I'm looking at purchasing a 97 4Runner but am curious what kind of gas mileage I can expect. It is completely stock and is a v6 4wd 5spd. If you have this combo please post some numbers for me. Thanks in advance. YOTATECH is always a big help.

 

I got a solid 18 in my 97 w/5 speed in the city which is 2mpg higher than I get with my '99 automatic.

Highway mileage seems to be bit more consistent with both the auto and 5 speed at around 22.

 

I have the exact same truck except in a 99'. I usually get 18-19 in town (drive really easy) and approx. 22 on the road. Mine has 140K on it.

Drove in 4WD for a couple days about a month ago, playing in snow, locked rear diff etc. That tank I got only 15mpg however.

 

i get around 21 highway i got it breathing a little better though

 

in my 98 I get 14 city and 18 highway.

I don't know why mine is a lot lower than everyone else's either.

 

I am right were you are but I have an Auto. Just passed SMOG today so I know the O2s are working. Though I came close on my NO reading at 15 MPH and it cleaned up really well at the higher speed test. Wondering if a sensor is going out.

 

same before my lift with my 97

 

Yeah I get 17-18 in town. Havent been on highway much. Its like 95% under 50mph. And like 5% on freeway in OverDrive.

And Im in the process of runnin that jet fuel stuff through my engine. And so far im gettin 19mpg.

 

in my old 96 i got 22-24, but that's the 4cyl model

 

If I set my cruise at 70 I can manage 22mpg on an all highway tank (per my Scan Gauge). In town, it's crap. I don't even bother to check it. That's what stock gears and 33's will do for you.

 

What about after your lift?

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/w...runners-86034/

 

Working a job (lots of wind, lots of idling, lots of slow driving) = 17,18
combined city/highway = 20/21
highway = 22/23

 

Looks like for the most part I can expect 18-20 for average use. What does it drop to when you put 1500-2000 lbs worth of trailer behind it.

 

Even that's a bit optimistic for a 4WD.

Mine drops to ~13-15 w/ a trailer.