How you drive makes a huge difference. The long term average mpg on my car was 26.4 mpg. I let my lead footed gf drive it for a week and she reduced average mpg to less than 20.
EPA claims my 21 Rav4 LE fwd 35 mpg Hwy. When I bought it New, the dealership forgot to air down the tires , 50 psi, BUT it got 43 mpg on my drive back home. It's currently at 56k miles and I Always keep the tires at 45 psi and I drive mostly on the highway. Even with weight and OEM roof rack my fuel economy is consistently 40-46 mpg; I verify at the pump ⛽. I get 45-46 mpg with A.C. ON. My record is 48 mpg Turlock to San Diego Feb 2024. 😂😂😂
@AH-bm4ts The original tires Firestone Destination LE 2 has slightly more wear in the center. I rotate them every 5k miles. Warranty is 5 years 60k miles. At 56k miles with tread is still above the wear markings. I haven't measured exactly how much but based on my personal experience, No major adverse effects for my current vehicle.
He forgot the most important point. If you want to use less gas, drive less. Combine errands on your trips. Ask yourself, do I REALLY need to eat out tonight? Eat at home and save tons of money (in addition to saving gas). And so forth.
Good video David , these are all valid and usable points, that i have used for near 50 years of driving and the biggest ones, tire pressure, tune ups, driving habits, my daily is an older Volvo 240, 98% highway driving and i still get within 2 mpg of the factory rating with over 420kms 👍
I live in South Africa and downsized my car from a Ford Kuga to a Toyota Urban Cruiser. I did this because both our children left the house and have their own cars. We did not need the bigger car aby more. I miss the Kuga's power but the fuel consumption in this Toyota is excellent at around 15.7km/liter. I also do a lot of bass fishing so needed a higher vehicle to deal with some of the dirt roads on the farms i fish. I wanted to buy the Corolla cross but is too low. Some really good comments given here but i also believe the way you drive (heavy foot) and tyre pressure stands out for me.
David, I agree with all your 'factors' but I have a fuel efficiency strategy that is far more RADICAL to add to the list: I actually treat the speed limit like a .............speed limit. In other words, if the sign says 50 kmh, I drive 50. If it says 80 kmh, I drive 80 and craziest🤪 of all, if it says 100 kmh on a four lane highway, I drive 100. I describe this strategy as radical because hardly anyone is doing it. BTW all my crazy, slow driving is done in the slow lane. 😉 Speaking of crazy, have you ever noticed the most aggressive and careless drivers are the ones who complain the most about high gas prices? 🤔
On this point I have a new land cruiser and at 55 mph I get about 5 mpg better than 75+ mph. That boxy design really does have a lot of air drag at high speeds so just slow down a bit and you will save a lot of gas
Good tips, David! With a hybrid system, doesn't the start/stop function and driving around town cause more water to be created which can get into the oil? It seems like the engine never really gets the opportunity to come up to a normal operating temperature which would allow it to burn off the water caused by combustion. Thanks.
Probably one of the biggest things I can think of is not to buy a 4Runner (17 mpg) or a GX (16 mpg) especially if you're an urban cowboy who buys it just for the image. And don't buy a car that uses premium fuel. Who cars how tight the body panels are?
@@bngr_bngr As David has explained in previous videos engine oil is one exception to following mfg guidelines. For instance vehicle has oil quality (%) then it oil/filter is best changed at 50 vs a lower number (%). I would think his thinking for premium gas is a little "out there" especially since he advises against racing /driving too fast. Hilly terrain can be a gas hog and long stretches of level or even slight downhill driving can improve efficiency from 7.5 to 6.5 L / 100 km in my experience. Thanks for these tips David.
I don’t agree on running premium for better gas mileage. Lower octane burns more efficiently = better gas mileage. If your car calls for premium that’s what you should use.
Another You tuber said it is not good for the internal components of the engine to run higher octane in a car that isn't designed for it. I think one of the reasons was that it burns hotter.what are your thoughts on that. also I'm wondering if you should run higher octane once in a while to help clean the system without buying additives.
