TOYOTA FJ CRUISER MPG. HOW BAD IS IT??

[@markcarew6724]

I get 21.8 mpg in the summer on premium gas with 265/70 x 17 tires. Even now that gasoline is nearly $2.00 per litre for premium, I still love my 2007 FJ.

[@jriv5040]

The reason why u buy a Toyota is not for the fuel mileage. Its for the dependability.

[@mpots323]

Ive got a 2014 FJ stock. replaced tires recently. Best MPG avg I ever got was 18 in the summertime and 14ish in the winter. I absolutly.love this thing. Theyre appreciating in value too!

[@DYNABIKE1]

Yup - - >>> I've taken long road trips and going solo I get 20 MPH on the interstates getting Me out West.

[@deinos2114]

Given the upgraded tires / suspension, the fact that the FJ is a brick in the wind, etc. That is really good gas mileage!

[@jrichard6750]

Thanks for the FJ video! I love my '08 FJ. Keep making them!

[@gabrielhugges6820]

16mpg average isnt too bad, but one thing i wish the FJ had was a bigger fuel tank. The 4runner has a 23 gallon tank but the FJs only holds 19 gallons.

[@breeze787]

Nice test! I have a 2014 FJ stock. So no heavy 33" tires and no heavy front bumper or winch. In the first 3 years of ownership I got 20mpg on regular gasoline. Now in order to get 20mpg I have to use Premium gas. When I use regular gas I'm getting between 17 & 19mpg. So our FJ's either love octane or oil refineries are doing something nasty with the gasoline mix. On a trip through Salt Lake City Utah with 85mph speed zones I was getting 16mpg and going through California & Oregon with 70mph speed zones I was getting 26mpg. Now that I've paid him off I just don't want him to break so far so good.

[@clydea.hutchisoniv5742]

premium will give you better mileage and burns slower and more evenly so will help longevity of your engine

[@paulstanley9950]

I also have an 07 FJ and don't even think of fuel mileage.....Rig is just too much fun and cool to own and drive, I'm keeping it!! Plus the NB winters can be really harsh and this thing is a blast in the snow!

[@morganrobles7507]

Just bought a 6 speed fj for my daily, don't regret it one bit. I drive in Seattle traffic as well, f it.

[@mardraus9318]

How bad is the mpg? Okay or..

[@morganrobles7507]

@@mardraus9318 I'd say about 14-15 in the city, and 20 on the freeway. Got 117k on the engine.

[@mardraus9318]

@@morganrobles7507 not that bad. Until its lifted with bigger tires I guess

[@morganrobles7507]

@@mardraus9318 True, it's totally worth it though haha.

[@breeze787]

Congrats!

[@veek3982]

I have a 2013 Magma Orange FJC. 265/70R17s with silver 5-spoke wheels. Spare tire/OEM roof rack/rock sliders. No bull-bar or any other aftermarket add-on. I'm averaging 22mpg on the interstate and 17-18mpg in city, depending on traffic. No worse than other big SUVs. I'll take it because I knew what I was getting at purchase. Somewhere down the line, I'll invest in a larger gas tank.

[@luisestrella9645]

Here in Puerto Rici Toyota sold a ton of those..but just FYI at least here there was a rumor that the base of the front struts did show some cracks over the time..but is a tank great for our roads.

[@Hellvoisin]

It drinks more than my old 4Runner V8 TRD supercharged....Love my Fj still

[@garrettsmith8286]

Superchargers are more fuel efficient & the V8 has more torque meaning you don't have to give it as much gas to accelerate as with a vehicle with less torque. So not sure what your point is? Personally they should have put the 4.7V8 in the FJ but Toyota is to conservative.

[@jeffrichardson1991]

I get 21 with mine driving to work.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Thanks for the video! Your FJ seems to ride very smoothly both on and off pavement!

[@peruface]

it looks like a concept car that came out today. love it

[@workplaytv]

I plan to keep this thing forever

[@andrecruiser885]

Own one and will never sell it

[@jaimeastin]

I made the mistake and sold mine last year .. it retained so much value... Got a truck... Stupid move for sure

[@tonywalker8519]

I'll never sell mine!

[@Harold710]

Thanks for the video and info. I had a 70s straight 6 FJ 40 that got a whopping 8 mpg. (In Alaska) I would buy a new FJ cruiser but Toyota stopped making them.

[@michelt4390]

I seems to get about the same. 12-13 L/100km in the summer +/- 15L/100km in the winter. Nova-Scotia is a pretty nice place to visit!

[@workplaytv]

Michel T Where you from?

[@michelt4390]

@@workplaytv A few hours North, in Gaspésie. Last summer we were down hiking in NS, spent some time around Cap Chignecto and the West side of Cap Breton.

