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Originally Posted by spaldam
Only Autos get 21 MPG, and even then only if they are driven gently. The 6 speed manual will never get better then 18. My 6 speed was averaging around 15, but as the engine wares in more, and I stop putting my foot to the floor every chance I get, It's now getting closer to 16-17. You'll only get 18 in a 6 speed manual if you drive on the freeway all the time at no more then 60 mph.
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12,500 mi. Bought the FJ Cruiser the 2nd week of February. 3.5 months old.
I'm getting 20 and change mpg all around, city and highway combined.
I've gotten as high as 24 with a tailwind on the highway all day. Gotten as low as 15mpg on the highway towing a 4800 lb trailer at 65 mph. It gets about 19 in town if I can keep my foot out of it.
No roof rack, factory 17 inch wheels with the stock Bridgestone Dueler HT.
TRD CatBack Exhaust and TRD CAI intake. Running Mobil 1. May switch to Amsoil. I've run Mobil 1 for many years and had excellent results. I like Amsoil but it was always difficult to purchase. Of course now there is Lowcountry Amsoil from fellow Mudder Brock.
It was quite a surprise to get this kind of mileage out of a 6 speed. I was planning on 16 to 19 as per the sticker.
I don't drive like an old man but I'm not first off the line either. It does sound pretty good when you put your foot in it and wind it out a bit.