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14 MPG? Is that right?
« on: Jun 22, 2008, 03:28:49 PM »
Im looking at a 94 extra cab with the 3.0 v6, he is saying that it gets 14 MPG  :yikes:! Is this right? What could be causing this? It has 35" tires but come on. I was expecting like 18. It has 157,000 miles.
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2008, 03:31:26 PM »
I have gotten as low as 11 with my 4 cyl, so I don't see why 14 would be such a shock.
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2008, 03:34:22 PM »
3.slow has the power of a 4 cylinder and the fuel mileage of a 6 cylinder..... 
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2008, 03:36:18 PM »
Hmm. Hmm. Maybe with a tuneup +02's and a new cat might help.
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #4 on: Jun 22, 2008, 03:37:32 PM »
I just called my friend that has a 3.0 in his 4runner (auto transmission too), and he never gets any better that 12-14 mpg on 31s. So, 14 mpg with 35s is not out of the question. Plus, mpg has a lot to do with driving style, so maybe he drives that truck like a raped ape and therefore gets terrible milage.
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #5 on: Jun 22, 2008, 03:54:57 PM »
Auto or manual?  Is it geared right for 35"s?  I've got a '91 xcab with a 3.0 (240K or so) 5 speed, 5.29s, and 35" tires, plus sliders, spare in the bed, full toolbox, etc. and I get 17-18 consistently.  I don't drive like a granny, nor do I drive like I stole it either (only on the rocks  :hammer: ) 

I'd say a tuneup may be in the works, or even ask him if he's ever really calculated it.  :thumbs:  I hit my trip meter every time I fill up, and then the next time I fuel up, divide the amount of miles by the fuel I just put it.  Not 100% accurate, but good enough for me.
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #6 on: Jun 22, 2008, 08:55:51 PM »
Its manual tranny. It isnt geared either. Thanks for the help guys.
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #7 on: Jun 22, 2008, 09:16:20 PM »
Quote from: 15.50_STock on Jun 22, 2008, 08:55:51 PM
Its manual tranny. It isnt geared either. Thanks for the help guys.

There's your biggest problem.  Without the right gears, truck has to work a lot harder to turn those bigger tires.  :thumbs:
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #8 on: Jun 23, 2008, 02:03:23 PM »
14 mpg on 35's without being geared??  Sounds like it's getting great mileage for a 3.0  :gap:
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #9 on: Jun 23, 2008, 02:11:48 PM »
Quote from: 15.50_STock on Jun 22, 2008, 08:55:51 PM
Its manual tranny. It isnt geared either. Thanks for the help guys.
If it's not geared that his speedometer is off which means his odometer is off which means you can't acurately calculate mpg with the thing anyways.

The only way to partially acurately measure mpg in that thing would be with a gps.

If it helps you, he's probably getting better than he thinks.
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #10 on: Jun 23, 2008, 03:50:55 PM »
Thanks again. The kid wont call me back soo. Its a pass. Now im looking at one with 35's and 4.88's.
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #11 on: Jun 24, 2008, 10:41:04 PM »
I get 19 consistently with my 22re and 38.5s,, funny thing is I put some 35s on it and it still got 19!  :talkingn:
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #12 on: Jun 26, 2008, 11:34:19 AM »
I get 20 MPG on my 22RE with 37's...  I'm geared 5.29 though
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Re: 14 MPG? Is that right?
« Reply #13 on: Jun 29, 2008, 06:39:34 AM »
yeah i got 21 mpg going from sonora to modesto in my 85 22r, i have 33's and 4.88's but the new doug thorley and flow master helped out i am pretty sure
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