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Before and After chin spoiler MPG

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by BottleShark, Dec 29, 2022.

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  1. Dec 29, 2022 at 4:06 AM
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    BottleShark

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  2. Dec 29, 2022 at 4:48 AM
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    Wonder if I could add a chin spoiler to my OR while on long road trips
     
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  3. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:00 AM
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    na8rboy

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    Some claim there's a 1 mpg loss/gain without/with it.
     
    na8rboy, Dec 29, 2022
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  4. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:23 AM
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    I've read threads (Since I joined Sep/2021) that mileage improvement is minimal with the Air Dam/Chin Spoiler attached.

    I have not tried this test nor kept numbers of BEFORE or AFTER for MPGs.

    My Sport averages between 365-395 miles per tankful (22 Gallons).

    I've owned my Sport since 5-14-2021.

    During my first 5K ToyotaCare Maintenance, the young buck technician screwed in one of the Air Dam bolts at an angle and fudged up the hole.

    He said it was cumbersome during oil change so he had to remove a section of the Air Dam.

    Turns out he over-torqued the thin skid plate bolts too! WTF???

    When I added the TRD skid, the Air Dam would NOT re-attach (I tried it).

    I think it looks better without the Air Dam for sure!

    [​IMG]
     
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    TacoTime55, Dec 29, 2022
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  5. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:33 AM
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    Borracho Loco My truck identifies as a Prius.

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    Oh look, another mod....

    You need to be very careful. I knew a guy who added a chin spoiler to his Tacoma. Ten years later...BAM. Herpes.

    Don't risk it man!
     
    Borracho Loco, Dec 29, 2022
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  6. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:37 AM
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    :eek:
     
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  7. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:38 AM
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    Took mine off. Haven't noticed any difference. Looks better IMO.
     
    moon_taco_420, Dec 29, 2022
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  8. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:40 AM
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    you can keep the airdam on even with that TRD skid plate?
     
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  9. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:40 AM
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    100% it looks better but I make a 1000 mile round trip every month and if it’s good for 3 mpg….. I’d run one for sure.
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:41 AM
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    I may have not written that correctly...the Air Dam does not fit/re-attach with the TRD Skid.
     
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    I need to find someone in East Texas that took their’s off. Then I’ll test it.
     
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  12. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:43 AM
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    You can have mine!

    I'm in Delaware...come and get it!

    [​IMG]
     
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  13. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:43 AM
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    That’s a little out of the way lol
     
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  14. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:50 AM
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    I did it back in 2018. I got about a half mpg difference.
     
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  15. Dec 29, 2022 at 5:51 AM
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    Definitely not worth the loss in cool points lol
     
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    A bunch of junk
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    Use your brain instead of a YouTube video.
    Look up what a TRD Off Road mpg is completely stock.
    Now look up what a TRD Sport mpg is completely stock. You can find this info easily at toyota.com.
    The only external differences between these two models is the front air dam and the tires and wheels.
     
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    Good point, even with the snarky comment.
     
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    I cut about 4 inches off of mine.
    That way it still covers all the boxy metal bits for maybe better aero gains? but doesn't look dorky like the factory setup.

    IMG_20200613_150715.jpg
     
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    Thought about a chin spoiler for mine for better mileage so I put the plow on to see it made it worse.
     
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