Toyota Tacoma upgrades

[DD977GM2]

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.

[Graves]

Uh, trade it in on the 4cyl.

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.

[Hoosier]

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.

[Great-Kazoo]

wow from being a nodaker to getting stuck behind the mormon curtain. at least the spring time is a tad drier

[Glock Shooter]

Sweet truck.

[rockhound]

trade it in on a real truck

i get almost 19 out of my doge 3500 dually, crew cab, running empty and 11 mpg pulling 15K lbs behind her.

[streetglideok]

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.

Wow, I am almost at a loss here. I wouldnt say go get a real truck, as the Tacoma is a good truck, but I would get off the high horse a little about it being a step above everything, and it cures cancer to boot,lol. 'Yota had some nasty recalls, with frame issues, etc on their trucks, not to mention their throttle by wire fiasco. I put Toyota above Nissan IMO, but I dont see them being anything better quality wise then some of the american vehicles. The tacoma is a better fit then the ranger or colorado, but its not the end all be all. You'll need a Jeep for that.
Now that Im done ribbing you about your toylet, there isnt much to really do to increase mileage. Learn where your engine makes peak torque, and keep the rpms in that range. Thats where the engine makes max power, and works most efficiently. Youll see better fuel economy doing that then merely keeping RPMs down. In light of where you drive, I say stick with OE air filters and forget K&N, and the copycats. Thru my profession, I have found the intake tracks from the airfilter to engine dirtier with vehicles using K&N type filters, vs paper filters. Toyota filters are a step above most aftermarket filters IMO. Change it every 10k miles or so, and your engine will thank you later. Keep your tires aired up around what the factory says on the door sticker, or a little over. Pumping them to max on the sidewall does nothing but wear them out much faster, and reduces traction, thereby losing efficiency. Other then that, you may consider trading in on one the hunk of junk american trucks with variable displacement, like the Dodge with the hemis, and see better then 20mpg!hehehe