calling 2nd gen 3.0 auto owners: gas mileage

freshman · 11-01-2005, 05:43 PM

ok, this will help us know if there is something wrong in terms of gas consumption: pls identify city%-highway% driving. Also, miles/gallon or km/liter.

Mine is 16mi/gal. 20% city, 80% hway driving. Heater on since its starting to be cold here in canada.

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freshman · 11-01-2005, 05:44 PM

just to add- 31 inch tires 4.56 gears.

SHINYSIDEUP · 11-01-2005, 06:35 PM

14 MPG. Uphill, downhill, tailwind,headwind. 31" tires, A/T 95 Limited

4x4Lamm · 11-01-2005, 06:37 PM

15-16 MPG stop and go. Up to 20 on the highway.

Tiny tires w. 4.88s.

Lamm

DH6twinotter · 11-01-2005, 06:47 PM

Best I've ever done was about 280 miles on about 14 gallons of gas doing %100 hwy driving. So 20mpg was the best. That's with my 2wd, 31 inch tires and 3.90 rear. Most the time, I go about 220-240 miles on a tank of gas, so usually around 18 I guess. That's about 70% hwy (~60mph) and 30% city.

With my 3.90 rear and 31 inch tires, I'm turning about 1800 rpms at 55 and 2400 at 70mph.

Sure is slow though.

Marc P · 11-01-2005, 07:22 PM

I am with 4x4lamm--I get 15-17 with factory 4.88's and 33x10.5 at tires....

That is why I bought a VW fox as a daily driver..34mpg is much better on th wallet.

4rnr · 11-01-2005, 07:29 PM

16 city, 18-21 highway, 35's, 4.88.

Sorry

CraZyRunner · 11-01-2005, 07:32 PM

I have a 95 4wd 4runner 5speed i get about 12-14 i do about 70% highway and 30% city but i live in washington so its hilly and it sucks gas up quicker than anything i now!! And i dont drive fast at all!! i am sitting in 31 with a 2" bodylift and custom steel rear bumper so that i imgine effects it. I wish i could get better gas mileage but i havent heard of anyway's!!

freshman · 11-01-2005, 07:38 PM

keep it going guys! im starting to feel relieved by the fact that my 4runner is still on the average gas mileage!

MarkieMark · 11-01-2005, 07:53 PM

18mpg. 70% city and 30%hwy.

r6dallastx · 11-01-2005, 08:04 PM

i'm getting 18 city and 22-23 high way. i was getting 15 city and 19 highway.
i took off the roof rack, put some manual hubs on, i did the air box mod and, i leaned out the VAFM, and i'm doing the Intake Silencer Removal Mod next. I think that if do enough mods i could get her up to 25 highway.

ToyoRunner94 · 11-01-2005, 08:32 PM

I have a 94 4runner that sits on 33in tires and i get about 200-220 to a tank. it usually breaks down to about 12-14 miles a gallon. mine sucks bad. but hey, its not always the mileage, its about the vehicle you want to drive. im happy. ill bite the bullet.

Randomness · 11-01-2005, 11:58 PM

I'm averaging about 15mpg. I think I have 4.88's? Whatever stock is. How are you guys averaging so high?

crappled · 11-02-2005, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHINYSIDEUP

14 MPG. Uphill, downhill, tailwind,headwind. 31" tires, A/T 95 Limited

exact same on mine...

4mydogs · 11-02-2005, 04:36 AM

Averaging 16 miles per hour, 50/50 city/highway. Can get 18 highway. Auto trans.

Bumpin' Yota · 11-02-2005, 06:19 AM

14mpg around town (driving like I stole it)
23mpg highway (grannying it)

4RocRunner92 · 11-02-2005, 08:23 AM

4:88 gears, 36 inch tsl's. 150-160 miles per tank.

outdoorfever · 11-02-2005, 09:05 AM

i'm sure on mine. But it's probably about 12.5-14..i need a new o2 sensor and a new exhaust. I've got 33's and mmm not sure what gears. auto-27 from factory.

6lug · 11-02-2005, 10:16 AM

freshman, I think your gas mileage would be better if it had the stock sized tires on it. Im pretty sure that the auto v6's with 4.56's had the tiny 225/75s or whatever. yota's that came with 31's and an auto had 4.88s. Im in the exact same boat as you, with 31's and 4.56's. My spare is one of the little ones though, so im not running stock sized tires. Your gas mileage is better than mine though, im getting about 13 tops on the highway.

Doc279 · 11-02-2005, 11:19 AM

I get about 220 miles to the tankful - no matter what.
I have the 4:56 gears and 31" tires - I would probably do better with 4.88 gears but it ain't to bad. Not gonna change it yet.

Dublin · 11-02-2005, 03:58 PM

12-14 mpg, 4.88's, 33" tires. Drops down to 10.5-12 when they start pumping the winter blend.

Paul H. · 11-02-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r6dallastx

i'm getting 18 city and 22-23 high way. i was getting 15 city and 19 highway.
i took off the roof rack, put some manual hubs on, i did the air box mod and, i leaned out the VAFM, and i'm doing the Intake Silencer Removal Mod next. I think that if do enough mods i could get her up to 25 highway.

