Another tip: only use Top Tier fuel (google for full list of stations, but the ones in my area are Shell, Costco, Marathon, Valero, Chevron and Sunoco). Note that BP is no longer on the list. Toyota (and others) recommend. The detergent additives in Top Tier fuels help keep fuel systems clean and it’s legit.
@VikingsGarage
10 ай бұрын
Very excellent point!! 👏🏻👏🏻
@nicholasdupre6916
4 ай бұрын
Chevron 87 is what use in my 2011 4Runner all the time after seeing consistently how much better mpg I would get.
@yonallb
Ай бұрын
I got a cylinder misfire in my subaru after using costco fuel. They have lost my trust.
@cmamaz
2 жыл бұрын
2018 SR5 Premium here. I can get over 22MPG on the highway consistently with light truck tires. Agree that tire pressure makes a difference (38PSI cold for me) but speed also makes a HUGE difference. I stay around 60-65MPH and find that going to 75MPH+ can drop me well under 20MPG. These 4runners are basically boxes on wheels so they're not great aerodynamically. Aerodynamic drag increases exponentially with speed so you need to find *your* balance to get there fast vs getting better fuel efficiency. When I'm in a hurry, I drive 75-80MPH and get around 18-19MPG. All conditions are lightly loaded with one passenger and two suitcases.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I know you just confirmed something I’ve been very suspicious of… anything over that 65mph mark will kill the MPG. Smooth transitions are critical. It does bring me comfort to know that 22MPG us actually possible. Best consistency I’ve ever reached was 20.5MPG for about 2 months, I was costing downhill also 🤷🏼♂️. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience, I appreciate that!
@tuckerhiggins4336
2 жыл бұрын
6cyl reallystruggle with efficiancy above 70mph
@chrisbondra2090
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2008 FJ and during the warm months in Ohio I get almost 23 1/2 mpg. I drive mostly highway, cruise between 60-65 and enjoy my ride with the windows down. I stay to the right and people watch the speedy drivers as they fly by and I build up a train of cars as I near an exit, lol!! Mines rwd which also probably helps with mpg.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice!
@JASmith-oy8db
2 жыл бұрын
I commute between Reno and Salt Lake City half a dozen times a year in my 2021 4R. Speed limit 80mph for a good half or more of that distance, about 250 miles. I try to drive 70-75mph to improve mileage, but on strong windy days, which are not infrequent, I’ve seen my mileage drop to as low as 13mph. Extremely distressing when cost of gas is so high.
@420capricess
Жыл бұрын
In West Coast cities if you don't clean out your car regularly some of the more helpful residents will do it for you overnight
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Lol 😂 🤣
@tylers.2069
6 ай бұрын
That’s nice. Here in St. Louis, we have the same kind of folks. It’s usually helpful to leave your doors unlocked. These guys are so nice to help you lose unneeded weight that they will break your windows. I mean, where else can you get that kind of customer service now a days?
@VikingsGarage
6 ай бұрын
@tylers.2069 😅😂
@doughamilton9194
2 жыл бұрын
Take off that roof rack and crossbars until you need them. Having that up there for "looks" is a big aero dynamitic drag.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I’m most definitely doing that!
@jonathantyson8744
2 жыл бұрын
Adding an extruded aluminum diy rack to mine with a 46” lightbar didnt change my mpg at all 🤷🏼♂️
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Those actually seem better aerodynamics wise.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Very true, same here.
@VikingsGarage
6 ай бұрын
😅
@clairecolbert7344
2 жыл бұрын
Just followed the tips here on my new-to-me 2016 Trail Premium and it instantly went from showing 380 cruising distance to 425 miles… will be interesting to see how this bears out! Reading through the comments for other tips too 🤓
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I’m very happy to see that you’re getting good results! 👍🏻
@clairecolbert7344
2 жыл бұрын
@@VikingsGarage how often would you recommend doing the cleaning?
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, I believe that every 30,000 miles would be a reasonable time to do it.
@joeythedime1838
2 жыл бұрын
On my wife's 2019 Limited AWD I changed out the 20" factory wheels and tires to 17" TRD wheels and BFGoodrich's Advantage T/A Sport LT tires - much more of a highway tire. The Limited's 20" wheels and tires weighted in at 76lbs. The 17" TRD wheels and tires weight 61lbs. I dropped 15lbs at each corner plus changed the dynamics of the rotational mass by moving more mass towards the center of the wheel. I have always noticed my Limited to be more sluggish and brake a bit slower then my TRD ORP - the parasitic drag of the AWD system and those 20" heavy wheels. My TRD ORP is still a bit more responsive but drivability of the Limited is much better now. As an additional benefit I picked-up on average 1.5 to 2 MPG better on the Limited. On the highway at 65 to 70 MPH the Limited averages ~21.5MPG where before I was at ~19.5MPG.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Isn’t that crazy how one small modification (Well not that small) Can change that much your fuel economy. I’ll take 2 MPG any day. Thank you for sharing Sir, super useful info. 👍🏻👏🏻
@trailrunnah8886
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips with the throttle body cleaning and idle reset. I'm going to have to give that a shot, I'm about to hit 140k and I don't know if that's ever been done. As it is, I consistently get 20.0 - 20.5 with mine during my daily commute, and on road trips I can get about 22.5. before I added steel skids, rock sliders, and all terrain tires, I could get 22 pretty easily, and I once got 24.5 on a 400 mi road trip. That's hand calculated, not going by the vehicles readout. I find the biggest thing with these is driving with a light foot, and keeping it under 70 mph.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Those are impressive numbers. I wish, my foot needs to go on a diet or attitude adjustment or both 🤣. I do agree with your last statement 💯 Thank you for sharing.
@silverrunner8687
2 жыл бұрын
I also clean the MAF sensor every oil change. Maybe overkill? But easy to do and takes literally a few minutes. Now going to add throttle body cleaning to next round of maintenance. 👍🏻
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I actually do the MAF cleaning at about every 20k, will add/show that on my Tune-up video😉 I’m glad you’re doing the Throttle body cleaning 👏🏻 Thank you for watching!
