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Fuel saving devices?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoLin1234, May 9, 2022.

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  1. May 9, 2022 at 6:19 PM
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    TacoLin1234

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    TacoLin1234 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Anyone used any of these? Do they really work? OBD2 plug in's seams the most common. Prices are all over the place. Is this just "snake oil" or anyone experienced a "real" improvement? Yeah, I know - lots of questions......
     
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  2. May 9, 2022 at 6:20 PM
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    Best fuel saving device is your right foot.
     
    Tanselow, May 9, 2022
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  3. May 9, 2022 at 6:21 PM
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    eurowner

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    And highway tires.
     
    eurowner, May 9, 2022
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  4. May 9, 2022 at 6:22 PM
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    windsor

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    Snake oil.
    1- Keep up on maintenance.
    2- Go easy on the skinny pedal.
    3- If someplace is within walking distance, don't drive.
     
    windsor, May 9, 2022
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  5. May 9, 2022 at 6:47 PM
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    Taco_Coma

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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    If you really want to save money. Put the SR5 tires on your truck. Mine was getting 28 mpg before I put bigger tires on it
     
    Taco_Coma, May 9, 2022
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  6. May 9, 2022 at 6:53 PM
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    Tacomike18

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    Drive in 3rd gear
     
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  7. May 9, 2022 at 6:59 PM
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    SwollenGoat

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    SwollenGoat Onwards and Upwards!

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    A Prius is a great fuel saving device.
     
    SwollenGoat, May 9, 2022
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  8. May 9, 2022 at 7:11 PM
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    I just drive downhill to school both ways without shoes on and it seems to be doing the trick
     
    andrewtheadventurer, May 9, 2022
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  9. May 9, 2022 at 7:13 PM
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    yeah its possible with factory tires and staying under 55 mph. cruise around at a constant 45 mph and you can see some real good numbers
     
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  10. May 9, 2022 at 7:13 PM
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    king2.5s/33s/Deaver/SCS wheels
    I heard a Prius is good for that
     
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  11. May 9, 2022 at 7:15 PM
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    Taco_Coma

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    Taco_Coma That's a lovely accent you have. New Jersey?

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    This was one of the better days it would hover around 25-30 on my way to work usually around 27 or 28

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  12. May 9, 2022 at 7:17 PM
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    king2.5s/33s/Deaver/SCS wheels
    A taco with 33s can only dream of those numbers
     
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  13. May 9, 2022 at 7:19 PM
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    If it was that easy, why wouldn't Toyota do it and raise their fleet numbers?

    Hint. It's either hokum or it restricts your driving experience.
     
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    I can get those numbers on interstate trips keeping it at 65. In reality it averages 22.5 per tank….still not too shabby.

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    Both feet.
     
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    Stock 245/70 tires…driving like an old man (because I am! Lol!)

    was getting 17 with my snow tires 265/70.

    Will drop when I upgrade to 265/75 ATs, going to run the stockers bald first, since I am cheap like that.
     
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  17. May 9, 2022 at 7:36 PM
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    at 65? wtf

    downhill?

    ive seen low 20s tops
     
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  18. May 9, 2022 at 7:39 PM
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    SwollenGoat Onwards and Upwards!

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    Mostly downhill/flat on the way back home, that was pulling my 5X8 moto trailer too. It did get 20 to the trailhead, and nearly 30 on the way back.
     
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  19. May 9, 2022 at 7:46 PM
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    https://youtu.be/s1hmeUI2gus

    You can even pull a trailer with a Prius
     
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  20. May 9, 2022 at 10:19 PM
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    vivid02 Buy a Tesla…..I need the gas.

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    Snake oil.

    Draft the big rigs to save fuel. They love it when you draft them.

    :burnrubber:
     
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