You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
Tundra Solutions is looking for someone in the central valley who owns a 2007x Supercharged Tundra that we can borrow to take pictures of and use in a story. If you would like to help please send a PM to TundraSoul or send us an email. We will pay you for your gas and time to meet us at our office in Clovis. Thanks.
1Gen-SequoiaGeneral discussion forum for the first generation 2001 to 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
This is a discussion thread titled "Improving gas milage advice", within the 1Gen-Sequoia forum, part of the SUV Forums category.
So true. The real goal isn't just to improve gas mileage. The real goal is lower cost per mile. Too many folks lose sight of that. There might be a certain brand of gasoline that might cost more but in the end gives a lower cost per mile. That kind of thinking is what is needed.
Ken
__________________
You get what you inspect
Not what you expect.
S&S Long Tube Hi-Torque Headers
TRD/Eaton Limited Slip Differential
Gibson exhaust system
Hellwig Rear Antisway Bar
Sylvania Xenarc H.I.D. X1010 Auxiliary Low Beam Driving Lights
Schaeffer Engine Oil, ATF, Differential Oil
Racor LFS22825 full-flow transmission filter
Towing a 21' Bigfoot trailer using a Hensley Arrow hitch, Jordan brake controller, McKesh mirrors
I understand that when people buy, they don't take into account that gas prices won't stay at 1.48/gal. When gas gets over $2.00/gal, then people start to look at ways to reduce that expense. Seems normal to me.
i was browsing around through some old threads and came across this post..
gas was $1.48 at one point?!?! holy
sometimes i wish i had a time machine...hmm wheres that dolorean??
__________________ 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5
Exterior: Waag (front, rear & taillights) brush gaurd, 20% tinted front windows to match all around, bug guard, Silvania Silverstar H4 bulbs, DRL disabled, Piaa 580 driving lights, OEM foglights, Piaa 1100x Platinum (reverse) lights, 20" Enkei Deep 6 (TRD) machine polished wheels with 285/55/20 BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW-2 tires.
Interior: Compustar 2WSS-AS (alarm with remote start) security system and pager, Optima Yellow Top Batter, Clarion VRX935vd headunit, Escort Passport 8500 Radar/Laser Detector (hardwired), 3G 20gb Ipod and custom-made Ipod holder, (2) 12" Rockford Fosgate Punch HX2's in a ported plexiglass fish tank powered by a Rockford Fosgate 1001bd 1000 watt amp.
Performance: JBA Titanium Coated headers, Unichip (waiting to be re-flashed), SP Performance slotted (front + rear) rotors, Hawk HPS (front) and Street Plus Performance (rear) brake pads. March 06: Just added the Borla Dual Exhaust(side exit)!! It sounds beautiful!!!
Suspension: 2" front lift by Bilstein 5100 coilovers and rear yellow Bilstein shocks.
A few things, not mentioned, that could improve mileage: remove roof rail crossbars to improve aerodynamics, Also remove bug deflectors and vent shades (if installed).
I've slightly overinflated my tires (a few pounds over vehicle recommendation), removed 3rd row seats, added the cold air ram mod, and worked on my driving technique. I'm considering removing the factory hitch (I've used one time in 4 years) to reduce a more weight.
An item for thought--- In the 70s car started coming with an air dam under the front bumper to improve MPG by reducing drag under the car.
The new GM SUVs have their front bumper extended down, leaving about 8" of clearance.
The 2008 Ford Super Duty series trucks have an air dam that may be adaptable. It could line up with the front edge of the skid plate (not the option one) and may not hang any lower the the bottom of the skid plate, providing a 8" +/- air dam.
Has anyone fabricated and installed an air dam on their Sequoia?
Linear Mode
