from 15 mpg to 30 mpg

LAW · 10-30-2005, 08:03 PM

either my gas gauge is wrong or im just getting awesome gas mileage but after takeover on the trip home i got just about 30 mpg with the truck fully loaded going about 65, i only burned half a tank after 250 miles. how likely is it for the gas guage to go out like that, i didnt smash my tank or anything like that..

grillmasterp · 10-30-2005, 08:13 PM

My guess is there is a prob with the gas gauge or it became mis-calibrated
Top off the tank & see how much you put in.

My bro's gas gauge has been mis-calibrated for a long time- Once he has gone through 15 gal - the gauge displays 1/3 tank left- Fortunately - his low fuel light will come on.

drinkintedbr · 10-30-2005, 08:54 PM

i only wish. on the ride there and home i got 11.

LAW · 10-30-2005, 11:47 PM

just tanked up and the gas gauge wasnt wrong.. 9 gallons topped off at 255 miles worked out to 28 mpg, i was shocked to find out that it wasnt the gauge

fast frank · 10-30-2005, 11:55 PM

WOW.

I havn't checked mine yet, but I know it's good.

Somehow I forgot to reset my odometer when I filled up in gilmer, but I think I can go by your 255 miles because we were together the whole way.

I will post up tomorrow when I get a number.

LAW · 10-31-2005, 12:07 AM

i was for sure it was the gas gauge, ive been having a weird electrical bug. domelights not working until the key is turned, radio and clock keep resetting, although i didnt notice eny of theese problems until i used the truck tonight. i havent modified anything electronics wise besids the 2meter being directly connected to the battery and the cb radio off of my radio wiring harness

LAW · 10-31-2005, 12:08 AM

it was about 240 from the texaco in gilmer to here

tx4x4play · 10-31-2005, 01:35 AM

surely taking that brush guard off didnt affect your mileage that much... i wouldnt think so. i got it put on today and i really havent gone anywhere. i'll watch the mileage though to see if it drops any and let you know. i'm willing to bet it's that cb thats givin u electrical problems. seems like i read something in the manual that said hookin one up could potentially cause screwy problems. good luck and thanks for the guard

grillmasterp · 10-31-2005, 06:19 AM

Must be something with daylight savings

...Or perhaps you were drafting another vehicle, downhill, with the wind behind you the entire time

are you SURE you didn't tank up and forget to reset your speedo, especially at $2.29/gal

LAW · 10-31-2005, 07:29 AM

im pretty sure, i tanked up at the texaco in gilmer and followed everyone home... i was behind shannon and john they were going about 55 to 65 most of the time.

Stubb444 · 10-31-2005, 07:38 AM

4 or 6 cyl.??

LAW · 10-31-2005, 07:41 AM

6 cyl.. im going to drive it like that for another tank and see what happens

Marcopolo · 10-31-2005, 08:45 AM

I think it was because we were drafting behind Shannon and Jon, the whole time. That makes a big difference. I haven’t calculated mine yet but I know it is better than average.

LAW · 10-31-2005, 09:02 AM

i guess it could be that or the speed i was traveling. the electrical bug is just plain weird though. it only did it twice since i got home and never did it again. does anyone know if the domelight is on a relay? i thought i had blown a fuse somehow until i turned the key and it started working again.

fast frank · 10-31-2005, 12:02 PM

I just figured mine... 255 miles (Lindsay's number) and 9.891 gallons.

25.7 MPG.

That's not too shabby at all coming from a truck that's been called "Too big" and sports 245 horsepower!

Yes, we were drafting downhill at 65 MPH. so what?

I'm happy!

Fast Frank

grillmasterp · 10-31-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast frank

25.7 MPG.
Yes, we were drafting downhill at 65 MPH. so what?

Fast Frank

Hey- I called it!

Reminds me of a Car & Driver spot on TV that was trying to Maximize gas mileage from a Hybrid several years ago-
They Cheated by setting up a Ford Excursion with its rear hatch doors open and a customized mud flap/dust skirt-
That Hybrid got ABSURD mileage /gal.

