Comments on: Is Your New Tundra Getting The EPA Rated Gas Mileage? http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:58:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Steve Esponda http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-4958 Steve Esponda Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:45:36 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-4958 I live in Wyoming and have about 10,000 miles on my 2008 Tundra. I had been averaging around 19 mpg on state highways with the speed limit of 65 mph. I did drive the speed limit. I was not impressed with the BFG Rugged Terrain tires that came on the truck. My truck even had a TRD package that says it is for Off-Road (Why put tires on a truck that can not put up with what people (at least in the western states) buy the truck for? Anyhow, I put some Cooper SRT tires on it ( pretty aggressive) that were 5 mm wider and 5% taller, my mileage dropped to 13-14 mpg. I get really good traction now, but WOW I never thought it would make that much difference. Next time I will pick something in the middle. I live in Wyoming and have about 10,000 miles on my 2008 Tundra. I had been averaging around 19 mpg on state highways with the speed limit of 65 mph. I did drive the speed limit. I was not impressed with the BFG Rugged Terrain tires that came on the truck. My truck even had a TRD package that says it is for Off-Road (Why put tires on a truck that can not put up with what people (at least in the western states) buy the truck for? Anyhow, I put some Cooper SRT tires on it ( pretty aggressive) that were 5 mm wider and 5% taller, my mileage dropped to 13-14 mpg. I get really good traction now, but WOW I never thought it would make that much difference. Next time I will pick something in the middle.

]]> By: Alan N http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-4711 Alan N Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:14:43 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-4711 2007 Tundra SR5 Double Cab 4wd 5.7l - Chase BC Ca I have 7000 mi on my Tundra which I imported to BC from Texas. Mileage really depends on my driving habits and I watch the "instant" mileage indicator when I am concerned. Often I see useage of less than 10 l/100 km and on average have been averaging 15.6 I/100 km. I'll leave it to the math freaks to do the US conversion. It is OK for me. By the way, hauling a trailer up a steep hill I have also noticed useage of 80 to 90 l/100km. My observation is that the gas guage is not right. My truck has a 100 l tank but when the empty light goes on I can only get 70 l into the tank. I feel the Toyota engineers did this on purpose so that us owners do not run below the 1/4 full mark. Relax, if you wanted good mileage you would have bought a Prius. 2007 Tundra SR5 Double Cab 4wd 5.7l - Chase BC Ca

I have 7000 mi on my Tundra which I imported to BC from Texas. Mileage really depends on my driving habits and I watch the “instant” mileage indicator when I am concerned. Often I see useage of less than 10 l/100 km and on average have been averaging 15.6 I/100 km. I’ll leave it to the math freaks to do the US conversion. It is OK for me. By the way, hauling a trailer up a steep hill I have also noticed useage of 80 to 90 l/100km.

My observation is that the gas guage is not right. My truck has a 100 l tank but when the empty light goes on I can only get 70 l into the tank. I feel the Toyota engineers did this on purpose so that us owners do not run below the 1/4 full mark. Relax, if you wanted good mileage you would have bought a Prius.

]]> By: Mike J http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-4623 Mike J Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:23:38 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-4623 2008 Tundra Double Cab 2wd 4.7l - Huntsville, AL I just went over 3400 miles. My commute is 20.4 miles one way with two stops along the way. I'll average about 50 mph, so that is pretty optimal to achieve good mileage. My mileage has gradually improved from 17.8 to 19.2. I installed a K&N drop in air filter after a couple weeks. (not the $300 cold air intake, just a replacement filter) I run premium in it, because in the past I've found it to be worth about 10% better mileage, for less than 10% additional cost. My best tankful was 20.3. I'm happy with it. My 2000 Nissan Frontier V6 4x4 was only good for 20 mpg under just the right circumstances, and this is a lot more truck. 2008 Tundra Double Cab 2wd 4.7l - Huntsville, AL

I just went over 3400 miles. My commute is 20.4 miles one way with two stops along the way. I’ll average about 50 mph, so that is pretty optimal to achieve good mileage. My mileage has gradually improved from 17.8 to 19.2. I installed a K&N drop in air filter after a couple weeks. (not the $300 cold air intake, just a replacement filter) I run premium in it, because in the past I’ve found it to be worth about 10% better mileage, for less than 10% additional cost. My best tankful was 20.3.

I’m happy with it. My 2000 Nissan Frontier V6 4×4 was only good for 20 mpg under just the right circumstances, and this is a lot more truck.

