Does This Simple Change Make The TRX Super Fuel Efficient?

[@rickeyb450]

I drive my TRX in snow mode 90% of the time and it has saved me a ton of money. Though, I tend to be a bit heavy footed on the highways, so I change to sport mode and dust some Raptors off. Then right back to Snow mode. Overall I average 14-15 MPGs and thats not bad at all compared to how freakin heavy the truck is. My Gen 2 Raptor got around 16-18 and was in the 12-14 range when I would romp on it. I say thats a fare trade off for a truck that is a lot faster, 400 lbs. heavier and a good bit bigger. TRX for the win!

[@jeff7838]

Save more w/ no cruise control an dont use the lane assist tech. You will get better mileage. Speed up before going uphil and let the momentum take you up, this will save some.

[@slow8r]

Anther great TRX video. Loving these. I have been getting right around 10mpg around town. I just did a trip of about 80% gravel roads through mountains going around 40-50mph with a few stints up to around 70 to E joy the baja Supertruckness. I still ended up with about 12.5 mpg and close to a 400 mile range. Snow mode makes sense for sure. I'd like to try similar where I just drive it in manual mode the whole time so I can still use the baja setting for the suspension and be the most comfortable for ride wise. Again thanks for keeping the TRX content going!

[@254quise]

Sir!!! Thank you!!! I was on the fence about getting a TRX however now I feel much better about it 🎉🎉🎉

[@TXRUGGEDTV]

Wow that's great mpg definitely will try it out, waiting patiently for my order🙏

[@_Charrizard_]

5:50 agree 100% 😂😂 Had a 2021 Tundra SR5. Best I ever got was 12 mpg. I also had the same "squished in the garage" problem lol. Had to lean over to pull the passenger mirror in before backing all the way in. Power folding mirrors are definitely the way to go.

[@prettyboy1970]

The scenery in your videos is absolutely beautiful. Those mountains are breathtaking!

[@landonsrt9587]

You should have power fold mirrors to go through your garage. I average 12 mpg in my 22. About to take a road trip to FL next week. I'm going to try it out in Snow Mode.

[@evilcam]

How did it turn out? Did you use Snow Mode and did it save you some gas mileage on the way to Florida?

[@youngjet63]

How did it go?

[@leedanielson7452]

That’s actually quite interesting….But since when does Ben Hardy care about MPG??? 😂😂😂

[@BenHardyCars]

Ben does, but his bank account does😆

[@WhiskeyRiver0]

Would putting the TRX Into forced 2wd from the taser change mpg?

[@rbmoose22]

Fuel mileage sounds like my old 2004 Dodge 2500 quadcab 4x4 with the offroad pkg., and a 5.7 hemi !

[@AZNHELLCAT]

The power folding tow mirrors on my TRX comes in handy. I use it often.

[@gsxr1189]

That's good but you can't compare average MPG numbers to highway numbers. It manipulates the results to make them look better than they are & it's kinda like looking at what you'd like to see rather than what is.

[@borikr1]

The only thing that's stopping me right now from buying a TRX is the bad fuel economy + you can only use premium gas. I mean I've got a GLE 63S AMG and I get 16-18 on average and I'm not driving it like a grandma. I know, I know it's a heavy off-road truck and you have to be ready to pay the price but still, it's almost like you can never be far from a gas station...But really appreciate these fuel economy hacks, Ben. I need at least some sort of a justification for buying one lol.

[@jcmh1995]

Interesting! You got about an extra 100 miles from the estimated miles to empty. Started the vid at estimated 195 ended at 140. Drove about 145 miles via speedometer thus gained 100 miles so far.

[@ericanderson3308]

I avrage 11.5 mpg in my gen 3 on 35s , my gen 2 was about 12.5 and was 13 max on road trips . I noticed the gen 3 stays in higher rpms when decelerating

[@leonardrice2830]

I have also tried manual shifting and keeping the RPMs down. However as far as fuel economy it comes down to either lugging in a lower RPM which uses fuel versus spinning the engine faster where it is more happy. I have not really seen a difference either way.🤔

[@stevegiordano7851]

My power wagon gets 10 around town on a good day on 37s. 14 on recent trip to VT. More fun then a Prious

[@williamh6547]

How much longer is the TRX compared to charger Hellcat ?

[@JohnSmith-ij4xe]

I’ll have to try this as I only get 9.5 ish mpg on the trx and on my PW 10 mpg lol but on the PW I drive in V8 only mode. On the PW I save $7 ish a fill up haha 😂 as I can run 87 😁

[@TBlake]

Current TRX owner. I get 13.3mpg normal driving in 'Auto' mode, roughly 435-450 miles of range on full fill up (highest has been 13.8 on a 200 mile road trip) I see snow mode get tossed around in forums, I think people are just more consciously driving. Mode makes little difference, MPG really about your habits over time (engine breaking, cruise control etc) FInally though, if you are worried about MPG in your $120k truck that only takes premium, its probably not the right choice.

[@mijahildiaz4522]

How tf you get 400miles on the tank? I'm always at 9mph and only 300 miles per gallon!

[@TBlake]

@@mijahildiaz4522 assuming its stock seems very low… is it routinely serviced

[@mijahildiaz4522]

@TBlake yes it is. And yes up to date with services .but also I'm always stepping on it.

[@TBlake]

@@mijahildiaz4522 😂 could just be your driving style. I mean at end of day they are super fun to drive. My daily driving I don’t have many places to really open the truck up and it’s rural so no city stop and go which is why I’m probably seeing so high. I hit 13.9 yesterday doing a 150mile drive which is new personal best

[@kenmccune8843]

I think Ben hardy just figured it out to save gas in tax

[@TRX2021]

I got about an extra 1/2 mpg in Snow Mode and thats trying several times to try and get more out of Snow...

[@JoshJones-hr1qs]

You should try out a pedal commander ;) that would be interesting on a TRX (Also, I just saw a TRX for the 2nd time two days ago and they are mean looking! :)

[@stevenlefebvre2991]

Great video makes me want the truck even more.

[@deepdiver155]

your getting better gas mileage than my 2021 Powercity Wagon 8 city and 12 hwy

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

I drove the ignition orange before and it make my dream come true

[@Oldjongcrow416]

🔥🔥🔥😏 LONG AS THE TRUCK IS HAPPY 😁👍 I DON'T CARE HOW MUCH FUEL IS 🔥🔥🔥

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

That TRX Ignition Edition will be here on my birthday next month

[@wild12valve]

The higher altitude will actually help it get better mileage, with less air density the ECU has to pull fuel.

[@tonimontagna4281]

Its ok, a friend of mine was taking the same with an old cayenne gts from 2008. So your truck consumes decent

[@C.2.1]

So drive it in snow mode here in cali for better mpg?

[@freedomsrt8]

Try it in valet mode. I wonder if that is better than snow mode

[@jamesthomas7977]

$5 per gallon for premium. I drove by a station in L.A. yesterday that was $7 per gallon for premium.

[@BenHardyCars]

Another reason to not live in Cali LOL

[@cirbar3467]

Yeap,cali voted for biden soo

[@JohnSmith-ij4xe]

@@BenHardyCars oh don’t worry Ben the gas prices are coming your way 😂

[@KevinSmith-bg9tt]

@@cirbar3467 Cali votes Dem every election, genius. Since Reagan. And why you blamin' Biden for gas prices? He had nothing to do with the increase. Blame the pandemic and Putin. And hey, whattya know, I just paid 3.29 for PREMIUM because BIDEN got the gas prices down from over $5 a gallon he didn't cause. I bet you think trump had something to do with the low gas prices (FALSE) but you didn't give one bit of credit for Obama getting the gas prices down when Bush had them at over $4 a gallon. You magats sure love to cherry pick.

[@cirbar3467]

@@KevinSmith-bg9tt nooo, he's the one who doesn't allow oil to be taken out from our precious land

[@jimmy67001]

Great video

[@MrGNX456]

Great job, is there any long term issues driving around in snow mode? Thanks

[@greatcomments4779]

Good question. I also would like to know.

[@leonardrice2830]

This should be an interesting video. I just picked up a 2021 TRX and I’m getting 11 miles per gallon. It’s very fun vehicle however. Nevertheless, I’m going to get an extra set of wheels with a all season highway type tread to see if decrease rolling resistance helps gas mileage. 🤔

[@dune_tech]

you`d be paying more for tyres than actual fuel usage saving plus the headache of changing and storing tyres and the appearance of HT tyre.

[@rajasultan7473]

I think if you live in lower elevation states you average at 11-12 mpg

[@UNKNOWN-zb3qm]

It limits the torque.... You can't use torque when you don't have traction AKA snow.... Less torque = less fuel burned.... What did you think was gonna happen....

[@richardalexander1838]

Is driving in snow mode all the time put extra stress on anything? I would assume so. Any engineers in here?

[@mr.robarbushites4055]

May work on my grand Cherokee overland 🤔

[@prettyboy1970]

Omg! I KNOW in the 21st century we can produce performance engines that can get better than 10 mpg. I would cry every time i saw that readout 😂

[@edwincreekmur3620]

Great vid!

[@BeebergBalochZehri]

watching you rant about fuel consumption makes me thing maybe you should buy a prius

[@UFPTX]

lol every time I see someone mention fuel mileage with one of these I laugh in 2017 TRD.. 4400 mile road trip at 14.2mpg over the trip is a party!

[@TRX2021]

how do you avg soooo low....I avg in auto mode 13.5-14 and with trailer around 11mpg....Im in the Mountains as well...

[@brianperrett9115]

Try valet mode it's better

[@Karelb747]

I tried it and it doesn’t do anything. Thanks for the idea though!

[@35057]

Buddy Kent his TRX to another for a weekend rally, guy was spending $200/day on fuel. 😖 I love this truck, but not as a daily 😂

[@lauraandedgar]

Its all good lol i get 11 mpg on my 5.7 anyways and @10 when im driving it hard for the week lol

[@kocokatalaris1046]

Quick question I have the the 2021 trx level 2 why dont mine have hud and digital rear view mirror.

[@43FILMS]

Did you opt for the tech package? that's how got HUD and digital rearview mirror

[@ES44AC-2]

That is awesome!

[@msholt02]

My 07 RWD Tundra on 32’s get 13.4 mpg. Sad.

[@Yup12344]

I’m sold 😂 I’m getting it now

[@JoJoey-tf5bt]

The beast

[@LCculater]

You are welcome about the snow mode tip !

[@tjgim]

Put the Raptor in snow/mud mode

[@DefinitelyNotYouThankGod]

I saw 14.5 for 260 miles

[@_LAND_OF_THE_FREE_]

Remove supercharger 🤣

[@BenHardyCars]

Lol

[@fixitdanner]

So what your saying is that dodge miss labeled snow mode for eco mode. Still won't ever buy a dodge!

[@BenHardyCars]

Lol

[@carguy0389]

You’re missing out lmao

[@JohnSmith-ij4xe]

Oh good because rams are junk and not that exciting to drive anyways haha 😂. More fun for me 🤭

[@JayJay-ym5jx]

Cool story Fogell

[@alexfry9114]

Didn't you sell the TRX

[@BenHardyCars]

No

[@garykiesel2583]

Utah

[@marksexton5107]

Supercharged V8 AND CUTTING DOWN TREES? lol

[@ZenEndurance]

I laughed when he said that. Owning a TRX will literally make you kill trees. Lol

[@CesarGonzalez-qu8uh]

If you’re trying to scavenge 3mph out of a TRX then that truck is definitely NOT for you. I said what i said

[@omuriel831]

For a 33 gallon truck that is an additional 99 miles per tank. Just saying!

[@fizoust2]

Makes video driving on Highway…OMG MPG hack! Dude. Stap it.

[@therccelebrityspeedfresh5393]

I was about to trade my 2011 tundra for the brand new 2022 TRX Ignition Edition I had a praised and everything, They stole 4 of my catalytic converters out of my truck while I was at work and I was not happy, I start up my tundra, Real Loud. It sound it like a nascar. $12,000.00 to get it fix

[@bradfletcher1991]

Lmfao take a zero off that bullshit story and ur still overpricing the cost. $12k for cat replacement 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m so tired of this social media era filled with liars just begging for attn. fuck outta here

[@AriunboldNaranbat]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@Oldjongcrow416]

🔥💪⬛👍🔥

[@KevinSmith-bg9tt]

I guess IQ's drop when you get to Utah. Hey genius, a TRX gets 10mpg CITY, 14mpg HIGHWAY. You shot this video on the HIGHWAY. So, yes, you got around 14mpg, just as was advertised by Ram. Putting it into snow mode MIGHT MIGHT MIGHT get you about 1/2 mile per gallon savings because the tranny shifts at lower rpm's but not 4mpg better. You got 14mpg because you were driving on the HIGHWAY at a steady speed, not stop-and-go city traffic. OMG what can anyone expect from the land of mormons and Roseanne Barr. SMFH.

[@patricks1251]

lmao i was thinking the same thing lolololol

[@rkellerz]

Nailed it! I get 14.4 on the hwy in normal mode.

[@seanwisdom299]

Anyway, you buy the highest hp truck made and gas mileages is a concern. Power = compromise….

[@eeazyy7748]

Great video

[@FlemingJ0810]

My 2017 2.7 ecoboost on 35s gets 13ish doing 70 so might as well get a trx

[@GHOST-666-LA-CA]

So… basically you got exactly the mpg that was advertised.

[@pcjoystiq827]

so not worth owing that truck

[@Oldjongcrow416]

🔥👏👏👏👏👏😁

[@heavyduty1776]

lol we don’t care about the gas mileage. If you do, you don’t belong in a Trx.

[@seanwisdom299]

A Smooth boost controller you can. Set to not go into boost when you don’t want to. So your engine is pretty much NA. Good on pistons and reduces engine load compressing air. You want to get it on, turn controller on full and it will give you everything.