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 Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
#464435
06/15/04 03:27 PM
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Anonymous
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I see that the 3.4 V6 4Runner is rated at better gas mileage with the automatic vs the 5 speed. Is this really the truth? Does the automatic really get better mileage? What kind of real world mileage are people seeing with the newer(96-02) V6 4Runners? My current truck(SS454 pickup) gets 11 mpg so anything is an improvement.
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
#464436
06/15/04 04:19 PM
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Anonymous
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I used to get real shitty mileage in my 3.4 auto, I used to be happy with 225 miles to a tank. After going back to 265-70s and using the gas better, I'm gettin over 300 per tank and about 19MPG. I'm happy with that. On the way back from the Beach I went through a whole tank almost and the light came two days ago and I'm on 275 miles a tank, but I did about 85 MPH average on the way home for 250 miles.
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
#464437
06/15/04 04:52 PM
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Anonymous
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I found a 98 4Runner SR5 5 speed that I'm thinking about buying but I was surprised to see the automatic rated 1 mpg better.
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
#464438
06/15/04 05:18 PM
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Anonymous
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Long ago, before I lifted mine, I got around 300 as well and mine is a 5 speed. If you like driving a 5 speed I would get it, as they are extremely hard to find. The difference in gas mileage between the two is probably not noticable at all. The one thing I love about my manual is that it is nowhere near as sluggish as the auto.
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
#464439
06/15/04 05:41 PM
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Joined: May 2003
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I have a '98 SR5 5-speed and the best mileage I've got (highway) was 28 miles per U.K. gallon.
'98 4Runner, SR5, V-6, 5-speed, 35" Baja Claws, 17x9 Eagle Alloys, E-Locker, 3" Susp Lift, 3" Body Lift, Elbow mod, Deckplate Mod, "D" gasket mod, Silverstars, Headlight Film, 67" TG Sliders...
Next on the list: 4:88 gears
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
#464440
06/15/04 10:48 PM
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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I get 14-16 mpg around town and 20-21 mpg on roadtrips.
Great ride...
94' 4Runner SR5 3.0L, 4X4, 5-speed, 200K
01' Sienna XLE, 105K, auto everything...
91' Ford F-250, 7.3 liter IDI diesel, 5-speed, 170K
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
#464441
06/16/04 07:39 AM
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Anonymous
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19-21 mpg with my '02....mostly highway driving.
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
#464442
06/20/04 03:46 AM
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I think the reason behind the difference is in the gearing. Even though the auto is heavier, it has taller gearing, and thus fewer revs at speed. This explains why the 5-speeds (like mine, I might add! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />) feel quicker and the autos get a tad bit better mileage.
-S
1997 SR5 5-Spd. TRD Supercharger, URD Supercharger Performance Kit, "Bamachem Designed" 2.5" suspension lift, 265/75R16 Bridgestone Dueller Revos, Airbox Mod, Amsoil: (Air Filter plus engine, diff, x-fer case, + tranny oils)
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
[Re: Sherpa]
#464443
06/20/04 07:55 AM
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Joined: Feb 2000
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Good point, Sherpa. The 3rd gen gear ratios are listed in this thread.
Jeff
2000 4Runner SR5, supercharger, rear e-locker, ARB front locker, 285/75R16 MT/R's, custom bumpers & skids
2007 Tacoma double cab 4x4 - stock
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Re: Gas mileage question on 3.4 aut vs manual
[Re: Jeff the marmot]
#464444
06/21/04 03:57 AM
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Hey Sherpa does the blower have anything to do with making it "feel" quicker, and does the pitch of the engine as it gets up into the powerband give you the urge to run at higher RPMs? ... it did for me, but the mileage is still better than the 3.0L
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