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1Gen-TacomaGeneral discussion forum for the 1995 to 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
This is a discussion thread titled "Fuel mileage gone to crap!", within the 1Gen-Tacoma forum, part of the Truck Forums category.
Every since I installed the 285's my fuel mileage has decreased dramatically! I't didn't get good mileage to begin with but now it really sucks! (15mpg. on a good day).
This is not intended to be another fuel mileage thread, just a venting session.
There, I feel better~
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AKA..dingdong
Silver 03 Taco Limited TRD 4dr. 4X4 V6 Auto
Extang Tonneau, LineX Liner, 3" Toytec lift with front diff drop, rear Alcan, AAL's w/ degree shims, Procomp shocks front and rear, Locker mod, 285/75/16 Nitto's, Code alarm/remote start CA670, Putco Stainless Grill, Several CUSTOM off road pin stripes
Do you commute alot in the truck? Maybe gears to help?
Yea, I do. I also tow a trailer, boat, lawn equipment, etc...
I don't want to lose what little power it has now by regearing. I also like to do a little wheelin from time to time.
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AKA..dingdong
Silver 03 Taco Limited TRD 4dr. 4X4 V6 Auto
Extang Tonneau, LineX Liner, 3" Toytec lift with front diff drop, rear Alcan, AAL's w/ degree shims, Procomp shocks front and rear, Locker mod, 285/75/16 Nitto's, Code alarm/remote start CA670, Putco Stainless Grill, Several CUSTOM off road pin stripes
Yea, I do. I also tow a trailer, boat, lawn equipment, etc...
I don't want to lose what little power it has now by regearing. I also like to do a little wheelin from time to time.
You would actually gain more torque by going up in the gears. You will just lose top end speed.
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"You can't be afraid to reverse engineer something to see how it works." -Me
To be honest, I am not as 4wd savvy as I should be. Let me get back to you on this... In the meantime, take a look here. TTORA or Yotatech would be excellent in this department.
Fuel mileage gone to crap!
TUNDRA786
of course i got a really short drive to work (0.7miles each way)
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