@robcolorado
2 жыл бұрын
Increasing the tire pressure is probably what makes the most difference on your list. When I was younger I filled my Jetta's tires to the psi listed on the side walls. Instead of 32, I think I inflated them to 45 for a cross-country road trip and got AMAZING gas mileage. But! I ruined my tires because they were concave with the excessive pressure and wore down the middle of the treads... down to the steel radials. Ugh. Live and learn. Go off the tire pressures listed on your door jam label.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Always! Thank you for sharing!
@shanenitroinmyveins2504
4 ай бұрын
Why disconnect the battery while adding fuel treatment .?
@mikecallahan3867
3 ай бұрын
One has nothing to do with the other, he just happened to do it on the video...@@shanenitroinmyveins2504
@johnk.d.
2 жыл бұрын
2020 offroad premium, bought new. Stock, I'd routinely see over 20mpg. Best was a little over 23 while drafting traffic at 70-75. EPA estimations are quite low imo. Currently I'm running a stage 3 ironman 4x4 foam cell pro suspension system, 3.5" in front, 2.5" lift in rear on 33" wildpeaks. Ditch lights can't help the wind resistance either... I now average about 17mpg. On 55mph back roads and during faster highway drafting, I'll occasionally flash into the low-mid 19s. Never touched the throttle body but I'll probably give it a try as I'm at about 37k miles. K&N filter did improve mileage ever so slightly as well. I'd say after the lift and tires, I'm closer to the stock EPA estimations. If a stock 5th gen isn't getting 20+ on the highway, it's either a right foot problem, weight, or a nasty air filter/TB. Just my .02
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Your probably right on that last statement, I do agree. I’m a bit heavy footed at times, which translates on my current 19.4mpg average. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Thank you!!
@frankbrowning328
Жыл бұрын
I've got a 2017 4Runner TRD. On the highway I get 19.7mpg without any mods. The intake cleaning they do at the dealership makes a sizable difference in mine. It goes down to 17.5mpg when dirty and then back to 19.7mpg clean. 2.2mpg doesn’t seem like much until you look at it as a percentage. It's about 14% better once it’s clean. Gas around here right now is $3.29 per gal for regular. So a savings of just 14% adds up quickly at the pump
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Right on, I get very similar numbers. Thank you for sharing!!
@mrengineerAZ
Жыл бұрын
@@VikingsGarage Intake cleaning meaning cleaning the intake filters or the throttle body cleaning?
@anantdabholkar685
2 жыл бұрын
I have a '17 5th Gen TRD ORP and have managed over 20 mpg (as high as 24.81 mpg an a 150 mile stretch) on the highway (NOT Interstate) on a vacation trip by doing the following: Use street tires (Not AT/MT) Bridgestone Dueler HT OE tires, keep the pressures at 35 psi, carry only 2 passengers and their vacation stuff for a week (say 150 lbs) and travel on nice weather, almost wind less, and at speeds "averaging" 45 MPH (2 lane state highways makes this reasonable). Car was broken in at around 8,000 miles and in exceptional condition. Front/Rear diff and TC fluids changed at 5,000 miles to synthetic, I always use premium not for the octane but the better detergents. BTW, I get 17.5 mpg in the city averaging 25 mph. I think the average on the Interstate would drop to 19~20 mpg average if I drove 75 mph steady.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻 That’s some very useful info, Thank you for Sharing!
@XploreAz
7 ай бұрын
But who buys a TRD ORP to put street tires on it? And I’m not going to have 2 sets of wheels/tires to swap out to achieve a little better MPG’s.
@jeffames5385
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from New Jersey! New subscriber here and I'm really enjoying your down to earth approach. I have a stock 2016 SR5 4WD with 130k miles and have routinely gotten 19+ MPG (70/30 Highway/City) since new. I have gotten as much as 23 MPG on moderately loaded 350 mile highway trips. I add Techron every 6 months. I'll be cleaning the throttle body and MAF sensor at my next oil change and will do the idle reset routine at that time. I'm 68 years old and I can honestly say this vehicle is THE BEST I've ever owned! I LOVE MY 4RUNNER! Thanks for your awesome channel!
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! Those are some truly impressive numbers, thank you for sharing and for the support!! 🙏🏻 I honestly Agree with you, I’ve owned a lot of cars, nothing beats this one. 👍🏻
@maryjones-rk7mm
4 ай бұрын
I just found your channel, and I love it. Great job. I have 2005 4Runner/154K miles and have owed it since it was new. I located some of the things you have mentioned in other videos: trash can, glove box, etc. Holy cow; what a nice surprise after all of these years. Thank you,
@VikingsGarage
4 ай бұрын
Right on!🤘🏻 I appreciate you watching!
@TobyCostaRica
9 ай бұрын
It’s amazing what a throttle body cleaning does
@VikingsGarage
9 ай бұрын
👍🏻
@AZRubicon1
2 жыл бұрын
Have done the throttle body on both the 4runner and GX470. Baseline your idle # with something like a BlueDriver Pro OBD2 reader. Make the changes and see what happens. Last year on an 1800mi round trip with a loaded basket on the back of the 4Runner, 2 ppl and a 80lb dog, @36psi, we averaged 18mpg. Doing same trip this year and will see how these changes impact MPG. Tip on the throttle body butterfly, be GENTLE when you move it to clean the inside and edges. You can break the motor on it. You can also just remove the 4 bolts and it pops off easily to do both sides. The computer will reset itself, no need to do the battery. Just take it for a drive for 10-15 min and it'll figure it out.
@nmda9578
2 жыл бұрын
Another trick (for those who live in hilly regions) is to give it gas when going downhill and let off the gas when going uphill. It sounds counterintuitive because you'd think you want to coast going downhill. But actually, if you accelerate on the downhill sections, you're gaining momentum with the help of gravity and thus using less gas overall. By slowing down on the uphill, you're not wasting gas by fighting gravity. I get great mpg this way.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I do get what you saying, it’s a skill that one as to Master overtime. Thank you for the info.
@spatulakingone
2 жыл бұрын
You should never accelerate past your vehicles best drag coefficient even if going down hill. You're wasting fuel. If you have a display that tells you your current mpg you can find your vehicles speed sweet spot. Stick to that no matter what. If your vehicle passes that sweet spot on gravity alone that's great.
