what else can i do to improve mpg - Toyota

t4r4life · 02-01-2010, 02:15 PM

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?

JohnsD90 · 02-01-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by t4r4life

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?

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?

t4r4life · 02-01-2010, 07:44 PM

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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?

12-15

MikesToy · 02-01-2010, 09:17 PM

Seafoam it!

CJ3Flyr · 02-01-2010, 11:17 PM

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

borgzman · 02-01-2010, 11:48 PM

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.

Uneek · 02-02-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnsD90

Drive at 55mph to 60mph for optimal mpgs's. Modest acceleration from stop

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

ALLEGRO · 02-02-2010, 03:44 AM

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.

t4r4life · 02-02-2010, 11:23 AM

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

midnight runner · 02-05-2010, 02:26 AM

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

wolfgang · 02-05-2010, 11:23 AM

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.

denverunner · 02-08-2010, 02:17 PM

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.

t4r4life · 02-08-2010, 02:26 PM

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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!!

JohnsD90 · 02-08-2010, 05:20 PM

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

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.

kachi · 02-18-2010, 03:05 PM

05 V6, 48K milage,

I get 17/g only

02-01-2010, 02:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
t4r4life Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: walnut creek, ca Posts: 376	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? __________________ 98 4x4 ltd, deckplate mod, flowmaster 40s, grey wire mod.

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MikesToy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 3,245	Seafoam it! __________________ 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

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borgzman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA Posts: 548	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. __________________ - BORGZ 2003 4Runner-Pre-Runner SR5 V8 Grey. Coverking Seat Cover,Toyota All-Weather Mats, HID in Fogs, Phillips X-Treme Power in Lows,LEDs, Aftermarket Spoiler, Jensen Multi Media Player, K&N Air Filter, Removed HCF, BFG Radial Long Trail for street LOL! Upgraded Shocks: Bilstein 5100 Front Height Adjustable(1.25" Front Lift) & Bilstein HD Rear JEPROX JAPORMS

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ALLEGRO MUSICIAN Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Memphis TN Posts: 342	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. __________________ 2007 Driftwood Pearl Limited


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02-02-2010, 11:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
t4r4life Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: walnut creek, ca Posts: 376	i did seafoam it and cleaning the maf sounds like a pretty good idea. gonna do it tomorrow. __________________ 98 4x4 ltd, deckplate mod, flowmaster 40s, grey wire mod.

02-05-2010, 02:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
midnight runner Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 137	participate in this forum Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum - Ecomodder.com Fuel Economy Forum They got some nuts in there.. but hey, they get super mileage.

02-05-2010, 11:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
wolfgang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 650	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. __________________ '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 Last edited by wolfgang; 02-05-2010 at 11:25 AM.

02-08-2010, 02:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
denverunner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 97	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.

02-18-2010, 03:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
kachi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 14	05 V6, 48K milage, I get 17/g only

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