I would go with the manufactures recommendation for gasoline, oil type, etc. Now when it comes to oil changes, I do half of what ever the manufacturer recommends. 5,000 miles or 6 months is best. My dad was a mechanic at a VW dealership, he changed the oil in his car every month😂. We only lived five miles away from the dealership.
Thanks for the tips. The start/stop, I'm glad my 2024 Cx-5 doesn't have it or the cylinder deactivation. Maybe I'm old school but I just don't like it. The only time I want my engine shut down in the middle of traffic is if I have to shut it down. If it does actually save a little gas, I'm ok with passing that by. Good video, thanks.👍
The other thing not mentioned was the concept of Top Tier gas being an advantage for improved FE. My brother-in-law who is a retired chemical engineer from Sarnia ON insists on this very point on one truck delivery.
Reduce Weight Streamline Your Vehicle Proper Tune-Up Driving Manner Turn the Air Conditioning Off Type of Gasoline Wheels and Tires Upgrade Tire Pressure and Tire Care Driving Environment Engine Start/Stop
How you drive makes a huge difference. The long term average mpg on my car was 26.4 mpg. I let my lead footed gf drive it for a week and she reduced average mpg to less than 20.
EPA claims my 21 Rav4 LE fwd 35 mpg Hwy. When I bought it New, the dealership forgot to air down the tires , 50 psi, BUT it got 43 mpg on my drive back home. It's currently at 56k miles and I Always keep the tires at 45 psi and I drive mostly on the highway. Even with weight and OEM roof rack my fuel economy is consistently 40-46 mpg; I verify at the pump ⛽. I get 45-46 mpg with A.C. ON. My record is 48 mpg Turlock to San Diego Feb 2024. 😂😂😂
Do your tires wear unevenly down the center line?
@AH-bm4ts The original tires Firestone Destination LE 2 has slightly more wear in the center. I rotate them every 5k miles. Warranty is 5 years 60k miles. At 56k miles with tread is still above the wear markings. I haven't measured exactly how much but based on my personal experience, No major adverse effects for my current vehicle.
He forgot the most important point. If you want to use less gas, drive less. Combine errands on your trips. Ask yourself, do I REALLY need to eat out tonight? Eat at home and save tons of money (in addition to saving gas). And so forth.
Yes, you are absolutely correct. It is good for your wallet and for the environment.
Yes 💯
Good video David , these are all valid and usable points, that i have used for near 50 years of driving and the biggest ones, tire pressure, tune ups, driving habits, my daily is an older Volvo 240, 98% highway driving and i still get within 2 mpg of the factory rating with over 420kms 👍
I live in South Africa and downsized my car from a Ford Kuga to a Toyota Urban Cruiser. I did this because both our children left the house and have their own cars. We did not need the bigger car aby more. I miss the Kuga's power but the fuel consumption in this Toyota is excellent at around 15.7km/liter. I also do a lot of bass fishing so needed a higher vehicle to deal with some of the dirt roads on the farms i fish. I wanted to buy the Corolla cross but is too low. Some really good comments given here but i also believe the way you drive (heavy foot) and tyre pressure stands out for me.
My Porsche Turbo might do 25 to 30 mpg but if I floor it the fuel mileage drops to 8 mpg😂
The funny thing is my C8 Corvette does the same thing. Better fuel mileage is good, but that goes out the window when I want to have fun.
David, I agree with all your 'factors' but I have a fuel efficiency strategy that is far more RADICAL to add to the list: I actually treat the speed limit like a .............speed limit.
In other words, if the sign says 50 kmh, I drive 50. If it says 80 kmh, I drive 80 and craziest🤪 of all, if it says 100 kmh on a four lane highway, I drive 100.
I describe this strategy as radical because hardly anyone is doing it. BTW all my crazy, slow driving is done in the slow lane. 😉 Speaking of crazy, have you ever
noticed the most aggressive and careless drivers are the ones who complain the most about high gas prices? 🤔
On this point I have a new land cruiser and at 55 mph I get about 5 mpg better than 75+ mph. That boxy design really does have a lot of air drag at high speeds so just slow down a bit and you will save a lot of gas
Driving slow might be dangerous.
@@kingofthesofas The same benefit applies to every car, truck, van, SUV and motorcycle. You cannot cheat the air.
