2008 4Runner Question

On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:25:38 -0400, Leythos <void RemoveThis @nowhere.lan> wrote:

>My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 V8 that I traded for it didn't drift at
>all, and cornered a lot better, but I like getting 25MPG vs 11MPG in the
>dakota.


Are you towing the V6 4Runner to get 25 MPG? <G>
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In article <h9kg54pb7ve8u315u66rktrbv11k0e1pid RemoveThis @4ax.com>,
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> On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:25:38 -0400, Leythos <void RemoveThis @nowhere.lan> wrote:
>
> >My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 V8 that I traded for it didn't drift at
> >all, and cornered a lot better, but I like getting 25MPG vs 11MPG in the
> >dakota.
>
>
> Are you towing the V6 4Runner to get 25 MPG? <G>

Nope, on a bad week I average 23.5, on a good week I get just over 25,
depending on how much I exceed 70MPH.

Watch your RPM and the MPH computer, there seems to be a spot where if
you keep the RPM under it will get even better over a long period of
time. I check weekly or more often as I fill up.

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In article <g394mi$leb$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu>, Joe <guichov.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>
> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which makes
> it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or freeway. I took
> it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering wheel is really
> sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>
> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> -Joe.
>
>

Joe, they're all like that. This is an off-road vehicle that can do
roads as well, not a blacktop cruiser. Make sure your tire pressures
are OK and there's no slack in the steering or suspension and you
should be good to go.

Earlier BMWs (E24/2 have the same feel because of their non-rack and
pinion steering system - your Toyota might feel as though it's
wandering but it isn't - just relax and go with it.

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I have been told that 4X4's are usually more difficult to control. But, mine
is not 4X4 so I thougt it should handle better.

Thanks for replying.

-Joe.

"Leythos" <void.TakeThisOut@nowhere.lan> wrote in message
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> In article <g394mi$leb$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu>, guichov.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com says...
>> Hi Everyone,
>>
>> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
>> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>>
>> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which
>> makes
>> it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or freeway. I
>> took
>> it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering wheel is really
>> sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>>
>> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
>> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
>> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> I have the fully loaded 2007 4x4 V6 and find it drifts a little, is
> annoying, but it's manageable.
>
> My Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 V8 that I traded for it didn't drift at
> all, and cornered a lot better, but I like getting 25MPG vs 11MPG in the
> dakota.
>
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You can ask to drive another new 4Runner. One owner reported his 3.5L
V6 engine had piston slap. So he tried other 3.5L Toyota Lexus on the
lot and they all had that (loose production piston-bore clearances).
If so it's in the design, and they've gotten cheaper by the year
unfortunately.



On Jun 17, 12:52 pm, "Joe" <guic....RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>
> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which makes
> it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or freeway. I took
> it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering wheel is really
> sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>
> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem.  Any replies
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> -Joe.
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In article <g3b8qo$1ebl$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu>, guichov.RemoveThis@yahoo.com says...
> I have been told that 4X4's are usually more difficult to control. But, mine
> is not 4X4 so I thougt it should handle better.

I've never driven a vehicle with this much Drift in all my life, but
this is my first Toyota.

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I'm not sure if something changed I have an 04 sport no wandering at all
it's a 4x4 though if that makes a difference, I rarely use 4h

"Joe" <guichov RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have been driving my new 4Runner (SR5 2WD V6 w/ 17" tires) for 6 months
> now and there is something I am just not too happy about.
>
> Ever since I bought it, I felt like the vehicle wanders slightly which
> makes it harder to control on just about any surface - streets or freeway.
> I took it to the dealership and they tell me that the steering wheel is
> really sensitive and that I just need to get used to it.
>
> Well, I am not sure that's all it is. So I'd like to know if anyone out
> there with a 2008 4Runner is experiencing the same problem. Any replies
> will be greatly appreciated.
>
> -Joe.
>
>
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On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:23:47 -0400, Leythos <void.TakeThisOut@nowhere.lan> wrote:

>In article <g3b8qo$1ebl$1@ihnp4.ucsd.edu>, guichov.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com says...
>> I have been told that 4X4's are usually more difficult to control. But, mine
>> is not 4X4 so I thougt it should handle better.
>
>I've never driven a vehicle with this much Drift in all my life, but
>this is my first Toyota.

My Tacoma has the same front end and the higher profile off-road
tires. It doesn't drift much at all.

Drive more 4Runners on a dealer lot.
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On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:22:43 -0400, Leythos <void DeleteThis @nowhere.lan> wrote:
>
>Watch your RPM and the MPH computer, there seems to be a spot where if
>you keep the RPM under it will get even better over a long period of
>time. I check weekly or more often as I fill up.


Is it 4WD?
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In article <gful54poli9r66qek26ek33i7lt6l0qi5v RemoveThis @4ax.com>,
DwightSchrute RemoveThis @DunderMifflin.com says...
> On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:22:43 -0400, Leythos <void RemoveThis @nowhere.lan> wrote:
> >
> >Watch your RPM and the MPH computer, there seems to be a spot where if
> >you keep the RPM under it will get even better over a long period of
> >time. I check weekly or more often as I fill up.
>
>
> Is it 4WD?

4WD with all the toys, limited edition 2007, with every option they make
available.

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On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:38:01 -0400, Leythos <void.DeleteThis@nowhere.lan> wrote:

>In article <gful54poli9r66qek26ek33i7lt6l0qi5v.DeleteThis@4ax.com>,
>DwightSchrute@DunderMifflin.com says...
>> On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:22:43 -0400, Leythos <void.DeleteThis@nowhere.lan> wrote:
>> >
>> >Watch your RPM and the MPH computer, there seems to be a spot where if
>> >you keep the RPM under it will get even better over a long period of
>> >time. I check weekly or more often as I fill up.
>>
>>
>> Is it 4WD?
>
>4WD with all the toys, limited edition 2007, with every option they make
>available.


25 MPG is really good...
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In article <t7ao5457gk9qn58f4eep3qlsr5qr12n6v9.TakeThisOut@4ax.com>,
DwightSchrute.TakeThisOut@DunderMifflin.com says...
> On Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:38:01 -0400, Leythos <void.TakeThisOut@nowhere.lan> wrote:
>
> >In article <gful54poli9r66qek26ek33i7lt6l0qi5v.TakeThisOut@4ax.com>,
> >DwightSchrute@DunderMifflin.com says...
> >> On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:22:43 -0400, Leythos <void.TakeThisOut@nowhere.lan> wrote:
> >> >
> >> >Watch your RPM and the MPH computer, there seems to be a spot where if
> >> >you keep the RPM under it will get even better over a long period of
> >> >time. I check weekly or more often as I fill up.
> >>
> >>
> >> Is it 4WD?
> >
> >4WD with all the toys, limited edition 2007, with every option they make
> >available.
>
>
> 25 MPG is really good...

I drive a combination of 30% city, and 70% highway, and I see no less
than 20 (based on a reset of the computer) in the city, are just a
little over 25 from time to time averaged over a full tank vs miles (not
calculated using the onboard computer).

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