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How much do you spend on gas a week?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Newfiebruh, Jan 21, 2019.

  1. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    Newfiebruh

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    Lately its been getting kind of annoying how much im spending on gas a week. It's ~85$/week for just going to work/school and a bit of going around town. How much are you guys spending on fuel?
     
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  2. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:02 PM
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    ChemDawg

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    I use 1 tank per week unless I use 4x4 or plow ect..
     
  3. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:04 PM
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    Jojee117

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    I usually fuel up once every 2 weeks about $40-50 depending on the station (in CA)
     
  4. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:05 PM
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    Newfiebruh

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    Damn, a tank of gas here is that, 85$. Brutal.
     
  5. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:06 PM
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    novanut21

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    $0 its not my daily driver. It gets fresh fuel every couple months
     
  6. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:08 PM
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    Newfiebruh

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    Im starting to think about getting a different daily. spending ~340$ every month on fuel is a new car payment lol. Its even worse in the summer when im constantly going out and about.
     
  7. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:09 PM
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    MurderedTacoV2

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    twice a week is average for me unless i drive my lexus. V8 car gets better mpgs than my truck!
     
  8. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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    Newfiebruh

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    The funny thing is, im rocking a 4cyl, can only imgaine what the 6cyl is like lol.
     
  9. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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    novanut21

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    I have a plain jane zero options 2wd 5spd sonoma that I daily drive. Cheap on insurance and gets 28mpg and I can still haul things. Biggest savings was moving closer to work Im now 1.2 miles away.
     
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  10. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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    In winter its like 16-18 on a good day. if its windy and you are driving into it, have fun with like 13 mpg lol.
     
  11. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:14 PM
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    Lately i've been getting ~19-22 mpg (after i did some conversions) ~150 miles is about half a tank for me.
     
  12. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    Gunshot-6A

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    4 miles each way for work x 2 x 5 so like one fill a month, plus weekend stuff. So maybe twice a month. Get 15 and change with heavy and oversize 265/75/R16 ST Maxx in the city. 2.60ish per gallon right now, so 50-100 bucks a month.

    When the weather gets nice and I'm out playing in the desert or the mountains, a lot more, maybe once a week on average.
     
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  13. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:17 PM
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    4WD FTW

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    I feel your pain. I gas up 2 times per week. Last tank only lasted me 125 miles. I love my tacoma but the mileage is horrible, especially in winter. I'm in the less than 10 mpg club :bananadance:
     
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  14. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:18 PM
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    Bebop

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    Usually none in the taco. I commute with the corolla. 400 miles a tank and less than 20 to fill it up.
     
  15. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    AntMan408

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    80 a week. My MPG average is 15.6. -_-
     
  16. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    For the Tacoma its $45 - $48 every 3-4 weeks

    Now the go fast toy aka the Camaro which I only put about 300 miles on it from April thru October . And at 5mpg averages about $28 every 3 days
     
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  17. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    t4daddy

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    Ha, you got me covered. I'm 1.3 miles from work, even ride my bike when the weather is nice. With fuel now at $1.79 per gallon, and averaging 20ish miles per gallon, traveling less than 15 miles per week, I'd guess I'm spending about $1.25 a week on fuel.
     
  18. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    LivinOnEdge

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    I know I'm not a 2nd gen but it can't be that far off. I drive 80 miles a day getting roughly 21-23 mpg all freeway. I fill up roughly every 6 days.
     
  19. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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    approx 150 a month in gas.
     
  20. Jan 21, 2019 at 3:26 PM
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