MPG 2011

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Last year, when I drove back to Pensacola, I drove I-10 to and from for a total of 4355.5 miles per Garmin TreadXL GPS. I used 245.9 gallons for an overall 17.7 MPG. Best tank was coming back through Arizona at 80 MPH with 268.8 miles and 13.6 gallons for 19.8 MPG. Worst tank was driving around Pensacola for 167.0 miles, 11.2 gallons for 14.9 MPG. Overall, the freeway driving was around 18.1 MPG. No Yakima roof rack and with Slee skids. BFG AT 285/65R18 KO2s. With these tires, for every 1000 miles indicated, per GPS, it is actually 1040 miles. The addition of the Slee skids gave me about two MPG more at freeway speeds. The removal of the roof rack was also significant but I don't remember as it came off within 200 miles of purchase. It is sitting in my basement waiting for the Alaska trip!
 
Changed my pcv valve yesterday with an OEM one. Super easy took less than 10 min. Also changed my air filters for good measure.

Filled 93 and drove 45 miles. Used 2.449 gallons, yielding 18.38mpg.

I’d say I’m in good shape now. Thanks gang.

My question is, if I go back to 87, do we think the gains from the techron, pcv valve, and maf cleaning will hold?
 
Changed my pcv valve yesterday with an OEM one. Super easy took less than 10 min. Also changed my air filters for good measure.

Filled 93 and drove 45 miles. Used 2.449 gallons, yielding 18.38mpg.

I’d say I’m in good shape now. Thanks gang.

My question is, if I go back to 87, do we think the gains from the techron, pcv valve, and maf cleaning will hold?
Yes 87 will reduce mileage. Toyota V8s run better and get better MPG on premium. I have 5 of them and they all behave the same - especially in hot weather.
 
Yes 87 will reduce mileage. Toyota V8s run better and get better MPG on premium. I have 5 of them and they all behave the same - especially in hot weather.
Thank you. Now on to plugs and fluids. Summertime is the best time to get it all done.
 
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