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poor MPG

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Love to be lost, Apr 2, 2024.

  1. Jan 3, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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    djwantke

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    Oh maybe ur right actually, even on my old 2016 there’s a menu setting?
     
  2. Jan 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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    1SilverRunner

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  3. Jan 3, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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    Oooh look, another mod.....

    Go under settings (meter settings) on the instrument cluster and toggle thru to disable eco light.
     
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    it's not goin anywhere fast...but it is getting there faster than if you baby it...
     
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    It's a 14 year old BOF truck. Nobody baby's a truck.
     
  7. Jan 3, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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    I read a contaminated MAS ( air control sensor) with dirt or oil can mess with fuel ratios. Is your aftermarket air filter possibly contaminating the engine air?
     
  8. Jan 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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    Speed holes
    thats exactly what I get and have your tire size.

    the good news is that with a larger tire, the ECU see's less rotations and thinks it's getting worse than it really is. So you're getting SLIGHTLY better than what is reading.

    But yeah.....you're gunna get bad MPG

    Premium gas wont help. Could re-gear and it should help a little and also flash the ECU. Might want to start with a flash by someone who asks what tire size you have and can adjust for that. A lot of people seem to really like their flash on larger tires.
     
  9. Jan 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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    2021venture

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    By flashing the ECU your talking about a tune? Sorry if dumb question I just have not heard anyone refer to a tune as flash.
     
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  10. Jan 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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    Thacrow

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    Speed holes
    Yes.

    But a real tune you go on a dyno and make specific adjustments per your specific vehicle.

    Whereas a flash there's typically a lot less customization and fine tuning going on.
     
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  11. Jan 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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    bassist

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    o_O
     
  12. Jan 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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    ChessGuy

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    I get the same between 12 and 14. I have gotten 16 before but had to drive below 55 at all times. I knew coming into this vehicle that mpgs were bad. It is what it is. A square tank not aerodynamically at all....with a bunch of weight.
     

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