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Long Term Test 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
15 messages, Last post on Jun 29, 2007 at 6:48 AM
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#1 of 15 Inside Line-Long Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser by KarenS HOST
Jul 05, 2006 (3:08 pm)
Check out the long term test! Tell us what you think here.Long-Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
- toyotasellingg (Jul 07, 2006 10:50 am)
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#2 of 15 Re: Inside Line-Long Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser [KarenS] by toyotasellingg
Jul 07, 2006 (10:50 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jul 05, 2006 3:08 pm)
There is some misinformation in this article: "Senior Editor Erin Riches called the requirement for premium fuel "criminal" given the FJ's image as an affordable, back-to-basics off-roader. "
Fortunately she is mistaken as the FJ is rated for good old regular gas.
- gagrice (Jul 08, 2006 6:30 am)
- steve_ (Jul 08, 2006 11:33 am)
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#3 of 15 Re: Inside Line-Long Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser [toyotasellingg] by gagrice
Jul 08, 2006 (6:30 am)
Replying to: toyotasellingg (Jul 07, 2006 10:50 am)
Fortunately she is mistaken as the FJ is rated for good old regular gas. I am sure it runs fine on regular. What can you expect to lose in HP & torque using regular in a car that calls for Premium? Would it drop the HP to under 200 HP?
The governemnt fuel economy website rates it at 17 MPG combined on Premium unleaded. Would you also get less MPG using the lower power fuel?
#4 of 15 Re: Inside Line-Long Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser [toyotasellingg] by steve_ HOST
Jul 08, 2006 (11:33 am)
Replying to: toyotasellingg (Jul 07, 2006 10:50 am)
How do you explain this photo then? See Karl on Cars for more in his 2007 FJ Cruiser -- Gotta Give it the Good Stuff article.
Steve, Host
#5 of 15 Re: Inside Line-Long Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser [steve_] by toyotasellingg
Jul 08, 2006 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 08, 2006 11:33 am)
I stand corrected. Though I would be inclined to ignore the reccomendation as the Tacoma, Tundra, and 4Runner are all rated for regular gas with the same engine.
#6 of 15 Re: Inside Line-Long Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser [steve_] by toyotasellingg
Jul 09, 2006 (7:24 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 08, 2006 11:33 am)
Oops I would like to redact my admission of defeat. The following is cut and pasted directly from Toyota Canada's dealer communication site: It has been brought to our attention that the label on the FJ Cruiser fuel door states that Premium Unleaded Fuel Only is required.
As the Owner's manual states " select Premium Unleaded gasoline (91 octane or higher) for optimum engine performance". However, Regular Unleaded fuel with a minimum octane rating of 87 is acceptable.
The VOAS guide, brochure and website, show a rating of 239 hp, which was achieved using Premium Unleaded fuel. Please note that this rating may be reduced with the use of non-premium fuel.
- steve_ (Jul 09, 2006 7:29 pm)
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#7 of 15 Re: Inside Line-Long Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser [toyotasellingg] by steve_ HOST
Jul 09, 2006 (7:29 pm)
Replying to: toyotasellingg (Jul 09, 2006 7:24 pm)
Now they should issue a TSB and mail out new stickers. 
The other thing that may be reduced, besides HP, is mileage.
Steve, Host
- toyotasellingg (Jul 09, 2006 8:11 pm)
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#8 of 15 Re: Inside Line-Long Term Test: 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser [steve_] by toyotasellingg
Jul 09, 2006 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 09, 2006 7:29 pm)
They should. The fuel economy numbers are probably accurate as the EPA (and Transport Canada) tests would have been done with the reccomended fuel which is regular--despite the sticker. The HP is the same as the other models that share that engine - 236 and 266 Lb.ft.
#9 of 15 watch out for rocks by steve_ HOST
Oct 27, 2006 (9:40 am)
FJ Cruiser: Cracked windshield? You're screwed- canman1971 (Oct 28, 2006 5:27 am)
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#10 of 15 Re: watch out for rocks [steve_] by canman1971
Oct 28, 2006 (5:27 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Oct 27, 2006 9:40 am)
What exactly is a front rock guard and where do you get them. Do they really work?
- steve_ (Oct 28, 2006 8:30 am)
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