Gas mileage for 80's series, How good can it get?

4wdfaster · 01-30-2009, 09:00 PM

I'm considering getting an 80 series cruiser for a daily driver. Anyone know of available upgrades to get "decent" hwy fuel mileage 16mpg or better?

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xcmountain80 · 01-30-2009, 09:10 PM

I think it stays at 16.

Aaron

LCPilot · 02-28-2009, 11:40 AM

Air up the tires and clean all of the junk out of the back.
Ona long flat trip I would hit 17 mpg when holding 65 miles per hour and drop 1 mpg for every 5 miles per hour above that. That is only good for when I go through Kansas or Nebraska. In the mountains of CO all I get is 13 to 14.
The '91 ans '92 LC has a weaker engine. The '93 and '94 has a better engine but the same poor air measuring scheme as the 3F engine. '95 to '98 seem to be the best in my opinion.

stormin94 · 02-28-2009, 05:58 PM

I'm glad you are still in the considering phase of your plan. IMHO, the 80 Series LC is a poor choice for a daily driver, unless your conditions require the use of a large 4X4 vehicle.

xcmountain80 · 02-28-2009, 07:38 PM

Now if a diesel swap is possible than you can look for 20 or better.

Aaron

stormin94 · 03-01-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xcmountain80

Now if a diesel swap is possible than you can look for 20 or better.

Aaron

I forgot about diesel swaps.

xcmountain80 · 03-01-2009, 07:14 PM

I was considering a down the road swap for the 4Runner while spendy they will last forever. Though if I could get a FZJ to get 20+ I'd guy one of those and swap a diesel in. You can't be the room of and FZJ.

Aaron

wierd · 03-16-2009, 07:43 PM

I average about 12-13 around town. However, on the highway I have gotten up to 16ish..

94SRUNNER · 03-28-2009, 06:22 AM

I have a 97' 80 and use it as a daily driver and get anywhere from 15.5-17.5 on the highway.

colsoncj · 04-15-2009, 08:48 PM

Since I bought mine I've averaged 9.2 from that day on. However it should be noted it rarely if ever gets highway miles, all VERY short trips in town or wheelin miles. (1500 miles since 9/12/08)

02-28-2009, 05:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
stormin94 Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lake County, CA/Sacramento Posts: 3,539	I'm glad you are still in the considering phase of your plan. IMHO, the 80 Series LC is a poor choice for a daily driver, unless your conditions require the use of a large 4X4 vehicle. __________________ 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4X4 213,000 miles and counting 3.0 V6, 5 speed 10/15 MPG city/hwy(with 33's) Current Mods Headers, 2.5" Flowmaster custom exhaust, K&N FIPK KC Daylighter 100 Watt lights Ranchos x4, 2" Lift Downey coils 33-12.50 M/T's, 1" t-bar lift, 1" body lift Tow pkg w/ lighthookups Silverstar Headlights, Pioneer Deck w/XM Brushguard 250Watt JLAudio 8" W3 Sub Future Mods 12V Aux outlet-400/800peak inverter roof basket/lights Air locker 4.88 gears H.O. Alternator

03-28-2009, 06:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
94SRUNNER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 17	I have a 97' 80 and use it as a daily driver and get anywhere from 15.5-17.5 on the highway. __________________ 94' 2WD Pickup, 22RE, W55-5spd, K&N Intake, Pacesetter Catback Exhaust, Exedy Clutch (1760lbs), Bilstein F/R shocks, Belltech F/R swaybars, 17X8 Mustang GT wheels, 245/45ZR17 Falken 512 tires,

04-15-2009, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
colsoncj Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Monett, MO (Springfield) Posts: 2,533	Since I bought mine I've averaged 9.2 from that day on. However it should be noted it rarely if ever gets highway miles, all VERY short trips in town or wheelin miles. (1500 miles since 9/12/08) __________________ Cory Eastern OK, Western/Northern AR, Southeastern KS, or Southern MO area: OZARKS 4ROC Click Here 04 Dodge 2500 Cummins - DD/Tow Rig 02 Z06 Corvette - Weekender 94 FZJ80 - Wheelin Rig. Build in progress: http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=129727 72 Buick GS - i.e. the project that will never get done.

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01-30-2009, 09:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,880	I think it stays at 16. Aaron

02-28-2009, 11:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
LCPilot Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3	Air up the tires and clean all of the junk out of the back. Ona long flat trip I would hit 17 mpg when holding 65 miles per hour and drop 1 mpg for every 5 miles per hour above that. That is only good for when I go through Kansas or Nebraska. In the mountains of CO all I get is 13 to 14. The '91 ans '92 LC has a weaker engine. The '93 and '94 has a better engine but the same poor air measuring scheme as the 3F engine. '95 to '98 seem to be the best in my opinion.

02-28-2009, 07:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,880	Now if a diesel swap is possible than you can look for 20 or better. Aaron

03-01-2009, 07:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
xcmountain80 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 1,880	I was considering a down the road swap for the 4Runner while spendy they will last forever. Though if I could get a FZJ to get 20+ I'd guy one of those and swap a diesel in. You can't be the room of and FZJ. Aaron

03-16-2009, 07:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
wierd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	I average about 12-13 around town. However, on the highway I have gotten up to 16ish..