of the dist driven), but a conservative driver may vary rpm at speeds from 30 to 70.
(Don't shoot the msngr, I'm just giving you feedback.)
Even so, if you have an access cab or reg cab, I would think you could have gotten better than 15.26mpg. But if you want to make your case, you'll have to show that even conservative driving will not get close. (You can bet EPA estimates don't include any 90mph, and are done near the most efficient acceleration rates.)
Absent a ScanGage, try being as conservative as possible, and log the driving conditions, area, etc, as well as the details of your method of metering fuel.
again, if you havent checked brakes etc, that may be a good thing to do.
good luck
I don't drive like a grandma either. This (IMO) is the major benefit of a 4cyl engine, that driver variables dont seem to effect gas mileage as they do with 6cyl engines. The 2.7 L is a rock, and still drove like the day I bought it 123K miles later.
Shall we delve into some of his varied eating habits? Why sure, I would love too said the racoon to the post. Lets say he ate 300lbs of freshly cut grass or in this case, un-cut would digest in almost the same manner but ... how about 8000lbs, I'm pretty sure that's what the registration said today that came with the new lic. plates.
But ok, lets say this engine continues like this. Do I have any recourse of any kind, down to what else could they do mechanically to the engine.
But I will start documentation and include some 100% pure conservative driving trips:)
Same as you, I'm gonna check it again to make sure if I need to send it to dealer.
I think the numbers for the 4WD are about the same as the PreRunner. I don't think anyone spends any where close to 1% of their time in 4X4. The driveline would go south no matter what you drive unless you drive only on dirt. I can not tell you what numbers I get in 4WD because I have never put 10 miles in a row on the truck in 4WD. The first time you need 4X4 you will kick your self. If you will never need it, don't get it. Otherwise spend the money.
Thanks
What are the main things to watch out for during break-in?
70%in town 30%highway
I have a light foot and keep to 65-70 mph on highway. however in town every day i go elevation gain of about 1000 feet to get to my house.
Is there any modifications specifically cool air intake that can be added to boost my millage up a bit???
As far as mpg in 4wd, not many people drive long distances in 4wd. Well I have, got about 1K in 4wd of my 19K miles. As a die hard sledder and snowboarder I can tell you I've seen little differnce in mpg in 4hi vs 2hi driving in snow. I can remember getting over 18 mpg in 4hi on a couple long trips in storms.
Date Qty (Gal) Mileage MPG Cost Grade
04/28/04 15.398 278.5 18.08676451 $2.06 C
05/09/04 11.411 193.5 16.95732188 $2.24 C
05/16/04 15.572 300 19.26534806 $2.20 C
05/19/04 16.209 287.1 17.71238201 $2.28 C
05/26/04 9.391 159.5 16.98434671 $2.26 C
05/29/04 12.336 213.3 17.29085603 $2.46 A
05/29/04 14.077 202.7 14.39937487 $2.44 A
05/29/04 12.682 181 14.27219681 $2.38 A
05/31/04 15.236 274.4 18.00997637 $2.32 C
06/07/04 15.468 270.3 17.47478666 $2.32 C
