dave1993

how can i improve gas mileage on a 22re with 30" tires on it. Start with cheapest to most expensive methods for getting better mpg. thanks you guys rock.

trythis

https://www.yotatech.com/search.php?searchid=2167718

THis search contains several discussions I have read that contain lots of information regarding your question.

But basically, slow down, keep it in tune, and take your junk out of the truck, and inflate your tires properly.
Make sure every emissions system component is working correctly. Dont remove the cat, or egr vavle, as that makes things worse and some of us that like to breath will hate you for it.
Some guy here with at turbo says he gets 33+ mpg, so I guess you could copy his setup, but its not cheap.

Sonofmayhem

x2
I believe that if you get new denso or ngk spark plugs, wires, and a good airfilter, k&n drop in for the street maybe? and keep your tire pressure proper and your timing. you can get good gas, my 85 4x4 with camping gear and an atv in the back got 25mpg highway in colorado, meaning hills/passes and about 65mph or more.

Hyperlite

make sure your muffler bearings are still good.

jason191918

X2...

thook

You guys might get more replies were the thread not over a year old. Or, are you just making contributions for "future" searching?

Muffler bearings.....keep them watered well. Atleast, weekly.

notanymore

wow way to bring up an old thread... and besides everyone whos anyone knows that keeping your blinker fluid full is much more beneficial than your muffler bearings...

Squeebs

On top of that...



Blinker fluid, and fuse-box grease.

ewong

There really IS a fuse box grease - dielectric grease...

As far as the OP. If you manage to hit EPA numbers (19/22 with a 22RE and a 5 speed) yer doing good.

Squeebs

I asked Wiki about that.


Wiki informs me that you are in fact telling the truth.


I'm amazed.

tc

Tire pressure. Cost? FREE

Check it frequently - temperature has a BIG effect.

Travisfab

I have the worst luck trying to find a gas station that doesn't leak more air than I am putting in. I mean 31's are not that big of a tire and I have to turn the thing on 4 times or so just to get all my tires filled up.

bob200587

I find that I get infinite miles per gallon when the engine is off.

thook

With the engine off, I find I can run any size tire I want. And falling asleep at the wheel proves no danger anymore. The only problem I've found with this is my window has started knocking. Then, I find my wife standing there asking,"WTF are you doing?". "Going to work, honey. Mppppppffffffffffffppp..vroom..vroom..mmmppppppppp pppfffpffpfp...ERRRRRRRR!!!!". D@mn squirrels.

newhvactech

Ive checked this site every other day for the past year but ive never took the time to register so this is my first post!! I hope to learn some stuff while also helping others!! Anyways check and or change all your fluids if you havent done so in a while and make sure when you change it you use the right viscosity oil whether it be gear oil or motor oil!! Also synthetic fluids may help but i hear it maynot be a good idea to use synthetics in older vehicles but im sure you can do a search on synthetic fluids to find out more. I am getting 19-20mpg with my 22re 5spd with 35's and 4.88s so Im extremely happy with that!!

Targetnut

good state of tune is important.

As is driving style. Try to drive in a manner to not have to use your brakes as much as possible. Remember, every time you apply the brakes you are creating friction to get rid of some of the kinetic energy you've built up by burning fuel.

Also make sure that your O2 sensor is working properly and there are no exhaust leaks upstream of the O2 sensor.

ozziesironmanoffroad

just keep her runnin smooth. use good fuels, dont go speed racer with it, and keep it tuned up. thats all you can really do....

kingston73

Try lubing the body panels, decrease in friction= increase in mpg. Also, might want to try speed holes in the hood. Last tip = helium instead of air in the tires.