Gas Milage
05-15-2003, 12:48 PM
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Gas Milage
Whats everyone getting these days. I'm pleased to say my '01 is getting 22MPG Hgwy and 18MPG around town. I just bought this truck in Jan. My '94 runner never got better than 18 on the highway. I love this truck!!!
05-15-2003, 06:56 PM
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Why is it, that every time I start to REALLY enjoy my rig, someone w/ a 3rd gen starts asking MPG questions??? 
If I'm right about my speedo (I think it's off by 10% due to tire size) I'm getting 14.5 in town and 18.5-19 hi-way. Thats up considerably over winter mileage.
If I'm right about my speedo (I think it's off by 10% due to tire size) I'm getting 14.5 in town and 18.5-19 hi-way. Thats up considerably over winter mileage.
05-15-2003, 10:40 PM
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I just turned in my second 18+mpg tank in a row (mostly around town). I had been getting around 14.5-15 for YEARS but it's been going up since I installed an SMT-5 piggyback computer and the most recent jump (1.5mpg) is from running a bottle of "total fuel system cleaner" through it.
There are a number of companies making fuel system cleaners. From a previous thread here, folks have good things to say about all of them.
There are a number of companies making fuel system cleaners. From a previous thread here, folks have good things to say about all of them.
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05-16-2003, 05:44 AM
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99 Runner Mileage
I just got a 03 Runner V8 Limited several weeks ago. Prior to that I had a 99 Limited. It consistently gave me 22-23 mpg(all U.S. figures) on the highway. Of course I had to keep my right foot under control and stay in the 65 MPH range. The 03 hasn't hit this figure yet though haven't had a chance to take a trip on the highway for a period of time to check.
05-16-2003, 05:45 AM
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After I changed my tranny and engine fluid to Mobile1 synthetic. I gained about 50 miles per tank. I now average somewhere between 20-22mpg. 80% highway, and I am easy on the gas.
05-16-2003, 01:32 PM
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I just got 18.3 MPG on my fillup yesterday morning. That is mixed city/hiway. Not bad considering the new tires were only at 31 PSI when the mechanic took it for a test ride after the alignment. Guy used like 1/8 of a tank - literally drove it like he stole it. Previous tank was 18.7 so I'll see how the MPG hold up. Considering I'm running essentially a 32" tire now I'm happy if I can stay above 18.
05-16-2003, 02:15 PM
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When mine was stock, which didn't last long at all, I got 19 city/21 hwy.
Now with all my gas-gulping mods, I'm down to 16. But that's what it was rated originally, so I'm happy. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Well, maybe a '99 Highlander.
Now with all my gas-gulping mods, I'm down to 16. But that's what it was rated originally, so I'm happy. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Well, maybe a '99 Highlander.
05-16-2003, 02:57 PM
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With just the engine mods (S/C, headers and exhaust) I was getting 22 Hwy / 18 City. With the lift and bigger meats I am getting around 18 Hwy / 16 City. I try not to leadfoot around too much.
05-16-2003, 10:06 PM
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dang how the heck u guys, especialy the guys with the engine mods, avg so many mpg???? i just got my 98 limited a little less than two months ago and finally did the first mpg calculations and it came out around 16.5 mpg. how in the world am I getting worse mileage stock than u guys with mods?? 
now im afraid to see how low it'll go when i start on the perf mods
now im afraid to see how low it'll go when i start on the perf mods
05-17-2003, 01:23 PM
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My runs on Cherrywine(tm) and oatmeal...
Hey, TGP013...what size tires you run?
anybody besides me notice that $Runners seem to consistenyl get better M'sPG than Tacomas?
me 16 city/19-20 hwy; tires at 31.5 PSI; just bought a new MAF, finishing that tank now so we'll see; airbox cracked ...
anybody besides me notice that $Runners seem to consistenyl get better M'sPG than Tacomas?
me 16 city/19-20 hwy; tires at 31.5 PSI; just bought a new MAF, finishing that tank now so we'll see; airbox cracked ...
05-17-2003, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by Henryv
dang how the heck u guys, especialy the guys with the engine mods, avg so many mpg???? i just got my 98 limited a little less than two months ago and finally did the first mpg calculations and it came out around 16.5 mpg. how in the world am I getting worse mileage stock than u guys with mods?? now im afraid to see how low it'll go when i start on the perf mods
dang how the heck u guys, especialy the guys with the engine mods, avg so many mpg???? i just got my 98 limited a little less than two months ago and finally did the first mpg calculations and it came out around 16.5 mpg. how in the world am I getting worse mileage stock than u guys with mods??
now im afraid to see how low it'll go when i start on the perf mods
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05-17-2003, 05:52 PM
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anybody besides me notice that $Runners seem to consistenyl get better M'sPG than Tacomas?