How do youy lean out your VAFM. I'm getting about what you used to get.

SHINYSIDEUP · 11-02-2005, 08:22 PM

Here's one for you guys. Does anyone know of an auxillary fuel tank for 2nd gen 4Runners? I get 220-240 miles to a tank. Would love to go another 140 miles or so.

4x4Lamm · 11-02-2005, 09:28 PM

Both Downey and NWOR offer them.

Lamm

token7888 · 11-02-2005, 10:05 PM

I get almost 19 on the fwy and not even 16 mixed local/fwy, and I drive slow. 3.0 auto 31x10.5

My '90 Legend gets 24mpg mixed and can pretty easily keep up with most new cars. But of course it is a little lighter and has less rotational mass to spool up.
J

11-01-2005, 06:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
4x4Lamm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,573	15-16 MPG stop and go. Up to 20 on the highway. Tiny tires w. 4.88s. Lamm __________________ -1992 4Runner SR5, Destroyed by fire. Lots of mods. I will miss it. -1995 4Runner SR5 Limited, Also known as the money pit. Becoming a trail rig now. -2004 Tacoma SR5 TRD, My new daily driver. I love this truck!

11-01-2005, 06:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
DH6twinotter Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 1,676	Best I've ever done was about 280 miles on about 14 gallons of gas doing %100 hwy driving. So 20mpg was the best. That's with my 2wd, 31 inch tires and 3.90 rear. Most the time, I go about 220-240 miles on a tank of gas, so usually around 18 I guess. That's about 70% hwy (~60mph) and 30% city. With my 3.90 rear and 31 inch tires, I'm turning about 1800 rpms at 55 and 2400 at 70mph. Sure is slow though. __________________ ------------------------------------------------ 1990 4Runner: SR5, 2wd, 3.90 rear, 3VZ-E, auto. 15x8 MT classic II rims, 31x10.50 Bridgestone Desert Duellers ($50!), Cobra CB, 3' firestick Planned stuff: Pre-runner light bar with Hella 500s, small lift Stuff I'd do if I went crazy: SAS, 7mgte or 1UZ swap, and as much offroad goodies as $$ will allow.

11-01-2005, 07:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Marc P Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 2,736	I am with 4x4lamm--I get 15-17 with factory 4.88's and 33x10.5 at tires.... That is why I bought a VW fox as a daily driver..34mpg is much better on th wallet. __________________ 1995 4Runner---SAS with goodies

11-01-2005, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
4rnr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 1,469	16 city, 18-21 highway, 35's, 4.88. Sorry __________________ poop 1988 stock 4runner, v6, 5spd, soft top. 1990 fj62 stock and mint! 1992 4runner, 3.4, auto, SAS'ed, Marlin USA springs (4"/5"), 37" PBR's, 30 spline Longfields, Hydro assist, dual inchworms (5:1, twin stick, 23 spline, chromo output, 10* clock) 5.29's, lockrite's, custom exo, High angle drivelines drive shafts, 108" wheelbase, Warn hs9500i, Mcintosh/Dynaudio a/v system. The build up...http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=74915

11-01-2005, 07:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
MarkieMark Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 63	18mpg. 70% city and 30%hwy. __________________ 1995 Toyota 4Runner SR5 - 89,xxx miles (daily driven) Current Mods: - V6 Auto 2WD - K&N Filter - NGK Plugs + Wires - Monroe Sensatrac Shocks - 3rd Gen Wheels - 12" Kicker Sub + Amp - Sanyo Excedio Cassette & CD Head Unit - Optima Red Top - Future Mods: - Rotors + Pads - Bilstein Shocks - Coil Spring Spacers - 17" Sequoia Wheels - Headers + Magnaflow SS Muffler w/ SS Piping -

11-01-2005, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
freshman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 277	just to add- 31 inch tires 4.56 gears.

11-01-2005, 06:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
SHINYSIDEUP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BOSTON Posts: 352	14 MPG. Uphill, downhill, tailwind,headwind. 31" tires, A/T 95 Limited

11-01-2005, 07:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
CraZyRunner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bothell, Washington Posts: 126	I have a 95 4wd 4runner 5speed i get about 12-14 i do about 70% highway and 30% city but i live in washington so its hilly and it sucks gas up quicker than anything i now!! And i dont drive fast at all!! i am sitting in 31 with a 2" bodylift and custom steel rear bumper so that i imgine effects it. I wish i could get better gas mileage but i havent heard of anyway's!!

11-01-2005, 07:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
freshman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 277	keep it going guys! im starting to feel relieved by the fact that my 4runner is still on the average gas mileage!

