Comments on: Why Cold Weather Hurts Your Truck’s Gas Mileage http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/ Toyota Tundra News, Reviews, Accessories, and Information Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:17:26 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9960 Admin (Jason) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:22:17 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9960 Bobby - np TXTee - The gas blend is only slightly different, but it could impact some engines more than others I suppose. Bobby – np
TXTee – The gas blend is only slightly different, but it could impact some engines more than others I suppose.

]]> By: TXTee http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9930 TXTee Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:59:01 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9930 I'm convinced something is going on with the gas blend itself. My motorcycle is burning gas at a more significantly high rate as well. The truck has moved once in the past 3 weeks so I can't test the theory on the engine much right now. I’m convinced something is going on with the gas blend itself. My motorcycle is burning gas at a more significantly high rate as well. The truck has moved once in the past 3 weeks so I can’t test the theory on the engine much right now.

]]> By: Bobby http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9919 Bobby Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:42:39 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9919 Whoa, well thanks for the heads up, never heard about that happening but I'll probably stay with the stock plugs. Whoa, well thanks for the heads up, never heard about that happening but I’ll probably stay with the stock plugs.

]]> By: Admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9918 Admin (Jason) Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:24:02 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9918 Bobby - There was a particularly bad comment about a popular after-market spark plug forwarded to us about a year ago - http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2008/02/11/tundra-owners-beware-after-market-spark-plugs/. This story might be a one-off incident, but there are comments from people with similar experiences. My suggestion (for a few reasons) is to stick with the factory plugs. Check out the link for more info. Bobby – There was a particularly bad comment about a popular after-market spark plug forwarded to us about a year ago – http://www.tundraheadquarters......ark-plugs/. This story might be a one-off incident, but there are comments from people with similar experiences. My suggestion (for a few reasons) is to stick with the factory plugs. Check out the link for more info.

]]> By: Bobby http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9907 Bobby Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:46:04 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9907 I've got an 07' Tundra, and I was wanting to change out sparkplugs to a better after market kind, if there is any. Any suggestions? I’ve got an 07′ Tundra, and I was wanting to change out sparkplugs to a better after market kind, if there is any. Any suggestions?

]]> By: Admin (Jason) http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9439 Admin (Jason) Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:19:53 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9439 Jr - You are correct. However, there's a big difference between a jackrabbit start on a cold motor and normal driving. I'm not saying you should be slamming on the pedals, but you don't have to baby it either. Once the engine is running and the oil is pumping (the first 5 seconds or so), the engine is ready. The main reason to avoid racing the motor is that it's not good to rev a motor until it's reached normal operating temperature. Jr – You are correct. However, there’s a big difference between a jackrabbit start on a cold motor and normal driving. I’m not saying you should be slamming on the pedals, but you don’t have to baby it either. Once the engine is running and the oil is pumping (the first 5 seconds or so), the engine is ready. The main reason to avoid racing the motor is that it’s not good to rev a motor until it’s reached normal operating temperature.

]]> By: Jr http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9431 Jr Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:50:51 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9431 But i could swear ive read somewhere in my toyota's (08 PreRunner Tacoma) manual not to "race" the engine when it is not fully warmed up...correct me if im wrong, but does that refer to revving kind of high? (like say 3,500RPM+) So like here in houston,tx we've had a few somewhat cold mornings, and i try to keep my RPM low, usually below 2,500. But i could swear ive read somewhere in my toyota’s (08 PreRunner Tacoma) manual not to “race” the engine when it is not fully warmed up…correct me if im wrong, but does that refer to revving kind of high? (like say 3,500RPM+)

So like here in houston,tx we’ve had a few somewhat cold mornings, and i try to keep my RPM low, usually below 2,500.

]]> By: Brian http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9429 Brian Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:50:01 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9429 I don't think Shelly is going to do much for warming up my truck's engine, but she sure warm's MY engine! I don’t think Shelly is going to do much for warming up my truck’s engine, but she sure warm’s MY engine!

]]> By: Bruce http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9426 Bruce Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:42:02 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9426 you can get one of those billet grilles they warm the engine up faster too you can get one of those billet grilles they warm the engine up faster too

]]> By: mk http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/2009/10/21/cold-weather-truck-gas-mileage/#comment-9424 mk Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:26:27 +0000 http://www.tundraheadquarters.com/blog/?p=1983#comment-9424 Yah, you don't need your engine sitting idle for 10 minutes rumbling like my Harley neighbor does before he finally decides to take off and rumble and bumble down the road just a chugging along. The Tundra is not a Harley - thank god! Yah, you don’t need your engine sitting idle for 10 minutes rumbling like my Harley neighbor does before he finally decides to take off and rumble and bumble down the road just a chugging along. The Tundra is not a Harley – thank god!

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