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#39 of 82 Re: So how can we improve Mileage? [darambo] by steve_ HOST Feb 14, 2007 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: darambo (Feb 14, 2007 10:52 am) My sister swore by hers until I asked to see the "before" numbers. She hadn't kept track of her mpg naturally and it was all seat of the pants guessing. Then I pointed out that if her old air filter was dirty, a clean OEM paper one would also likely bump her mpg up a notch.   So she just sold the car.   Check out the K&N Air Filters, bolt-on power? discussion - opinions are all over the map, but actual data seems scarce.
#40 of 82 Re: So how can we improve Mileage? [darambo] by blufz1 Feb 14, 2007 (2:28 pm)
Replying to: darambo (Feb 14, 2007 10:52 am) I really think any alterations you make to a new car is a waste. These cars are controlled by computers. When I look for a used vehicle I first eliminate the ones with mods. Just my .02 good luck. Replies to this message: darambo (Feb 15, 2007 5:04 pm)
#41 of 82 '06 4x4 V6 4Runner SR5 by pmschneidau Feb 15, 2007 (12:07 pm)
Wife and I have had our '06 4x4 V6 SR5 since April 28, 2006. We trade off driving it every week or so. I tend to get about 21-23 mpg mixed 50/50 city/hwy. My wife consistently gets 19-19.5mpg, also 50/50 mix. I have learned to coast up to red lights, stop signs, and freeway off ramps, which I think really adds up in the end. I watch my wife drive and the foot goes straight from the gas to the brake. She's not lead-footed, but she definitely is not in the habit of coasting. I've also found that about 55mph is a very efficient speed for the 4Runner. We did a day trip last summer up to the mountains around Boise. I gassed up that morning, then filled up just before my house and averaged 25.5mpg (about 5.5 hours of driving, mostly at 55mph). I had trouble believing that, at first, but I just did the same old calculation as always. BTW, I never use my computer to figure mpg. I learned on the first tank that it's WAY off (like 3-4 mpg over the true mpg). Replies to this message: blufz1 (Feb 15, 2007 2:38 pm) tidester (Feb 15, 2007 4:55 pm) blufz1 (Feb 15, 2007 5:51 pm)
#42 of 82 Re: '06 4x4 V6 4Runner SR5 [pmschneidau] by blufz1 Feb 15, 2007 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: pmschneidau (Feb 15, 2007 12:07 pm) Wind resistance increases exponentially with speed so your slower is better mpg observation is correct. The problem is you can't safely go slow enough,assuming you have the time, to see what you could really get because you would get killed by going slower than the traffic flow. Replies to this message: tidester (Feb 15, 2007 4:55 pm) blufz1 (Feb 15, 2007 5:51 pm)
#43 of 82 Re: '06 4x4 V6 4Runner SR5 [blufz1] by tidester HOST Feb 15, 2007 (4:55 pm)
Replying to: blufz1 (Feb 15, 2007 2:38 pm) Wind resistance increases exponentially with speed ...   Actually, it increases quadratically but your conclusion is correct.   tidester, host Replies to this message: blufz1 (Feb 15, 2007 5:51 pm)
#44 of 82 Re: So how can we improve Mileage? [blufz1] by darambo Feb 15, 2007 (5:04 pm)
Replying to: blufz1 (Feb 14, 2007 2:28 pm) thanks for the reply. I may just have to settle for sub-20 mpgs...   Unless I can figure out how to drive like  pmschneidau - very impressive! However, I drive on Texas roads - and cld get shot for going less that 70 on the freeways!
#45 of 82 Re: '06 4x4 V6 4Runner SR5 [tidester] by blufz1 Feb 15, 2007 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Feb 15, 2007 4:55 pm) Well, I thought it was by the square of the speed, but I wasn't sure that would be the way to state it. Of course being from the South,I've never heard that quad word before.
#46 of 82 Re: So how can we improve Mileage? [darambo] by nedzel Feb 23, 2007 (9:33 am)
Replying to: darambo (Feb 14, 2007 10:52 am) Darambo: The 4Runner back window should not be down when driving, as specified in the manual. If the back window is down when driving, the station wagon effect will draw exhaust gases into the truck -- not good for you or your dogs. Replies to this message: darambo (Feb 27, 2007 2:30 pm) nedzel (Feb 28, 2007 8:21 am)
#47 of 82 new EPA ratings are out by steve_ HOST Feb 26, 2007 (8:50 pm)
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#48 of 82 Re: So how can we improve Mileage? [nedzel] by darambo Feb 27, 2007 (2:30 pm)
Replying to: nedzel (Feb 23, 2007 9:33 am) Thank you for the reminder about driving without the back window down.   I mainly want to use this feature for quick stops when I'll turn the engine off, and leave the windows down. Replies to this message: nedzel (Feb 28, 2007 8:21 am)

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