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#170 of 254 RAV4 - Too Many Gallons, Too Few Miles...... by verdi942 Nov 24, 2007 (8:06 am)
I have 2300 miles on my 4cyl AWD RAV4. The sticker says 23/27 mpg. I used to think that my very light foot, moderate speed, etc., etc. would make it easy to beat those numbers. It's worked before with my two Buicks. Not this vehicle. Yes, I once clocked about 29mpg on an easy run in good weather, flat terrain, etc. Well, we just had 5 people with 5 rollaboards go 146 miles [90 turnpike, 20 traffic and 36 parkway] on 5.6 gallons = 26mpg. C'mon - my '99 Regal usually gets 30mpg on the same run with the same load. Well it just proves that the Toyota aint no Buick. Here's hoping some further breakin will improve things.
#171 of 254 Re: Jeep Liberty Gas Mileage [pompian] by ces1938 Nov 24, 2007 (9:46 am)
Replying to: pompian (Nov 24, 2007 5:54 am) Gee whiz pompian, that is hard to understand that a 4 or 6 cyl car would get such lousy gas mileage, I had an old Ford 3/4 ton truck that got that good, what does your dealer say?? if all else fails trade that sucker off, it is 32 cents a mile just for gas to drive it... sorry but that is all the advice I have, maybe some one else has an idea... come on guys and gals can you help this guy... good luck
#172 of 254 Re: '07 4-cyl 4wd... does engine oil and/or brand of gas matter? [tigersfan [disko] by dtown Nov 24, 2007 (7:57 pm)
Replying to: disko (Nov 14, 2007 7:23 pm) I have an 07 2wd Rav, and my average MPG per tankful is 24. I have gotten as high as 28 mpg on a roadtrip, and even as low as 21. I keep a very close watch on my mileage every tank.
#173 of 254 Re: mileage gets better but less than 30 [haha11haha] by nitecap Dec 02, 2007 (11:29 am)
Replying to: haha11haha (Jun 22, 2006 8:23 am) I have a 2007 RAV4, 4X2. The best estimates that I have come up with when I track it. Is 29/30 MPG Hwy., 23 in town with a mixture of A/C thrown in. Insofar as glitches or problems with the vehicle are nil at 9100 miles. My problem is with Toyota not including the prewiring in the "tow prep package" as they did with my 2002 Highlander. In essences you must do the pre-wire yourself (or dealer) with an OEM wiring harness from the fuse box down through the tunnel to the receiver. This is a rip-off!
#174 of 254 Re: Increase Toyota RAV4 mileage [michael47] by nitecap Dec 02, 2007 (11:45 am)
Replying to: michael47 (Jul 01, 2006 9:59 pm) Mike, It has if you consider the fact that the V6, (4X2) (same as the Avalon) is 269 HP v the RAV that your driving now. I'm getting 23 in town/ 29-30 hwy. 70-75 MPH with a mixture of A/C thrown in for good measure. Plus a 3500# tow rating. If your looking for a mixture of max HP the best gas mileage in a SUV, you'll be hard pressed to find better.   Thanks, Nitecap in Arizona Replies to this message: ces1938 (Dec 02, 2007 4:47 pm)
#175 of 254 Re: Increase Toyota RAV4 mileage [nitecap] by ces1938 Dec 02, 2007 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: nitecap (Dec 02, 2007 11:45 am) YEAH RIGHT....
#176 of 254 A Big Engine..... by verdi942 Dec 02, 2007 (7:17 pm)
Apparently, the old rule of thumb that a big engine in a small car will use less gas than a small engine in the same car is true for the current RAV4. That's real world mpg. In other words, go for the V6, enjoy the pocket-rocket performance, and save gas over the 4cyl.
#177 of 254 RAV4 08 Limited 4cyl. 4WD by markc514056 Dec 02, 2007 (7:42 pm)
I just took my RAV4 with 1,150 miles on it on it's first 500 mile roundtrip on the NY State Thruway. I tried babying it and set the cruise for 67 mph and averaged 28 mpg. Since everyone was passing me, there were long stretches when I never touched the gas pedal, one time I didn't touch it for over 100 miles. Is this about the best I can expect? Thanks for your input. Replies to this message: verdi942 (Dec 03, 2007 3:51 am) markc514056 (Dec 03, 2007 4:34 pm) curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) and 5 more...
#178 of 254 Re: RAV4 08 Limited 4cyl. 4WD [markc514056] by verdi942 Dec 03, 2007 (3:51 am)
Replying to: markc514056 (Dec 02, 2007 7:42 pm) markc, I can't say if 28 mpg is the best you can expect, but it's about the best that I've gotten. If, like me, you're disappointed in your RAV 4 4cyl's mpg, what would be your guess as to what it should get? Replies to this message: markc514056 (Dec 03, 2007 4:34 pm) curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) blufz1 (Dec 04, 2007 9:20 pm) albondigas (Dec 24, 2007 7:10 pm) verdi942 (Dec 24, 2007 10:19 pm) hackd (Dec 25, 2007 1:19 pm) cruiser10 (Dec 26, 2007 8:16 am)
#179 of 254 Re: RAV4 08 Limited 4cyl. 4WD [verdi942] by markc514056 Dec 03, 2007 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: verdi942 (Dec 03, 2007 3:51 am) I'm not sure, was hoping for about 30 mpg, I make the same trip with a 2006 Vibe and average 36 mpg. I guess it really doesn't matter, I'm stuck now. No, just kidding, it's a nice vehicle so far and a couple of mpg's really doesn't matter. Thank you for your reply. Replies to this message: curvigurl (Dec 04, 2007 6:11 pm) blufz1 (Dec 04, 2007 9:20 pm) albondigas (Dec 24, 2007 7:10 pm) verdi942 (Dec 24, 2007 10:19 pm) hackd (Dec 25, 2007 1:19 pm) cruiser10 (Dec 26, 2007 8:16 am)

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