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Toyota FJ Cruiser Real World MPG

53 messages,  Last post on May 11, 2010 at 12:50 PM

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#44 of 53 Re: real world mpg; Standard is Horrible! by brownznh

Feb 21, 2008 (9:54 am)

I get around 12 in-town in the winter (RI); 15 tops summer. I have never cracked 19 ever! - no matter what conditions, what speed, etc. I purchased 01/07 and have over 20k. I have the Bridgestone Dueler 17" stock tires and I have used premium from day one. I am really disappointed. I traded in a Range Rover that was similarly abysmal in town, but occasionally hit 20mpg. on the highway. My conclusion is that the full time 4x4 sucks the life right out of the tank. I am ready to switch to regular gas to save money somewhere if there have not really been any adverse consequences to using regular.

#45 of 53 Re: real world mpg; Standard is Horrible! [brownznh] by emerling

Mar 15, 2008 (12:54 pm)

Replying to: brownznh (Feb 21, 2008 9:54 am)
I've got an '08 and have been using regular since day 1. No problems. I hear the mileage may be a bit better with premium, but I won't pay the price for an extra .1 or .2 miles per gallon.

#46 of 53 mileage by smilez

Apr 10, 2008 (7:44 am)

I'm at 4500 miles. Got the new AFE dry intake and have the TRD exhaust. I haven't done a long trip yet, so I can't say what kind of highway mileage I'm getting. As far as city: Worst tank: 14mpg; Best tank: 18mpg; Averaging: 16-17.
 
I must say, one thing I'm a little annoyed with is the amount of reserve they have. I'm filling up just over 15 gallons every time the light comes on...for a 19 gallon tank! I would like to not have to fill up so often. Anybody have any suggestions?

#47 of 53 Re: mileage [smilez] by tnbluefj

Jul 03, 2008 (6:14 pm)

Replying to: smilez (Apr 10, 2008 7:44 am)
'07 4x4 auto with 25,000 miles - no luggage rack - mostly interstate driving - have gotten as high as 24.77 mpg - average 22 - can go 350+ miles on a tank keeping it below 75mph. I also keep the tires aired up to 34 psi. A K&N air filter is the only mod.

#48 of 53 by kdunk

Jul 17, 2008 (7:27 am)

07 4x4 Automatic.............daily driving (4-lane hwy & interstate 60-80 mph) I average 18.5 mpg. If I really work at it, I can get 20 or better. Pulling a trailer (~2000#), mileage drops to around 16.5-17.
 
If you're that worried about mileage, buy a car!
 
Personally, I couldn't be happier!

#49 of 53 Re: fj crusier gas mileage on interstate driving only [steevo] by gregcarper

Aug 15, 2009 (8:21 am)

Replying to: steevo (Jul 09, 2007 9:31 am)
I wish Toyota would add the diesel option to the FJ - then it could get 30MPG highway and probably 22 city... with essentially the same torque numbers as using regular unleaded gas and hell diesel is cheaper then super unleaded!!!!
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOGmGXcR7M&feature=related
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUGFxoMTnpw
 
First appearing in 2000, the 1KD-FTV is one of the newest engines built by Toyota.
 
The 1KD-FTV is a 3.0L (2982cc) straight-4 common rail diesel engine with a variable geometry turbocharger and Intercooler. It has 16 valves and a DOHC (double overhead camshaft) design. Bore is 96 mm and stroke is 103 mm. It generates 170 hp (125 kW) at 3400 rpm, and 260 lbf·ft (352 N·m) of torque at 1800-3400 rpm. Redline of this engine is at 4200 RPM. Compression ratio is 17.9:1.
 
This engine uses Toyota's D-4D Common Rail fuel injection technology operating at ultra high pressures of up to 135 mpa (1350 bar or about 19,580psig) which is about 8 times more than the pressure of conventional fuel injection systems within a "common rail" that feeds the injectors on all four cylinders (older diesel engines have a separate line leading from the injection pump to each injector). This is combined with a 32-bit ECU which controls fuel quantity, valve-timing, and boost pressure at different engine parameters resulting in best fuel economy and also full utilization of power during acceleration. Pilot injection is also utilized by the common rail fuel system to smooth engine operation. Small amounts of fuel are introduced into the combustion chamber prior to the main injection event, reducing lag time and promoting more continuous and complete combustion. Exterior and interior engine noise is also reduced.
 
The 1KD engine produces 17% more horsepower with 11% less fuel consumption than its predecessor, the 1KZ engine. Fuel consumption is also 12% more efficient than Toyota's Hybrid synergy drive.
 
This engine was first used in Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and now used in the Toyota Fortuner, Hiace and Toyota Hilux.

#50 of 53 Re: fj crusier gas mileage on interstate driving only [gregcarper] by gregcarper

Aug 16, 2009 (10:49 am)

Replying to: gregcarper (Aug 15, 2009 8:21 am)
Just did the Imperial MPG conversions for the US MPG's using the following data on the D4D installed in UK Toyota Landcruiser weighing 4806 pounds.
 
Urban (City) 24.6 Imperial MPG or 20.5 US MPG
Extra Urban (Highway) 37.7 Imperial MPG or 31.4 US MPG
Combined (Combined) 41.4 Imperial MPG or 26.1 US MPG ( or 9 MPG better than the US FJ using Super Unleaded Gas)
 
0-62 MPH was 11.2 Sec
Top Speed was 109 MPH
 
Why don't we have these in the USA? 597 Miles per 19 gallon tank of diesel verses 291 with Super Unleaded (hwy)... WTH Toyota???

#51 of 53 Re: fj crusier gas mileage on interstate driving only [gregcarper] by junkiecol

Sep 25, 2009 (8:32 pm)

Replying to: gregcarper (Aug 16, 2009 10:49 am)
Thinking and dreaming about the FJ for me (cause my wife and daughter are trying to take over both of my cars - a Murano and Corolla).
Not concerned much about fuel consumption while having a Corolla as a 2nd car, - when I need, - it shows me 39 mpg at hwy speed 75-90 miles/hr.
But my big concern is a small fuel tank of FJ, especially with my habit of night driving from camping sites on remote rural roads.
My Corolla has a 13.2 gallon tank, Murano - 21.7 gallon fuel tank. I always happy to see that both of my cars normally achieve 250 miles on a half tank, - so usually I have enough gas left for a return trip from a remote site.

#53 of 53 2010 has improved for Mileage by robsis

May 11, 2010 (12:50 pm)

Just thought I'd update this page with a 2010. Our 4WD auto 2010 is getting better than 22 on the Fwy at 75 mph...not bad for a Med SUV with these capabilities!

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