Is your fuel efficiency affected too?

[azmtnbkr1]

More specific details here may get you a better answer, but considering any one of those can affect fuel economy, the answer is "yes...it might"


The hybrid motor is primarily tuned for increased power and torque...it does aid in fuel economy to some degree, but if you look at the MPG numbers for the Tacoma or 4Runner, which share the same powertrain, you'll see the difference between the hybrid and non-hybrid aren't that drastically different at all.


I can attest to the fact that it does get that with the stock wheel/tire setup, once you start putting larger, heavier tires on it and lifting it, those numbers are expected to go down.

Also, there have been quite a few threads that demonstrate that "Eco" mode does not do much to help fuel economy and may even make it worse, so if you're not already, probably best to just leave in "Normal" mode most of the time.

I definitely noticed this. 8k on mine. Run it in Normal 100%.

 

[Lutie D.]

Gas consumption depends if I'm in the mountains in CO or in Santa Fe, external temperature (I baby it if it is really cold and not garaged), or occasionally going to ABQ on the interstate where you get run over if your not at least at 75 mph. Depends on weather and other in CO as well. I always run on 91 or better, and tried 94 pure gas at a Murphy's and didn't see much of a difference, and use 10 oz of Techron full system cleaner every 2k+. Took the huge roof rack cross bars off after a month, can't tell much much improvement but I don't put gear up there. I don't believe the KO3's at 40 PSI are hugely different than the original Michelins for MPG but the ride is obviously better than KO3s, and once I get over 70 mph it begins a consumption suck. Most times I will get 19 - 21 mph including in-town driving, it's not great but not terrible for what it is. RPMs at 70 typically are 1700 - 1900 which I don't think is bad. Received my second oil analysis from Blackstone today after putting 4,867 miles after first change at 610 miles. Used Pennzoil Ultra platinum 0w-20 and results were well within bands and still having some shavings in the oil from break in which should be much lower at next change, 2024 LC/LC. Still liking the Ecogard synthetic oil filter, not that it matters but the oil was a very light tan when changed.

 

[epschulz]

My best tank has been 26 mpg, the worst 21 mpg**, and the current is 24. I live in Eastern Washington - rural area, mild climate, no heavy traffic, and no daily commute (retired). Mix of town roads, highway, freeway, gravel, and even some 4x4 level "roads" in the foothills (The Blue Mountains) where we live. Stock 2024 LC with roof rails (I removed the cross bars), 18" wheels, running boards, and Toyota skid plate. Almost always in ECO mode, 6K miles, and use 92 octane fuel.

Compared to the 1991 FJ80 LC I drove for a dozen years, with 12-13 mpg, I welcome the fuel efficiency of my 2024 FJ250 LC. I avoided LC's during the 8-cylinder era and only considered the FJ250 because of it's hybrid engine.

** Actually, my worst tank was 18 mpg on a 300 mile freeway trip pulling a very lightweight boat on a single axle trailer.

 

[ultane]

My best tank has been 26 mpg, the worst 21 mpg**, and the current is 24. I live in Eastern Washington - rural area, mild climate, no heavy traffic, and no daily commute (retired). Mix of town roads, highway, freeway, gravel, and even some 4x4 level "roads" in the foothills (The Blue Mountains) where we live. Stock 2024 LC with roof rails (I removed the cross bars), 18" wheels, running boards, and Toyota skid plate. Almost always in ECO mode, 6K miles, and use 92 octane fuel.

Compared to the 1991 FJ80 LC I drove for a dozen years, with 12-13 mpg, I welcome the fuel efficiency of my 2024 FJ250 LC. I avoided LC's during the 8-cylinder era and only considered the FJ250 because of it's hybrid engine.

** Actually, my worst tank was 18 mpg on a 300 mile freeway trip pulling a very lightweight boat on a single axle trailer.

Welcome to the asylum epschulz.

 

[ultane]

…and tried 94 pure gas at a Murphy's and didn't see much of a difference,

When I owned my bought new ‘06 Avalanche, and gasoline became E10 in 2008, my highway fuel economy driving at 70 mph, went from 21.5 - 22 MPG (measured at the pump) to 19 MPG on the first tank of E10 fuel, and NEVER got better, no matter what I did.

 

[dobermancruiser]

I run 34 inch tires on +35 17 inch rims (decided against a lift). I average 15-17mpg at freeway speeds. I average 21-23 mpg on rural 45-55 mph roads, and I average 18-19mpg around town. Freeway driving is the worst application for this vehicle for mpg.

No rub on that set up? I thought anything over 295 would rub without a lift. Currently trying to decide where to waste my money next.

 

[dobermancruiser]

It took a good 2000 miles for my mileage to settle down. Your best mileage comes from not putting your foot into it, sticking to around 68-72 on the highway, and no hills. Hills kill this thing's mileage. I've been consistently getting 25 on the highway, but I haven't added a roof rack (just have rails) and haven't made a tire/wheel mod yet. I average right at 20, but I have to drive up a 2 mile hills to get to and from my house and that just destroys the mileage.

 

[vadercruiser]

Just rolled over 2k. Travelled 400 highway miles @75mph. Nitto tires 22mpg… I’ll take it!

I averaged 22.9 today!! Seems the efficiency has gotten slightly better. I just hit 1600 miles