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#26 of 82 another camping trip to Yosemite by nippononly Nov 10, 2006 (11:34 pm)
this week. This time, the truck was parked most of the time, except for one trip to Glacier Point. Anyway, the only fill-up I needed to do yielded 23.96 mpg, which I am going to go ahead and call 24!!   I was holding the speed to the limit and driving conservatively except when I needed to pass, and it seems to have paid off. That might be my best mpg to date.   (2000 V-6 4WD 5-speed)
#27 of 82 2003 4R Limited V8 gas mileage by jollygreen1 Nov 26, 2006 (5:21 pm)
I drive conservatively with cruise on as much as possible and never over 65. My first three years I was getting 21mpg hwy and now get variations of 15 to 18 and I try never to vary to be consistent. I changed my tires recently to Goodyear Wranglers 265/70/17s and that could have changed it a bit but not that much. Thinking of adding a spacer to the throttle body and already have the the K/N filter. Any suggestions? Getting a diagnostic next week to see if there are any hidden problems. Replies to this message: nedzel (Nov 30, 2006 1:24 pm) lexuslx (Oct 01, 2007 5:42 pm)
#28 of 82 Re: 2003 4R Limited V8 gas mileage [jollygreen1] by nedzel Nov 30, 2006 (1:24 pm)
Replying to: jollygreen1 (Nov 26, 2006 5:21 pm) I've got 50,000 miles on my 2003 V8 4WD. I've never gotten over 20 mpg. 19 mpg is tops.   I'm currently running Michelin CrossTerrains. I have noticed that my mileage goes down ~1 mpg when I put on my snow tires in the winter.
#29 of 82 03 4R V8 Gas Mileage Problems by jollygreen1 Dec 01, 2006 (8:43 am)
As I wrote under Problems and Solutions, I told Bob that I had a diagnostic done yesterday for $155 and you know what? The dealer said I had clogged injectors and I agreed to have the injectors (included is the throttle body) cleaned. I still need to clean the MAS and verified with the Toyota Tech that "Steve's" technique in cleaning it is correct and the tech said yes and reminded me not to touch any of the components in the MAS. Only spray electrical contact spray on the MAS and gently blow out with computer compressed air from a can. As soon as the weather warms a little, I will do the MAS. Great forum-thanks Steve. Cork Replies to this message: jollygreen1 (Dec 25, 2006 9:56 am)
#30 of 82 Re: 03 4R V8 Gas Mileage Problems [jollygreen1] by jollygreen1 Dec 25, 2006 (9:56 am)
Replying to: jollygreen1 (Dec 01, 2006 8:43 am) For gas mileage problems on my 03 4R V8 40k miles, see #2058 under problems and solutions.
#31 of 82 Re: 2006 V8 4x4 4Runner (mpg) [wvgasguy] by jollygreen1 Dec 27, 2006 (8:30 am)
Replying to: wvgasguy (Nov 06, 2006 12:55 pm) Hey gasguy, I have just about given up on the gas problem with my 03/4RV8. I blamed the new tires (and still could be the problem). I have written up my problems under "Problems and Solutions". My 05 Camry 2.4L gets 25 to 28 in town and 39 hwy but I don't drive over 65. The speedometer problem is due to the different size wheels you can install. My Toyota dealer told me you can buy 16' and 15" and the odometer is set for 16". I measure it by my GPS and it is about 1.5% slow. I will get a hybrid (never mind the cost you never recover from) in about two years hoping the bugs are worked out and batteries are better.
#32 of 82 another good tank by nippononly Jan 14, 2007 (4:02 pm)
I went over the Sierra to Carson City Nevada for the weekend, only had to fill up once, yesterday morning. After that I made a day trip of about 60 miles (higher into the desert), then came back today by going up the grade (about 2500 feet elevation) into Tahoe, then up the grade (about 1000 feet elevation) out of Tahoe before coming down.   Anyway, total was 273 miles, 11.9 gallons, which is 23 mpg. Not too bad, especially considering the temperature was below freezing the whole time, sometimes 30 or more degrees below. First time I have ever been in temps cold enough to experience the power steering system unwilling to do its job because of the cold (I've seen it mentioned in the owner's manual, but never witnessed it firsthand).   2000 V-6 4WD stick shift. Replies to this message: ejbackes (Jan 18, 2007 8:16 am) thebluewave (Jan 19, 2007 1:54 pm)
#33 of 82 Re: another good tank [nippononly] by ejbackes Jan 18, 2007 (8:16 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Jan 14, 2007 4:02 pm) I recently bought a '98 4R 3.4L V6 automatic. Right now I am getting only 16 MPG in suburban and urban driving. Haven't yet had it on the open road to test HWY. I feel like this is a bit low so I am taking steps to improve. Will be putting in new spark plugs as well as flushing and replacing all fluids. Also looking at the air filtration. I want to go with K&N but have one question. Has anyone experimented with the difference between just putting in the K&N filter vs. installing the K&N FIPK Air Intake kit? I looked at stock air intake system and it doesn't seem to be that small or constricted but I don't have experience with what improvements the K&N system would bring. Is it worth the extra money to go with the full intake system replacement ($200-$250) vs. just the air filter ($50)? Replies to this message: thebluewave (Jan 19, 2007 1:54 pm)
#34 of 82 Re: another good tank [ejbackes] by thebluewave Jan 19, 2007 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: ejbackes (Jan 18, 2007 8:16 am) Only thing about the K&N performance systems is that they tend to let more dirt through, even though they claim this is not the case. If you really want the FIPK kit, look around for less expensive alternatives. You should still buy the K&N filter, but look at a different intake pipe. K&N overprices that kit becuase of who they are.
#35 of 82 Real world milage by thebluewave Jan 30, 2007 (2:19 pm)
I have been driving about 65-35 highway-city in blistering cold MN/IA winter weather. In my last 5 tanks I have averaged (by my calculations) 18.4 mpg ('05 SR5 V6 4x4). I have used the 4wd in snowy or icy conditions liberally, that's what its for. I have also done some off-roading during this time. As for my habits: 1. Warm up for 30 seconds, even in the coldest weather. I drive gently to warm up the vehicle. 2. Keep 70 mph as max speed on highways. Trucks are not meant to go much faster. The aerodynamics are parachute-like. 3. Use cruise control a lot and maintain steady speed when not using it. 4. Don't lead foot it unless necessary or I feel like it.

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