@slowery43
Жыл бұрын
wrong - you're just increasng air resistence which goes up as a square to speed
@rebelsouljaz
Жыл бұрын
Yeah but you're also WASTING gas by giving it more throttle downhill and missing out on momentum when going up hill by not giving it more throttle thus making you use up more gas. I feel like this is a type of thing that actually needs to be measured by a computer somehow to verify which method is correct.
@proxyicarcus
4 ай бұрын
I live in a hill city and insanely steep mountains all around. Always accelerate hard uphill, downshift into 4th. First, slow accelerations unlocks the torque converter and spikes transmission temps from 180F up to 250F in under a minute or two..... Unless you like exchanging 14 quarts of tranny fluid every year, keep the TC locked up!!!!! Second, when you accelerate HARD and build momentum before the hill gets too steep, the momentum launches the truck up the entire hill with relatively minimal MPG consumption (even at high RPM's) when compared to slow acceleration. Sometimes you need to get the truck up to 80-100mph with the hills we have here for this to work properly. Sometimes the steep grade is so long (15-20 mins) that slow acceleration will cause your transmission temp to go to 300F'ish and cause the trans light to go on. You have to really down shift into 1 or 2 gear and floor it. The high RPM's circulate the transmission fluid and help cool it. Also, don't bother hookinh up a trans cooler through your radiator. Bypass the radiator and install a thermal bypass. Transmission will reach operating temps quicker and cool faster! Always stay around 160-180F.
@HeavyFuel
19 күн бұрын
Never broke 17 MPG in 4 years.
@VikingsGarage
19 күн бұрын
😅
@Setsuna00T
6 ай бұрын
I did a little trip a few weeks ago on my 5th gen 4runner SR5 4WD, I managed to hit 21 mgp, I just did a mayor tune up, mobile1 oil 0-20, transfer case fluid (Redline MT-LV) all differentials fluid replaced(Valvoline 75W-90), K&N air intake, all tires pressure were at 35 psi. I had horrible gas mileage before doing all this. I will be doing transmission service soon.
@VikingsGarage
6 ай бұрын
Very nice!!
@eartha911
2 жыл бұрын
2016 Trail Premium with 8500 miles. I only get 13mpg on twice a week... in town driving. My mechanic says that the BF Goodrich KO2 tires are the culprit, but they also keep me from having to pay for people to shovel my New England driveway. I just go right through the snow. I shouldn't complain, but retired living means penny pinching.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I hear you, I like the fact that we never, ever get stuck in the snow, which I get plenty. 👍🏻
@jeffreykcarlin518
2 жыл бұрын
Your mechanic went for the low hanging fruit on the KO2’s. I put a set of 265/70-17 KO2’s on my ‘21 Venture 4Runner the day after I bought it and averaged 18 on the hwy. I started adding a $4 bottle of octane boost to every fill up and after 3 or 4 tanks I was averaging around 20. Then replaced the stock exhaust with a Borla cat back system and now I’m getting 21-22 running 70. That’s in warm weather not using cruise. With cruise control on it typically drops down to around 19 on the highway. In the winter time with the temperatures in the teens it drops down to around 18 at best. I run a Pedal Commander set on city+2, have Bilstien 6112’s with a 2-1/2” lift in the front and Icon 2” lift coils in the back. Even with my 33” KO 2’s I still get 19-20 hwy in the summer. Now that gas prices are crazy I pulled the 33’s off and went back to the 265’s to get back up over 21. And yes I do drive like an old man.😉
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻🤘🏻
@richardstone5241
Жыл бұрын
This might sound like overkill but I run Techron and clean the throttle body with each oil change (5,000 miles or six months whichever come first using Mobil 1). I also run a quality paper air filter and change it at least once per year depending on if I have been on a dusty trail and then of course more frequently. I also check, clean and lube my throttle linkage and grease the drive shaft. Results? NO PROBLEMS! Vehicle has over 120,000 miles.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with all of that. 👏🏻
@kawikakinipopo
6 ай бұрын
I've had a couple of 5th Gen 4 Runners. And I live in the mountains of NC. Unless I'm pulling a trailer, I usually get about 22 mpg or just a little less in everyday driving. Trailer takes it down to 16-18 mpg. I get a lot better mileage in the flatlands of course. Yeah, I watch my weight and stuff but mainly I have a light foot and don't get in a hurry. We don't have Interstates nearby, but I keep close to the speed limit on the US Highways. When I do hit the Interstates, I keep it under 75. At any rate, these things will get reasonable gas mileage, but you can't drive them balls to the wall and expect decent mileage. My bottom line is to be a bit lighter on the right foot. Any time it might save you (and it's usually not much) will cost you greatly. It's all really about the drive anyway, not the destination. Enjoy the trip and save some bucks too. Lighten up on the right foot.
@VikingsGarage
6 ай бұрын
That’s key ☝🏻👏🏻
@Planetcharr
Жыл бұрын
My 4Runner SR5 Premium 2021 and my previous auto; A 2011 Honda Pilot: I keep it steady on the hwy at 70mph, I do not break every 5 seconds, no need to have a concrete foot unless I need to pass drivers slower than me. I don't put the AC at full blast and I avoid excessive hard acceleration. Usually at the end of my trip from SF to LA I average about 21-22 mpg. throw in some street driving and I'm looking at 20mpg.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Sounds about right!
@stevenperez4657
Жыл бұрын
YOU ARE THE MAN!!! thank you for all your knowledge on the 4 Runner buddy!😉
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
🙏🏻 Thank you!!! I appreciate you!!
@theirthereandtheyre2947
2 жыл бұрын
I took off my skid plates. It’s a 2wd. Oil changes are much faster now.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I bet 😉
@kentoskentos8428
2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated video. Thanks for taking us through step by step. Your video are getting me to know my 4Runner more and more. Always looking forward to the next one.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome! I appreciate your kind words! It’s comments like this that makes it all worth while. 🙏🏻
@Mason-fv1zl
2 ай бұрын
I think a lot of these people are achieving those numbers because they live in areas where hills do not exist there’s no elevation increase unlike where I live certain parts can get up to 2000 feet in elevation. You’re not gonna get good gas mileage going up the hill like that, now if you live in the valley where it’s so flat that you barely have to press on the pedal to make the the truck move then that’s kind of the reason why getting good gas mileage is possible.
