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Re: Fuel Economy #639307 08/25/05 02:50 AM
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,892
Ohio - Northeast/Centralish
stony-man Offline
Web Wheeler
*****
Please include:
1, miles traveled per tank: 325
2, gallons used: not sure, light just came on...so close to 20? as I started with a full tank
3, engine size: 3.0
4, tire size: 31x10.5 Mud King
5, year and model: 1992 utility
6, other mods that may affect fuel economy: roof rack with big fairing on front, 1.5" t-bar crank

- '92 LWB V6 3.0 5 sp
33x10.5 BFG M/Ts & Bouncy seat
- '95 LWB V6 3.0 Auto (Scrapped)
- '05 Montero Limited. Bone stock <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Re: Fuel Economy [Re: 52degrees] #639308 08/25/05 10:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Monterey, CA
LRJ4x4 Offline
Web Wheeler
*****
Just got back from a trip.

135 Miles 8.8 gallons =15.3 mgp. This was at freeway speed 70mph+ with 31's and camping gear.

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />

98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
Re: Fuel Economy [Re: LRJ4x4] #639309 08/26/05 03:59 PM
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 23
Seminole Florida
J
jbm Offline
Need a Spot
First tank
Traveled 337 miles
Gallons 18.5
Engine 3.0
Tires 235/75/15 (Stock)
Model 1995 LS

MPG = 18.2
Pretty happy with the results
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


88 4runner--Sold
95 LS Montero- Sold
96 Subaru GT Sedan AWD- not the same....
Re: Fuel Economy [Re: v6lsmonty] #639310 08/30/05 02:26 AM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 178
upstate NY
V
v6lsmonty Offline
Wheeler
Quote
haha.

I was just wondering this and decided to drop by the forum and do a search.

I guess it was the $35 it took to fill the tank today <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> $2.76
87 oct.... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" />

19.22 mpg highway on 125 mile drive (got 22 last shot after new brakes, bearing repack but may be a flook)

But my front is lowered and I'm running 265/75/15 (came with the truck)

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" /> SACRiLEGE, i know. Did it to improve HWY handling and mpg while using it as daily driver, it worked!

19.22 mpg HWY
3.0 V6
265/75/15
89 lwb
lowered front 19" hub to fender
10W30 quaker state, 36 psi.

city mpg pending...
14.5 mpg city "oooouch"

1989 Montero LS (sold)
1994 Cherokee Country bone stock
Re: Fuel Economy [Re: 52degrees] #639311 08/30/05 05:28 AM
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 183
Portland, Oregon
T
tomzsix Offline
Wheeler
I have a 1986 two door Monty. If I fill the tank and go 60 mph, I will get 260 miles to the tankfull. But that is highway mileage. I think that is pretty average amongst rigs of my type. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Tom Tucker
Re: Fuel Economy [Re: v6lsmonty] #639312 08/30/05 08:45 PM
Anonymous
Unregistered
How did you lower the front?
And did you lower the rear to maintain level ride ?
Tony P
88 /2.6 / Auto / swb / weber / stock tires
Was getting about 16.5 - 17.2 in town with Mikuni.
Do not know with Weber

Tony P
Charlotte, NC
Re: Fuel Economy [Re: tomzsix] #639313 08/30/05 10:12 PM
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Monterey, CA
LRJ4x4 Offline
Web Wheeler
*****
I lost a few MPG by going with 31's. I'm thinking of putting my 235's back on and driving 60mph <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
Re: Fuel Economy [Re: tomzsix] #639314 08/31/05 10:46 PM
Anonymous
Unregistered
1996 Montero SR
3.5 V6
119,000 miles
32" tires 2.5" lift
20 gallon tank
Get about 310 miles on tank.
Front hubs always disconnected when not wheeling
Get average 16.5 MPG with about 70% highway
I drive granny to save a buck or two.

THIS WAS FIRURED WITH 10% ADDED AFTER CALCULATIONS DUE TO TIRE SIZE. SOMEWHERE IN THIS FORUM IT WAS MENTIONED TO ADD THAT FOR 32" TIRES.

I wish I had a more acutate way to measure but my speedo is not changed. Any better way of calculating fuel economy with bigger tires??????
Re: Fuel Economy #639315 09/01/05 04:37 AM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 178
upstate NY
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v6lsmonty Offline
Wheeler
Quote
How did you lower the front?
And did you lower the rear to maintain level ride ?
Tony P
88 /2.6 / Auto / swb / weber / stock tires
Was getting about 16.5 - 17.2 in town with Mikuni.
Do not know with Weber

Tony P
Charlotte, NC



same way I raised it during the winter, crank the torsion bars. But it's only 19" when I got the truck one side was 19.5" and the other was 20.25" I cranked them both up to 21" when I was using the truck just for kicks the ride was nice and firm and pretty level. Now with 19" it is definitely lower in the front than back but no problems so far. It rides great handles really nicely especially after new bushings and idler arm. Tires don't rub and I have 265/75/15.

PS
a local gas station is charging $3.79 a gal. WTF???? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" />

1989 Montero LS (sold)
1994 Cherokee Country bone stock
Re: Fuel Economy [Re: v6lsmonty] #639316 09/01/05 04:57 AM
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 6,132
Portland OR
K
Kevin C Offline
Trail Leader
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Ok who is going to figure out the best body angle for minimum wind resistance ? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

My guess droppng the front end would hurt since the windshield would have a flatter angle. Level seems like the best bet to me.

Kevin

87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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