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Started keeping an eye again on mileage now that fuel has gotten so expensive.
When I first bought my FJ I was getting about 17.5 on average.
I have checked my mileage on the past 4 tanks and the highest I have got is 14.9 mpg (240 miles on a tank) and the lowest was 13.3.
Mechanically the FJ runs like new.
I've checked the air filter. Balanced and rotated the tires. Changed fluids. All regularly.
The only thing I can think is that it is due to add ons.
Since I was getting 17.5 I have added demello sliders, all pro pro links, ricochet skids and a few more lights.
Surely that stuff doesn't weigh enough to cut my mpg by 3-4?
Perhaps I need to get a tune up and get the plugs changed? I'm pushing 60K and I don't know if the previous owner ever did it.
Suggestions?
When I first bought my FJ I was getting about 17.5 on average.
I have checked my mileage on the past 4 tanks and the highest I have got is 14.9 mpg (240 miles on a tank) and the lowest was 13.3.
Mechanically the FJ runs like new.
I've checked the air filter. Balanced and rotated the tires. Changed fluids. All regularly.
The only thing I can think is that it is due to add ons.
Since I was getting 17.5 I have added demello sliders, all pro pro links, ricochet skids and a few more lights.
Surely that stuff doesn't weigh enough to cut my mpg by 3-4?
Perhaps I need to get a tune up and get the plugs changed? I'm pushing 60K and I don't know if the previous owner ever did it.
Suggestions?