@atbhill
Жыл бұрын
15.9 for me, magnaflow, s&b intake, n&b Baja rack, poor man’s brush guard, 1.25 wheel spacers, good year duratrac, and all my camping/survival gear, 8 gallons of water, molle panels with tools etc…
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Sweet!! 🤘🏻
@PVo-1111
2 жыл бұрын
Best way to gain mileage is to go with highway tires. I went on FB market and bought some SR5 wheels and put on some HT tires. I do 20mpg easy
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@Monkeyseemonkey79
2 жыл бұрын
Excess/redundant weight is low hanging fruit. Same with items on the roof creating drag. There are way too many soccer moms in my town with a pile of overlanding crap on their 4runner 365 days per year, yet I don't think any of them go off-road. Or the vehicles only see dirt a few times a year. Awnings, cargo baskets, spare tire hitch mounts, shovels, traction boards, extra gas tanks, roof top tents. Nobody needs to drive around town with all that crap hanging off your vehicle and destroying your MPG. Other than the lightweight and low rolling resistance AT tires that I just installed (Nokian Outpost AT in the stock size and SL load range) I plan to keep my 4runner naked and bone stock. I only install the roof rack, cargo box and bike rack if/when I actually need them, then I immediately remove them. It only takes a few minutes to reinstall them as needed.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I think that’s very wise. I do see that a lot, constantly carrying around junk one would only need maybe once or Twice a year. Just installed as needed and your saving 💲 Thank you for sharing your suggestions!
@raykupal
7 ай бұрын
I'm on 18MPG after a throttle plate and body cleanup🤩
@VikingsGarage
7 ай бұрын
Not bad, sweet!!
@a10sim
10 ай бұрын
You’re right. Every little bit helps. Thanks for these tips.
@VikingsGarage
10 ай бұрын
🙏🏻
@Biomass1
16 күн бұрын
I get around 18 mpg in my 2008 4runner sr5 v6 with 178,xxx miles and Yokohama Geolanders.
@VikingsGarage
15 күн бұрын
Not bad at all!!
@freedomnow9254
2 ай бұрын
I use Berryman B-12 CHEMTOOL in 2017 4Runner and 2000 Tundra 4.7 V8 every 6 months. Before using it, my Tundra failed inspection here in Texas due to the catalytic converter code. A new one was mucho dollars, so after researching possible solutions, I found the B-12 and the Seafoam. I didn't like the fact that Seafoam causes clouds of white smoke, so I went with the Berryman B-12 with no smoke. It worked for me and I passed the inspection on round two.
@VikingsGarage
2 ай бұрын
I appreciate you sharing this!
@Johnnydammit
Жыл бұрын
I jump on the parkway at 89 and run up to Englewood 87 miles 1 way. I set the cruise control at 70 mph, the best i get is 21 mpg. Its pretty much a flat run all the way up. Done every day!
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
21 Mpg sounds about right, it could increase a little perhaps at a lower speed. But it won’t go up by much.
@jhorne05
Жыл бұрын
A great upgrade/ increasing fuel economy. You might want to consider going with a electric fan. Decreases drag on engine. I prefer reversible electric fan. Reversible option for extended engine running while stopped to push heat out of engine bay. I use color coded lights & 3 position rocker switch. Green normal air flow Red reverse air flow
@troyguise1235
20 күн бұрын
My 2022 4Runner Limited gets 20 to 21 MPG on a regular basis during my daily commute, but that commute is typically driving 60 MPH on flat Florida roads with the OEM installed Bridgestone all season tires…. When I get on the interstate, driving interstate speeds, it drops down to 18 and change…
@VikingsGarage
20 күн бұрын
I can believe that. 👍🏻
@N8RTH
2 жыл бұрын
Cool info, thanks! Our 2020 has 15k miles, and OE size Duratracs. We always use Premium Top Tier gas and consistently get 20-21.5 mostly city, some highway. Premium is completely unnecessary, but makes me feel better. Love the bronze wheels 😎
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. Your not wrong on the premium Gas not being necessary, I too fill it up with premium at least once a month. It does have additional additives and detergents can’t hurt. 😉
@roberthughes2687
2 жыл бұрын
Regular gas is more volitile then premium. Same exact energy.
@spatulakingone
2 жыл бұрын
If you change to premium gas you have to use it for a while for the computer to start to change in order to effectively use it better. Maybe 3 or 4 fillups. I use 87 myself.
@roberthughes2687
2 жыл бұрын
@@spatulakingone actually changes in air/ fuel, ignition and valve timing are almost immediate. These increases in horsepower are dependent on altitude, engine load, Knox sensor information tps sensor and map sensor etc. Cleaners may take a few tank full but throttle response doesn't or at least shouldn't.
@amy2brno2b
2 жыл бұрын
Followed your instructions exactly on the intake clean and fuel additive, also gonna bump my new tires up a tad (Wildpeaks, stock size). Looking forward to seeing if there's any change. Either way I feel good about giving my girl some TLC anyway. I cleaned the air filter while I was at it (I have a reusable one). With my last fill-up reaching $80, I'll take any help I can get. Thanks so much for a great video!
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
you’re very welcome! It makes my day to know, you giving it a try and hopefully enjoying the process. Enjoy your weekend!
@noviceadventurer
2 жыл бұрын
Dude keep up the hard work, love the tips
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! Thank you 🙏🏻
@magnusb6311
2 жыл бұрын
Great advice in your video. Something that I noted worthy to do and that I have done with all my cars is to log every time I buy gas (I fill up), how much fuel I filled up, my ODO meter and what I paid for the gas. Then I play around with different Octane levels. Many times it turns out that the higher octance which is more expensive pays off on the distance when you run the numbers. Also, sometimes it is worth buying the gasoline that is not mixed up with ethanol (if it is available and legal in your state or country). And sometimes cars run pretty ok on E85 every other tank even if it is not made for it. I never tried that with a 4Runner.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I do something very similar, I can usually tell that something is of by looking at those numbers. Thank you for sharing your insightful information.
@h2w25
8 ай бұрын
2023 forerunner I live in Edmond, Oklahoma, and I travel to Olathe Kansas I get 280 miles per tank and I need 320 I think this will put me over the edge of not having to refuel during the trip
@VikingsGarage
8 ай бұрын
Absolutely. Let me know how it works. 💪🏻
@frebnewman6403
2 жыл бұрын
2022 Limited. I get 18/22. My secret? I live at the beach. It’s flat. When I go to the mountains - 15/17 plus I’m loaded with bikes, gear….etc.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Makes sense.
