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2012 Tundra 5.7 Getting 6MPG Mystery 95% Stock

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by CaptainJohnnySR5, Jun 13, 2018.

  1. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:19 PM
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    CaptainJohnnySR5

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    Ok Tundra members this one is going to end in a solved mystery and a full on update 100% to the end. I own a shop and I decided to buy myself something nice for now until I get my dream truck next year. I bought this from the pre owned side of Maus Nissan in New Port Richie FL. I could see it had some issues but nothing I couldnt fix. I bought the truck with 74,080 miles and drove it to my girlfriends house 45 north. Then drove it an hour and a half east to the shop consuming half a tank and the MPG monitor was not even at 10MPG. I was a bit alarmed considering its a bone stock truck.

    I hide it in the shop and go to town on it ordering everything from Toyota, Denso, OEM, and TRD I could get my hands on. I changed the plugs yes OEM, cleaned the airbox and put in a TRD filter, cleaned the hell out of the throttle body, changed Diff fluid, did Klotz Fuel system cleaner, tire pressure, checked all the wheels in the air to ensure a brake caliper wasnt stuck, transmission fluid and so on. I drove it 3 more times within a 3 mile radius of my shop and was at 1/4 tank in no time. Then I said well let me leave it idling to burn off the 87 octane in the tank. Ive always felt a hesitation at take off. Much to my shock after 2.5 hrs at idle the E light came on and I was almost on empty.

    I drove it around here some more to burn off as much of the last of that fuel as I could and went to Chevron for 93 and filled it to the gills. Ive driven it 2 more times close by and im already past the full line on the decline.

    I finally called Keith at Dirty Deeds and his exact words when I said Im getting 6-7 MPG in my 2012 Tundra 5.7 bone stock were (((WHATTTTT???)))). He couldnt believe what I had just explained above. Well he is now involved and pointed out a few things to look for. The real shocker is when I just went to take a few pictures of the dash and realized my actual mileage from 74,080 when I left the dealership slap full of fuel a month ago to now was only 74,284!!!!

    How the hell did I blow a tank and an 1/8 in 204 miles? So I am headed to Toyota tomorrow at 9:30 and I want answers. To my knowledge it is not an FFV, no CEL at all, verified CEL does in fact work, shifter is not stuck in S mode, changed diff fluid, did the ECU reset and exhaust is stock as well.

    Thank you all for all of your posts that Ive been able to read for the last month and all the love ive gotten from all the menbers as a newbie! Hopefully Im in the right forum.
    Captain Johnny

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  2. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    OK, did you hand calculate it?

    Idling burns off a lot of fuel believe it or not. I typically get about 200 miles to the tank with my short trips to work I’ll city driving. And calculated I get between 9.5 and 10.5 MPG average. Out on the highway it’s a different story. Get between 15 and 18 depending on how fast, how much gear I have, Road conditions etc.
     
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  3. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    I did not hand calculate it. Im too busy watching the needle plunge just starting it. I have to definitely get a larger aftermarket tank. I got better gas mileage on my 1983 Dodge Ram Prospector 4x4 all hopped up...lol
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    I am also waiting to hear back from Klotz Synthetics on what oil the have that I can use in my truck. Im a hardcore Klotz guy.
     
  5. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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    Whats the dream truck you getting next year?
     
  6. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:46 PM
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    Definitely hand calculate. The mpgs are bad but never that bad. Don’t trust the display.
     
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  7. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    I will tell you later. LOL I have to get it because the Tundra cant pull this

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  8. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Nice boat! How heavy is she?!
     
  9. Jun 13, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Full tank for 200 miles does seem high. Anything else in that truck that isn't stock?

    Vacuum leak?
     
  10. Jun 13, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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    Valid point! I am going to start looking for a vacuum leak because I think there was something living in the engine bay. I found the windsheild wiper hose chewed 4 inches long under the passenger side hood hinge. I suspect this truck sat for a long time with a bad battery after Hurricane Irma or something.

    She weighs 10,000 loaded down. My Tundra is a 2WD and no way in hell would I trust it at a deep incline ramp at low tide. I am doing the Auburn Pro LSD on it for my other boating fun.
     
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  11. Jun 13, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    Have you checked r a fuel leak.
     
  12. Jun 13, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    Fuel leak?
    Vacuum leak?
    Stuck injector?
     
  13. Jun 13, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    Valid point. I will unplug each one and see
     
  14. Jun 13, 2018 at 5:52 PM
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    Is it worth testing engine compression as well?
     
  15. Jun 13, 2018 at 5:53 PM
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    Youre going to give me a heart attack.
     
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  16. Jun 13, 2018 at 6:14 PM
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    Have you tried unplugging the engine for one minute and plugging it back in?
     
  17. Jun 13, 2018 at 6:24 PM
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    Had the same issue with a H2. Found out it was from rusted out fuel lines and fuel leaking no from them. The lines would only leak when the vehicle was running due to the pressure however. My thought would be fuel line leak.
     
  18. Jun 13, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    I have been under the truck many times and I have a nose from hell for that kind of stuff. No leak.
     
  19. Jun 13, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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    Stuck caliper?
     
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    Verified none of the 4. Transmission does seem like its downshifting though
     
  21. Jun 13, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    In one of your pictures, it looks like the tranny temp is up close to normal, but the engine temp looks cold. Check the 'stat?
     
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    My apologies. Truck was not on. Key on only when I took the pictures
     
  23. Jun 13, 2018 at 6:59 PM
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    Still, picture was taken with tranny still warm. Seems engine would still be near normal operating temp. Does the engine temp gauge read below center needle when warmed up?

    And on second look the engine WAS running. Idle RPM on the tach.
     
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    I will look into that tonight. I wonder if the radiator was changed due to overheat and they snatched out the thermostat! Looks wayyy too new.
     
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    check my edit above
     
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    I guess youre right on that for sure. I was cyling the key before to verify they had not cut my CEL wire. Then I obviously started the truck.lol I need more coffee.
     
  27. Jun 13, 2018 at 7:52 PM
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    Is it a Flexible Fuel model?

    If so, there is a known problem (and fix) where it burns richer on gasoline, thinking its E85. Usually manifests itself being hard to start, cranking for a long time before finally starting. Do a search on: tundra flex fuel cold start problems


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    Could someone have thrown an agressive tune on the ECU?
     
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    Clogged air filter? Bad mass airflow sensor? Does this model of Tundra have a fuel filter?
     
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    Greg Def not a FFV.
     

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