TOYOTA FJ CRUISER/4RUNNER/TACOMA • SAVE MONEY ON GAS - GUARANTEED BETTER MPG 

OK, as a Toyota tech (off the record of course....) do dealerships EVER clean the MAF or only if asked/chargeable. I can totally do it, but wondered if they do it ever in any of the "maintenances"? Love the FJ.... and glad you found the plug issue... that is CRAZY.

I think an under rated adjustment for fuel economy is checking proper tire inflation.

This might sound like overkill but I change my oil (full synthetic) at 5,000 mile intervals with new filter. Grease all zerks at 5,000 also. I add a bottle of Techron Gas Treatment at the same time. Thoroughly clean MAF and Throttle body (I have used CRC for many years, the best) during oil change. Change ALL fluids annually (coolant, brakes, front and rear diff's, transfer case, trans, power steering). Replace spark plugs and PCV every 30,000 miles even though I use iridium plugs. All of my vehicles go over 250,000 miles with no major issues!!!

I got a 1999 4runner a few years back and first thing I did was the 30k Maintenence (had 177k on it). All 4 spark plugs were different brands (I have the 2.7l 4cyl). Not only different brands but all gaps were off and not even close to being gapped correctly. One was not even screwed in at all…. And it was still running ok before I changed them… it’s amazing these Toyotas can technically be ragged and never maintained and still keep kicking. I believe it was abused for those 177k miles. But luckily she’s with me now and I take care of all the maintenance correctly now! Of course thanks to all you videos I’m able to do the maintenance. So thank you again. I also have a 21 4 runner that I maintain and just did the power steering fluid from your video on it. It’s got 30k in it. You rock!

After I cleaned my throttlebody, my 4runner had a much smoother throttle tip in highly recommend doing that.

Of course, RPM management has been my top fuel saver in the 4R. Best around 55-60 mph with 31.5" tires. Not convinced to go to 33s since I did a two inch lift and only do overlanding for prospecting mostly on good dirt roads and old mining roads. No rock crawling or serious 4 wheeling in rocks. I do tow a 6'x7' box trailer that is a military communications shelter that normally goes in the back of a Hummvee but built on an off road box tube custom trailer frame. When towing that out in the Nevada desert on the freeway with higher winds the 4R does not have enough power to shift to 5th gear so I am considering re-gearing to 4.56.

I got 23.7 on an hour long trip in my 4Runner yesterday. I find that on longer trips where I’m going 55-70 the whole way, it does great.

Glad I have an 08 FJ. Following the maintenance schedule but also appreciate the small details on what to look for like the fuel lines.

Crazy on the spark plugs! Congratulations you live in a beautiful neighborhood.

Very informative, thanks!

Thanks, Paul!

Thank you brother, great knowledge sharing.

whoa, that sparkplug. Great things to check!

New sub, keep up the good work!

I get no more than 270 miles on a full tank on a good week (if mostly highway), so I'm def. going to give this a try. As far as I know, MAF / Throttle Body has never been cleaned on my FJ. Let's see how this goes.

Those are some nice set of wheels on your driveway. Viking bloodline choice.

22 mpg on a roadtrip in my 06 4WD 4r Sport!

Ya had and fj and loved it. Wish the gas tank was bigger 💯

Cata-clean is like no other product on the market ! It cleans your entire fuel system and exhaust system! Great product.. add it at a quarter tank drive 15-20 miles normally and refill with 93 octane watch the results

Great info( Thanks for linking all the part numbers, especially the PCV valve. I have 174K on my 13 4R, I should really replace that. I had asked probably 30,000 mi ago at NAPA, they didn't have a part number listed for it and they said that probably meant it didn't have one. I should order some plugs too, and I have a serpentine belt ready to go on. I did the air and cabin filter the other day. I always do these things piecemeal, I can never seem to dedicate a whole day or weekend to working on it unfortunately.

God I love that FJ. Another fantastic video as always. I’m assuming a lot of this FJ stuff also would apply to the 4runner? Are they fairly similar engine/transmission etc.?

I cannot believe how wrong those plugs were. Definitely not getting proper full combustion with those.

I use the BG MOA & Fuel Additive at every oil change

By the way.. That FJ is really good looking.

I have a 2000 4Runner lifted 5 inches on 33 inch tires stock 4.10 gearing I average 18 mpg all day long 350 miles minimum to a tank of gas

Seafoam throttle body cleaner is best I have used for Toyota. Foams when it hits intake air during running injection cleans better than the B-12 I used to clean my belt feds with overseas. My buddy told me for years until I tried it. You will see carbon burning after following the directions and running that smells like carbon and looks like a forest fire. Some throttle bodies are not coated if you spray around the flap it will deteriorate the aluminum. I always used rag over brush to clean around the flap. Pry bar or extension against the gas pedal and seat forward to hold it, turn key on to open throttle body. I always have to work alone and improvise.

i use the exact product for my black plastics

On my 07 yota fj cruiser 6 speed manual with a Magnuson supercharger, get excellent gas mileage when it parked 😊

Denso TT iridium 100k+ are great. Little better mileage. Better response the first day. The next day it's the same 4runner you had yesterday. Who puts Autolite in a Toyota? I used a few times in my early junk driving days, always replaced with something else. My used 4runner had regular OEM Densos with 0.77 gap. I still got 22mpg and never missed a beat.

FJ would look cool in a heritage blue wrap….leave top white of course

You should try amsoil PI. Performance improver is what PI stands for. Keeps engine clean. They also have a top end cleaner. Very good.

