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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1998 4runner limited v6 4wd. still trying to get somemoney for mods

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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97 4runner 3.4l 4WD 5 speed Cupholder Mod/99+ Center Console Mod 3rd Member Install

12-15

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1998 4runner limited v6 4wd. still trying to get somemoney for mods

Seafoam it!

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2003 Titanium Metallic Limited 4WD V8

- X-REAS, Westin Brush Guard (black), TRD Performance Air Filter, TRD Oil Cap, SilverStars, Hydrocarbon Cabin Air Filter, Yokohama Geolander A/TS, TRD Leather Shift Knob, WeatherTech floor mats, Velour Taupe Dash Cover, OBX pedals, TRD Emblem & I-Force V8 Emblems, Bully Hitch Step with lights

Clean the MAF. Reset the computer by disconnecting the battery for 30minutes or so.

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Chris
07 Salsa SR5, 4wd Cyclone pre-cleaner , Aux Transmission Cooler, Hidden Hitch 70779 (600/6000lbs, WDH=730/7300lbs), AirLift 1000, FJCruiser front springs (& now rear too!), Axle Vent Mod, Swaybar Bushing Upgrade, V6 Tick Reduction, VSC off mod, Maplight Mod, 255/75/17 Goodyear Wrangler SAs

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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2003 4Runner SR5 V8

driving habits is an easy way to improve MPG. Easy acceleration and anticipate your stops.

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'06 Limited V6

Amy's Mom: "Who's that you're talking to?"
Amy: "It's Uneek, spelled in a 'unique' way."

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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2007 Driftwood Pearl Limited

i did seafoam it and cleaning the maf sounds like a pretty good idea. gonna do it tomorrow.

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1998 4runner limited v6 4wd. still trying to get somemoney for mods

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They got some nuts in there.. but hey, they get super mileage.

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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'03 Black 4L V6 4x4 SE 4Runner/'03 Navy 4 cyl SE Camry/'05 Phantom Gray Corolla LE/'85 Rust-white 22RE Yota SR5 PU
'57 Black/Red 356 Porsche Speedster CMC Replica
MODS: Silverstars, WeatherTech mats/vent visors/Hood deflector, BORLA dual exhaust, K&N Filter Charger, VVT-I emblem, JDM tail lights, SS rear bumper step, Putco chrome mirror/door handles, Limited lighted running boards, 115V AC inverter, Rosta seat heaters, HomeLink, Michelin CrossTerrains

12-15 sounds ridiculously low.

I averaged 20.9 MPG on my last tank. Used 4x4 about 40% of the time and logged a trip to/from the mountains.

dam thats crazy!!

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1998 4runner limited v6 4wd. still trying to get somemoney for mods

There just some nutcases that are killing there cars trying to get 38mpg as opposed to 35mpg, they could always shut the hell up, because there are way more efficent cars outside of this country that get over 50mpg that dont have a hybrid badge on the back.

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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97 4runner 3.4l 4WD 5 speed Cupholder Mod/99+ Center Console Mod 3rd Member Install

05 V6, 48K milage,

I get 17/g only