Lets talk Gas mileage and trucks...

[Taco280AI]

2013 Tacoma d-cab 4x4 4.0 V6

average of 19.3mpg over 16,000 miles (keep track with phone app)
worst tank was 17.6
best tank 22.2


2011 Ranger ex-cab 4x4 4.0 V6 I had before this

av 19.0
worst tank 14.8
best tank 24.3

[coachcw]

I just re checked my math on my 09 chev 6.0 gasser it's getting 27mpg   11 in town and 16 hwy 

[TheHunt]

I am always out looking for a 40 MPG car for cheap and in OK shape.  As long as it has AC I am good.  I would think if you can pick up a cheap car and run that around you will be ahead. 

BTW, I would love to pick up a Prius and drive that as my commuter and drive that when I am bank fishing.  48+ MPG that would be sweet and the looks you would get at Blue Creek would be fantastic.   

[MIKEXRAY]

I have a Ford diesel for pulling the work trailer and a Nissan Versa for commuting when the trailer isn't needed.  I read through the posts about your question and looked at peoples cost figures and I think one factor not discussed is the miles you are keeping off of the truck and the much more expensive truck lasting more years . Driving the commuter car when ever possible not only saves fuel costs, maintenance etc but the truck lasts me 2-3 years longer of dependability due to the less miles driven each year. That factor alone makes it a good deal for me to have a second 30 plus MPG driver, I think it saves a lot. Even with the daily driver I do 2500 miles a month with the truck / trailer, so my situation is a little more excessive then back & forth to work.

[Rainstorm Hunter]

I am currently driving a 1997 Ford F150 xlt with a triton 5.4l V8. I drive about 300 miles per week on average (Mostly highway). And I am getting 15mpg.

[Blackjaw]

2004 Dodge Dakota 4x4 Quad Cab with 4.7 V8 and canopy. I get ~14-15 mixed city and highway driving. I can get 15+ on the freeway if I keep the speed below 70 but have a hard time doing that... One day I want to get rid of it and get something that gets better gas mileage, the next I want to keep it because I know it has been taken care of and should last for quite awhile.

[MacAttack]

2013 Tacoma d-cab 4x4 4.0 V6

average of 19.4mpg over 16,000 miles (keep track with phone app)
worst tank was 17.2
best tank 22.4


2011 Ranger ex-cab 4x4 4.0 V6 I had before this

av 19.0
worst tank 14.8
best tank 24.3

What's the app called?

[Taco280AI]

On Droids it is FuelLog

[6x6in6]

Lots of different app's for fuel and maintenance to choose from.
Just search "fuel log".

[Buzz2401]

2004 GMC 2500HD 8.1L with 5 speed Allison and 4.10 gears.  Gets 11 empty and 7.5 with my Camper on back and boat in tow.

[mountainman]

Who cares? Lol! My F350 with the460... Dont worry about it! Now my Prius...lol!

[jpharcher]

02 F-350 Crew Cab long bed 4x4 with 7.3L average 15 around town 17 on highway- empty, best ever 19 mpg last September going down to Colorado Elk hunting

[Special T]

Here is an example of where diesel trucks shine. I took my one to. 03 dodge cummins stick 5"ehaust from the skagit valley to cle elm and back. I averaged 18.5mpg with about 4k lbson the back of the truck on the way over and empy back. It really shines if you can keep it at 1800 rpm. I have had 20mpg driving from the valley to portland at 60mph the whole way. On this last trip I couldnt keep my foot off the trottle and did 70 a bunch. It has been my experience that HOW you drive has a huge effect on milage.

[Curly]

Some of you are killing me with your fuel mileage. Some are pretty awesome. Some are pretty hard to believe!

 

I wonder if some guys are not taking into account if they have oversize tires and their actual miles are more than what the odometer shows? 

[Special T]

  most people ad tire width as well as height. Slightly taller tires same with will help at hwy speeds most vehicles sweet spot is about 60mph for milage. Taller tires help on the.freeway cruising but hurt round town stop and go milage.