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BNG 44k is the one My 07 FJ 6 speed manual I bought used with 85,000 miles Believe it still had the original plugs Because one side had Denso in the other head, NGK He cautious when buying plugs online you have to look out for the knock offs Love the Honda shopping for one is yours ap2

I read so very often that IF you use top-tier fuel each and every time that those additives are all SNAKE OIL.. i juice up at shell bp exxon chevron for the most part... Ty an occasional dump in the tank and never notice any real significant changes in MPG that can be detected

How many miles on your FJ? Going to take a look at that fuel line. Coming up on time to change the plugs again, had the dealer do it last time, I am doing it from now on. I cleaned the MAF and throttle body last year when i popped a code for the Throttle position so will be doing that again as as well. Last year I changed the PCV valve and my hose was cracked like yours. Thanks for another helpful video.

I traded in my 2020 4Runner for a Mazda CX 50. Lifestyle change but I do wonder if I had to do some extra cleaning for it to get. Better mileage and downsize the tires. I did get a Yotawerx tune and it improved the mileage from 13.5 to 14.5-15 average but highway it was hitting 20-21 Next time I do get a 4Runner and you bet I will, I will just get the tune and keep the tires smaller. Pretty sure the MAF sensor was filthy by the time I traded it in and I should’ve some that and the throttle body. Oh well. Found out my rig was bought by a mom with two kids. I hope they enjoy it, the salesman told me she loved everything but the exhaust lol tasteful nods and had a storm trooper theme to it My daughter does miss it

are you going to educate us on HOW to check the gap and what tool needed to perform this task?

I have a question not related with the video ? Why does my 4Runner make a beeping noise continuously after I shift to low?

A really really good fuel additive even SCOTTY talks about it is 505 fuel additive look it up

Any plans on a transmission service? Drain and fill or flush? I know this can be a controversial topic 🤔

My usual mpg (on a whole tank) on my 5th gen 4Runner is 20.5 and I do the math every fill-up. I get my best mileage with all the windows down. I've actually seen 25+ if I really make a game out of it and milk it. My best ever was 29 mpg (on the trip I regularly track) but I'm pretty sure I must have had a tail wind. That's what's both good and bad about the boxy shape of the 4Runner; it can both hurt or drastically help mpg depending on the wind direction. I'd be very interested to hear if you noticed any difference when you put on off-road tires. As my numbers reflect the OEM road tires I got when purchased.

? is it Absolutely Necessary to use the twin electrode plugs on the 5VZFE engine on the gen1 Tacoma, gen3 T4R and the T100... i have the Gen1 Tacoma... and if it is Absolutely Necessary, why is That? thank You 8^)

Can you protect your vehicle from an EMP??

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All the 4.0 liter engines tacoma or fj call for 30k spark plugs but they cost like 30 dollars

Where do you get a service manual, Old school.

Watch The Motor Oil Geek!!! His research is amazing!

I have a question not related to this video. I have a 2012 4Runner and I am trying to replace the rear wiper Arm. I removed the nut with a ratcheting wrench 10mm then spray PB Blaster to penetrate the stud since there is some corrosion. I even used a pick to scrape the corrosion at the base of the stud at the top of the arm and have used PB Blaster several times. The Arm is still not coming off and it is to tight to get a puller in there. Any suggestions, for instance should the spoiler come off and if so How? Thanks, Joe

Did you notice any difference in your gas mileage on your 4runner when you put the TRD Fox shock's on? Another question i have for you since you saved me from making a mistake when I was going to install the newer fox shocks on my off raod but i had installed a Wescott design 2 inch lift on them and figured out it was actually 3in my question is what upper control arms would you recommend and is that the only thing that need's to be replaced or does it need the drop kit installed on the driveline to keep the geometry within safe specs? After this I'm going to have questions for you on my 2003 4.7 v8 4runners suspension, it has the xrea shock system and when serviceing it last time i noticed they are starting to show wetness on 2 of them so i know it's way too expensive to go back with that shock system so I'm going to remove the xrea system and shocks and find a good replacement. I hope you don't mind me asking your opinion on the best options are because i truly value your opinions and do not trust any of the dealerships around here because i have had the ticket writer's and technicians lie to my face about the simplest thing's so I'm definitely not trusting them on something important. Keep the awesome content coming, I can't get enough.

isn't the BG 44k supposed to be the Bees Knees of fuel system + injector cleaner?

Would you still change them every 30k if you replaced them with iridium NGK or denso?

I use Lucas fuel injector cleaner. I buy it by the gallon. I can feel the difference in the "seat of my pants driving". My old fart butt is calibrated so well, I can tell when my tires are low by 3 pounds of air! Techron is a good product, but expensive.

Torture tech 25+.. NEVER EVER SPRAY THROTTLE BODY CLEANER IN THE THROTTLE BODY OF ANY TOYOTA. IT KILLS RUBBER SEALS AND PLASTICS GASKETS. Just wish to INFORM. Keep the informative videos coming. 👍🏼👍🏼

Jeez. I get roughly 375/tank

Dude your videos have bn very informative in the past this one is more annoying than anything else!!

Just trash! Wrong plugs, fram filter.

@ viking Those milage numbers (before plug change) are pretty much identical to my 98 Tacoma limited. Almost 300 miles per full tank, almost able to break 20mpg. I was able to get like 20.2 mpg's over a full tank once several years ago. 371,000 miles, 265/75/16 BFG K2's just barely bigger than stock, no lift very slight rub.