175 miles to a tank?
Apr 16, 2007 | 07:07 PM
#22
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From: Hudson Wisconsin
Just got saw my mileage today of 16.8 with a 3.0 5spd in my pick-up, i drove it pretty hard to, raced my buddies j**p grand cherekee 4.0, and get this I WON. then again he has more mileage on his motor, but i never thought my little 3.0 would take his 4.0. i usaully get about 17 mpg
Apr 18, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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From: Richmond,VA
I consistantly get over 20mpg on the highway in the warmer months. It drops to ~18 mpg in the winter. Mostly highway driving.
Apr 18, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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From: Point Pleasant NJ
I am starting to feel this too. I dont know what it is but the last 2 tanks of gas has flown out of my truck...
I shift
1st- 3000rpms
2nd- 2800rpms
3rd- 2500rpms
4th- 2500rpms
5th-3000rpms
I'm very light on the gas just to save myself the money. I'm running 4.56's and 33x12.5s. I think my o2 sensor might be on its way out at 170,000miles. I honestly could say I was one of those people getting near 20mpg a few months ago but I've noticed a drop probably to like 13-15mpgs the last 2 tanks. Any input on me possibly shifting TOO low?
I shift
1st- 3000rpms
2nd- 2800rpms
3rd- 2500rpms
4th- 2500rpms
5th-3000rpms
I'm very light on the gas just to save myself the money. I'm running 4.56's and 33x12.5s. I think my o2 sensor might be on its way out at 170,000miles. I honestly could say I was one of those people getting near 20mpg a few months ago but I've noticed a drop probably to like 13-15mpgs the last 2 tanks. Any input on me possibly shifting TOO low?
Apr 18, 2007 | 11:37 AM
#25
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From: Dallas Texas
I used to get 18-20 out of mine on 32 inch tires gears unknown now its closer to 15-17 my driving habet has not changed much I am thinking tune up and o2 sensor but i just dont have 150 to spend anybody know a good place to get a nippodenso/ngk o2 sensor??
Apr 18, 2007 | 11:56 AM
#27
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From: Monett, MO (Springfield)
If it makes you feel any better, the last 4 tanks in my 87 22RE I averaged about 80 miles to a tank. I should really look into finding the problem, just havent gotten to it yet. And the 80 miles is 100% wheeling. (zero street time)
Apr 20, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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From: Morgan Hill, Ca
So 80mpt is possible depending on what kind of off-road you are doing. I'd guess that is about 6mpg.
Apr 20, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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From: phoenix
I get 14-15 in town, low 14's with the A/C = approx 220-230 miles per tank
On the highway @ 65 I can eek 18.5 out of her no roof rack and lightly loaded, probably not now because I need a tune.
On the highway @ 65 I can eek 18.5 out of her no roof rack and lightly loaded, probably not now because I need a tune.
Apr 21, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
i get around 20-23mpg in da city, and i drive with a heavy foot sometimes. on the highway. And man on the highway i think i get around 28-32mpg. but i am running on 31" directional tires, wind deflectors, and a constint speed of 60mph
Apr 21, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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From: Morgan Hill, Ca
My Volvo TD gets 44mph at 60mph steady. But it drops to 35 at 80.
My 4Runner gets 14mpg seemingly independent of what I do. Probably something not right, but it runs so well, is so reliable... and my wife won't let me pry it loose from her fingers.
Apr 21, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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From: Santa Clara California
ok get this....
3.0, auto...tranny porblems...driving with the ECT unplunged(i'm not worried about that cause i'm getting a good used one for $175)
but back on subject, recently replaced:
EGR vavle
plugs
cap+rotor
wires
new intake, no leaks, works great
k&n air filter(not very dirty)
new O2 sensor
new timing belt
even with all that done i'm getting about 10.8-12 mpg city
i think it may be cause i've never replaced the PCV vavle(can't get that mother out)
but soon i will be replaceing the vavle cover gaskets,pvc, and cleaning the intake manifold...and runnung some seafoam
hopefully that with a new tranny will put me back at 18mpg city
(note i'm only running 31s with stock 4;1os)
3.0, auto...tranny porblems...driving with the ECT unplunged(i'm not worried about that cause i'm getting a good used one for $175)
but back on subject, recently replaced:
EGR vavle
plugs
cap+rotor
wires
new intake, no leaks, works great
k&n air filter(not very dirty)
new O2 sensor
new timing belt
even with all that done i'm getting about 10.8-12 mpg city
i think it may be cause i've never replaced the PCV vavle(can't get that mother out)
but soon i will be replaceing the vavle cover gaskets,pvc, and cleaning the intake manifold...and runnung some seafoam
hopefully that with a new tranny will put me back at 18mpg city
(note i'm only running 31s with stock 4;1os)
my 22re auto pickup is getting about 10-12mpg city driving. horrible.
i havent drove the 4runner enough yet to know the mileage, its a beast with no power steering. i really need to fix that.
i drove it for about a good hour last night though, shifting at 2400rpm every time and the gas guage didnt move at all.
Last edited by 91muddog; Apr 21, 2007 at 07:52 AM.
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