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 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
#720005
04/30/06 10:43 PM
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Weird. I just turned 7K on my 05 Tacoma and I've noticed about an 10 to 12% increase in gas mileage. I considered that there could be a trip meter malfunction or some other discrepancy but I duplicated the mileage in a controlled test (known distance and MPG.)
My truck is NOT heavily modified. I have a K&N filter and synthetic engine oil. It is lifted and big tires, but has been for some time. It is my understanding that the engine computer systems are intuitive and "learn" to output optimum engine performance and economy, can anyone confirm this?
Anyone else see this? (Not that I'm complaining.)
Mike
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
[Re: azrain]
#720006
05/01/06 02:29 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
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Body Damage is Cool
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When did you switch to synthetic ? I did so at 2000 miles. Im at 2500 now. I get 16.5-18 according to my scan guage. I have the auto extra cab v6 non lifted.
2006 tacoma
SR5
4x4
V6 Auto
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
[Re: shawn p]
#720007
05/01/06 05:30 AM
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I went to synthetic at about 5500 mi. I'm trying the relatively new Pennzoil flavor. Funny, back a long time ago, like back when I actually had one color of hair, the litmus test at a local race engine shop was "which oil you gonna run in this motor?" If you answered Pennzoil, you got a race engine. If you answered Valvoline, you got the direction to the door. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I like Pennzoil so we'll see... Mike
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
[Re: azrain]
#720008
05/01/06 07:57 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I have increased in my mpg also. On my 05 I have around 11000 miles on it and i am getting 20 mpg. It would be great if the mpg's continued to go up. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
05 Tacoma Extra Cab
The Reaper Is My Copilot
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
[Re: Chris_Tacoma]
#720009
05/02/06 06:16 AM
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Anonymous
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as you break a new engine in it will get a lil better mileage than when it was brand spankin new.
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
#720010
05/04/06 08:19 AM
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Anonymous
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Mine has 2300 mi. and im getting 16- 17.5, hope it will get better. I hope for the 18-22 promised on the sticker. I also drive 80-85MPH though.
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
#720011
05/05/06 09:40 PM
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Joined: Jan 2006
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Mine has 2300 mi. and im getting 16- 17.5, hope it will get better. I hope for the 18-22 promised on the sticker. I also drive 80-85MPH though. If you want to see 18-22, then you will need to drive 65-70mph... Speed (increased wind resistance) is one of the biggest killers of fuel mileage. hupptoy
99 4Runner SR5 3.4 Auto 4x4, 32" LTX A/T, 154K
93 Toy x-cab 22RE 5-spd 4x4, 31" LTX A/T, 150K
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
[Re: hupptoy]
#720012
05/06/06 12:11 AM
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Anonymous
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How about 91 octane, will that increase milage or performance??
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
#720013
05/06/06 12:24 AM
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Wheeler
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How about 91 octane, will that increase milage or performance?? If you engine does not *need* 91 octane (which it doesn't), then no increase in mileage or performance. It will just empty your wallet faster... hupptoy
99 4Runner SR5 3.4 Auto 4x4, 32" LTX A/T, 154K
93 Toy x-cab 22RE 5-spd 4x4, 31" LTX A/T, 150K
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Re: 05 - 06 V6 Mileage
[Re: hupptoy]
#720014
05/06/06 01:17 AM
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Anonymous
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The book says "For increased performance use 91 octane" But maybe its nothing.
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