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Originally Posted by K2DAMFJ

I just had a 400 mile tank in my 2008 V6 4x4 Double cab. I was getting really sick of 230 mile tanks of gas and decided to do something about it. I did a few little things, but mainly I just went the speed limit. This was about 70% highway 30% City. I would love to see what I could do at 55 MPH on Cruise for the entire tank. I am completely stoked about this and just wanted to share it with all of you. All I did other then drive like grandpa, is remove my tailgate and drive with the windows down and the sliding one open instead of the A/C. It is actually more fun to look in your rearview and see how pissed off the guy behind you gets as he does a hard cut into the next lane to pass you and stares at you like you have three heads as he drives by, then it is to drive like an asshole. You should try it.

400 Miles / 17.9 Gallons when I filled up = 22.34 MPG

It was actually proven that leaving your tailgate on increases fuel efficiency because it creates an air pocket in the bed that directs airflow over the bed. Also you get better mileage above 45 mph with the windows closed and the air conditioning running. This is because the wind hits the pilars and everything inside the truck and causes turbulence and it doesn't matter if it just flows right through to the rear window, turbulence causes drag. I get 23 mpg easily at 65 mph with my windows closed and my tailgate on and up. 22 mpg is not hypermileing ether, you want hypermileing? Go talk to the guys who have been getting 120+ mpg in the Toyota Prius by using techniques and tricks that can be dangerous and often times illegal. Those are the true hypermilers when you get double the rated MPG

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20706595/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypermiler