4runner 4 cyl manual tranny gas mileage

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Joe - 29 Dec 2008 18:54 GMT

I thought I had read around here that the 3rd generation 4 cylinder
4runners got better mileage than previous ones. I just checked
http://www.fueleconomy.gov and they actually show a drop in city
mileage for the manual tranny 4 cyl. and no gain in highway mileage.
So was I wrong? I need a new old 4runner and was thinking of going G3
even though I hate the styling, but if they really dont get better
miles I'll stick with G2.

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Ray O - 29 Dec 2008 20:09 GMT

>I thought I had read around here that the 3rd generation 4 cylinder
> 4runners got better mileage than previous ones. I just checked
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> even though I hate the styling, but if they really dont get better
> miles I'll stick with G2.

If you do not need the off-road or towing capability of the 4Runner, you
might want to take a look at the Highlander, which should get better fuel
economy.

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Joe - 29 Dec 2008 20:31 GMT

On Dec 29, 2:09 pm, "Ray O" <rokig...@NOSPAMtristarassociates.com>
wrote:

> >I thought I had read around here that the 3rd generation 4 cylinder
> > 4runners got better mileage than previous ones. I just checked
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> Ray O
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Alas, I need the off road. Had to sell my perfect 92 in 07 during a
crunch and I'm regretting it. It was 4cyl 5spd, making it very hard to
replace...

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JoeSpareBedroom - 29 Dec 2008 21:00 GMT

On Dec 29, 2:09 pm, "Ray O" <rokig...@NOSPAMtristarassociates.com>
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> "Joe" <in2d...@airpost.net> wrote in message
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> Ray O
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Alas, I need the off road. Had to sell my perfect 92 in 07 during a
crunch and I'm regretting it. It was 4cyl 5spd, making it very hard to
replace...

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My mechanic, and people in the toyota truck newsgroup said it's best NOT to
use 4WD unless the road is truly slippery. Off road does not necessarily
mean slippery. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. How are you actually going to
use the truck?

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Ray O - 29 Dec 2008 21:25 GMT

> On Dec 29, 2:09 pm, "Ray O" <rokig...@NOSPAMtristarassociates.com>
> wrote:
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> necessarily mean slippery. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. How are you
> actually going to use the truck?

I'm not sure how one defines "truly slippery" but as long as there is some
opportunity for some wheel slippage, it is OK to use 4WD, like on a dirt
road. The bad part is accelerated tire wear and binding when trying to get
the vehicle back into 2WD. Vehicles with a center differential like the
Land Cruiser and Sequoia are even more forgiving.

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Joe - 30 Dec 2008 00:35 GMT

How are you actually going to

> use the truck?

To go camping deep in the remotest desert where high clearance and 4wd
are absolutely needed. I could get a truck but I have used a 4runner
for many years and prefer it. Makes a much more comfy camper.

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Joe - 30 Dec 2008 00:36 GMT

> On Dec 29, 2:09 pm, "Ray O" <rokig...@NOSPAMtristarassociates.com>
> wrote:
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> mean slippery. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. How are you actually going to
> use the truck?

and of course I dont use the 4wd except when I need it...

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ransley - 29 Dec 2008 20:44 GMT

> I thought I had read around here that the 3rd generation 4 cylinder
> 4runners got better mileage than previous ones. I just checkedhttp://www.fueleconomy.govand they actually show a drop in city
> mileage for the manual tranny 4 cyl. and no gain in highway mileage.
> So was I wrong? I need a new old 4runner and was thinking of going G3
> even though I hate the styling, but if they really dont get better
> miles I'll stick with G2.

Didnt ratings get lowered to be more honest. dont get 4wd unless you
need it alot. A new 2wd Highlander 4 cil gets only 2.5 mpg less than
the hybrid, tested at popular mechanics magazine and with 187hp thats
more than my old 350 chevy fullsize blazer had, but mine had torque,
something nobody realises is what moves you at low rpm. I bet its not
lower, just a different test, the old one was downhill rated.

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