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I'll look for your e-mail and get back to you on the capacity issue.
I just wanted to let you guys know that I am calculating the mileage exactly as Joe described.
I learned how to do it when I was 16 and got my first car ( and that was over 20 years ago!! )
But the reason I was also mentioning the miles on a tank, as alot of people do, because I am not able to go very far on a 14 gallon tank of gas. I used to have a Honda Accord and I was able to go 355 on a 14 gallon tank, so this was a real shock!! I just wanted to let you know this so you didn't think I was a complete idiot!! ha ha
Thanks,
Savana
By the way Cliffy - This is my 3rd consecutive Toyota and no one from Toyota has mentioned a "loyalty" rebate to me by mail or phone!! Why Not? Am I too late to get a retro-loyalty rebate on my last purchase??
RBell2
Did you have an automatic V-6 also. Because that is the mileage I am getting and a full tune up has been done 6 months ago. I thought about checking the oxygen sensor and maybe just trying t add a gas treatment(which I have never done before) I would really like to hear back from you regarding the auto.--V-6 question. Thanks.
SAVANA
If it makes you feel any better, I've owned Toyotas since '87 and buy new cars every two to three years and I haven't been able to time it to take advantage of the loyalty programs myself.
Ba da boom.
Hope this helps.
BTW, nice vehicle. I did not know this going into the deal, but all 4WD 2001s come with the multi-mode, VSC and traction control.
-mike
When your not honest with the customer that's what happens.
My roommate has a '95 SR5 and it is so annoying to ride in with the extremely low seats.
I agree the fuel guage may actually show more than used but that is still not a solve all answer. How can I get 18 gallons to my tank when I personally saw them drain it dry and then fill it up and it only held 13...Hum...If my driving habits are bad then so is the guys at Toyota, they all admit the same problem. Toyota tried replacing my parts and it still was no good, and really it got worse. Now after squeezing every penny into the tank, which is not how you are supposed to do it, and drive 10 miles, according to my odometer, I am sitting on 3/4 tank. Something else wrong, I don't know but it's not my problem and the boys at Toyota can't figure it out here, so I was left with no other alternative. If you get 20 - 23 mpg congrats, I can't do it nor can anyone else who drives it. I would not imagine andyone would ever try and pump 18 gallons in it cause noone ever really attempts to run it that low. Frankly, for $36,000, I got better things to do than fill up every two days at 180 miles each time.
When the fuel light comes on, the tank will take 13 gallons. If I drive it around for a few more days, it'll take 16-16.5 or so. I haven't wanted to push it farther.
There was a post on the Vmag forum a while back detailing how someone had (out of curiosity) run the tank dry to see how many mile he could get after the light came on. I forget the number, but as I recall, it was quite a lot.
I can't speak for everyone -- but for me, at least, it would seem that the issue is only the gauge and NOT the tank.
Just my $.02
Love the truck, but it has no UMPH (power). The cruise control is useless since there is no torque. I seem to be downshifting all the time. I have to downshift to crawl over a dime. My complaint is mainly at highway speeds.. Any good affordable upgrades available????
than recommended. Anyone have a major concern withdoing this? At this pressure, the ride is softer and the handling stable.
-mike
sr 5 auto later the same day and it had plenty of power. The 93 was a Utah car. Talking to several people, I have been told that California emissions is more stringent than Utah, and the California cars computer was set for a lower altitude and the Utah car is set for a higher altitude, and that is why the California car does not run well in Utah. I've not checked with the dealer about this but some "CAR GUYS" I know, tell me it expensive to set the computer for Utah Altitude. I was also told in 1996 the 4 Runner went to a larger engine ( more horsepower)is this true, and I if so, what is the difference? I would appreciate it if someone out there in the KNOW could answer my questions.
Good Luck!
-mike
http://www.iace.com/ia/trooper
In spite of some people here who have not been happy with Toyota about getting a response to their problem, I called the national office in Torrance Ca. which researched the problem, called me back, asked which dealer I wanted to go to, contacted the dealer, and someone from the dealership called me to set up an appointment. Other than the minor inconvenience of having to leave it there for a day, the whold process was simple.
Also, all the peo[ple I dealt with were helpful and cordial throughout the process.
I will hear the noise not just from the radio also from the cd and cassette as well. I took back to the dealer and they said it is normal. I am not sure if I should call Toyota directly and ask them to send a field rep to check it out.
Does anyone has a 2000 4Runner that has this kind of problem?
thanks,
ron
-mike
http://www.iace.com/ia/trooper
Thanks...
I was very perplexed. We tried everything to make it stop to no avail. We took a test drive and nothing seemed to work like it was supposed to. It was very embarrassing
When we got back, he indicated that he wanted to come back on Monday to work out the numbers but wanted the system fixed. I agreed.
Now comes the funny part. After getting his information, I went back to park the Runner. When I started it, the system began to function as intended. It seems that if you hit the center diff lock button before the 4WD system is engaged, the system is confused and has to be shut off and restarted. I drove it to make sure everything works and it does.
Very odd stuff. Any owners of the 2001 should be aware of this quirk.
Have you tried it on any other trucks to see if they will all do it?
hee hee
-mike
I can only pump in about 13.5 - 14 gallons after the gas light appears, is this any kind of a sign? Any things to look for?
Thanks
Low On Gas......
So what are the other key signs to be on the lookout for with this gas tank problem.
Low On Gas......