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#49 of 82 Re: So how can we improve Mileage? [darambo] by nedzel Feb 28, 2007 (8:21 am)
Replying to: darambo (Feb 27, 2007 2:30 pm) Oh, ok. It's perfectly fine for that purpose
#50 of 82 Gas question...87 or 91 on my new 4runner? by erichochman Mar 14, 2007 (8:47 am)
i have heard countless time that the new 4runners should use premium fuel only. YET. the owners manual says 87 octane. i even called toyota myself and asked and they told me 2 times...87 octane is fine..not 91.   im confused...any correct answers. thanks in advance
#51 of 82 07 SR5 V6 by newdavidq Apr 13, 2007 (3:25 pm)
Just filled up after using most of a free tank of gas that came with the truck and got 18.1 around town (one freeway trip of about 40 miles). Used the miles divided by gallons method. So far the computer is reading about 17.9 so it appears to be fairly accurate. Looking forward to a road trip to check hwy mileage. So far, so good. I'm still breaking in so am being conservative, no lead footing. 87 octane works fine. Dave
#52 of 82 Re: 03 & newer gas mileage for the v6? [canddmeyer] by kipk Sep 12, 2007 (2:03 am)
Replying to: canddmeyer (Sep 04, 2006 6:12 pm) I'm considering trading my Pilot for something with more towing ability. 4Runner, Pathfinder, Explorer and Tahoe are first choices. So I've been looking and driving.   I agree about the Tahoe. The cargo space floor is too high and those rails are intrusive.   The 4 Runner seems the way to go, with its good tow weight numbers. Of course most of the time is spent NOT TOWING, so the real world MPG numbers are important.   Kip Replies to this message: canddmeyer (Sep 13, 2007 12:32 am) jlabrie (Nov 29, 2007 5:24 pm) canddmeyer (Nov 30, 2007 2:07 am)
#53 of 82 Re: 03 & newer gas mileage for the v6? [kipk] by canddmeyer Sep 13, 2007 (12:32 am)
Replying to: kipk (Sep 12, 2007 2:03 am) While the V6 would probably do the job, consider the V8 for towing. My average V6 mileage is down to 15.4 in mostly city driving and the vehicle is dependable. I attribute some of this to the Bridgestone Revo's. Michelins would probably offer better MPG. Just don't expect Pilot MPG if you get a 4Runner. Anyway, happy shopping! Replies to this message: jlabrie (Nov 29, 2007 5:24 pm) canddmeyer (Nov 30, 2007 2:07 am)
#54 of 82 Re: 2003 4R Limited V8 gas mileage [jollygreen1] by lexuslx Oct 01, 2007 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: jollygreen1 (Nov 26, 2006 5:21 pm) I am needing to replace the tires on my 03 4Runner Ltd V8 4wd and am looking at all-terrain 265-70-17... The factory size is 265-65-17's. I'm wondering if the 70's are going to rub against the inner fender well or anything. Are yours working well? Thanks in advance!
#55 of 82 Re: 03 & newer gas mileage for the v6? [canddmeyer] by jlabrie Nov 29, 2007 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: canddmeyer (Sep 13, 2007 12:32 am) The V-6 is fine for towing if you're not needing to tow that often. If you tow often, definitely opt for the V-8.   As for gas mileage, my V-6 has been incredibly good. I average 19.22 MPG in my 2005 SR-5 4WD with 36,500 miles on it.   So for me the V-6 was the way to go because I don't tow that often and when I do it's only 90 miles round trip. I wanted to get the best mileage I could while still having better towing capacity than, say, the Highlander.   As a comparison, the '05 Highlander V6 AWD that I replaced with the 4Runner averaged 20.52 MPG. And it could only tow 3500 lbs.   Hope that helps.   John Replies to this message: canddmeyer (Nov 30, 2007 2:07 am)
#56 of 82 Re: 03 & newer gas mileage for the v6? [jlabrie] by canddmeyer Nov 30, 2007 (2:07 am)
Replying to: jlabrie (Nov 29, 2007 5:24 pm) My average is down to 15.2 MPG in 70/30 city driving with the 2003 SR5 4X4 V6. I don't read of anyone doing worse, but with mostly city driving I can't complain. My last long highway trip was last May averaging 18.6 MPG and staying within 5mph of the speed limit. The Revo tires are killing the mileage and increasing the road noise, but that's the tradeoff going to those tires. Vehicle runs fine otherwise at 31,000 miles.
#57 of 82 1996 MPG by akinsintenn Jan 04, 2008 (3:53 pm)
my 96 runner has 224,000, i'm getting about 12 mpg. where should i start? air filter? plugs? tune-up?    v-6 sr5 4x4 Replies to this message: marcus88 (Apr 27, 2008 6:50 am) timmygregory (Apr 27, 2008 2:31 pm)
#58 of 82 tune up for 03 4runner v8 by timmygregory Jan 12, 2008 (10:52 am)
I need to change the plugs in a 2003 4runner with a v8. There is a bar or pipe over the plugs and the wire connectors that needs to be removed before removing the plugs. Anyone know how to take this off and any suggestions on this procedure. Also, is it necessary to replace the plug wires or will replacing the plugs suffice? I have the sport model and I typically get 19-21 MPG's in 50/50 hwy/city driving, but I'm not lead foot and I coast a lot. Thanks in advance Tim

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