RysiuM
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Real World MPG with 5th Gen?
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Johnnyquahog
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I'm going in for 5K checkup tomorrow on a 2017 vanilla OffRoad TRD. I'm getting better than 21 so far which is better than I anticipated. The digital readout is pretty much in line with doing the math the old fashioned way. My 2006 V8 always read high. This is 70/30 highway / back roads as I try to avoid the big city. I suppose I drive like an old lady though.
While I've never believed much in the higher octane/better performance theory, if it gets me more mileage per dollar than 87 I'm all for it, regardless if it's because the octane or being oxy free.
Yep, this is what I do in my 17.
Riverfisher
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Higher octane fuels can make a difference at low elevations. At higher elevations the oxygenate additives that increase the octane levels (i.e., MTBE) have less effect as the fuel readily volatilizes. If you live at higher elevations you are wasting money on 91 octane gas. However many oil companies used to only put their proprietary additives (i.e., Chevron's Techron) in the top two octane blends. Not sure if that is still the case.
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Geez 20 MPG? I wish I could get that.
I've had the truck 1 week and seeing ~17 MPG mostly city (or highway sitting in traffic)
I suspect I might break 20 on a long drive.
DeepSea
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26.6 MPG! That can't be from your 4R?? Wow
After 4 full tanks on the new motor, getting 18 city and 19-20 hwy (AWD Limited). We live in a rural area with plenty of 45mph zones. Makes for maximum effect of city MPG.
On our Gen4, it was not uncommon to get 16 or 17 on the highway (depending on headwind and hills) only to turn 18 in the city, just putting around town.
On our Gen4, it was not uncommon to get 16 or 17 on the highway (depending on headwind and hills) only to turn 18 in the city, just putting around town.
1000MPH
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DeepSea
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That's wind-aided395 from Bishop to Ridgecrest.
Brother thats awesome! Kind of makes me want to return mine to its stock form. I only average about 8-10k in miles a year living on Oahu so I'll probably keep it modded :cheers:
1000MPH
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In 7 years I've spent just under $11,000 in gas. About $1,500 per year, or $4.30/day. I'm lucky that where I live,work, and where I go on vacation saves me a little on MPGs but really in the grand scheme it's only a drop in the bucket.
nashman69g
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Well, now that I have over 60k miles...I'm still at 15 mpg...I also have bigger heavier Cooper AT3s...I'd say my commute is about 75-80% city...
However, the company 4Runner are just 2WD SR5S and they also seem to average about 20 mpg... the Full time AWD seems to good affect on MPG.
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urbancynic
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Ive gotten as high as 26.5 on the highway. Probably wind aided but now sure. And only once. Highway average is 22 to 23. Around town is about 18 to 19.
Stocke except for cooper at3s (stock size)
Stocke except for cooper at3s (stock size)
Tracking my first two tanks in the new ride with the CarMinder app, I am averaging 18.11 MPG. I forgot to take a pic, but I think the dash shows an average of 18.2. I am still running stock wheels and tires, so I'm sure this will decrease some when I upgrade.
Coming from my 4th gen V8 which averaged 15.4 MPG over the two years I owned it, the new truck is a welcome improvement.
Coming from my 4th gen V8 which averaged 15.4 MPG over the two years I owned it, the new truck is a welcome improvement.
I understand your logic - if it works, do it. Not sure if you have access to it, but several stations around my house have non-oxy 87 "for off-road use only". When running that in my last car, off road of course, I'd pick up 3-4 MPG.
It's mixed of both. 100% Shell and 87 octane. 36 psi.
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