[@workplaytv]

Michel T Yeah man she is beautiful over there!

[@martinlyons7463]

Am looking for one of these, but not easy here either, thanks for the insight.😊

[@crosisofborg5524]

I had one. It got 18 mpg. Need my Timmies too. I stop for a breakfast sandwich, doughnut and coffee on saturdays, Cape Breton rocks.

[@kjtham6646]

Hi, is the 18mpg based on smooth traffic? Also, is yours on stock wheels?

[@TheSlvrGR86]

in my opinion, the MPG is fine... the gas tank is just so small! the MPG is a little worse than most modern SUV’s and Crossovers, but not sports car / big SUV bad

[@TratzPatratz]

you're making me want an FJ now....

[@Papi_Doc]

I know it says to only use premium gas but do you ever fill up with regular?

[@Westyrulz]

That works out to be 20.74 MPG that's British Imperial Gallons.US miles and UK miles are the same distance wise.I think that's quite heavy on fuel but it is a heavy vehicle I suppose.My 1956 FE Holden gets 33.3 MPG when driven at 55 mph which is pretty good for an old car with a 3 speed box and Carby.I like the FJ Cruiser but I could not afford to run it.I was initially confused and thought the Yanks have at long last gone to using litres then I spotted the Canadian flag!LOL.

[@fooball24H]

Is it possible to convert this car into LPG/Natural gas? So it gets better fuel economy?

[@cenccenc946]

I just bought stock in my local gas station chain. All averages out just fine.

[@leardi58]

Hey bud I did watch that other vid you did on the 4runner on that channel. Well done and hope the family is doing well. Go Pat's

[@workplaytv]

leardi58 Hey buddy all Is good. We will have Gronk back for the playoffs.

[@glensoldan4536]

My 2007 usually runs 14 to 16, my 2012 is almost always in the high 17s.

[@TSutro]

What is the name of the app you used. I just got fuel and my MPG was 19.59. I have a 2007 FJ with 200,000 miles on it. Owned it 2006 and love driving it. Long trips or short trips, it rides great. All stick except the radio and nav system.

[@ВладДом]

Hi from Sakhalin), what the roof rack on your fj?

[@ogalief]

Was looking up videos on the FJ and totally didn't expect to see a NS license plate. That's where I live! Are there any good trails that you would recommend near Halifax? Nice rig BTW

[@workplaytv]

Kyran Xavier Mot much around here man. Back the Mersey is pretty good other than that not too much.

[@sstein49]

What app do you use to do your calculations on MPG/ MPL ? I have looked for a app with little success:( P.S. I love it when you name off the beautiful towns and areas you travel through ( I love to google up the areas to see as I am out in the west Texas desert)

[@workplaytv]

S Stein Hey it’s just called speedometer

[@2Greenlid]

MPG app?? Take the miles driven & divide by gallons to fill it back up, Real complicated I know.....

[@thomassoltis5862]

Awesome brother keep up the awesome work

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

manual is not as bad, it s more than my yaris, but not double. I have to keep it under 2 k rpm though, it s about 90 kph on the highway. it s my personal tyranosaurus, I hope Toyota make it come back! now, it s 3' lifted, and got a cold air performance filter. it s an 2007 blue, only one of 2 in my city, and I have never seen another manual... maybe 10 of them in the whole region. I live in Quebec north of montreal.

[@dbcooper692]

I own a 1995 Toyota T100 4wd with the same engine and I get terrible mileage on that truck and I always have since I bought it new. I love the truck but with California gasoline prices it gets expensive!!

[@kolourblind3124]

Geez man I do a 50/50 mix city hw and have been averaging between 9-11 mpg,it’s not a manual either...makes no sense..I love my 07 fj but I feel like something is not right here.no codes no check engine,78k mi,vigilant with maintenance,runs great! Mayb I have a lazy 02 or something? it is 14years old.

[@colbyw917]

14 min of your day to explain what could be googled in the matter of secs, hysterical.

[@entropy156]

Let me put these numbers into ugly perspective. My car was a 2006 Dodge Magnum SRT8. Full weight, heavy 22" wheels, heavy MDF and fiberglass subwoofer box built into the spare tire well...so similar in weight, probably better aero. The 425 horsepower 6.1 SRT Hemi with intake, cat-back, hotter cam and a performance tune made 23 mpg on flat, level freeway drives at 80mph. Wtff, Toyota?!

[@keshmo12]

That isn't too bad for oversize tires! My parents have a stock 14 4runner and it gets like 18-19. Maybe 21 on the highway at 55. I like my 6.2 f250 but it only gets like 14-15. Worth it for when I haul and move stuff though!

