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2020 4Runner MPG decreased from 2019 by 1 MPH

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by 4Runner_Patrick, Sep 30, 2019.

  1. Sep 30, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    4Runner_Patrick

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    Hello all,

    I noticed the gas mileage decreased on the new 2020. Any thoughts on the cause?
     
  2. Sep 30, 2019 at 10:16 AM
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    ForRun

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    The weight of the saftey sence or the driver punching the gas while damn cars trying to stop. Actually dunno, just a guess but when I had ford, shut the crap off as it fights one while driving
     
  3. Sep 30, 2019 at 11:09 AM
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    You noticed it where? I'm on Toyota's site right now and both '19 & '20 SR5 and TRD OR show 17/20/18 for mpg.
     
  4. Sep 30, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    They probably stopped overexaggerating MPG. We all know every manufacturer does this.
     
  5. Sep 30, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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    The window sticker on the dealer lot.
     
  6. Sep 30, 2019 at 11:47 AM
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    So it shows 1 mpg less for all 3? 16/19/17?
     
  7. Sep 30, 2019 at 11:51 AM
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    Dark Knight

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    Doesn’t matter. It will change constantly with driving conditions.
     
  8. Sep 30, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    Yes.
     
  9. Sep 30, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    Must have something to do the the safety sense as that was the only difference and the new radio.
     
  10. Sep 30, 2019 at 12:58 PM
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    So the 2019's are faster than the 2020's?
     
  11. Sep 30, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    Yep, and Barcelona Red's are the fastest of the 2019's! Everyone knows that... :headbang:
     
  12. Sep 30, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    You can make that 1MPH up with some go fast stickers.
     
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  13. May 1, 2022 at 7:40 AM
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    Seems Toyota had been exaggerating
    its MPG from 2009 to 2019.

    Another number I suspect is its 5000lbs tow capability. Anyone agrees?
     
    Last edited: May 1, 2022
  14. May 1, 2022 at 7:55 AM
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    LuLu

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    To get best mileage on gas guzzlers. You need to stay under 60MPH at all times.
    Gets worse as the vehicle ages.

    Try this on the older vehicles. Worked on my previous SUVs


    Royal Purple 11722-2PK Max-Clean Fuel System Cleaner and Stabilizer
     
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