06/11/04 15.634 279.7 17.89049507 $2.30 C
06/14/04 15.46 278.5 18.01423027 $2.36 B
06/20/04 16.667 303.7 18.22163557 $2.26 C
06/22/04 16.004 303.3 18.95151212 $2.40 C
06/25/04 15.271 265.4 17.37934647 $2.38 A
06/26/04 13.277 265.1 19.96685998 $2.36 C
06/28/04 16.632 326.4 19.62481962 $2.26 C
07/03/04 15.512 272.9 17.59283136 $2.34 C
07/07/04 16.844 279.2 16.57563524 $2.24 C
07/14/04 16.342 295.7 18.09448048 $2.22 C
07/24/04 11.837 205.2 17.33547352 $2.20 C
07/29/04 16.774 310.4 18.5048289 $2.20 C
08/02/04 17.087 319.1 18.67501609 $2.14 C
08/09/04 17.778 318.7 17.92665092 $2.16 C
08/11/04 13.207 241.9 18.31604452 $2.12 C
08/17/04 16.88 304.7 18.05094787 $2.14 C
08/20/04 15.779 303.6 19.24076304 $2.10 C
08/25/04 16.48 311.4 18.89563107 $2.15 C
09/07/04 16.557 292.1 17.64208492 $2.18 C
09/14/04 17.379 306.7 17.64773577 $2.12 C
09/18/04 15.795 304.5 19.27825261 $2.12 C
09/23/04 15.819 290.6 18.37031418 $2.15 C
10/01/04 15.63 275.2 17.60716571 $2.20 C
10/16/04 15.461 273.3 17.67673501 $2.49 C
10/26/04 14.574 263.6 18.08700425 $2.42 C
11/03/04 15.906 282.2 17.74173268 $2.48 C
11/09/04 15.774 290.8 18.43540003 $2.40 C
11/13/04 16.512 317.5 19.22843992 $2.28 C
11/19/04 16.311 295 18.08595426 $2.40 B
11/25/04 13.275 222.6 16.76836158 $2.26 C
12/13/04 16.648 288.7 17.34142239 $2.18 C
12/17/04 14.568 265.4 18.21801208 $2.08 C
12/19/04 10.137 202.5 19.97632436 $2.02 C
12/22/04 13.134 247.3 18.82899345 $2.10 B
12/26/04 15.824 266 16.809909 $1.98 C
12/30/04 10.794 182.3 16.88901241 $1.96 C
12/31/04 18.117 321.1 17.72368494 $1.98 C
Date Qty (Gal) Mileage Cost Grade MPG
1/2/05 8.834 147.9 $2.039 A 16.742
1/2/05 10.862 197.3 $2.159 C 18.164
1/4/05 12.864 235.8 $2.039 B 18.330
1/12/05 15.147 263.7 $1.989 B 17.409
1/18/05 14.820 257.1 $1.869 C 17.348
1/26/05 16.112 286.3 $2.099 B 17.769
2/1/05 8.945 145.6 $2.059 C 16.277
2/1/05 12.555 224.0 $2.099 C 17.841
2/2/05 14.070 241.3 $2.089 B 17.150
2/3/05 10.220 193.6 $2.029 B 18.943
2/7/05 13.288 227.3 $2.059 B 17.106
2/7/05 12.297 215.0 $2.119 C 17.484
2/8/05 15.781 274.6 $2.119 C 17.401
2/28/05 16.144 279.5 $2.189 C 17.313
3/4/05 11.698 200.4 $2.229 C 17.131
3/7/05 7.364 128.7 $2.179 C 17.477
3/18/05 11.806 209.4 $2.309 C 17.737
3/23/05 9.927 162.0 $2.349 C 16.319
4/2/05 13.453 246.6 $2.429 C 18.330
4/8/05 7.365 126.5 $2.579 C 17.177
4/8/05 11.690 223.7 $2.669 C 19.136
4/10/05 12.536 249.3 $2.519 C 19.887
4/12/05 14.717 272.6 $2.569 C 18.523
4/17/05 11.296 183.9 $2.629 C 16.280
4/29/05 7.019 117.2 $2.589 C 16.698
5/4/05 12.659 245.9 $2.599 C 19.425
5/8/05 16.215 285.5 $2.549 C 17.607
5/26/05 9.666 163.3 $2.459 C 16.894
5/28/05 11.630 185.7 $2.509 B 15.967
5/28/05 13.409 258.8 $2.469 C 19.300
5/30/05 14.487 289.7 $2.369 C 19.997
6/2/05 13.614 250.4 $2.479 C 18.393
6/3/05 15.969 296.3 $2.279 C 18.555
6/7/05 15.351 286.1 $2.329 C 18.637
6/11/05 10.399 169.5 $2.329 C 16.300
7/2/05 10.650 194.6 $2.459 C 18.272
7/13/05 16.256 294.2 $2.459 C 18.098
8/1/05 16.742 281.4 $2.589 C 16.808
8/4/05 9.485 166.3 $2.629 C 17.533
8/5/05 13.601 253.3 $2.699 A 18.624
8/7/05 14.992 281.9 $2.639 C 18.803
8/8/05 14.949 284.4 $2.899 C 19.025
8/10/05 11.445 206.4 $2.759 C 18.034
8/13/05 16.469 313.3 $2.799 C 19.024
B
DCraig.
