Guide for better MPG?

[racevws]

Ok, so a smog delete for a 91-92 apparently does wonders (cheaply) for MPG. Is there any such mods on an FZJ 80, particularly a 93 or 94 (Pre obd 2)? I have searched the forum for MPG and Milage, and can't really find any great answers.

What kind of numbers have people seen for things like:
Electric fans
Air-pump
Cat deletes
headers,
intakes
Other?

My goal is to bump up a couple of MPG if possible, but without spending $$$$$ to do it (kinda defeats the purpose, right?).

 

[bhsdriller]

buy a new vehicle? lol

From what i've seen nothing really helps that much...make sure it's running good (tune-up) is the main thing

 

[sea bass]

The best way to help the 3fe mpg is to get out and push it, i desmogged my 92 with no noticeable difference.

 

[racevws]

Hence the sparsity of information.

 

[musthave]

Get one of those hybrid stickers and put it on the rear window. That should get you something.

 

[mechanist]

The new Daimler benz I6 is making good numbers using a borg-warner electric supercharger and a twin scroll turbo.

Perhaps something along those lines could make a difference.

 

[racevws]

The new Daimler benz I6 is making good numbers used a borg-warner electric supercharger and a twin scroll turbo.

Perhaps something along those lines could make a difference.

Yes, but thats $$$$$ I assume, kind defeats the purpose.

 

[popstar]

Reading through the forum, I read that new oe o2 sensors can help a little bit. Apparently the old ones get "lazy." Thats on my list.

 

[LC4LIFE]

I say just drive downhill all the time.

 

[retrofive]

I hate these threads, but will go ahead ask what exactly are you getting? (MPG)

 

[popstar]

I hate these threads, but will go ahead ask what exactly are you getting? (MPG)

I'm getting about 14-15 after a ton of PM (air filter, dist cap, plugs, wires, hoses, my other sensors are original, no CELs). I'm also completely stock on stock tires (lx450). My exhaust is shot though: super rusted and multiple patches with the original o2 sensors. I have read of people on here getting 17-18 with the non diesel and I don't know how they do it unless they are exaggerating.

I calculate with miles on the trip divided by gallons pumped (I do 2 clicks every time after it gets full).

 

[mechanist]

Yes, but thats $$$$$ I assume, kind defeats the purpose.

Ok so define $ vs $$$$$$$$$$$$$. I figure you could junk-yard some of that stuff. It's still less than a 12v 6bt swap - which can give you as much as 25mpg hwy.

 

[retrofive]

If you are at 14-15 I would call that a good day. Im around 10 right now.

 

[mechanist]

I'm at 9.5 mpg.

It's a land cruiser. It's part of the joy of ownership, and part of the cost of ownership.

 

[ZeGerman]

Buy a diesel

 

[popstar]

I'm at 9.5 mpg.

It's a land cruiser. It's part of the joy of ownership, and part of the cost of ownership.

The cost indeed! Aside from a GWagon and probably a Land Rover, this is probably the most expensive SUV to own. But since its better than those, it's worth it!

 

[chapel gate]

9.5 mpg? Holy ####### ####...

 

[Oscar Witte]

I usually get around 9.3

 

[sea bass]

get a 3fe then you,ll give anything to have that 14-15 back

 

[Eicca]

My 3FE gets 11-13 with a 2" lift on 33s. I consider myself on the high and blessed end of the spectrum.