Low mpg in new TRD pro

I've never thought of this!

 

I drive 50/50. Highway at 75-85 mph and city is 35-45mph. AC on.

 

Wind resistance increases exponentially with increasing speed.

https://www.mpgforspeed.com/

 

As @4x Old Guy. Pointed out, it's probably low due to your cruising speed. The times I get above 20 are mostly highway at 65-70MPH.

One day I drove up to some trails, about 200 miles from home. On the way up, I went about 68 MPH the whole way and topped off before hitting the trails. I had gotten 21.5 MPG. On the way back, I was in a hurry. I went 75-80 and I topped off the next morning. I had gotten 16 MPG. Same weather, just driving 10 MPH faster I lost 5 MPG.

I still think 18-19 is pretty good in a brick at those speeds.

 

My 18 orp 2453 miles all stock falken at3 but my gas mileage sucks around the ny city 12.1 but on the hwy I saw 21.4 but this is still better than my s4 cabriolet lol
I guess the right pedal is too much fun in either
J

 

19.6 avg., always, normal driving. I am on my 6th 4Runner, 4WD, since 2008. The last 3, 2012-2015-2018 present, same, variance mpg depending on speed, etc.
Best value, best trade in. Nothing else compares, for value, reliability. IMO.
This '04 Tacoma, just turned 171K, V6.

 

I'm getting 19.4 mpg in my 19 Offroad on 265/70 Pirelli Scorpion AT plus tires. Usually drive 70-75 mph on my daily commute. Much better than the 14.7 mpg I got in my Tundra driving the same commute.

 

I used to commute from Phoenix (Happy Valley exit) to Prescott Valley every day for 6 years when I worked for USAA. I went through 4 vehicles in that time period and was extremely anal about gas mileage and what affected it. I was able to get amazing gas mileage out of my vehicles and since I drove the exact same route in nearly identical conditions for months on end, I KNOW what affects gas mileage.

The number one biggest effect on gas mileage? Speed/driving style.

If I stayed as close to the posted speed limit as possible, and didn't use the cruise control, I could get 3-4 mpg better.

2nd biggest factor? Tire pressure. 35 psi in passenger tires is for noobs. I ran mine at 41+ and easily got a couple of mpg better. 3rd? Synthetic oil.

I ran Mobil 1 and then the Ford Motorcraft synthetic blend for my last two vehicles, which were brand new Ford vehicles. Lastly, which is extremely controversial, I used K&N air filters. Easily saw a 1 mpg gain.

My least fuel efficient vehicle I used for the commute was a `94 Mercury Cougar XR-7 with the 4.6 V8 and I averaged 27 mpg. My last vehicle was a 2012 Ford Fusion with the 4cyl and I averaged 41 mpg.

I would also like to throw in the effects of environmental factors as well. Mountain grades and rolling hills KILL your gas mileage, as do higher speed limits.

With my current vehicle, a 2019 TR4, I commute 14 miles one way in a 55 mph zone on a rural 2-lane highway through rolling hills. I was averaging 20 mpg until I installed stock sized tires that were E-rated and more aggressive. Mileage tanked to around 17.5 with 48 psi.

I will probably just keep everything stock and deal with it. I love the looks and performance of the tires off-road, so its worth it for now.

 

I have experimented with tire pressure, and never saw a noticeable difference.

 

Absolutely! These are the biggest mileage killers. You can help in the hills by not using cruise control, but only so much.

 

The tradeoff with higher tire pressure for better mileage is premature tire wear. With the higher pressure and typical commute load, only the center 50% of the tire is taking the load, traction and wear. Therefore the center of tires will wear out quicker (especially AT style tires). Be careful that tunnel vision on saving $ on fuel by ramping up the tire pressure doesn’t actually cost $$ because you’re going through tires more frequently. The max load at x psi on the tire is strictly for the tire’s rated capacity and is completely independent of the vehicle. The label on the driver side door post is what the manufacturer has calculated is the optimum psi based on the stock tire size and vehicle GVW, and will provide the best compromise between fuel economy, tire performance, and wear. The door label for my 2019 ORP with 6300 lbs GVWR and stock 265/70R17 tires says 32psi. Even though the tires themselves can handle 44 psi. At the 44psi max pressure they will be overinflated for the GVWR. Now the door label on my 2003 Tacoma with 5100 lbs GVWR and stock 265/70R16 tires says only 26 psi even though the tires themselves are max rated at 44 psi. The 1200 lbs difference in GVWR is the reason for the 8 psi difference in tire pressure.

 

Talking about mpgs for a 4 runner is like asking if a motivated for extra credit stripper is a safe bet to party with.

4 runner not going to give more than 24 mpg average no matter what.

Unless a check engine light pops on and fuel spitting out of pipe just enjoy the thing.

Common sense, maintenance and right foot downward pressure dictates MPG.

 

18-19 mpg and I baby it most of the time

 

Man that is low. I just bought an SR5 4x4 last night with every option and got 19.2 on the way home. It now has 127 miles on it ! Yours may take a few hundred miles though. My 2016 did. It started at like 14 and got up to 18 in a few weeks !!

 

I am getting about 18.5 to 19 mpg city/highway combined driving on my 19 TRD OR with 265/70/17 wildpeaks

 

That is good mpg for sure !!!!

 

so my work commute is not very far from home and I can drive between 45 an 55 the whole way so that is probably why

 

That definitely helps!

 

I gotta say I'm not really sure what you're getting at with this comparison.

 

Sorry man just having a conversation and getting to know one another !!!!

 

Few years ago I had a very long commute with my new ford ranger at the time 4 cyl stick. 120 miles plus one way. Yes u read right. Oil change every 5 weeks. 258K MILES and my ranger still wants more. Im original owner. Well to keep mpgs up there i did lots of maintenamce and an alignment. REMEMBER THE 4 RUNNER NOT AERO DYNAMIC like a tesla or sports car.

Most important things for mpgs.

MAINTENANCE AND RIGHT FOOT DOWNWARS PRESSURE. And a SPOT ON ALIGNMENT SO front tires not fighting the other one and cause.resistance.

CHECK THE ALIGNMENT if crazy LOW MPGS. CHECK TOE.

IS camber adjustable (no aftermarket cams hardware needed) on 5th gen 4X4s 4 runners?
How about caster?

I know some trucks off assembly line only toe is adjustable.

 

when everything was all stock on mine i was getting 19.1 city/highway combined at best; soon as mods got installed it dropped down to 17.4...what helped me was keeping the eco light on first few months to keep a steady throttle control as i have a tendency to be heavy footed since my previous vehicle was a Acura RSX type-s. (need for speed) besides using the eco light as guidance; once i added mods i adjusted the tire pressure to try and accommodate the lost of mpgs. Either way, i think all 4runner owners knew in the back of there heads that this vehicle isnt the best when it comes to mpg.

 

Anyone used Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10? I had those on my '13 Tacoma, 265/75-16 E rated, and still averaged around 19 mpg...they do come in P265/70-17...thinking of getting a set to replace the Dunlops.

 

low mileage? make sure you are not in overdrive.....