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Originally Posted by denpacc
If you read the OP's post you'd understand that I was responding to it:
"I am trying to get 20 mpg in the 98 4runner while towing the super jet and the blaster. I think if we are driving the speed limit (60) I think we can pull it off."
He was simply asking if it's possible to get 20mpg pulling a trailer that has his super jet and blaster (apprx. 1000#'s) with his 98 runner. I told him yes it is POSSIBLE under the right conditions doing 55-60mph. I didn't say he'd get it everywhere he'd drive pulling the trailer doing whatever speed he chose. I also mentioned in my post you quoted that my mpg's varied depending on numerous traffic, environment, highway factors. And where does it say I drove 3 different 3.4 Auto equipped trucks/runners???? My runner is a 5spd. Keep your yotatechers straight.
And yes I'd agree that regular "real world" day to day driving in these vehicles does average 15-18mpg. That is true, especially if you drive in the city or 70+miles per hour on highways. I never said it didn't. But as I said, occassionally real world driving can be ideal and you CAN get 20+mpg pulling a trailer of approximately 1000#'s on a secondary highway where the posted speed limit is 55mph. That's all.
You are the one calling BS and stating I "live in a dream world". Nice!
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I apologize for not making it more clear, but the last statement (separated) that I made was directed at cackalak han, not you.
I understand under these very specific conditions, it is possible. Not likely, but possible.
No big deal. I don't have beef with you and really I don't have beef with the other guy either. But I will call BS when someone states that they are constantly getting that fuel mileage, day in and day out. If he does, it isn't even remotely under the same conditions and I think it is incredibly dishonest to pass it off as some casual thing.
Rant over.