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BLUETUNDRA · 07-19-2008, 04:22 PM

I get 17.5 going back and forth to work, 8.5 miles and about 10 traffic lights. I just made a couple of trips to the beach with about 40 miles of interstate and got 19. This is in a 2wd crewmax.

When the truck had only 3000 miles on it, I made a trip to the mountains of Tennessee running about 80-85 and got 15.5 with a fully loaded truck. I was disappointed in that since I was getting 16.5 around town. The extra speed killed the mpg. When the truck hit 9000 miles, the motor seemed to "wake up" and the gas mileage increased.

ontheway · 07-19-2008, 05:39 PM

Looks like i need to do some driving! I am at 1000 miles and if i baby it i will get 15. I am getting ready to put on some 305 55 20 Nitto's that are waiting for the front end to get a lift. I know the mileage is going to take a hit. Hopefully since i already have 275 55 20's it will not change too much, but i am expecting the worst.

saki302 · 07-19-2008, 06:34 PM

I'm at 250 miles- I have a Looooong way to go

Not to mention I take the Vette on longer trips to friends' houses- it gets 28mpg highway

-Dave

brett5.7 · 07-19-2008, 07:04 PM

yep i get around 13 to 14 if i can stay out of it

U.P. Tundra · 07-19-2008, 07:12 PM

My guess is a lot of the high MPG reports are 2 wheel drive without the tow package 4:30 rear end.

Tundrawwjd · 07-19-2008, 09:52 PM

i barely get like 11 maybe 12 depends and mostly flat land =/

Mickey · 07-19-2008, 09:57 PM

I have a 4x2 with tow pkg. On a 1,200 mile trip to New Orleans and back doing 85mph I got 16.7mpg at a cost of $300 for gas.

Black Tooth · 07-19-2008, 10:03 PM

14.5mpg...dropped from 73 mph go 65 and cut off the A/C. I am now at 14.9 avg in two weeks!!!

Slow down and roll the windows down. Yes it is hot and humid here to...put new songs on your IPOD and get over it

Mickey · 07-19-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Tooth

14.5mpg...dropped from 73 mph go 65 and cut off the A/C. I am now at 14.9 avg.

Slow down and roll the windows down. Yes it is hot and humid here to...put new songs on your IPOD and get over it

That's how I like to drive in the evenings with all 5 windows down and sunroof opened. Best of all Jammin' to the XM or MP3.

Smed · 07-20-2008, 12:29 AM

I have seen my mpg slowly creeping up over the last couple of months. It started out around 15 (combo highway and city) and now it is pretty solidly around 16.5 with 4500 miles. I hope (and believe) that it will get a little better over the next few months.

I have a crewmax 5.7 4x4. noone should be getting less mileage than me - unless they live on top of a mountain or can't keep their foot out of it.

poidog1 · 07-20-2008, 12:54 PM

You guys should start hypermiling..... I guess that its neutral dropping your car when you come to a light and turning your car off when your going down hill. I guess it works because these nerds are saying that they get like 50 miles to a gallon in a regular accord but they're killing there cars and putting them selfs at risk of getting into an accident.

ttundra2007 · 07-20-2008, 05:07 PM

yeah those hypermilers are idiots. driving or should i say rolling down hills with no brakes and steering. Anybody experimented with the traction control or VSC and mileage?

gnyhuf · 07-20-2008, 05:14 PM

My average is 13 MPG with 35" tires, running on the freeway at 70 MPH I am reading on average 14-17MPG.

phil2twenty · 07-20-2008, 05:34 PM

First 4500 computer said 14.6 avg. In the 500 miles since servicing I am getting 15.4
I drive 24 miles roundtrip mix of hwy/city using the cruise control as much as possible. Changed over to Mobil 1 full synthetic. Have noticed that the occasional 100 mile roundtrip fwy drive helps keep the avg up or im sure itd be in the low 14s

OLDESTGUY · 07-20-2008, 10:15 PM

Are you going by some computer on board? or actually measuring the gas?

With some hills and some stop and go, I'm 18-19. Never over 55 and use cruise a lot.

07-19-2008, 04:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
BLUETUNDRA Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Satsuma, Al Posts: 32	I get 17.5 going back and forth to work, 8.5 miles and about 10 traffic lights. I just made a couple of trips to the beach with about 40 miles of interstate and got 19. This is in a 2wd crewmax. When the truck had only 3000 miles on it, I made a trip to the mountains of Tennessee running about 80-85 and got 15.5 with a fully loaded truck. I was disappointed in that since I was getting 16.5 around town. The extra speed killed the mpg. When the truck hit 9000 miles, the motor seemed to "wake up" and the gas mileage increased. __________________ '07 Crewmax, 2wd, 5.7, TRD, Nautical Blue, Peragon Bed Cover

