What's your mpg?
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4x4runner2002
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Search there are lots of threads.
I just got 21.5 on my last freeway tank.
I just got 21.5 on my last freeway tank.
02_SE_Runner
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I get about 17-20 mpg with a flowmaster exhaust and the ISR mod. You ask this question, it's only fair you answer too. :thumb3:
fotorunner
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My 2000 (stock with 114000) will average 19-20 with 10% ethanol and 21-22 if I’m burning regular. These of course are highway miles.
Around town and back and forth to home 18 mpg seems to be the average.
This is better than any 4Runner I’ve ever owned. But I think that’s due to the tires, they are Michelins, great on the highway but they suck in mud and I expect they’ll really suck in snow.
Around town and back and forth to home 18 mpg seems to be the average.
This is better than any 4Runner I’ve ever owned. But I think that’s due to the tires, they are Michelins, great on the highway but they suck in mud and I expect they’ll really suck in snow.
JWaldz
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I get about as much as this guy does.. WOW, 23 mpg!
ryankmasuda
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I'm getting 17-19mpg with mostly highway driving running Treadwright 35's and stock gear ratio
I actually don't have a 4runner at the moment, but I'm in the market for a one.
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spectre6000
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This subject is beat to death fairly regularly. I haven't been on the forum that long and I've seen fresh mpg threads a good half dozen times. I would say the search function is your friend, but the reality is that the search function on this site is trash, and even if you do find something worthwhile (on just about any subject) it's mostly just people chiming in with what Joe-Bob said or their personal experience with whatever they decided to do to justify it to themselves. In this particular case, personal experience is called for, but you never get the full story. To have an idea what to expect, it's worth it to know:
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I have a V6 truck that has been very well cared for with all maintenance records and everything done on time. It's stock with a 5-speed and I shift at the appropriate RPM for the engine, speed, terrain, and load. There is absolutely nothing in the back save the spare (I even keep the rear seats down). I drive my 4Runner like I drove my VW Bus (slow, deliberate, and defensively). It's generally quite cool here (it's the end of August and I just took my sweater off at 2 in the afternoon), I only buy quality fuels (no Murphy swill for my vehicles). I live at about 8000' and work around 6000' (and roll in neutral almost all the way down). It's not at all uncommon for me to get over 23 mpg, and I've only once gone below 20 (I was driving down to Texas and back). I could probably get better if I were to attempt any sort of hypermiling techniques. YMMV
Also, don't do the deck plate or ISR mods, they will not help your case.
Engine
History
Equipment
Crap kept in the back
Driving style
Transmission
Temperature
Fuel quality
Altitude
Topography
Etc.
I have a V6 truck that has been very well cared for with all maintenance records and everything done on time. It's stock with a 5-speed and I shift at the appropriate RPM for the engine, speed, terrain, and load. There is absolutely nothing in the back save the spare (I even keep the rear seats down). I drive my 4Runner like I drove my VW Bus (slow, deliberate, and defensively). It's generally quite cool here (it's the end of August and I just took my sweater off at 2 in the afternoon), I only buy quality fuels (no Murphy swill for my vehicles). I live at about 8000' and work around 6000' (and roll in neutral almost all the way down). It's not at all uncommon for me to get over 23 mpg, and I've only once gone below 20 (I was driving down to Texas and back). I could probably get better if I were to attempt any sort of hypermiling techniques. YMMV
Also, don't do the deck plate or ISR mods, they will not help your case.
Drcoffee
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'99 SR5 4WD V6 AT in pretty much stock configuration
When I bought my rig in February is was in desperate need of a complete tune-up. Back then I was getting 13-14 mpg at best. After the tune-up it was getting 17.1 mpg. I have driven it that way for 2-3 months and it was very consistent. Then I switched spark plugs from NGK Iridium IX to Denso TT Platinum (#4503 gapped to 0.044) plugs ($1.10 ea) 2 months ago and the MPG is now 18.7. which is a 9% boost in gas mileage all city driving. I haven't had a chance to run it on the hwy yet for comparison.
I wish it were 21 mpg but its too far away to expect that kind of improvement with minor mods like TRD decals.
:lmao:
When I bought my rig in February is was in desperate need of a complete tune-up. Back then I was getting 13-14 mpg at best. After the tune-up it was getting 17.1 mpg. I have driven it that way for 2-3 months and it was very consistent. Then I switched spark plugs from NGK Iridium IX to Denso TT Platinum (#4503 gapped to 0.044) plugs ($1.10 ea) 2 months ago and the MPG is now 18.7. which is a 9% boost in gas mileage all city driving. I haven't had a chance to run it on the hwy yet for comparison.
I wish it were 21 mpg but its too far away to expect that kind of improvement with minor mods like TRD decals.
:lmao:
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z28forlife
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Before I sold mine, which was a 99 4x4, over the course of 8 months I had it I consistently got 19mpg. With stock tires I got around 21 mpg hwy after I put on 265/75-16 all terrains it dropped 1-2 mpg to 18-19mpg.
BlackCat914
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I get around 15.5-16mpg ALL short tripping in the city. I work 3.8 miles from the house, and don't have much of a life.
NCrunner2012
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I get an average of 21-22(city/highway) I would say that most of the time I drive like a grandma, but when I'm wheeling? Well thats a different story...
Full_Throttle
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Lifted,33's, roof rack, ARB bumper, in town 16 hwy 20 (if I don't speed)
Yoter
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I get 220 miles per tank, all maintenance is up to date no check engine light clean throttle body and new MAF, new spark plugs, wires, valve cover gasket, belts, water pump, fuel filter and ALL STOCK!
I have no idea what it is maybe just my driving style?
It's a 5speed and I dont drive like a grandma so that maybe where my gas goes I have no idea?
But even at this milage a 4runner is more environmentally friendly than a ****in Prius! The nickel batteries in those do far more damage to the environment then any combustion engine could.
I have no idea what it is maybe just my driving style?
It's a 5speed and I dont drive like a grandma so that maybe where my gas goes I have no idea?
But even at this milage a 4runner is more environmentally friendly than a ****in Prius! The nickel batteries in those do far more damage to the environment then any combustion engine could.
