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Old 09-18-07, 05:42 PM   #122 (permalink)
hank14
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Originally Posted by vanyoska View Post
I may buy an 83 or 84 FJ60. Any suggestions what I can do to get better mileage for a very long trip and still pass smog tests? I'm also in NY and you may have a better idea of what's required here. Thanks
Follow the advice here- tune up, valve adjustment, stock size tires, no extra cargo, shift early, find a tailwind, etc.

For passing smog, all the smog stuff needs to be up to snuff.

Buy the factory emissions manual and follow it front to back. Be ready to spend some $$$$$ and time.

BTW, my new to me 87 FJ60 is getting about 10 mpg in town and about 14-14.5 on the highway (I tried to saty between 60-65 mph and 2600-2800 rpm's). I am getting ready to do the full tune-up and see how much and if it helps.

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