@JosephLorentzen
2 жыл бұрын
I have been doing most of what you explained here on my 2007 4Runner. I don't accelerate hard from a stop - which helped my gas mileage tremendously, which is about the only thing I know is additional help. Yet, as I watched, I wondered why I had not done the same to my wife's Kia Soul. Kind of a Homer Simpson moment. Well, dah. I bet it can get a mile or two more per gallon. I willing to bet it does.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, I bet you do. Thank you for watching!
@proxyicarcus
4 ай бұрын
Try this: when accelerating from a stop, give a light tap on the gas, and then followed by hard acceleration. This works the same in a 4runner as well as any other toyota I've tried this with. Not only it accelerates MUCH faster than floring it from a stop, but the MPG's don't suffer! And your transmission temps don't spike. I monitor active & average MPG's on scangauge 2. My 4runner is also fully loaded with hundreds of pounds of steel armout, RTT, drawers etc.
@dirtbikernv
8 ай бұрын
Lucas is the best honestly. It has won test after test and leaves no residue. It also boosts octane
@VikingsGarage
8 ай бұрын
So I hear, I appreciate you sharing!!
@cameronwingate7477
Жыл бұрын
Keeping your front wheels aligned and changing all the fluids and filters a little bit ahead of time and definitely don’t use hyper thin oil 5W-30 year-round is okey-dokey or 0W 30 and I totally agree with the other guy get rid of the roof rack and find a way that you can seal the holes
@rattlecanpaint
2 жыл бұрын
On your gas door there are 2 metal pieces sticking out. Kinda round looking. Put the threaded part of your gas cap there rather than letting it hit the paint on the fender
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Will do.
@MrSmith-cz2qp
Жыл бұрын
I have an 2022 4runner trail running milestar mud tires and went on a 700 mile trip 20mph surprised the crap out of me. These vehicles never stop amazing.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Very cool!! They’re amazing machines.
@MyRCChannel-CJScott
Жыл бұрын
I like that the 4Runner uses regular gas. One of the reasons I bought my 2008 Mazda 3 GT was that it runs on regular gas. That has saved me a lot of money over the last 15 years. My financial situation has changed so I don't mind if the 4Runner runs better on mid grade. I'm just trying to get all the info I can. What grade of gas do you use in your 4Runner?
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Very cool, I use regular… once in the blue moon I fill it with premium just to get those additive benefits working.
@marktarascio4766
Жыл бұрын
And now for a very special tip clean all the dirt off underneath the 4Runner and underneath the hood and you'll get better gas mileage too
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
😉🤣
@facepalmdaily4404
3 ай бұрын
I wouldn't presume to tell anyone what cleaner they "should" use, to each their own. Any cleaner is better than no cleaner. I will tell you, however, which one I use. Seafoam. I've used that stuff in all my engines for years. Before my 4Runner, I had a 2019 Ram. While we were on vacation at the campground the engine started running rough and misfiring. Hemi's are NOTORIOUS for lifter and camshaft failure, so my paranoia went to 11. But, I didn't hear the classic hemi tick. There were two codes, one for misfire in cylinder 6 and another for too lean condition at the 02 sensor. That made me think fuel injectors. So we ran up to the part store and grabbed a bottle of seafoam. Dumped it into the tank and by the time we got back to the campground, not only were the codes gone, but the engine was running smoother than it had in months. Highly recommend seafoam for gas treatments. If you use it for oil system, just know you have to change your oil 100-300 miles after you use it. I've never used the seafoam throttle body cleaner, so I can't speak to that one.
@VikingsGarage
3 ай бұрын
What a great story, I appreciate you sharing! I’ll give it a shot.
@paperclip6993
7 ай бұрын
2021 SR5, 22 mpg highway, and 17 city, in 2wd .
@canadianbeefeater1672
9 ай бұрын
Im a Seafoam additive user, I put the s#@t in everything...Lol Mass airflow should be sprayed with cleaner at same time too. Don't be afraid to get your rig out on the highway and push the peddle down getting that engine reving high specially if your a city driver. This will help clean up the carbon deposits (use Seafoam at same time). You won't hurt this engine if you let it loose once in a while.
@VikingsGarage
9 ай бұрын
Right on!! 🤘🏻
@electricstartclint
2 жыл бұрын
Mine didn’t get 20mpg stock. Now, I’m lifted, bumper, winch, rack, sliders on 33s and I’m happy I get 15-17 on the highway.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah the mods unfortunately will cost in that department.
@Nwwoods
6 ай бұрын
Great video, I’m getting 19.7 with my 20104R with 200k . Thanks 👍👍
@VikingsGarage
6 ай бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻 those are numbers to be proud of!! 👏🏻👏🏻
@BillZdiving
2 жыл бұрын
2010 Trail Edition with 165k miles... I have a K&N reusable air filter and find that if clean it after every oil change i can eek out another 1 - 1.5 MPG. So, here's the MPG journey of my 4Runner: Stock with the Dunlop passenger rated tires I could get 22 MPG for highway driving I added a Gobi rack and I lost 2 MPG - So I averaged around 19 MPG highway I upgraded the tires to LT C rated BFG TA KO's and lost another 1.5 MPG - So around 17.5 MPG I lifted the 4Runner 3 inches, replaced the BFG's with Coopers (lighter) and replaced the stock wheels with SCS Ray 10's (lighter). It ended up being about the same at 17.3 MPG.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thats some really good info. Guys like us always keep an eye on the MPG. Thank you for sharing. I’m now averaging 20.5 😎
@Lhenry-pf5zn
2 жыл бұрын
Toyota has also issued a directive allowing 75 w lube oil for all TCs and Diffs to reduce rolling resistance and improve fuel economy.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thats an excellent point, cant belie i totally forgot to mention that. I need to start taking notes. Thank you for including this, very useful.
@rickmulcahy6279
4 ай бұрын
If you don't use the recommended per owner's manual they can avoid your warranty on your transfer case and differentials.
@jayssecretstash
7 ай бұрын
Just an FYI. After disconnecting the battery to reset the idle, you're going to need to do a drive cycle because it also reset the emissions monitors.
