Swimmerboy2112's 1986 4Runner Build-Up Thread
Feb 20, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Honestly, on the average, if you REALLY ask around outside of this site, etc..... That's not 'garbage' Mileage, Brian, ..it's really around what MOST of them get. I KNOW, you were getting like 23 or so, ....but NOW, you have 30's, not 28's, ...so when you register 18, it's really 19.5-20, ....no? I can't find that dang ratio table again, grrr! lol.
Anyway, I'm really going to have to find out if I can get more out of mine, too, brudda,....I'm not even getting that, ....with a new motor and only 31's. Yes, driving around here is MUCH different, ...but still, trust me, something aint right, lol.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/4104.shtml
^^^ C'MONNNNN, THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T LIEEEEEEE! hehehe. But that's what my buddy's window sticker said, actually.
Anyway, I'm really going to have to find out if I can get more out of mine, too, brudda,....I'm not even getting that, ....with a new motor and only 31's. Yes, driving around here is MUCH different, ...but still, trust me, something aint right, lol.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/4104.shtml
^^^ C'MONNNNN, THE GOVERNMENT DOESN'T LIEEEEEEE! hehehe. But that's what my buddy's window sticker said, actually.
But man it really kills me when i feel like i'm dropping $35 to fill up every other day. Cause of my new job i drive 30mi each way to work. I've really felt the hit on my wallet.
Feb 20, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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yeah Brian don't forget to adjust the mileage with the change in tires size. Also remember winter fuel mix is different than summer mix and add the fact your warming up the truck longer in the winter.
So say your odo is 5 mph off at 60 mph. A 1 hour run will say 60 miles when you really traveled 65. that's about an 8% difference. So 240 miles on the odo is really 260. If you used 15 gallons for 240 miles on a tank if you calculate without the correction you come up with 16mpg when it should be 17mpg.
So say your odo is 5 mph off at 60 mph. A 1 hour run will say 60 miles when you really traveled 65. that's about an 8% difference. So 240 miles on the odo is really 260. If you used 15 gallons for 240 miles on a tank if you calculate without the correction you come up with 16mpg when it should be 17mpg.
Last edited by xxxtreme22r; Feb 20, 2011 at 07:36 PM.
Feb 20, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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35$ to fill up? Hmmmm, where is this magical Gas station of Discounts and happiness you speak of? hahahaha.
Wait, ...you run 17.1 Gallon Tank, right? ORRRRR, does the DLX take 14.9? Geeesh, that topic again, ...sorry! hahaha.
Wait, ...you run 17.1 Gallon Tank, right? ORRRRR, does the DLX take 14.9? Geeesh, that topic again, ...sorry! hahaha.
Feb 20, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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hahaha. Can't find it, ...thought I'd bookmarked it. Grrr! lol .
Feb 20, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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I don't use em. see above edit. My speedo is 10 mph off. BTW with my 31's and 4:10's but I think I might have messed up the spring a little when I swapped my odo out into the new sr5 gauge set.
Feb 20, 2011 | 07:41 PM
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tire size calc. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
235/75R15 stock
31 x 10.50 Speedometer Difference: 7.266% too slow
33 x 12.50 Speedometer Difference: 12.63% too slow
add the percentage to actual odo reading.
odo is 250 miles real mileage in MPG calc would be 250 + 12.63% for 33" tires. = 281.5 miles
without correction 15.5 gallons at 250 miles = 16 mpg
with corrrection for 33's 15.5 gallons at 281.5 miles = 18 mpg
235/75R15 stock
31 x 10.50 Speedometer Difference: 7.266% too slow
33 x 12.50 Speedometer Difference: 12.63% too slow
add the percentage to actual odo reading.
odo is 250 miles real mileage in MPG calc would be 250 + 12.63% for 33" tires. = 281.5 miles
without correction 15.5 gallons at 250 miles = 16 mpg
with corrrection for 33's 15.5 gallons at 281.5 miles = 18 mpg
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Feb 21, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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yeah Brian don't forget to adjust the mileage with the change in tires size. Also remember winter fuel mix is different than summer mix and add the fact your warming up the truck longer in the winter.
So say your odo is 5 mph off at 60 mph. A 1 hour run will say 60 miles when you really traveled 65. that's about an 8% difference. So 240 miles on the odo is really 260. If you used 15 gallons for 240 miles on a tank if you calculate without the correction you come up with 16mpg when it should be 17mpg.
So say your odo is 5 mph off at 60 mph. A 1 hour run will say 60 miles when you really traveled 65. that's about an 8% difference. So 240 miles on the odo is really 260. If you used 15 gallons for 240 miles on a tank if you calculate without the correction you come up with 16mpg when it should be 17mpg.
Well i paid $2.97 in Jersey and as far as tank size goes, i'm 99% sure mine is 17.1 gallons.
Feb 21, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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Nice
Feb 21, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Dang, now you're going to give Mafia Bosses ideas! hahahaha not sure why, I just thought of how FREAKIN PAINFUL that would be! EEEK 
Good'on'ya, Brian, ...glad you've had traveling mercy so far this winter!
Have a safe rest of the week...... IN driving and PLASMA PLAY! lol.
Good'on'ya, Brian, ...glad you've had traveling mercy so far this winter!
Have a safe rest of the week...... IN driving and PLASMA PLAY! lol.
