2006 Toyota Tacoma cold air intake

2006 TOYOTA TACOMA
44,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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FISINGSCOOTER53
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I have been looking at buying a cold air intake and i need to know if they really can save you fuel...i dry my truck very easy and dont get into it very much...i average around 21 mpg...it would be great if i could get around 24 or 25....thanks
Feb 16, 2009 at 10:12 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Im not sure if you will get another 3-4 mpg, that is quite an increase.It should get you a little, so will a cat-back exhaust system. Do you have car or truck tires on it? ie; P245 is a pass car and a LT245 is a truck, the difference being the truck tires usually have higher air pressure ratings and will roll with less resistance
Feb 16, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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FISINGSCOOTER53
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well i just recently put 265 70 on my truck...but im just worried that cold air intakes aren't good for your vehicle
Feb 17, 2009 at 2:32 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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The only thing they could hurt is the ability of moisture to get into the intake system, other than that, they dont hurt anything
Feb 17, 2009 at 3:27 AM
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KARENCAREN
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If you put in a cold air intake I think you will get at least 1-2 more mpg. Not that big but it will help you save money.
Mar 25, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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MBOROKI
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Cold air intakes do reduce fuel economy especially if you get the right type. I have been using Volant Cold Air Intakes and it not only reduces my fuel intake but also increases my vehicles horsepower and torque.
Mar 8, 2013 at 1:16 AM
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