@VikingsGarage
7 ай бұрын
Yes it does. Resets it all. 👍🏻
@HenriettaFoster
Жыл бұрын
When I am not towing my small camper I can get 20mpg. I drive like the old lady I am. Gentle acceleration and braking. Driving the speed limit or under. Keeping the tires properly inflated.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Lol, good stuff. Nothing wrong with being an old lady. I’m an old guy myself. Thank you for watching,Welcome to the channel!!
@dandog7653
2 жыл бұрын
I also found that if I increased tire pressure it helped mpg, had 38psi and it was great, till I had to stop on wet pavement, zero traction. Almost blew a stop sign when ABS kicked on. I prefer 32 for highway now.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Hence why one as to really weight his options. Is it really worth the risk. Thank you for sharing.
@trailrunnah8886
2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting. I run 38 in mine, and I've never had that issue. Maybe it depends on the tires, or road conditions where you are. I know in places where it rains very infrequently, roads tend to get very slick when it first starts raining. I'm running General Grabber ATX in the stock size and they've been very good in the rain/snow so far.
@aislingmairead4939
2 жыл бұрын
My stock 2010 with factory spark plugs and 190,000 on it has averaged up to a legit 25 mpg on the highway doing 72 mph plenty of times, and has had a very consistent mean of 21.5 mpg with driving like an ass in the morning. Usually, I'm getting around 22 combined with my interstate commuting, so doing a lot of highway driving could have some impact on fuel economy as well. At the end of the day though, we didn't buy these trucks because we wanted huge miles per gallon, we got em for huge smiles per gallon : D
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, smiles per gallon! It sure puts a smile on my face. Thank you for sharing your story.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I also should add that the reason why you’re getting such great mileage is due to the highway driving and not exceeding that speed. On my commute I only get about 60% highway hence only 20mpg. That you for sharing, you gave us all hope that one day we too will see such magical numbers. 😉
@luvslogistics1725
Жыл бұрын
My ‘23 SR5 Premium (40th Anniversary Edition) gets 22.7 sometimes slightly better on the freeway if I’m gently driving 60-70 I drive a lot of short distance low speed and clock somewhere between 16-17, sometimes when it’s cold, 13-15…but again I live 1 mile from work so it doesn’t work. Like I said, cruising it does the best.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Highway cruising will get you the best results. My 2015 at 178,000 miles still averaging 20mpg on the highway. 😉
@paulfisher4660
2 жыл бұрын
i can get 22-23 highway on my 2011 5.7 tundra. it depends on if you are driving it or just pushing the pedal. read the road, use the throttle to get to speed, back off a smidge, coast when you can, use the road to limit steering movement (i.e. straightest path thru curves), its work, but makes a difference than the 16 i get if i'm lazy.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting insight, thank you for sharing!!
@chriskelly509
10 ай бұрын
I've coasted to stop signs/red lights etc when I can. Amazes me how people fly past you to beat you to the red light.
@vinr6867
2 жыл бұрын
I drive a 2010 Tacoma with the 4.0 VVTI and get 20 mpg, all stock with an ARE shell on it. Buy a Scanguage because you will see how sensitive the gas pedal is! I also drive 65mph in the freeway.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I used to have a Scangauge, I need get another. Excellent point, Thank you!
@itsmewillieD
9 ай бұрын
2000 RPM is the sweet spot for maximum MPGs with any Toyota. On the interstate, I set my cruise control at 60 mph. Yeah, drivers fly by me, but at that speed, I get 22.7 mpg.
@VikingsGarage
9 ай бұрын
Thats a super interesting point, I’ve been testing different rpms/speed and the highest I got was at 64mph, with 21.5mpg consistent. It is clear to me if I go down to 60mph the mpg will be even better.
@itsmewillieD
9 ай бұрын
@@VikingsGarageSet your cruise at 2000 RPM. You’ll see improvement.
@VikingsGarage
9 ай бұрын
@itsmewillieD Next time I got a longer trip, I most definitely will . I appreciate you sharing 🤘🏻
@itsmewillieD
9 ай бұрын
@@VikingsGarageYou’re welcome!
@Prachka1
10 ай бұрын
At 16.6mpg now on an off road with all weather Michelins…. I guess winter effects.
@VikingsGarage
10 ай бұрын
True
@Planetcat2071
2 жыл бұрын
Good tips. Great looking 4Runner too!
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank you 🙏🏻
@replica9000
2 жыл бұрын
I live in an area with tons of hills, so I usually got 19 MPGs at best, stock. I have a lift with 295's, so I'm only averaging 16 now. I just cleaned my throttle body this week after 70k. I found it easier to remove the throttle body for a thorough cleaning. I'll see if anything improves.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻
@rickrozmin4593
11 ай бұрын
If you’re running an oiled air filter ! The oil will coat the MAF sensor. Clean it every oil change and at 2000 after air filter service. I have a very similar set up 18 is norm 16.5 when MAF is dirty.
@jeremylee2760
2 ай бұрын
Did you notice any mpg hit when you added the window rain guards??
@VikingsGarage
2 ай бұрын
I never added them, they came with it.
@KendrasEdge757
Жыл бұрын
My ‘new to me’ 2021 4Runner TRD ORP w/Predator Package, that has 34k miles & has the TRD Pro wheels and tires of course, the Nitto Ridge Grapplers, and the best MPG I’ve had so far, in 2 weeks of ownership, was 23.2 and I’ve got a picture of it as I was so shocked coming from my 2015 F250 6.7 diesel getting 11mpg’s 🤦♂️ that I traded-in on my 4Runner. I can live with 20+ mpg’s!!
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
That’s not a bad number at all. My new to me, 2022 TRD off road is averaging 22MPG. That Ford was draining your wallet I bet. Thank you for sharing!!
