[tacodan]

Hello folks,

Sorry for the Midwest almost "howdy". I have a 2008 2WD Toyota Tacoma Access Cab, 4-cyl, 5-speed manual tranny. I have had the Truck nearly 2 months now. After 2300 miles I am averaging 25 to 27 MPG. My city/hwy split is 30% city(4 traffic signals and a merge on a 4 mile run) , 70% urban interstates with very few slowdowns. I try to keep to 65 MPH or so on the freeway stints. When buying the pickup I said to myself I would be happy with 25 average. But feeling there is more to be had. I have my tires at 32F/34R cold.

I employ a few hypermiling techniques, like DWL, coasting to stops. and trying to time the next traffic signal to keep moving. A question if I may? When coasting down a long grade, is it better to shift to N and let out the clutch pedal, or is the fuel injection shutting down if I coast down the grade in gear.

Glad to be here,

TacoDan