During last years caravan to Katemcy, Vince managed to consume atleast 2 gal less than the rest of us...His tires were set to 50 psi!

Cmartinez95 · 10-31-2005, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by law116

i guess it could be that or the speed i was traveling. the electrical bug is just plain weird though. it only did it twice since i got home and never did it again. does anyone know if the domelight is on a relay? i thought i had blown a fuse somehow until i turned the key and it started working again.

I bet it's your speed. The first time I went out there I was following in line behind Shannon and another guy towing a rig. I wasn't right behind them, but going about 55 the whole way got me over 250 miles to 1/2 a tank. Now if I could only FORCE myself to go 55 all the time!

LAW · 10-31-2005, 12:56 PM

im gonna give it a try this week and see what i can do going 60 instead of the normal 80

Cmartinez95 · 10-31-2005, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by law116

im gonna give it a try this week and see what i can do going 60 instead of the normal 80

Hahaha, we'll see how long THAT lasts!

LAW · 10-31-2005, 01:13 PM

i know... right. i just want to see if it is at all possible to go 400 miles or more on a tank

grillmasterp · 10-31-2005, 01:24 PM

What is sad is that even though we know our mileage will improve if driving less than 60 mph- We still won't do it.

LAW · 10-31-2005, 01:31 PM

i know... its impossible but i didint realize that it would be such a dramatic increase. i could only really see 3 or 4 mpg but about 12 is insane

grillmasterp · 10-31-2005, 01:37 PM

I had not realize the difference either - Not sure if I will even have the patience to test it out either.

Marcopolo · 10-31-2005, 10:02 PM

Just filled mine up and it ended up being 22 miles per gallon and that was with about 40 miles of city driving today.

I always drive slow start off and speed limit right after I fill up, I tell myself I am going to follow through so that I can get better gas miles but then I wake up the next morning and there I go again Drag racing and doing about 80.

10-30-2005, 08:03 PM	#1
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	from 15 mpg to 30 mpg either my gas gauge is wrong or im just getting awesome gas mileage but after takeover on the trip home i got just about 30 mpg with the truck fully loaded going about 65, i only burned half a tank after 250 miles. how likely is it for the gas guage to go out like that, i didnt smash my tank or anything like that.. __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-30-2005, 08:13 PM	#2
grillmasterp Deal Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,772	My guess is there is a prob with the gas gauge or it became mis-calibrated Top off the tank & see how much you put in. My bro's gas gauge has been mis-calibrated for a long time- Once he has gone through 15 gal - the gauge displays 1/3 tank left- Fortunately - his low fuel light will come on. __________________ Pg 77 (1999 Owner's Manual) (!) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: -Parking Brake Reminder -Low Brake Fluid level Warning

10-30-2005, 11:47 PM	#4
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	just tanked up and the gas gauge wasnt wrong.. 9 gallons topped off at 255 miles worked out to 28 mpg, i was shocked to find out that it wasnt the gauge __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-30-2005, 11:55 PM	#5
fast frank Veteran Member My Rig: 2001 Tacoma 4X4 Dcab Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, Texas(Woodlands) Posts: 2,783	WOW. I havn't checked mine yet, but I know it's good. Somehow I forgot to reset my odometer when I filled up in gilmer, but I think I can go by your 255 miles because we were together the whole way. I will post up tomorrow when I get a number. __________________ 2001 Double Cab V6 Auto Tranny 4WD TRD Offroad. Bone Stock and Loving Every Minute Of It.

10-31-2005, 12:08 AM	#7
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	it was about 240 from the texaco in gilmer to here __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-30-2005, 08:54 PM	#3
drinkintedbr Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mandeville, LA or Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,183	i only wish. on the ride there and home i got 11.

