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Old 02-16-2009, 06:29 PM   #14 (permalink)
RalphVa
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I want the mileage (27.4 mpg over 90k miles) I got on my 1996 Taco. So far, this 05 Taco has shown 22 mpg and 23.5 mpg. The 1996 got about 25 mpg in the winter; so this one is at least 1.5 mpg lower. The direct fuel injection, bigger exhaust and viscous fan didn't overcome the 300# weight and size increase.

A good 2.0 liter turbo diesel, probably about 130ish hp, should bring mileage up to over 30, probably nearer 35.
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