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Old 04-29-2008, 06:33 PM
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trying to get more fuel eco...

well i found this, and im just wondering if i lean my 22re out a lil bit would it be more fuel friendly. so heres the web site i found is it true? what else do i have to do like retard or drop down from 40 btdc? any input would be great since i heard today on the news that gas is going up to 10bucks a gallon yes thats 10 bucks a gallon!

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/minutemods/afm/

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Old 04-29-2008, 06:35 PM
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oh and im getting 17 to 24 mpg
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Originally Posted by just a 22re
well i found this, and im just wondering if i lean my 22re out a lil bit would it be more fuel friendly. so heres the web site i found is it true? what else do i have to do like retard or drop down from 40 btdc? any input would be great since i heard today on the news that gas is going up to 10bucks a gallon yes thats 10 bucks a gallon!

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/minutemods/afm/
Probably will do little as the ECU and O2 sensor will bump the fuel back up to keep the air/fuel ratio in the correct range while running, at least in closed loop mode. And with the engine mods you describe, that may throw things off enough in open loop mode (like when the gas pedal is floored) to cause pinging or worse.

Two things that can help drive a little easier are a vacuum gauge and/or an air/fuel meter:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...es/index.shtml

I find the A/F meter is handy in order to keep the engine in the optimum operating range (i.e closed loop). Also having the proper gearing for the tire size is a big help. And with the aerodynamics (or lack thereof) of the 4Runner body, keep the speed down. I get at least 10% better MPG at 55 than I do at 65.
Old 04-29-2008, 06:57 PM
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nice thanks for the help now its a hijack on my own stuff what about doing this to my pocket book at 55 she will get 850 miles to the tank and its a 10 gallon tank?????????????

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You are pretty much beat with these engines. What you are getting is the best you will get. Going slower makes the biggest difference. Bumming around town is killer.

Buy an Echo............
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yeah but you cant go and play with a echo!!!
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If you buy an echo you can play more as you will have more money to spend on fuel for the weekends. Only thing is the initial cost of the extra vehicle. I'm spending my money on making my motor as effcient as possible. I figure if I spend $1000 on stuff to make my motor get a good and steady 33mpg highway its better than spending $5000 on a small car. $4000 buys alot of fuel.
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yeah but you can do that with your motor lol i cant thanks now im going to go and cry!!!!!! lol
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pull your plugs and take a look before you start leaning it out more
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