07-19-2008, 07:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
brett5.7 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 33	yep i get around 13 to 14 if i can stay out of it __________________ 2007 5.7L Tundra White SR5 Carrige Works Billet Grille Pro Comp 3in Lift and leveling kit Pro Comp Wheels BF Goodrich AT KO 33" Flowmaster 50 series turn downs K&N 77 CAI JL Audio Stealth Box Focal Componets in all doors HID 8000k low beams Pioneer AVIC D3 Prestige Remote Start and Alarm

07-19-2008, 09:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
Tundrawwjd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside Posts: 347	i barely get like 11 maybe 12 depends and mostly flat land =/ __________________ Chillen'

07-19-2008, 09:57 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mickey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 5,923	I have a 4x2 with tow pkg. On a 1,200 mile trip to New Orleans and back doing 85mph I got 16.7mpg at a cost of $300 for gas. __________________ MIDNIGHT RIDER 07 Crewmax Limited Nautical Blue AVS Bug Shield AFE CAI Borla XS Duals Tundra Weather Mats Trail FX SS Nerf Bars Bully SS Step Bar Reverse Camera Fire & Ice LED Light Bar Herculiner Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar Extang Black Max Eurodezigns HID Lights TRD Shifter XM Satellite Radio Samsung MP3 Locking gas cap DEBADGED DEER SLAYER Back In Action IBTO

07-19-2008, 10:03 PM	#23 (permalink)
Black Tooth Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 111	14.5mpg...dropped from 73 mph go 65 and cut off the A/C. I am now at 14.9 avg in two weeks!!! Slow down and roll the windows down. Yes it is hot and humid here to...put new songs on your IPOD and get over it __________________ 08 SR5 5.7 4x4 Last edited by Black Tooth : 07-19-2008 at 10:09 PM.

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07-19-2008, 05:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
ontheway Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: chesapeake, virginia Posts: 16	Looks like i need to do some driving! I am at 1000 miles and if i baby it i will get 15. I am getting ready to put on some 305 55 20 Nitto's that are waiting for the front end to get a lift. I know the mileage is going to take a hit. Hopefully since i already have 275 55 20's it will not change too much, but i am expecting the worst.

07-19-2008, 06:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
saki302 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 145	I'm at 250 miles- I have a Looooong way to go Not to mention I take the Vette on longer trips to friends' houses- it gets 28mpg highway -Dave

07-19-2008, 07:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
U.P. Tundra Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 305	My guess is a lot of the high MPG reports are 2 wheel drive without the tow package 4:30 rear end.

07-20-2008, 12:29 AM	#25 (permalink)
Smed Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 425	I have seen my mpg slowly creeping up over the last couple of months. It started out around 15 (combo highway and city) and now it is pretty solidly around 16.5 with 4500 miles. I hope (and believe) that it will get a little better over the next few months. I have a crewmax 5.7 4x4. noone should be getting less mileage than me - unless they live on top of a mountain or can't keep their foot out of it.

07-20-2008, 12:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
poidog1 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 89	You guys should start hypermiling..... I guess that its neutral dropping your car when you come to a light and turning your car off when your going down hill. I guess it works because these nerds are saying that they get like 50 miles to a gallon in a regular accord but they're killing there cars and putting them selfs at risk of getting into an accident.

07-20-2008, 05:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
ttundra2007 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hilo Posts: 85	yup yeah those hypermilers are idiots. driving or should i say rolling down hills with no brakes and steering. Anybody experimented with the traction control or VSC and mileage?

07-20-2008, 05:14 PM	#28 (permalink)
gnyhuf Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 165	My average is 13 MPG with 35" tires, running on the freeway at 70 MPH I am reading on average 14-17MPG. __________________ Pro-Comp 6" Lift Pro-Comp 20" Rims Pro-Comp 35" Tires Underseat Storage Tray WISE Bedrug MAGNAFLOW Exhaust AFE Cold Air Intake Amp Research Power Steps Stock Toyota Security System turned ON

07-20-2008, 05:34 PM	#29 (permalink)
phil2twenty Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 204	First 4500 computer said 14.6 avg. In the 500 miles since servicing I am getting 15.4 I drive 24 miles roundtrip mix of hwy/city using the cruise control as much as possible. Changed over to Mobil 1 full synthetic. Have noticed that the occasional 100 mile roundtrip fwy drive helps keep the avg up or im sure itd be in the low 14s __________________ 08 Tundra C/M 2wd SR5 TRD 5.7 Slate metalic Tundra all weather mats 4 pc Billet Grill overlay Sirius radio Toyota tube steps K&N drop in air filter/charcoal filter mod Debadged/Destickered (TRD & door post) 2" Toytec leveling lift TRD shifter sport pedals G-Tek door sill plates

07-20-2008, 10:15 PM	#30 (permalink)
OLDESTGUY Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 21	Are you going by some computer on board? or actually measuring the gas? With some hills and some stop and go, I'm 18-19. Never over 55 and use cruise a lot.

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