@KendrasEdge757
Жыл бұрын
@@VikingsGarage oh man was it. Oil changes are $300, I needed tires which for 38x15.5R20 Toyo open country MT’s or the AT’s even, we’re avg $2700. Filling up my tank which I had the 22gl small tank, at the worst was $120 and the latest it was around $90 to fill up. Yeah, ridiculous. Was really bad before I paid it off. Those $825/mo payments were bad. A new ones over $1k/mo as they go for over $100k. I’m definitely glad I traded UP for my 4Runner. Keeping the maintenance up and it’ll probably be my last truck I buy. At least last vehicle I finance. May buy a beater civic or something one day. The infrastructure bill Biden signed recently had hidden a requirement that all new vehicles by 2026 have built-in breathalyzers smh what a joke an extremely small group of people are making us change how we live smh just like all the woke alphabet soup nonsense. Anyways, Happy Easter! Remember the true meaning of Easter! God bless~
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
I hear you. Happy Easter 🙏🏻
@kaosaefong2270
2 ай бұрын
Thanx i didn't know that..." awesome stuff...😃👍
@ocvipe
Жыл бұрын
Techron is the best one because of the PFA in the treatment. Good choice
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
🤙🏻
@HD-pr3od
Жыл бұрын
Be sure to replace the air-filter while you are at it.
@freedomnow9254
2 ай бұрын
Why did you disconnect the neg battery cable??
@VikingsGarage
2 ай бұрын
To reset faster/without a scan tool, the idle previously learned by the ECM
@OQN2
5 ай бұрын
How much gas improvement could be expected from the intake cleaning?
@VikingsGarage
5 ай бұрын
It all depends on the roads you use and driving habits. Lots of different variants at play.
@Treetopflyer777
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 TRD off road. I’m getting average of 22mpg (10.6 L/100km). I have no roof rack and stock tires. Considering we pay the equivalent of almost $8 a gallon here in Canada, fuel economy is key. Having said that, roof rack arrives today and BFG KO2s going on next week. Lol. We’ll see what happens after that 💸💸💸
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, good luck! Enjoy the new mods!! Excited for you!
@Treetopflyer777
2 жыл бұрын
@@VikingsGarage thx! Great channel btw. Subbed👍🏻
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏻 I Appreciate that!
@Treetopflyer777
2 жыл бұрын
@Mctrician2 ya fair enough. I just paid $2.07 in Ontario btw
@JamesAmenta
2 жыл бұрын
I typically get 20+ mpg on the highway with my 2022 SR5. The tire pressure (from the factory/dealership) is set to 55psi for each tire. Driving style is huge, a light touch on the gas pedal makes a world of difference.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
55psi 😱 you sure about that. Sounds like a pretty uncomfortable ride(stiff).
@JamesAmenta
2 жыл бұрын
@@VikingsGarage I'm trusting the digital dash readout, haven't put a guage on the tires myself yet. Ride isn't bad, but I kept the pressure like that when I had my Tachoma so I'm comfortable with the ride.
@rattlecanpaint
2 жыл бұрын
At 55psi you are going to wear the center out of your tires in record time. You'll spend less on gas but you'll spend 100X more buying tires all the time.
@JamesAmenta
2 жыл бұрын
@@rattlecanpaint That's the pressure set by Toyota, and the tires are rated for it. I ran 55psi in my Tacoma for 15 years & easily got the 50,000 miles they were rated for.
@rattlecanpaint
2 жыл бұрын
@@JamesAmenta Ah, 55 is what toyota set it at. What you have here is a lazy ass technician who didn't lower the tire pressure to the correct level when mounting the tires. And 55 psi is the max pressure for the tire. There is no way the truck says to run 55 psi. I've owned 2 Tacomas, 1 4runner, and 3 other Toyota trucks and none of them say 55psi on the door sill sticker. 55psi is way too high. That's what you would run if you were hauling twice the gvwr of the truck. My current Tacoma (14 model year) says 29 psi front and rear. (I run 36 on my load range E KO2s.)
@terencewalker5756
2 жыл бұрын
My 2006 Nissan Xterra with a 4 liter V6 gets 24 miles to the gallon. But then again, it is also a manual transmission.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
That’s absolutely a huge an crucial detail. That’s awesome, manual for the win! 🤘🏻
@terencewalker5756
2 жыл бұрын
I love manuals. But I have to say that 4Runners sits alone on the top of the hill, in my opinion. Great advice in this video.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@joedukem
10 ай бұрын
Great tips! Will try them out on my new 4Runner!
@VikingsGarage
10 ай бұрын
👏🏻👏🏻
@andrespuche2706
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I would just make sure to not push the throttle body butterfly so quickly, slowly is the way to go. Pushing it hard can generate electricity and feed it back to the computer.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been cleaning throttle bodies for 23 years never had a problem 😉
@willienillie6337
2 жыл бұрын
ah yes, spring cleaning.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
😂
@donmiller6435
Жыл бұрын
I just picked up a '23 4runner trd offroad last Saturday. Yesterday 217 mile round trip in NH....23.5 mpg . Maybe 20% interstate.. mountains, some highways and small towns. Currently 487 miles.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Dam, 23.5mpg is awesome! My new 4runner it’s been averaging 21 mpg in my daily commute. I’ll take it.
@donmiller6435
Жыл бұрын
@@VikingsGarage thanks
@vincentcaronia2412
Жыл бұрын
#1 question.. How often should the Transmission be flushed ? with or with out filter is just cleaning the filter be sufficient? #2 question, will changing the serpentine main belt on a 2015 4Runner help the engine Idle that seems to be switching my transmission gears to quickly back and forth at the 35 to 45 MPH range or do you think its the transmission directly causing the gear change strangely.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
You are not doing yourself any favors by not subscribing: I’ve covered all of this in the following videos: kzitem.info/news/bejne/lYieyGSue2arl44 kzitem.info/news/bejne/q3x8noOlsHyeo2k Transmission fluid change is every 60,000 miles. DO NOT CHANGE THE FILTER, not necessary. Changing the belt does nothing for your idle, cleaning your throttle body will re-adjust it. Our transmissions in the right circunstâncias will do what you’re describing, it’s an old design. Not refined but bulletproof. I hope I answered all your questions. Now don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss anymore of the countless tips I give out for free, pretty often. 😉
@AlShams69
2 ай бұрын
Hi Viking great video quick question when I put my 2023 4Runner from neutral to drive it kinda jumps forward like a little stutter is this normal? I have the rwd version thanks
@VikingsGarage
2 ай бұрын
It’s not normal, but if shifting while in an incline it is expected.
@robmitchell1485
Жыл бұрын
Fuel saver!
