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Crappy gas mileage

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Atomic Punk 70, Feb 23, 2020.

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  1. Feb 24, 2020 at 1:33 PM
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    Freaking crooked bastards!!
     
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  2. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    They're a pretty under-rated tire IMO. Really good on and offroad and in the rain. They did well in some soft sand I drove through. Haven't tested them in snow yet.

    I think people like that look of knobbies going down the sidewall and write these off as not being aggressive enough or providing the look they like. I hate that look and the Firestones were one of the few A/T options that didn't have it. Don't think I would have even considered them if it wasn't for that, but then I read the reviews and tons of people had great things to say about their performance and longevity so I gave them a shot. I love them too. Great tire. And only 42lbs for a 285/70/17!!
     
    nimby, Feb 24, 2020
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  3. Feb 24, 2020 at 3:51 PM
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    How much did a set of those Firestones set you back?
     
    Atomic Punk 70, Feb 24, 2020
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  4. Feb 24, 2020 at 4:47 PM
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    I love my 4Runner for it's looks and reliability, and it drives great around town, but when we hit the highway (a lot, thanks to kids doing soccer, band and robotics...) I question whether we should have kept our Sienna.
     
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  5. Feb 25, 2020 at 7:21 AM
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    Like $700. That's in NC. They usually have a $100 rebate every other month if you use their Firestone Credit Card.
     
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  6. Feb 25, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    Thanks
     
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  7. Feb 26, 2020 at 5:09 AM
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    For what its worth, I have owned my 99 for 20 years and I have never gotten good fuel consumption. Its a known thing if you troll the internet. 220-240 miles per tank.
     
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  8. Feb 26, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    Ok thanks for the information. That's exactly where I am at with the 240 per tank!
     
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  9. Feb 27, 2020 at 7:18 AM
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    Mine gets about the same. Granted it is lifted and a 5 speed but I usually get 230 or so out of a tank of gas. I'm sure the odometer is off a bit due to the bigger tires but I didn't buy the 4runner for it's fuel mileage.
     
    4scooter19, Feb 27, 2020
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  10. Feb 28, 2020 at 11:09 AM
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    That is what I used to get in my 92. Now I am lucky to get 200. LOL
    By the way OP, nice looking 3rd Gen. I do believe you have a Sport Edition not an SR5.
     
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  11. Feb 28, 2020 at 11:53 AM
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    My 02 was a SR5 Sport, just sayin. Lol
     
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  12. Feb 28, 2020 at 10:57 PM
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    IDK but it has sr5 badging on it.
     
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  13. Apr 24, 2020 at 1:38 PM
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    Just checked mine currently 18.6 mpg
    134k, 02 v6,4x4.
    Proably just a little better on longer drive,but not worried about it,its reliable as all get out so...That's the way it is....
     
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  14. Apr 25, 2020 at 1:38 PM
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    I'm at about 16 mpg. Would I like to get more? Of course but I'm not loosing sleep over it. I have 467,000 miles and just happy it's still going strong.
     
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  15. Apr 25, 2020 at 1:39 PM
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    Any major repairs at that mileage?
     
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    Little things here and there but engine and tranny are perfect. These are amazing vehicles!
     
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    That's awesome!

    You plan to just keep going until it dies?
     
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    Absolutely! This truck is more reliable than a brand new Chevrolet... Lol
     
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    My bad, it is the SR5 Sport Edition.
     
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    No kidding on the reliability. I added up everything I needed to really do on my '02 last year...and it came out to about $2500 in parts in preventive maintenance really. I looked around and there isn't a car that is as reliable. So what the heck. Rebuilt the front end. Redid the rear shocks. Redid the T-Belt/tensioners. Redid the valve covers, all new vacuum and most coolant hoses and new throttle body. Flushed transmission. And more.

    People are buying $40k cars every 6-10 years now...and I'm still on my $25k 4Runner almost 20 years later. That needs NOTHING. One hell of a good buy.
     
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