How to Get Better Fuel Mileage on a 2007 Tundra

Toyota Tundra

All trucks including the Toyota Tundra can have rough gas mileage especially when the price per gallon of gas is expensive. There are many things that you can do to improve the gas mileage of your Tundra and make it a better truck to drive (considering the price tag that hangs over this vehicle).

Instructions

1. Avoid unnecessary loads on your Tundra. One of the first things you should do is get rid of any unnecessary items in a Tundra. Getting rid of things such as anything on a hitch, can greatly improve your gas mileage. Keeping unneeded items in your Tundra can decrease gas mileage as much as 15-20% on the 2007 Toyota Tundra. Store unneeded items in a garage or other safe storage. Unhook a trailer, if it is unnecessary.

2. Get a routine tune up on your Tundra. Next, getting a tune up can improve gas mileage by 20% or more. Not having a regular tune up can cause low spark in the spark plugs, thus requiring the truck's engine to have to take in more gas to compensate for the lack of spark. A tune up at least once per year is recommended. This may vary depending on spark plugs and the type of engine in your truck. Getting a regular tune up can add more power to your Tundra, also the Toyota company advises that you use NGK and Denso brand spark plugs on your Tundra to further optimize your gas mileage.

3. Remember to keep the tires on your Tundra rotated and properly inflated. Finally, improperly inflated tires or tires that aren't rotated can put more strain on a truck's engine therefore lowering gas mileage by at least 15-20%. It is recommended that tires stay properly inflated. If a tire is always going flat, change it as soon as possible to avoid blowout and unnecessary visits to the gas pump. Also, you should rotate your tires every 5,000-10,000 miles (as noted in the 2007 Toyota Tundra Owners Guide).

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