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Toyota Tacoma upgrades
Hey all
I have been out of the auto world for awhile as far as customization and upgrades are concerned. I have forgotten plenty of things that one can do to a vehicle for performance, looks and stupidity alike.
Im wondering from those in the know what can I realistically do to improve MPG for my 2007 Tacoma 4x4 ext cab.
I will be driving in the oilfield and cant be to crazy due to constant mud and dirt I will be driving though.
Im thinking with getting a better air intake and what else can I do to do minor upgrades.
Appreciate the help and here is a pic of me on some rig road in middle of nowhere south of Vernal, UT.
As for those saying get a real truck, Ill take my Taco anywhere that your "American" Union scum made truck will go and then some.
I WILL NEVER PURCHASE AN AMERICAN TRUCK AGAIN IN MY LIFE.
I have specific reasons, one they are made in Mexico or in factories strangled by Unions and also the reliabilty of an American truck compared to a Toyata is unquestionably in favor of the Toyota.
Also I DO NOT HAUL A DAMN THING. So hauling for me is a moot point.
For the record I get around 18-21 mpg depending on how I drive that tankfull and if I run the 4x4 or not.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...o_Vernal_1.jpg
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Uh, trade it in on the 4cyl. [Coffee]
On a serious note, nothing you do will make a major change on MPG's except for keeping your foot out of it, but the usuall bolt on's wouldn't hurt. Intake, exhaust, LED washer nozzles, etc.
With the dirt roads, I wouldn't go too crazy on the intake - a quality drop in would fit the bill.
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There might be a computer upgrade for it, which would allow you to adjust settings between "Economy" for highway driving, and "Performance" for towing or in the mud.
New airfilter will help especially if you do a lot of dusty road driving. Maybe synthetic oil, and keeping your tires at the right pressure. There's some episodes of Extreme 4x4 where they try and maximize gas mileage on an old dodge. One of the things was taking junk out you don't need to haul.
H.
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wow from being a nodaker to getting stuck behind the mormon curtain. at least the spring time is a tad drier:)
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trade it in on a real truck [ROFL2]
i get almost 19 out of my doge 3500 dually, crew cab, running empty and 11 mpg pulling 15K lbs behind her.
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I don't have a good answer for you but a few years ago I was going to try to get a Tacoma. I spent a lot of time on the TacomaWorld forums. There's a lot of great information on that site the members are pretty helpful for the most part. Good luck.
Nice truck!!
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Getting a real truck would be an upgrade. [ROFL1]
ETA. FU Rock for beating me to it.
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Not to throw more fuel on this fire but my dually gets better mileage than a Tacoma and has 5 times the power.
But if you must keep it some cool bumpers that are aerodynamic would help. get rid of those heinous plastic things.
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Taco
