Originally Posted By: Bigtrout15
Originally Posted By: Direct-Drive
Originally Posted By: DBAppraiser
The gas mileage on the Toyo V6 blows too. You can get better mileage and more power/capacity out of a Chevy 1/2 ton with the V8.

The Taco 2.7 is in a league of its own on capability and fuel mileage.
I was shopping for basic transportation with 4x4 and light towing.

The best fuel mileage that I've recorded is 26.7
Two people
Loaded with camping gear
Moderate grades
Cruise set at 65

I can run in the upper 70's and still be in the 20's on fuel.

My first mid-size truck.
Pushing 50K and all expectations continue to be met.

Topic drift.
Sorry OP.



your 2.7 must be half electric. haha I have a 97 reg cab 4x4 with the 2.7 and it will get in the 20s cruzin 70 but best i think i can get is 23 or 24 tops. usaly 22 best.

That mileage was with the stock tires (245/75-16) and about 12K on the truck.
There are some mileage nuts over on Tacoma World that are claiming around 30.
But they're coasting and driving granny.
Likely too, that the fuel management system has been improved since '97. Mine's an '09.

Then there are others that load up the 2.7 with heavy oversize tires, lift, re-gear and complain about fuel mileage.

I just lifted and went up to 265/70-17 and I probably took a mileage hit.
RPM's are a little lower. I need to check the MPG's and see.
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