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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 06:24 AM
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mpg depends on my driving really.

With 300lbs of crap and my 180lb fat arse doing about 90-100 (trying to catch a plane) I got 15mpg.

With the same load doing 65mph with no revving Ill get 22 - 23mpg.


235/75r15 X radial LT michellen 6ply (HEAVY tire)
4.11 gear
auto tranny
3.slow
new fuel filter
fipk
carsound cat.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 06:29 AM
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um, might be helpful to list what engine you have people. 2 people stated what engine they have, others have it in their sig, some just left it to the imagination.

mtnkid85, also might be helpful to say which engine you are interested in the stats for...
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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90 2dr 4Runner 3.0 auto 222k mi. with 4.10 gears, ADD hubs 31" tires. Average is about 15.5-16 mpg.

(Don't know if it helps much, but this truck has a new o2 sensor, k&n air filter, high flow cat and Dynomax ST muffler)


86 2dr 4Runner 2.4 5spd 197k mi. with 4.10 gears, Manual hubs 31" tires. Average is about 15 mpg.

(complete exhaust system upgrade in the works, hopefully this will help improve power and gas mileage)
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by Forerunner
I got pretty much the same truck configuration and the same situation (i.e. around 13 mpg ). I'd do anything to bring it up to 17 mpg. What was all the "tune-up stuff" you did? Please give me the list, I am hoping there is something I haven't done that can help my mileage, thanks!!
Here you go:

1. Spark plugs
2. Plug wires
3. Distributer cap
4. Rotor
5. Fuel filter
6. O2 sensor
7. Air filter (I just went with stock after hearing about the AFM possibly going out.)
8. Injector cleaner

I think that's about it.

Good Luck.



EDIT: I also run premium gas.

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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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I know you are looking for the 3VZ but...

17.3 avg here. That's about a 50/50 mix of city/highway. BTW I am a leadfoot, and I like to race ricers.

3.4L, 5 speed, 4.10's.
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 12:31 PM
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Re: I know you are looking for the 3VZ but...

Originally posted by <96 Runner>
17.3 avg here. That's about a 50/50 mix of city/highway. BTW I am a leadfoot, and I like to race ricers.

3.4L, 5 speed, 4.10's.
You mean you like to STOMP ricers into the ground?
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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I wish I beat em' that bad...

I beat 90% with a nasty clutch burn...I hate doing that.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 09:55 AM
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'91 original (that's code for I have no idea what the gearing is.) I'm running 31s on it. Auto tranny, 3.0L. Anywhere from 17 to 20 (the 20's if I get to draft some tractor trailers on the way to work.)

I was getting 14-16 and changed the air filter, which desperately needed it. I plan on doing an airbox mod to see if that helps.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:08 AM
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I'm reading some of the mileage you guys get,

almost the same or slightly better than the H2!
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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typically 18mpg in the city, can go over 20 on the freeway

20R 2.2l, 4 speed manual
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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Originally posted by DennisAJC
I'm reading some of the mileage you guys get,

almost the same or slightly better than the H2!
except our rigs can actually go offroad and will be still running when that h2 is sitting in a wrecking yard
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 07:24 AM
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I am envious of ya'lls mileage.

Supercharged 3.4, 35" MT/Rs, 4.56s

I probably get anywhere from 12-13 mpg
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 07:51 AM
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I've got a 95 with 31' tires, automatic, almost all city driving. I get about 14-15 mpg
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Old Sep 20, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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I just drove from OKC to Dallas, highway mixed with city I averaged 24.2 mpg. I have a 2000 3.4 2wd, stock tires, K&N drop in and the elbow removed.
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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Originally posted by kyle_22r
except our rigs can actually go offroad and will be still running when that h2 is sitting in a wrecking yard
So we've been told

Except for the narrow trails, It's quite fun.

We just had a Happening with the Disco Club. Everyone

fared well. Oh ya there were a few Tacos there too . Tacos fared better in some areas where the Discos and H2's laboured.
Vice versa when power climbs were needed .

I'll admit, H2 needs alot more articulation but other than that, Me's Happy
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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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Hee, hee!

Reading this thread makes me feel great. I asked about milage when I bought my 95 4Runner, and the salesman kind of mumbled something, so I was expecting the worst. Turns out the worst milage I have ever gotton was 15.5 MPG (wintertime with 4WD on all the way), while the best was 20.5 (wintertime with 2WD, going through mountain passes at 80MPH in a stinkin' blizzard). I average about 17.8 with most driving being in the city, to work and back. I have a totally stock 1995 3.0L 4Runner Limited 5-Speed. I feel bad for you guys that get around 11-13. That's gotta suck!!

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Old Sep 22, 2003 | 11:18 PM
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On the lighter side though, gas prices are going down...a bit
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 07:21 AM
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With my 90 Runner I'm getting about 20 mpg. That with a tool box in the back with tow chains, a floor jack and other crap.
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 10:50 AM
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K&N being the only mod and the stock 265/70/16s I've been getting a bit over 18mpg mostly city driving.
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