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Been tracking my MPGs

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by kaymonster, Feb 15, 2020.

  1. Feb 15, 2020 at 3:32 PM
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    kaymonster

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    2018 Platinum 4x4 with a 2" level on the front and recently put on 295/70/18 Toyo AT2 extremes. I've been tracking my MPGs since I picked it up in June 2019.

    With lighter tires (and not mashing the gas pedal), I was averaging about 14 mpg. Too soon to tell for sure, but looks like I will am losing about .5 mpg with the heavier tires.

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    This makes sense as I have heard talk about heavier tires contributing to reduced mpg.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2020 at 5:04 PM
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    Interesting. I would have guessed more of a drop with 295’s. Any idea the weight of the toyo’s?
     
  4. Feb 15, 2020 at 5:18 PM
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    That’s a pretty similar setup to mine, I’m averaging around 13.9mpg mixed highway and mountains. Same size tires, but Cooper XLT’s
     
  5. Feb 15, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    Did you verify your odometer reading with the bigger tires?
     
  6. Feb 15, 2020 at 5:37 PM
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    According to the radar signs, my truck reads closer to actual MPH with 295/70s than it did when it was stock. Speedo reads around 1MPH under radar signs now, at 65. Used to read 2-3 over at 65 when it was stock.
     
  7. Feb 15, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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    I wouldn’t base accuracy on radar signs. You don’t really care what the Speedo says, because it might be off. Check the odometer on a long trip. Use that corrected mileage to track your fuel economy.
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2020 at 7:06 PM
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    I average 12.2 with stock sized ko2s, no lift lol
     
  9. Feb 15, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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    I average around 13 also with Duratracs 305 55R20's
     
  10. Feb 15, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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  11. Feb 15, 2020 at 10:19 PM
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    The AT2s are around 64lbs I believe. Haven't done anything with my odo.
     
  12. Feb 16, 2020 at 1:12 AM
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    generally each major enhancement like larger more aggressive tires, body lift, suspension lift, larger overhead rack, ect detracts .5-1 mpg. It does add up or down however you see it....
     
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  13. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:37 AM
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    Interesting data. I track mine as well and here is a summary from my Fill Up app. I've owned the truck a year now. These numbers are stock suspension and stock 275/65/18 Michelin tires. The 17.62 mpg figure is from driving from VA to CO for an elk hunt this past Sept.

    This will probably change since I'm about to level the truck and go up a size in tires (275/70/18). I don't see it being a big change though.

    I'll also mention that the MPG calculator on our trucks is pretty accurate. My wife's Santa Fe is off a few MPG's.

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    The weight will always affect MPGs. Even more so when you do more city driving. Once you get going you should notice that average MPGs are the same. I carry a Four Wheel Camper on my truck full time now and with a 3inch lift and 295 toyos I get 11-12mpgs. My camper is around 1100lbs.

    One thing that I have noticed is the brand of fuel I use. I normally fuel up at Shell gas stations and have better luck compared to non brand name places.
     
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    I’ve been averaging about 17.5 mpg with stock wheels and tires. Curious how much it’ll drop once I upgrade to 275/70/18 Falken Wildpeaks. I find the biggest difference in MPG comes from driving style. I’m extremely light on the gas.
     
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    What app is this?
     
  17. Feb 16, 2020 at 6:47 AM
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    Fill Up. Im sure there are better ones but I've been using this one for years now.

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    Nice spreadsheet. Are you recalculating your distance driven with the larger tires before doing your MPG numbers?
     
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    Thanks. No, but that's a good idea.
     
  21. Feb 18, 2020 at 12:55 PM
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    i gave up trying to track this stuff in excel like the old days :)

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  22. Feb 18, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    also wanted to add these screenshots to show more of the app...

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    Damn, I'm jealous of 17 mpg.............

    I'm a city driver with a heavy foot averaging 11 mpg :(
     

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