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Strange.
I have a 2008 4Runner V8 4WD - so it's the same drivetrain as your GX.
In 80/20 mixed Secondary/City driving, I consistently get over 19 MPG. Interstate is 20 MPG @ 70 MPH. That's with a 2" front leveling lift, tricked rear airbags for 1/2" rear lift, 1.25" wheel spacers, and OEM size Bridgestone Dueler HP tires (265/60/18).
I'm about to swap all lubricants over to Amsoil. When I did that to my 07 Land Cruiser (also same drivetrain), I got an 8-10% increase across the board in MPGs.
At 11 MPG, I would suspect that you either have a VERY heavy foot, drive in nothing but stop/go traffic with lots of idling, or there's something wrong.
Maybe something is wrong but Ive taken it to Lexus AND Toyota in 2 different states (Texas and Florida) and both can not find anything wrong. And Id assume they would fine something wrong so they can make some money off of me.
The GX is a couple hundred pounds heavier than your 4Runner AND I running larger / heavier tires that you (285/65/18). But even still I should be getting at least 13mpg city stop and go. Most guys w/ stock GXs are getting between 13-15mpg with strictly city driving.
Id like to get 1-2mpg more but like I said it is what it is. And Im not doing ANY highway driving, its ALL city, stop and go and I take it easy on the throttle. Ive done several tanks w/ easy driving / takes offs and several tanks w/ bat out of hell, drive it like I stole it and I always get around 240-250 miles per tank. It makes no sense that I would get the same mileage no matter how I drive it.
I ran Amsoil fluids in my CTS-V and I didnt notice any difference. In my GX Im running Mobil 1 for most of the fluids.
I increased my fuel economy by double digit % by fixing warped rotors and other worn parts, another fun time.
I just had Toyota check my brakes last week and all is ok. I dont have the spec sheet handy but there was plenty of meat left on both the rotors and pads. Who knows why Im getting 11-12mpg. Im at the point now where I dont even care, I just enjoy the GX.