Recent content by ndrwdvs

You said, <b>"Maybe we're closer on mileage than we realized. If the computer does overestimate by about 2 mpg, then we're getting about the same mpg. I calculated a tank manually which came out to about 14 mpg. That would put us within about 1mpg of each other."</b> I don't think my computer...

Yeah, I'm in FL, too, But I go to work @ 5am, and go home @ 2pm, so I don't run a/c in the morning and sometimes not in the afternoon. I live in Jax, so I don't know if that makes a diff in temp. I don't know what is going on with your T4r. Or mine, for sure. I am quoting the MPG indicated...

I have noticed it, too. However, when I turn it off, I want it off until I hit the auto button again. I lke the flow-through most of the time, and the truck doesn't necessarily know what I want. I normally will hit the auto button, then hit the recirc button to turn it on, then off. It...

No offense taken. I read a few articles about the subject, and even they stated that it is not a good idea in all cases. They said that an <i>experienced</i> driver, on a straight course might want to do it, but in my experience as an experienced driver, ***t happens. There is a reason for...

I've noticed the same clunk. Good to see that it's not an issue specific to just me. Another thing I can't seem to get used to is that when I'm sitting at a red light or whatever and the A/C compressor kicks in, I have to have my foot extra hard on the brake to keep it from rolling. This can...

Here I am, defending my actions hypermiling: When I performed my experiment, I stated that it was an experiment to see how good mpg I could get. I think 24.7 is great, but it was an experiment. I tried cutting off the engine, but I didn't like it, and it seemed a bit extreme. Coasting with...

I don't know what's going on with your mileage, but I agree <i><b>something</b></i> is wrong. When I "hot rod" mine I still get 17.5 mpg. That's flooring the gas or the brake all the time. I wonder if maybe you have the "hill assist" button pushed in. Or a flat tire. That's drastically...

OK, I posted these results on another thread, but I'll post them again here, to make sure you see it. I have a 2005 T4R Limited with V8, automatic tranny, AWD, etc. completely stock, except for the upgraded wheels they put on ALL T4R's. I usually get 390 - 415 miles/tank, depending whether I...

OK, I posted these results on another thread, but I'll post them again here, to make sure you see it, especially for "blkexp98" since he is getting such poor mileage. I have a 2005 T4R Limited with V8, automatic tranny, AWD, etc. completely stock, except for the upgraded wheels they put on ALL...

Well, my experiment is complete! I normally get around 415 miles per tankful at around 21 mpg with my '05 v8 AWD T4R. This time, I tried the hypermiling techniques as best I could for a novice, and I got 479.2 miles out of the tank! Right at 24.7 mpg. I figure I saved about 2 gallons of gas...

Yeah, I really do get the urge to floor it, myself. I like to fell the power of that V8. I mean, it's smaller and has more horsepower than some SS type cars of the 70's, and it feels great to know you have an engine that's so powerful, yet economical, comparatively. Still, though, I look at...

Hmm, no one seems interested in Hypermiling here. It may seem crazy in a 4Runner, but I will keep you posted (gor awhile at least) on my progress. Right now, the onboard computer says 24.3mpg average. I haven't done anything but change the way I drive.

Nice mileage numbers. I have been reading about hypermiling, since my son told me he gets 45 mpg in my old '98 Rav4. Right now, I'm getting 23.9 mpg with a combination of city/country driving. Average speed is around 45, I guess. My tire pressure is 32, but I didn't know what was optimal...

2005 4 Runner LTD AWD MPG I think the different "book" values are for dealers' use in order to give you the least for your trade-in. That's only from my experience, anyway. On another note, I have been reading up on "hypermiling". My son is getting 45 mpg with my old Rav4, and has been...