I have no complaints about the truck, no tire problems, engine is smooth and powerful. I suspect my MPG is similar to what I have read, however a bit lower due to the off roading. I was also able to get a $1000 rebate which was nice. My Tacoma is a 2006, with V6 Access cab 4X4, TRD offroad, floor mats, towing package, Total $25,266 "Invoice", with delaer costs $26,348, plus tax, doc, DMV and tire fee I paid $27,515 out the door. I had shopped about 10 dealers till I found one that had the trucks in stock and did not play games with prices. Email me if you want the dealer name and sales person info.
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Never own anything you aren't willing to drill a hole in.
This is the third Toyota pick-up I've owned. The 1997 Tacoma w/200k miles that I trade for this '07 got 3 more mpg...with a filthy air filter and running on its last wheel! Something must be wrong, yes?
Anybody else in California finding this to be true or is my truck broken?
Somewhat dissapointed as I usually achieve near EPA mileage with most cars I own.
If it goes bad it's a 300.00 plus repair.
I have the 3:73 rear and have just put in 51 psi of air in my tires. Let's see what happens on the next go round. My 5.3L 2004 1500 silverado with extended cab got this same mileage and I traded it to get better mileage. Boy am I not a fan of this rice burner
Would changing the Mass air sensor help to get better MPG at a normal everday RPM's ?
Would modifying the air filter and air intake box help and how do you do it?
On the chev silverado I put on a K&N cool air filter and new air intake pipe for #$300.00 and it did not help one bit except at 8000RPM- which if right before the engine gives you pieces in return.
Would use systhetic oil with a viscocity of "00" help'
Tank5
Also, does any one know who, if anybody, sells a fiberglass hood and/or tail gate for this model. The hood is real heavy steel and changing that out should get better mileage by reducing weight. Same for the tailgate.
Tank5
Thanks for your helpful hints.
I'm now thinking about replacing my tailgate with a wooden one made from 1"X3" to save weight.
Also I'm looking around for a 15" compact spare to replace the 15" full size spare that came with the truck, again to save weight.
Finally, I trying to replace my hood with a wooden one that would really save weight- I have issues with that and am still trying to devise a nice way to do it.
I feel confident on the hood as there is a big 4" x 4" solid aluminum bar connecting the two frame sides in the front behind the radiator and a/c heat exchanger. The bar is the way they got the good frontal crash rating. So the hood is a throw away for crash protection.
If any vehicle should get good gas mileage it is this one. The only option is the air conditioner. I made them find a vehicle that did not have the $699.00 extra for the Southeastern Distributor and vehicle polishing, undercoating and 24 road side assistance for only one year plus one free oil change.
After I bought the vehicle I had the dealer install cruise control on it. It works fine and should save gas.
The vehicle had a list of $16,885.53.
They charged $299 for their paper work, some taxes for $34.26 and title transfer of $16.50 for an out the door cash price of $17,235.29.
There was a $1,000 rebate for the 4 cylinder Tacoma so the actual price was $16,235.29. They gave me $16,347.68 for my truck and handed me a check for $112.39 as I drove off.
Another dealer close by wanted my truck and $2,900.00 for the same Tacoma. So I got a good deal I think.
I just want better gas mileage for the inconvenience of driving this rice burner.
Tank5