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35k Mile service MPG improvement

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by txtundra311, Mar 26, 2023.

  1. Mar 26, 2023 at 9:24 AM
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    txtundra311

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    I noticed my mpg dipped to 14.5 mpg with my everyday driving. After 35k service, my mpg jumped up to 16.5 mpg consistently for over a month now!

    If you’re experiencing sluggish mpg with your tundra, check the last time you had the following services done:

    Front/Rear differential fluid exchanged
    Trsfr Case fluid exchanged
    Transmission drain and fill
    oil change
    trd air filter
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2023 at 9:30 AM
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    Digital display or hand calculated?

    Truckers see the most efficiency increases with good gear oil vs anything else.
     
  3. Mar 26, 2023 at 9:47 AM
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    Digital Display. i did use toyota fluid which was expensive, but worth it now imo.

    My truck is stock with 33” tires so nothing crazy.
     
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  4. Mar 26, 2023 at 10:13 AM
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    That's pretty good mileage with 33's. I would be doing the happy dance.
     
  5. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:11 AM
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    I am for sure…. :bananadance:
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:12 AM
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    I would too.

    The comment was better with the GIF :thumbsup:
     
  7. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:17 AM
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    Haha i tried to use ace ventura dance gif but i guess they don’t display on this forum, so i went with in house emoji gifs
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:22 AM
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    I don't know how y'all do it..:eek2::cool:

    upload_2023-3-26_13-22-18.jpg
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:29 AM
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    Wait how’d you do that?
    It helps that i drive 85% on fwy on flat land in texas
     
  10. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:35 AM
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    When posting a gif, sometimes it will pop up the lost travolta saying it can't find it. Just refresh the page to see if it loads it. Most will.
     
  11. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:36 AM
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    Find the image you want, right-click 'copy image', and paste it to your post..



    Most of my driving is in the city, and I'm pretty heavy with the pedal..:rolleyes:
     
  12. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:38 AM
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    Smh geez, i’m an idiot.
    I posted link instead.
    Thanks man
     
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  13. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:41 AM
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    You can also 'copy image link' and paste it in the little image icon in the post tools.


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    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Mar 26, 2023 at 11:51 AM
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    oh boy you guy’s mighty regret showing me how to do this. I have a portfolio of gif’s that i’m ready to use for any occasion Lol
     
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