@jaybigboy34
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips! Only bad thing is you wasted 15 minutes of gas to try to improve your gas mileage! 😂
@VikingsGarage
9 ай бұрын
😂
@johnkeller9921
2 жыл бұрын
Stay off the brakes. Roll up to lights and stop signs without breaking. Speed is a big factor. steady 40 - 50 mph can easily get 25 mpg or more. Go over 60 and it drops quick down to 23 or so. At 70 I might get 20 and just a bit more.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, easier said then done. Will work on it. 😜
@kenmoist
Жыл бұрын
I got 22.5 yesterday. Drive sensibly
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Very
@fchrisb804
10 ай бұрын
What about a Cold Air intake?
@VikingsGarage
10 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure that does not help in the MPG department.
@thisdayage7997
2 жыл бұрын
1 thing any car owner can do to improve mileage is add Lucus fuel mileage treatment 3-4 oz per 10gallons! it helps with atomization of the fuel through the injectors & adds lubrication to the upper cylinder combustion area (piston rings & valves all while cleaning the entire fuel system & pistons & valves ! on older high mileage engines you can really feel the difference, the engine runs smoother & the engine doesn’t labor as much ! pair the fuel treatment with any of the 3 main engine oil additives depending on your engines needs and its a combination that can’t be beat ! also i found a pill form of octane booster on amazon that hands down works better than any liquid octane boost ive ever tried(1 pill adds 10 octane points per 5 gallons)(1 octane pill per tank adds the pep ,performance& economy that 1 10-15$ bottle couldn’t achieve)…. even the lucus octane boost racing formula in the red bottle 🤷♂️
@jsfranks840
2 жыл бұрын
I second your recommendation of the Lucas Fuel mileage treatment. Why not use the Lucas Octane boost as well?
@thisdayage7997
2 жыл бұрын
@@jsfranks840 Trust me if you have any need for octane boosters you can’t go wrong ….the proof is in the pudding ! for the 10ish $ per tank that the lucus cost …. the octane booster made by dyno-tab absolutely blows lucus and the 10 other brands i’ve tested out of the water only based on performance…. if you calculate the savings and value you get with dyno-tab its not even close !!!! for 60-70 dollars you get 12 cards each with 6 tablets and 1 tablet treats tanks from 15-25 gallons with a noticeable performance upgrade 2 tabs per 25-30 gallon tank is preferred ….1 tablet takes 5 gallons and adds 10 octane points to 5gall so 5 gallons of 87 with 1 dyno-tab make a legit batch of 97 octane gas ! the lucus octane booster is 100$ for 12 tanks/12 bottles ! so Dyno-tab gives you 72 tanks worth of booster compared to the lucus’s 12 tanks ! & on top of all that info when i add the lucus its almost like a placebo…..i don’t notice the same performance pep the dyno-tab give’s …. there’s ZERO question you increased the octane levels when you hit the gas with Duno -tabs !!! The price & performance is undeniable ! i learned this on a old truck that suffers from pre-detonation(pinging) and every brand i tried gave me minimal results sometimes having to double up products like the rislone and still not getting good results….. not until i found the dyno-tab’s have i found a octane booster that delivers the performance that is advertised! & dyno tab is the only octane booster that can replace 100 or 110 octane race gas in high compression quad and dirt bike motors without risking pinging and over heating ! like i said lucus is almost placebo , the proof is in the pudding, when you add lucus to a high compression small engine it doesn’t perform the same as when you pony up on the C-12 110 octane race fuel but the dyno tab will perform i believe because you are getting what you payed for and not paying for liquid weight on shipping and a “watered” down product!
@MyRCChannel-CJScott
Жыл бұрын
Why not remove the roof basket unless you're going on a trip that requires it... bet that's less than once a year. The other +50 weeks a year, you're carrying unneeded weight and adding drag, which is especially costly at highway speeds. The aerodynamic impact goes up exponentially in relation to speed. Another reason not to get one of those bull bars that your wife dislikes... proof she's got good taste. You should do an experiment checking mileage on vs off... do 50-100 miles on the highway with it still on and do the same rout with it off. It would make an interesting video.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
It definitely wastes a lot more gas, no doubt about it.
@proxyicarcus
4 ай бұрын
LOL at the "step 1". Unfortunately, if you actually use your 4runner for anything besides driving for groceries, you will realize you need to add more weight. E-rated 10ply tires that don't get eaten up by rocks in a matter of weeks.. Steel bumpers, skids, sliders, winch, sleeping system, gear organizers (drawer/bins etc). Recovery gear (to help others as much as yourself) It's such a ridiculous amount of weight that re-gearing is a must. Tools, backup cooland and motor oil.... Reducing weight and lowering the vehicle helps MPG's but then you can't really go on a spontaneous adventure for 4 days or fix your vehicle on the spot.
@VikingsGarage
4 ай бұрын
This is true! 🤷🏼♂️
@davidmisselhorn6720
Жыл бұрын
I hurt my 4runner gas mileage when I put 20inch rims and some larger tires on mine. So I may try some of year suggestions even though I've had induction service done and a few other things.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
👍🏻 Absolutely!
@se7encureton
2 ай бұрын
I thought he was about to feed that 4.0 a steak.
@DFP5
2 жыл бұрын
Get cold air intake from TRD and add some more mpg.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
I did hear that 🤔 I think thats the perfect reason, I’m sure the wife will aprove. 🤣🤣 “Honey im buying s cold air intake will help us save on gas. 🤓”
@lanix17
2 жыл бұрын
That soundtrack sounded like Soilwork.
@VikingsGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Got to say I never hear of them, but I’m definitely going to check them out. Thank you for watching!
@TG-yt3kq
Жыл бұрын
To clean your fuel injectors, just get on the highway an FLOOR it……no need for any gas additives, the throttle body is very easy to clean as you have just shown. I do this every 30k.
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Lol, Just Floor it!!
@fixittony
Жыл бұрын
I found online that TRD wheels weigh 25 pounds each whereas the stock aluminum wheels weigh about 40 pounds each. Is this true? Swapping wheels Is a 60 pound weight savings…
@VikingsGarage
Жыл бұрын
Indeed 👍🏻
@Archie1021
3 ай бұрын
Can you please link your rain guards thx
@jons7e
Жыл бұрын
It's all about RPMs... with less gears it's going to burn through more gas. Cruise a lower RPMs and make fewer stops
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