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[Tacoma13SR5]

Awesome to see another person from Delaware on here!

I've been stationed here for about 3 years. About a month ago, I just bought a house, so I'm here for a long time.

 

[SIZZLE]

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Got the Softopper back on. Finally got new weatherstrip under the rails. Question for you guys. my truck had always gotten decent gas mileage before with everything you see on it now. Lately, it's been eating gas like crazy. I don't know if it's the steel wheels that I just put on it or if the winter blend fuel has anything to do with it. If you guys have any tips for me, let me know. Thanks.

Probably both. The steelies look awesome tho.

 

[Rattler]

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Got the Softopper back on. Finally got new weatherstrip under the rails. Question for you guys. my truck had always gotten decent gas mileage before with everything you see on it now. Lately, it's been eating gas like crazy. I don't know if it's the steel wheels that I just put on it or if the winter blend fuel has anything to do with it. If you guys have any tips for me, let me know. Thanks.

My mileage suffers from the winter blend some. I would guess @ 10% less.

 

[Tacoma13SR5]

What's the point behind the winter blend fuel?

 

[dlichterman]

What's the point behind the winter blend fuel?

The different blends have different evaporative properties.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-consumption/summer-fuel1.htm

 

[Tacoma13SR5]

The different blends have different evaporative properties.

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/fuel-efficiency/fuel-consumption/summer-fuel1.htm

Thank you for the info. I appreciate that.

 

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[2scars]

I have found that the MPGs I get in my truck, vary with gas station rather than the blend. I was getting 22 mpg the other day (my drive is the same 45 miles commute at roughly 60-65mph everyday) and this was a verification fillup. Before that I was normally getting gas at a different station and wasn't getting but 16-17. I have the auto and 265/70s, but am lifted and toting the shell everyday along with a winch and armor (minus sliders), with stock gearing. I will go up in size to 265/75s once these Michelins wear out, but geez, they are wearing like iron.

Brandon

 

[SIZZLE]

^Percentage of ethanol plays a factor too.

 

[2scars]

I think they all advertise 10% in my area, whether that is true or accurate I don't know.

 

[Tacoma13SR5]

I plan on re-gearing soon anyway, so I'm hopeful the fuel consumption will drop some.

 

[2scars]

What size are those tires?^^^

 

[Grouper]

 

[Grouper]

 

[SWITAWI]

Nice truck, Grouper...

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I've often thought ARB should have made their step-sliders with that forward side protection bar for the FJC. Nicely done. :beer: