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what else can i do to improve mpg
ive done sparkplug change, airfilter change(k&n) oil change, trans axel fluid and transfer box fluid change. also did the deckplate mod. what else can i do to improve my mpg?
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Drive at 55mph to 60mph for optimal mpgs's. Modest acceleration from stop, change the fuel filter, put some gas stabilizer every couple of tanks. What MPG do you get?
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Seafoam it!
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Clean the MAF. Reset the computer by disconnecting the battery for 30minutes or so.
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Experiment with Tire Pressure.
12-15 mpg is low, I can get 18.1 or 19.5(computer) w/ my V8. I have stock size highway tire, and put 36 - 38 psi.
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driving habits is an easy way to improve MPG. Easy acceleration and anticipate your stops.
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to be honest, considering the available power of the V8, and a 4500lb vehicle, I think that the fuel economy is quite good. If you slow down you will see higher economy, and of course don't do the "jack rabbit" thing in town.
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Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - Ecomodder.com Fuel Economy Forum They got some nuts in there.. but hey, they get super mileage. |
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Remove extra junk in the trunk! Remove roof rack cross bars. Air up tires to 35# (nitrogen fill stays more consistent). Use premium gas. Use synthetic fluids. Keep windows up. Go with smoother tread vs Mud/Snow tires (if you don't need the luggy tread). Freer flowing exhaust might help a tad (if you make it roar). Coast to amber/red lights vs braking at last minute. Use cruise control where safe.
This winter, I seem to be getting 16.7 MPG on '03 V6 4x4 according to computer on regular gas - which I suspect is 1 MPG optimistic. I get around 17.9 in warm weather. That's all around town. It's couple MPH better on interstates if I keep to speed limits. Was reading in Automobile magazine just out that the 2010 4Runner with the 4 cyl gets 1 MPG better in city and same on highway as the V6.
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T4r4life, I get 21mpg in the summer and 18 in the winter, you need to lay off the gas pedal, or i dont wanna hear you complain. DO NOT COAST IN NEUTRAL, THAT F's YOUR TRANNY UP Also cruise control won't always help mpg, you must remember that on cars cruise control locks the MPH not the RPM.
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