Fuel Economy

[dkitsap]

Just picked up a 2014 TRD DCLB. I'm curious to know if anyone has experimented with shifting between 4 and 4D to get better fuel economy. If so, what were the results? Any other tips on enhanced fuel economy? Thanks!

 

[whippersnapper02]

Juat leave it in drive and let the trans do the work. 4th gear is going to burn more fuel than 5th gear (D).

 

[LUSETACO]

The truck is new so let it break in some. Mine had crap mileage for the first 10K or so. Then it got a little better. Then I started modding and it went to poop. The only thing that will help with mileage is a light foot and if you can find it, pure gas. FWIW I get 15 MPG.

 

[Taco-Maker TMMTX]

2014 TRD Sport DCLB also. I get 20.8 mpg but my drive it all highway to work and back. I get down on it daily when merging onto highway too. I just put it in D and go.


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[deerebilt]

14 DCSB TRD Sport Prerunner 4.0 Auto 5000 mi. And avg 23.3 mpg

 

[Thewarriordinghy]

I get 16.5 city and 17.8 highway and city combined. I drive really fast though

 

[TacoJoe11]

2011 dbl cab 4x4 4.0 averaging about 20 mpg in the spring and summer. It drops about 2 mpg in the winter.

 

[Prerunner14]

My 14 DCSB Prerunner 4.0 AT Avg is 23.4

 

[Taco-Maker TMMTX]

Update. Got a 6.5" lift and 34" tires on 20" wheels. New mpg is 16ish


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[Thewarriordinghy]

Update. Got a 6.5" lift and 34" tires on 20" wheels. New mpg is 16ish


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do you have the v6?

 

[Taco-Maker TMMTX]

Yep


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[Quarterhorsepower]

I actually got 22.5 driving to Tahoe last month..

 

[Thewarriordinghy]

Yep


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How do you get that mpg? I'm lucky to be at 16.5 on 265s

 

[TacoJoe11]

How do you get that mpg? I'm lucky to be at 16.5 on 265s

I hear you're a lead foot...that might contribute to your low mpgs.

 

[Taco-Maker TMMTX]

How do you get that mpg? I'm lucky to be at 16.5 on 265s

Most of my miles are highway.


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[Thewarriordinghy]

yeah, but it used to be like 17+ (combined) with the lead foot. maybe I need new tires? all highway, no city at all I got 18 driving between 80-100 mph this weekend, but with city its like 16.5.

 

[TacoJoe11]

yeah, but it used to be like 17+ (combined) with the lead foot. maybe I need new tires? all highway, no city at all I got 18 driving between 80-100 mph this weekend, but with city its like 16.5.

Yeah...wont get any better unless you lighten the foot. Not really sure why you need to be pushing 100 mph, but that's none of my business. You say you work in construction, do you haul any equipment on a day to day basis?

 

[Thewarriordinghy]

Yeah...wont get any better unless you lighten the foot. Not really sure why you need to be pushing 100 mph, but that's none of my business. You say you work in construction, do you haul any equipment on a day to day basis?

well nothing that would make a difference. mostly shovels a hammer and a weedeater.

 

[LUSETACO]

yeah, but it used to be like 17+ (combined) with the lead foot. maybe I need new tires? all highway, no city at all I got 18 driving between 80-100 mph this weekend, but with city its like 16.5.

Maybe try slowing down.

 

[Yota4life]

Yeah...wont get any better unless you lighten the foot. Not really sure why you need to be pushing 100 mph, but that's none of my business. You say you work in construction, do you haul any equipment on a day to day basis?

I think I know why I don't get the best mpg...haha