11-01-2005, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
r6dallastx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 59	i'm getting 18 city and 22-23 high way. i was getting 15 city and 19 highway. i took off the roof rack, put some manual hubs on, i did the air box mod and, i leaned out the VAFM, and i'm doing the Intake Silencer Removal Mod next. I think that if do enough mods i could get her up to 25 highway. __________________ 1990 4runner 4x4 v6 green

11-01-2005, 08:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
ToyoRunner94 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 149	I have a 94 4runner that sits on 33in tires and i get about 200-220 to a tank. it usually breaks down to about 12-14 miles a gallon. mine sucks bad. but hey, its not always the mileage, its about the vehicle you want to drive. im happy. ill bite the bullet. __________________ 2000 Black Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD, 5 spd, stock

11-01-2005, 11:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Randomness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,385	I'm averaging about 15mpg. I think I have 4.88's? Whatever stock is. How are you guys averaging so high? __________________ 95 3.slow SR5 4runner 160K miles \| 32's \| OME \| Optima \| Husky \| dechromed \| ryan \| My Photography Blog

11-02-2005, 04:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
4mydogs Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Galt's Gulch, SC Posts: 1,401	Averaging 16 miles per hour, 50/50 city/highway. Can get 18 highway. Auto trans. __________________ 1995 SR5 V-6 4WD Limited, 180k miles, 31X10.5 BFG All Terrain T/A KOs, Downey 1.5HD rear coils, 9" Doetsch MV-12s, Hella 1000 fog lights, Alpine XM/CD head unit, and rear window dog drool. That which you manifest is before you. -- Enzo

11-02-2005, 06:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
Bumpin' Yota Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 3,639	14mpg around town (driving like I stole it) 23mpg highway (grannying it) __________________ 3vze, 4x4, sr5, 90, auto, LSD 2x dB Drag World Finalist 2003 Nopi Nat. Street B champ 2004 SBN Street C champ 2004 SBN Advncd NW Champ 2004 Former WR Holder in NW. SPL: 159.8db @ 42hz In loving memory of Jamie Riggs 5/15/85 - 10/8/04

11-02-2005, 08:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
4RocRunner92 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boone, NC Posts: 1,519	4:88 gears, 36 inch tsl's. 150-160 miles per tank. __________________ Jason A friend of the devil is a friend of mine. 1992 SR5 4RocNC Videos

11-02-2005, 03:58 PM	#21 (permalink)
Dublin Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Appleton, Wi. USA Posts: 884	12-14 mpg, 4.88's, 33" tires. Drops down to 10.5-12 when they start pumping the winter blend. __________________ 94 4Runner 4x4, V6 Auto, Outlaw II's with BFG 33x12.5x15 on stock suspension (no lift), Kenwood KDC-MVP Sirius/MP3 player, Bushwacker extenda-flares, 1700 watt power inverter, Air intake mod, Radio Shack CB, GPS, Swing arm tire carrier, modified 1st gen Toyota 4Runner Rollbar, Aisin manual hubs, 87 inclinometer, Toyota Brush guard. Where ever you go, there you are. I started out with nothing & still have most of it left.

11-02-2005, 09:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
outdoorfever Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Concord NC Posts: 1,058	i'm sure on mine. But it's probably about 12.5-14..i need a new o2 sensor and a new exhaust. I've got 33's and mmm not sure what gears. auto-27 from factory. __________________ -Kyle Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; That he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God. GOD IS A CONSUMING FIRE!!

11-02-2005, 10:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
6lug Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sevierville, TN Posts: 292	freshman, I think your gas mileage would be better if it had the stock sized tires on it. Im pretty sure that the auto v6's with 4.56's had the tiny 225/75s or whatever. yota's that came with 31's and an auto had 4.88s. Im in the exact same boat as you, with 31's and 4.56's. My spare is one of the little ones though, so im not running stock sized tires. Your gas mileage is better than mine though, im getting about 13 tops on the highway.

11-02-2005, 11:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
Doc279 Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryville, TN 37803 Posts: 910	I get about 220 miles to the tankful - no matter what. I have the 4:56 gears and 31" tires - I would probably do better with 4.88 gears but it ain't to bad. Not gonna change it yet. __________________ "Life's to short !!! Let's drink a couple - cold beers ! 1985 4 runner - pretty much stock but it kicks butt stock !!!!!!!! 30" bridgestone duellers on black steelies. More to come !

11-02-2005, 08:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
SHINYSIDEUP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BOSTON Posts: 352	Here's one for you guys. Does anyone know of an auxillary fuel tank for 2nd gen 4Runners? I get 220-240 miles to a tank. Would love to go another 140 miles or so.

11-02-2005, 09:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
4x4Lamm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,573	Both Downey and NWOR offer them. Lamm __________________ -1992 4Runner SR5, Destroyed by fire. Lots of mods. I will miss it. -1995 4Runner SR5 Limited, Also known as the money pit. Becoming a trail rig now. -2004 Tacoma SR5 TRD, My new daily driver. I love this truck!

11-02-2005, 10:05 PM	#25 (permalink)
token7888 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 33	mine I get almost 19 on the fwy and not even 16 mixed local/fwy, and I drive slow. 3.0 auto 31x10.5 My '90 Legend gets 24mpg mixed and can pretty easily keep up with most new cars. But of course it is a little lighter and has less rotational mass to spool up. J __________________ '92 4Runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4wd

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