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That's the one thing about the 5.7 gas engine in the Tundra that I wish was different---it has to shift down into lower gears sooner than a diesel would, to pull a load up a hill. I had four diesels over 23 years and got to really like the torque.
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It is very interesting in fuel mileage. I traded a 3/4 ton with a 6.0 gasser to get this truck. Unfortunately the mileage isn't too different between the two, 3-4 mpg better. The main difference is I can put the cruise on the diesel and not have to worry. the gasser I would have to have my foot on the throttle all the time in 4th or 5th gear(6spdauto) while towing. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/pkyherrick/Steelheading022.jpg) Nice. Does yours have an electric jack? Also, do you use an anti-sway system of some sort?
Larry *********** "Speed is fine but accuracy is final" - Bill Jordan "We do not exaggerate when we state positively that the remodelled Springfield is the best and most suitable "all 'round" rifle".......Seymour Griffin, GRIFFIN & HOWE, Inc. 
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Just rolled over 40,000 miles in my 2010 Tundra Crewmax 4x4 (this is my second one) , and shes never been back to the dealership since I bought her. Fuel mileage varies from 18 mpg if I drive like an old lady on the highway to 5mpg pulling my 8,000 lb twin engine offshore boat into a 25 mph headwind. It consistently does 15-16mpg mixed driving and I drive it like I have near 400 hp under the hood and rightfully so. Do I wish it got 20-23 mpg on the highway.....hell yeah but thats not gonna happen with most any truck these days, gas or diesel thanks to emission standards. And I could buy a vehicle that would get 20-23 mpg consistently but then I cant tow anything. Real world fuel mileage between any of the bigger half tons doesnt vary much more than a couple mpg and in the greater scope of things it really dont mean chit money wise. What I like is driving something that last a long time and doesnt give me much down time due to mech breakdowns. In that department Toyotas have always shined for me and its not like I havent given the Big 3 a chance, it just didnt last very long. I owned a 2010 F-150 for 6 months before I lost my mind with the dealer and their flash program bullchit and traded it in on another Tundra. And all this Japan vs America bullchit doesnt hold a candle to the truth. My Tundra was built about 22 miles from my househere in San Antonio, by Americans!
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No electric jack, would like to get someday. Do use an anti sway leveler and it sure helps.
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