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Re: Whats your MPG? #576186 03/08/05 04:52 AM

Joined: Mar 2002

Posts: 774

Staunton, Virginia

Sid's Toy

Rock Warrior

I just got mine up and running again. Its got 190K on the original motor, headgasket fixed under warrenty around 75K.
I just got 150 miles on half a tank which is pretty typical and around 250 to 275 (approx. 17.5 mpg) on a full tank depending on how much hills I drive over. Thats is not compensated for the 4.30 to 4.88 gear swap that I did last summer. However, I like to hammerdown in 3rd and 4th.
I run 31's, Jacob wires, K&N, downey headers, no front skid plate, heavy ass front bumper, sliders, allpro rear bumper, no sway bars, and a just recently busted rear shock. So with that, I'm not that unhappy with the gas milage. Of course, when I feel bad, I drive a vechile that gets 400 miles on a 15 gallon tank.
Oh yea, I'm alittle over 3000 rpms at 70mph w/ 4.88s, 3500 @ 80.

Last edited by Sid's Toy; 03/08/05 04:55 AM.

92 4Runner SR5 3.0 standard tranny
4.88 gears, rear elocked, OME coils, SAW Tbars, allpro rock sliders and rear bumper, custom made front, downey v6 headers ...

Re: Whats your MPG? #576187 03/08/05 06:25 AM

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 863

Lake Arrowhead/Redlands CA

Coyotekid

Rock Warrior

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You can adjust the distributor timing to get the best power/mileage at a certain point. You can check the TPS to make sure it's withing specs, also check the coolant temp sensors and cold start injector to make sure it's not staying turned on. Clean the TB real good and make sure the idle air circuit isn't getting blocked. Clean the AFM "door" to make sure air is flowing smoothly past it as well. I put on a 2-1/4" cat-back so I'll check the numbers to see how much that helps. The stock pipe is less than 1-3/4 at some points so bigger cat-back pipes will help. I don't get on the highway very often so most of my driving is around town and under 50 mph but I'm getting 17 or better with my 88 5 speed.

well, first off, how do i clean the AFM "door"? where's it at? is it the valve lookin' thing on top of the air-cleaner assembly? 2nd, how do i check to see if the cold start start injector is staying on? more questions to come...

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Re: Whats your MPG? [Re: Coyotekid] #576188 03/09/05 02:46 AM

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Posts: 863

Lake Arrowhead/Redlands CA

Coyotekid

Rock Warrior

come on now...dont be shy...let me know how to! lol <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />

Re: Whats your MPG? [Re: Coyotekid] #576189 03/09/05 04:49 AM

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The AFM "door" is just where the AFM connects to the air intake tubing that goes to the TB. Remove the hose from the AFM and use some carb or injector cleaner on a rag to wipe any residue off the inside of the AFM and door. Just don't spray any cleaner inside the AFM or it might screw up electronics. Check the coolant sensor to make sure it's not out of range, it could keep the cold start injector engaged if it thinks the engine is still cold.

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