@@bngr_bngr🙄
@@bngr_bngr just drive in the slow lane.
Thank you!
Good tips, David! With a hybrid system, doesn't the start/stop function and driving around town cause more water to be created which can get into the oil? It seems like the engine never really gets the opportunity to come up to a normal operating temperature which would allow it to burn off the water caused by combustion. Thanks.
Wow…so good! Lots of important information…excellent 👍🏻 Thank you 😊🙏🏻
Reduce idling and speed is one of the best ways.
Probably one of the biggest things I can think of is not to buy a 4Runner (17 mpg) or a GX (16 mpg) especially if you're an urban cowboy who buys it just for the image. And don't buy a car that uses premium fuel. Who cars how tight the body panels are?
That doesn’t apply to the current vehicle a person owns. People need to haul around a bunch of people and their stuff. They will never buy a Yaris.
I don't agree on using premium unless the car requires it. Premium on my little Yaris is wasted money. I get neither better mileage nor performance.
It’s always best to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations when it comes to using fluid in a car.
@@bngr_bngr As David has explained in previous videos engine oil is one exception to following mfg guidelines. For instance vehicle has oil quality (%) then it oil/filter is best changed at 50 vs a lower number (%). I would think his thinking for premium gas is a little "out there" especially since he advises against racing /driving too fast. Hilly terrain can be a gas hog and long stretches of level or even slight downhill driving can improve efficiency from 7.5 to 6.5 L / 100 km in my experience. Thanks for these tips David.
Informative. Thank you.
Removing unnecessary items also helps with acceleration, cornering, braking and wear/tear on tires.
I always remove as much items as possible.
I would just like to say… that I came across your video and thought seriously that you looked like Jackie Chan. 😊
My 2022 4runner runs at average 19-20.5 MPG. I have heard it might beat new gen 4Runner's MPG
choose the right car. That le everything. LX460 is for off road, you don’t need a truck or an SUV to get around in Vancouver.
Falken Wildpeak A/T tires 👍
I don’t agree on running premium for better gas mileage. Lower octane burns more efficiently = better gas mileage. If your car calls for premium that’s what you should use.
Another You tuber said it is not good for the internal components of the engine to run higher octane in a car that isn't designed for it. I think one of the reasons was that it burns hotter.what are your thoughts on that. also I'm wondering if you should run higher octane once in a while to help clean the system without buying additives.
premium fuel has cleaning agents and it cleans the engine but if your car is not designed for premium you can just do a 90/10 ratio or 80 20
You can always put higher octane gas in a car not designed for high octane. It is NOT true that higher octane gas is not good for regular engines...
I would go with the manufactures recommendation for gasoline, oil type, etc. Now when it comes to oil changes, I do half of what ever the manufacturer recommends. 5,000 miles or 6 months is best. My dad was a mechanic at a VW dealership, he changed the oil in his car every month😂. We only lived five miles away from the dealership.
I was gonna remove the spare but i think that will barely move the needle when it comes to MPG's Just carry fluids and a small air pump in the back
Don’t idle that engine. Get to where you’re going and shut it off. Nothing could be easier to make such a difference.
Thanks for the tips. The start/stop, I'm glad my 2024 Cx-5 doesn't have it or the cylinder deactivation. Maybe I'm old school but I just don't like it. The only time I want my engine shut down in the middle of traffic is if I have to shut it down. If it does actually save a little gas, I'm ok with passing that by.
Good video, thanks.👍
So it’s ok to use 87 or 89 octane gas in a Land Cruiser without damaging your motor
#11 Don't replace MAF sensor with an aftermaket unit.
Put a 3" exhaust, straight piped on a camry and average 40 miles a gallon on a non hybrid 😂
Why is it that one truck delivers 87, 89, and 91 octane fuel.
The other thing not mentioned was the concept of Top Tier gas being an advantage for improved FE. My brother-in-law who is a retired chemical engineer from Sarnia ON insists on this very point on one truck delivery.
Reduce Weight
Streamline Your Vehicle
Proper Tune-Up
Driving Manner
Turn the Air Conditioning Off
Type of Gasoline
Wheels and Tires Upgrade
Tire Pressure and Tire Care
Driving Environment
Engine Start/Stop