10-31-2005, 12:07 AM	#6
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	i was for sure it was the gas gauge, ive been having a weird electrical bug. domelights not working until the key is turned, radio and clock keep resetting, although i didnt notice eny of theese problems until i used the truck tonight. i havent modified anything electronics wise besids the 2meter being directly connected to the battery and the cb radio off of my radio wiring harness

10-31-2005, 01:35 AM	#8
tx4x4play Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lake Dallas, Texas Posts: 17	surely taking that brush guard off didnt affect your mileage that much... i wouldnt think so. i got it put on today and i really havent gone anywhere. i'll watch the mileage though to see if it drops any and let you know. i'm willing to bet it's that cb thats givin u electrical problems. seems like i read something in the manual that said hookin one up could potentially cause screwy problems. good luck and thanks for the guard

10-31-2005, 06:19 AM	#9
grillmasterp Deal Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,772	Must be something with daylight savings ...Or perhaps you were drafting another vehicle, downhill, with the wind behind you the entire time are you SURE you didn't tank up and forget to reset your speedo, especially at $2.29/gal __________________ Pg 77 (1999 Owner's Manual) (!) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: -Parking Brake Reminder -Low Brake Fluid level Warning

10-31-2005, 07:29 AM	#10
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	im pretty sure, i tanked up at the texaco in gilmer and followed everyone home... i was behind shannon and john they were going about 55 to 65 most of the time. __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-31-2005, 07:38 AM	#11
Stubb444 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 439	4 or 6 cyl.??

10-31-2005, 07:41 AM	#12
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	6 cyl.. im going to drive it like that for another tank and see what happens __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-31-2005, 08:45 AM	#13
Marcopolo Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: League City, TX Posts: 2,810	I think it was because we were drafting behind Shannon and Jon, the whole time. That makes a big difference. I haven’t calculated mine yet but I know it is better than average. __________________ I'll Buy That for A Dollar! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2045659

10-31-2005, 09:02 AM	#14
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	i guess it could be that or the speed i was traveling. the electrical bug is just plain weird though. it only did it twice since i got home and never did it again. does anyone know if the domelight is on a relay? i thought i had blown a fuse somehow until i turned the key and it started working again. __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-31-2005, 12:02 PM	#15
fast frank Veteran Member My Rig: 2001 Tacoma 4X4 Dcab Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, Texas(Woodlands) Posts: 2,783	I just figured mine... 255 miles (Lindsay's number) and 9.891 gallons. 25.7 MPG. That's not too shabby at all coming from a truck that's been called "Too big" and sports 245 horsepower! Yes, we were drafting downhill at 65 MPH. so what? I'm happy! Fast Frank __________________ 2001 Double Cab V6 Auto Tranny 4WD TRD Offroad. Bone Stock and Loving Every Minute Of It.

10-31-2005, 12:56 PM	#18
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	im gonna give it a try this week and see what i can do going 60 instead of the normal 80 __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-31-2005, 01:13 PM	#20
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	i know... right. i just want to see if it is at all possible to go 400 miles or more on a tank __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-31-2005, 01:24 PM	#21
grillmasterp Deal Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,772	What is sad is that even though we know our mileage will improve if driving less than 60 mph- We still won't do it. __________________ Pg 77 (1999 Owner's Manual) (!) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: -Parking Brake Reminder -Low Brake Fluid level Warning

10-31-2005, 01:31 PM	#22
LAW Oilfield Trash Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Willis, TX Posts: 3,394	i know... its impossible but i didint realize that it would be such a dramatic increase. i could only really see 3 or 4 mpg but about 12 is insane __________________ -Lindsay 2003 Toyota Tacoma D-Cab 4X4

10-31-2005, 01:37 PM	#23
grillmasterp Deal Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,772	I had not realize the difference either - Not sure if I will even have the patience to test it out either. __________________ Pg 77 (1999 Owner's Manual) (!) Brake System Warning Light This light has the following functions: -Parking Brake Reminder -Low Brake Fluid level Warning

10-31-2005, 10:02 PM	#24
Marcopolo Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: League City, TX Posts: 2,810	Just filled mine up and it ended up being 22 miles per gallon and that was with about 40 miles of city driving today. I always drive slow start off and speed limit right after I fill up, I tell myself I am going to follow through so that I can get better gas miles but then I wake up the next morning and there I go again Drag racing and doing about 80. __________________ I'll Buy That for A Dollar! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2045659

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