]]> By: Mickey http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-3911 Mickey Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:58:21 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-3911 I have 35,000 miles on my 07 Crewmax Limited. I use an AFE and Borla Pro XS complete duels. I'm avg 20 - 22mpg doing 60. I got on one trip at 55mph my avg was 24.7. This is on flat land florida. I use the regular street tires 18" duellers that came with the truck. I haven't seen 22mpg at 80mph. Not even 20mpg especially on rolling hills. To work one way is 28 miles with 25 of them interstate. The last 3 miles is 4 lane road at 55mph with two red lights within 1/4 to 1/2 mile of each other. I get better mpg if I keep my windows up and a/c on. But it's summer so all 5 windows are down and sunroof opened. I have 35,000 miles on my 07 Crewmax Limited. I use an AFE and Borla Pro XS complete duels. I’m avg 20 - 22mpg doing 60. I got on one trip at 55mph my avg was 24.7. This is on flat land florida. I use the regular street tires 18″ duellers that came with the truck. I haven’t seen 22mpg at 80mph. Not even 20mpg especially on rolling hills. To work one way is 28 miles with 25 of them interstate. The last 3 miles is 4 lane road at 55mph with two red lights within 1/4 to 1/2 mile of each other. I get better mpg if I keep my windows up and a/c on. But it’s summer so all 5 windows are down and sunroof opened.

]]> By: admin http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-3321 admin Mon, 12 May 2008 22:58:53 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-3321 Dave - Your gas mileage is normal for 80-85 mph. The EPA ratings on the sticker were determined at 65 mph. There's quite a bit of difference in drag between 65 and 85. While some claim to get 18mpg at 80mph, that's the exception, not the rule. Dave - Your gas mileage is normal for 80-85 mph. The EPA ratings on the sticker were determined at 65 mph. There’s quite a bit of difference in drag between 65 and 85. While some claim to get 18mpg at 80mph, that’s the exception, not the rule.

]]> By: Dave http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-3312 Dave Mon, 12 May 2008 01:55:27 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-3312 I Have A 2007 Tundra double cab 5.7L w/ 4.30 rearaxle and flowmaster exhaust and only get 13.5 miles to the gallon in the city. 14.5 to15.0 on the freeway at about 80 to 85 mph the truck has 5500 miles on it now but it is Not no 15 to 18 like the dealer said it whould. if any person can help me to get that it whould be Great thanks I Have A 2007 Tundra double cab 5.7L w/ 4.30 rearaxle and flowmaster exhaust and only get 13.5 miles to the gallon in the city. 14.5 to15.0 on the freeway at about 80 to 85 mph the truck has 5500 miles on it now but it is Not no 15 to 18 like the dealer said it whould. if any person can help me to get that it whould be Great thanks

]]> By: Mark http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-3073 Mark Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:47:44 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-3073 My 07 4.7 2WD Reg Cab with undercover gets 21 mpg highway, easy, at 60 - 70 mph. Love it. 15 mpg city. 11 mpg towing 6000 lbs of boat and trailer. My 07 4.7 2WD Reg Cab with undercover gets 21 mpg highway, easy, at 60 - 70 mph. Love it. 15 mpg city. 11 mpg towing 6000 lbs of boat and trailer.

]]> By: Scott H http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-2402 Scott H Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:12:39 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-2402 I have a 2007 Tundra Double cab 4x4 with the 5.7 Engine. On the hwy I can achieve the 18 mpg, but there is no way in the world I can ever get the estimated 14 mpg city. It is actually more like 10 mpg city. Thats fine though beacuse I had a Ford 4x4 extra cab that got 11 mpg on the highway and did not have near the power the Tundra does. I have a 2007 Tundra Double cab 4×4 with the 5.7 Engine. On the hwy I can achieve the 18 mpg, but there is no way in the world I can ever get the estimated 14 mpg city. It is actually more like 10 mpg city. Thats fine though beacuse I had a Ford 4×4 extra cab that got 11 mpg on the highway and did not have near the power the Tundra does.

]]> By: Sparky http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-2371 Sparky Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:54:32 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-2371 The New Tundra,mileage figures from Toyota are way out.No one i've talked to has better than 17mpg combined,yet toyota claims higher.It was the same with my fist Tundra,,never got better than 18mpg.It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure your mileage will drop with the new truck,when it is heavier,has more HP.,and has a bigger drag aero wise.The Best i've heard is from the Ram ISB-6 Cummins with the Edge.22 mpg The New Tundra,mileage figures from Toyota are way out.No one i’ve talked to has better than 17mpg combined,yet toyota claims higher.It was the same with my fist Tundra,,never got better than 18mpg.It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure your mileage will drop with the new truck,when it is heavier,has more HP.,and has a bigger drag aero wise.The Best i’ve heard is from the Ram ISB-6 Cummins with the Edge.22 mpg

]]> By: Steve B http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-2368 Steve B Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:06:12 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2007/08/08/is-your-new-tundra-getting-the-epa-rated-gas-mileage/#comment-2368 I have a 4wd crew max purchased in June of 07 and has 21,000 miles. Some weeks all highway miles then others all city. On the highway I get 18-20 depending on head winds, and fuel. Thats right fuel! I own a construction company and we did an internal study and found that we get 2 mpg better with Shell fuel than BP. This covers vehicles from all the major manufacturers with varying age. My two pennies. I have a 4wd crew max purchased in June of 07 and has 21,000 miles. Some weeks all highway miles then others all city. On the highway I get 18-20 depending on head winds, and fuel. Thats right fuel! I own a construction company and we did an internal study and found that we get 2 mpg better with Shell fuel than BP. This covers vehicles from all the major manufacturers with varying age.
My two pennies.

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