First off I have just joined Tundrasolutions and this is my first post. Thank you for allowing me here and I apologize in advance if I step on any toes inadvertantly or ask a question that has already been asked.
Now to my question. I am about to purchase a Tundra. I'm not sure if I will go for the AC or DC yet, but I am interested in puttting a cap (what we used to call a camper shell) on the vehicle. Will my mileage be adversly affected? I used to own a regular cab Isuzu with a 4 cyl engine and my mileage actually increased when I added the cap.
While you may not experience a mpg increase I'd say if a shell is something that'll make your Tundra more useful or enjoyable for you I'd do it no matter what. Actually I think most owners have noticed a slight drop, probably from the added weight.
Larry
PS: Welcome to the group.
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2004 Tundra V8 Limited Access Cab 4X4, Michelin 265/65/R17 LTX-AT2's, Auto Dim Comp/Temp Mirror, Aero Turbine #2525 muffler, Access Roll Up Cover, Optima D31A battery, Multi-Vex adaptive outside mirrors, Eclipse AVN5510 Nav unit and Sirius SIR-ECL1 tuner, as of 10/07 pictures in my photo gallery
If a combo of all these whizz bangs met their claims you'd have to siphon gas out of your tank every second day and sell the excess horsepower on the third????
If your engine doesn't consume ANY oil it will seize???
Some people should not be allowed access to tools without books!!!
I bought my Tundra in July '01 and averaged 13mpg. In Sept '01 I added the TRD exhaust, still got around 13 mpg. Added a cap in Aug '02, again, 13mpg. Now in '04, yes you guessed it, I'm still getting about 13mpg.
Oh yeah, Welcome to TundraSolutions
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'01 Color-Keyed Limited Tundra TRD 4x4
JBA Headers, TRD Exhaust, IS Grill, IS Bilsteins, Hellwig Sway Bar, AR-23 wheels w/ 265/75 Yokohama AT's, SnugTop XV Shell, BedRug, Yakima Rack
Welcome to the club, bystander. Here's a picture of my Tundra cap. It hasn't affected my gas milege too much, but everyone seems to be jealous of it Take it easy!
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-Austin
2003 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Sport
ATRDNUT - I can't tell is that a SnugTop or A.R.E.?
Bystander -
I bought an 04 4x4 DC a few months ago. I love it. First mod was a SnugTop *shell* (I'm old school). It lowered my MPG just a touch. Needed it for camping, etc. I'm happy with that. Just had DR coilovers and Deaver springs installed and I'm very happy with that - made the family wagon (boat) feel like its got some offroad prowess. Took it into the dirt a few times now and it's hella fun.
new poster, tundra cap question
Take it easy!
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