Observed Gas Milage on the 05 V6?

mauibound · 12-05-2004, 09:58 AM

What kind of gas milage are you lucky 05 owners getting on your V6s?

Marc M · 12-05-2004, 05:41 PM

I am still getting around 300 miles per tank, but the tank is bigger in the '05. I have already put around 10 tanks of gas through this thing, and I still haven't figured the gas mileage.

Gas mileage isn't a huge issue for me, I'd rather have performance, and if that means I have to buy more gas, so be it....

Marc

Chief · 12-06-2004, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc M

I am still getting around 300 miles per tank, but the tank is bigger in the '05. I have already put around 10 tanks of gas through this thing, and I still haven't figured the gas mileage.

Gas mileage isn't a huge issue for me, I'd rather have performance, and if that means I have to buy more gas, so be it....

Marc

Dude your truck gives me wood.

That's exactly what I want when me lease is up on my 03. You got any pics of your rig?

21 mpg huh? Hell, that's what my 03 w/ the 2.7 gets!!

JCRENFROW · 12-06-2004, 06:21 PM

My wifes 04 4runner gets 21 with the v6

and my taco gets 20 with the 2.7 go figure

Marc M · 12-06-2004, 09:07 PM

I'll get some pics up after the lift and tires, and I buy a digital camera.

If it was actually me you meant to reply to.........

tbrown · 12-05-2004, 05:49 PM

I've had 5 tanks so far and I'm averaging about 21 mpg. I am on the highway though for probably 50% of my driving. Funny thing though. I ran 87 octane the first two tanks and 91 the last three and noticed a big difference in engine noise and performance. The new 4 liter likes the good stuff. Gas milage is about the same though.

keylay · 12-05-2004, 07:14 PM

21 mpg is pretty good for the v6 I would think.

CYi5 · 12-05-2004, 07:18 PM

check www.fueleconomy.gov . They list all the specs on every vehicle on the market pertaining to mpg. I did notice they have the 05 Tacoma on there, so check that out. Just click Find and Compare Cars.

peekay331 · 12-05-2004, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mauibound

What kind of gas milage are you lucky 05 owners getting on your V6s?

my parents just returned from moab and were averaging 21+ mpg.

Schuey2002 · 12-06-2004, 09:19 PM

Quoting a recent Car and Driver review:

"The Tacoma averaged 18 mpg over 3964 miles, much of it with the trans lazy-shifted from fourth to sixth, where the engine pulls an easy 2600 rpm at 75 mph."

jayotto4 · 12-07-2004, 03:10 PM

18-19mpg. This has been consistent for the first 1400 miles. It is around 300 miles per tank.

Chief · 12-07-2004, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jayotto4

18-19mpg. This has been consistent for the first 1400 miles. It is around 300 miles per tank.

How big's the tank? Also I see you have the double cab, prolly take a couple MPG's off cause of that.

Marc M, yes I was talking to you!

jayotto4 · 12-07-2004, 08:26 PM

It is a 21 galon tank. I only have the access cab.

12-05-2004, 09:58 AM	#1
mauibound Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 10	Observed Gas Milage on the 05 V6? What kind of gas milage are you lucky 05 owners getting on your V6s?

12-05-2004, 05:41 PM	#2
Marc M Smells like tacos in here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 287	I am still getting around 300 miles per tank, but the tank is bigger in the '05. I have already put around 10 tanks of gas through this thing, and I still haven't figured the gas mileage. Gas mileage isn't a huge issue for me, I'd rather have performance, and if that means I have to buy more gas, so be it.... Marc __________________ '06 Tacoma DUB-cab, 4X4, V6, 6-spd, SR5 / TRD Off Road '90 4Runner SR5 5-Spd '86 Shortbed 4X4 5-Spd,SAS'd ASAP '82 Supra 5-Spd Take your automatic and "Stick" it........ My Web Album in Progress

12-06-2004, 06:21 PM	#4
JCRENFROW Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 13	My wifes 04 4runner gets 21 with the v6 and my taco gets 20 with the 2.7 go figure __________________ 96 Regcab OME881 NWOR HD rear RB 2

12-06-2004, 09:07 PM	#5
Marc M Smells like tacos in here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 287	I'll get some pics up after the lift and tires, and I buy a digital camera. If it was actually me you meant to reply to......... __________________ '06 Tacoma DUB-cab, 4X4, V6, 6-spd, SR5 / TRD Off Road '90 4Runner SR5 5-Spd '86 Shortbed 4X4 5-Spd,SAS'd ASAP '82 Supra 5-Spd Take your automatic and "Stick" it........ My Web Album in Progress

12-05-2004, 07:14 PM	#7
keylay Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 219	21 mpg is pretty good for the v6 I would think. __________________ 2004 ExtraCab PreRunner To Do List: Locker, Lift, Wheels and Tires!

12-05-2004, 05:49 PM	#6
tbrown Master "Yota" Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canukistan Posts: 431	I've had 5 tanks so far and I'm averaging about 21 mpg. I am on the highway though for probably 50% of my driving. Funny thing though. I ran 87 octane the first two tanks and 91 the last three and noticed a big difference in engine noise and performance. The new 4 liter likes the good stuff. Gas milage is about the same though.

12-05-2004, 07:18 PM	#8
CYi5 One-Man Bleeder My Rig: 1999 4Runner Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: HB, CA Posts: 2,139	check www.fueleconomy.gov . They list all the specs on every vehicle on the market pertaining to mpg. I did notice they have the 05 Tacoma on there, so check that out. Just click Find and Compare Cars. __________________ 1999 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4x4 E-Locked Donahoe Extended Coilovers & Camburg UCA's ~ OME 891 & Icon Resi's ~ 285/75/16 Yokohama A/T-S

12-06-2004, 09:19 PM	#10
Schuey2002 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 53	Quoting a recent Car and Driver review: "The Tacoma averaged 18 mpg over 3964 miles, much of it with the trans lazy-shifted from fourth to sixth, where the engine pulls an easy 2600 rpm at 75 mph."

12-07-2004, 03:10 PM	#11
jayotto4 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SE MA Posts: 162	18-19mpg. This has been consistent for the first 1400 miles. It is around 300 miles per tank. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/jays99taco http://www.cardomain.com/ride/776831 "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" Lord Acton (1834-1902)

12-07-2004, 08:26 PM	#13
jayotto4 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SE MA Posts: 162	It is a 21 galon tank. I only have the access cab. __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/jays99taco http://www.cardomain.com/ride/776831 "power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" Lord Acton (1834-1902)

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