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Old 01-23-2006, 02:08 AM
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Default Re: 20 mpg How do you do it?

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Originally Posted by docsg
Well, I'm 62 and have had two SR5 V8 Tundras (03' and now an 05'). I also can use a calculator and my mileage on both vehicles are right in line with most of these posts-i.e.-13 in town, 16 -17 on the road. You are very fortunate indeed!
I'm right there with you Brother.

I'm 43, although I do put my foot into it sometimes, but not always, the best I can get in town is maybe 14.5.
The worst was 12.5, lots of running around in a hurry that week. I think it was also the first week with the Magnaflow, I had to hear it kick in.
The best I ever got was 18 on a trip to St Louis, from Dallas, with a big tail wind. I was averaging about 77 mph on that tank.
I'm lucky to get 290 to 310 miles on a tank. To the E, not to the low fuel light.
I did get about another MPG after my Magnaflow broke in, even in town.
The only way I'll see 20 MPG is if I shut off the engine at all red lights and coast down hills.
But I wouldn't trade this Tundra for any Ford, Chevy, or Dodge. Could you imagine HEMI mileage? yuk
Even when gas was $3.15 a gallon, I was proud and elated to drive this American made Toyota Tundra. Even paying $68 to fill her up.
Hell, the 97 4runner with a V6 I had, only got 16 or 17 on a good week. But I loved her as well.
Enough of me, I don't know how you guys are doing it, unless you really pussyfoot down the road.
I don't wanna drive that way.
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1Lowlife's 2005 Silver Sky Double Cab Tundra 4x2

Exterior Mods:
Debadged of labels & insignias, Retrax bed cover, Bedrug bed liner,
AVS hood deflector, Ventvisor window vents, Line of Fire tail light,
Magnaflow Single-out Cat Back System,
Undercarriage courtesy lighting, Silverstar headlights, Muth signal mirrors,
Hellwig rear anti-sway bar, Stant 10506 locking gas cap,
Disconnection of the DRLs.


Interior Mods:
Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Terk XM Direct Satellite Radio Package,
Custom enclosure for 10" Fosgate P2 woofer,
Two old school Fosgate Punch 75 amps (each runs a pair of door speakers),
One Fosgate 60i amp on the P2 (runs mono on the sub),
Pioneer TS-D161R 6-1/2" speakers in each door,
Pioneer CD-RB20 for Aux input for MP3 player,
OBX Sport Pedals,
Extreme seat cover for driver's seat.


Please forgive my endless posts. I have an obsession to detail with a touch of ADD.
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