gas mileage for a 3.0L V6
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Aviator, how advanced is your timing?
I went on a road trip yesterday. Got awesome mileage heading north towards Alamagordo N.M. When I turned towards White Sands I hit an incredible head wind. There are mountains just west of White Sands and its like a wind tunner. Well I watched my gas gauge drop from just under the full mark to just above the 3/4 mark in about 30 miles.
On the way home I had a head wind but it was at an angle to the truck (about 30 degrees) and as I got closer to home it was more crosswinds. Trip total 233 miles and I am dead on half a tank. I guesstimate that is 22 MPG judging that is about where I fill up with 10 gallons. Obviously without all the wind the mileage would have been better.
I went on a road trip yesterday. Got awesome mileage heading north towards Alamagordo N.M. When I turned towards White Sands I hit an incredible head wind. There are mountains just west of White Sands and its like a wind tunner. Well I watched my gas gauge drop from just under the full mark to just above the 3/4 mark in about 30 miles.
On the way home I had a head wind but it was at an angle to the truck (about 30 degrees) and as I got closer to home it was more crosswinds. Trip total 233 miles and I am dead on half a tank. I guesstimate that is 22 MPG judging that is about where I fill up with 10 gallons. Obviously without all the wind the mileage would have been better.
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I have a '95 3.0 with the 5-speed, K&N Filter, Cat-back Exhaust, with 31' tires and I get 17-20 MPG mix HWY and City. I'm also geared for the 235's. So I probably get better than I think.
And yes I drive like an old grampa on a sunday afternoon. Never get the RPM's above 3,000.
And yes I drive like an old grampa on a sunday afternoon. Never get the RPM's above 3,000.
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A quick update. I used half a tank on that trip and the following quarter of a tank with strictly city driving. I average 20.4 MPG on my fillup today. I am sure I can get 23 now as long as I don't have those headwinds to contend with.
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Originally posted by slowyota
I have a '95 3.0 with the 5-speed, K&N Filter, Cat-back Exhaust, with 31' tires and I get 17-20 MPG mix HWY and City. I'm also geared for the 235's. So I probably get better than I think.
And yes I drive like an old grampa on a sunday afternoon. Never get the RPM's above 3,000.
I have a '95 3.0 with the 5-speed, K&N Filter, Cat-back Exhaust, with 31' tires and I get 17-20 MPG mix HWY and City. I'm also geared for the 235's. So I probably get better than I think.
And yes I drive like an old grampa on a sunday afternoon. Never get the RPM's above 3,000.
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Try changing the fuel filter and pvc valve
Try changing the fuel filter and pvc valve.
I recently did this for the first time on my 1997 4 Runner and I noticed that my highway mileage improved noticable.
I recently did this for the first time on my 1997 4 Runner and I noticed that my highway mileage improved noticable.
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I just recorded my first 20mpg tank!!!!! wow!!
91 4x4, 3" susp., 32x11.50 tires. 3.0ltr and 5spd. My canopy might help, I don't know. Weight vs aerodynamics.... I'm rebuilding the front end, so hopefully when that is all done I'll be doing better. And.... I tend to drive like a race car driver. I guess my brain still isn't making the transition from sports car to lifted truck.
91 4x4, 3" susp., 32x11.50 tires. 3.0ltr and 5spd. My canopy might help, I don't know. Weight vs aerodynamics.... I'm rebuilding the front end, so hopefully when that is all done I'll be doing better. And.... I tend to drive like a race car driver. I guess my brain still isn't making the transition from sports car to lifted truck.
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I average about 15 no matter how I drive/weather conditions/gas quality. My lowest a 12.4, my best was 17. I'm in need of a major tune though, hopefully I can improve on those numbers. I have the 3.0L, 5spd, 285k, 2" body lift, 32's, and 4.88s w/locker in the rear.
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I've got a 93, 3.0, 5spd. On 31's with the 2" (factory) lift. Tail gate up with no canopy or topper. I avg 17-20 MPG. I drive it fairly nice. with a healthy mix of city/highway about 50/50. It appears as if my MPG is actually decent for my truck, (its just the standard cab, short bed truck) perhaps its a bit lighter then some of the runners or longer trucks.
everything 100% stock (so far )
It sounds like some of you have some luck with a K&N filter mod? what exactly is that?
I'm probably due for a tune up soon so perhaps I can improve my numbers quite a bit!
everything 100% stock (so far )
It sounds like some of you have some luck with a K&N filter mod? what exactly is that?
I'm probably due for a tune up soon so perhaps I can improve my numbers quite a bit!
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It sounds like I'm doing something right (doesn't happen too often). 95, 4x4, ExCab, 33" tires, 4.56 gears, no engine/intake mods, manual and 147k miles and I'm getting 19+ MPG. Only topped 20 once, but never dropped below 19. And thats a mix of short trips, long commutes and city.
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