[@bebbe6071]

17mpg, that’s even better than the Wrangler? So why do ”all” say it’s bad on fuel?

[@workplaytv]

Bebbe cause people don’t know East they are talking about. Lol

[@thetraveler5798]

I like that "Trucks Notes & Video Guy " 👍😊👍✔✔✔🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👌

[@luiscardozo0000]

with33 tyres actually you get better mpg than 32 if the wide is the same

[@prestonburleson383]

I've got 33s and a 3 inch lift and I get around 12 in town and 15 on the interstate. mine is also a 6 speed

[@RioGood]

Yeah the 6 spd is turning the front wheels too which not everyone knows that, damn full time 4wd. A regear might be in order also, just a thought.

[@prestonburleson383]

@@RioGood if you do anything over a 35 then you'll really need it but a 35 or less its not really needed unless you want the mpg boost

[@RioGood]

@@prestonburleson383 Since the OP was talking about MPG I would think it might be a option and that is the reason I mentioned it. I run 33s on a 2.5 lift and still get 17 with my RTT mounted if I drive easy. In town or off-road puts me around the 14-15 range.

[@brettmarlatt4111]

What app are you using for gps?

[@richthepilot9906]

I have an 07 I bought new, I get 17 city and 21 highway but mine is supercharged and if I hit the gas hard the fuel line turns into a garden hose and really messes with the mileage. I do like the 315 hp though, I'll never sell it!

[@workplaytv]

That’s sweet man! What brand?

[@richthepilot9906]

Had to correct the number, it's 315 hp, TRD makes the supercharger.

[@lonevoice7935]

i own a stock 07 fj running ko2 tires. i get 18-19 city 20 highway. thats a step up from my tahoe

[@barrypierce9100]

4 runner has a 3.4 v6 not 4.0 so i get 20 miles a gallon pulling a small trailer at 58 miles per hour...1700 rpm.

[@movaemo.4098]

Does the FJ consume premium or regular gasoline?

[@workplaytv]

I usually use mid grade

[@movaemo.4098]

@@workplaytv thanks so much 🙏🏽

[@gammaboxer9765]

Great little video. We get about the same milage as you do with BFG ko2 on ours, my wife loves it and we go anywhere and everywhere in it. We have a winch for ours but are waiting to get a nice bumper to mount it to. Love the FJ videos, great to see another happy FJ owner. We'll never sell ours either, cheers 🍻

[@stoenyce]

IDC I ❤️ my gas guzzling monster

[@larryfisher7056]

My 2013 FJ gets about the same as my 2002 Tundra.....20mpg mixed town and highway.

[@SuperbD2009]

Yup 17mpg is what i also get on mine with BFG ko2 on 285's.

[@deonbrooks9459]

Dude you're from Nova Scotia. Cool

[@qwertyzxcv123]

Everyone's selling their's here in the Philippines. Their main concern is its gas consumption. Price of gas here is terrible.

[@Frog_man007]

How many miles is on your FJ?

[@Austinwithoutthepowers]

what was the seat cover you were using for your dogs

[@workplaytv]

Austin Without The Powers just a blanket from Walmart. Lol

[@Austinwithoutthepowers]

workplaytv hahah awesome

[@johngould2662]

You selling it!? Why??

[@jemma_19988]

If this car was a human you do not want it as your drinking buddy

[@workplaytv]

Lol oh hell yeah

[@AsianStvex]

Wow thats my first time seeing a sunroof version

[@clydea.hutchisoniv5742]

that shot at the end wasn't the fj

[@AsianStvex]

@@clydea.hutchisoniv5742 ah now I notice it

[@asambi69]

Looking to pick one of these up, anything i should be looking for?.

[@workplaytv]

asambi69 If the body is in good shape it will last forever

[@Wan72_]

What type of fuel do u put in it ?

[@workplaytv]

Ammr Wael plus

[@Wan72_]

workplaytv octane number ?

[@DaLizMs]

Ya gotta pay to play I always say.

[@Kana0211]

10 mpg in city 13 or 14 on highway. 07 6 speed manual

[@Kana0211]

I get 13mpg with a bone stock fj. 07 6mt I also don't drive aggressively

[@johntheaccountant5594]

FJ Cruiser is my favourite 4x4. I would rather have an FJ Cruiser over any Landrover or Rangerover. You can still buy them brand new in the Philipinnes built in Japan. I live in Thailand so not available and the import tax is 210% on the cost so we all drive Toyota Hilux Double Cabs - diesel or Toyota Fortuna (simialr to Forrunner) - diesel. The FJ Cruiser with a Toyota 2.8ltr 4 cylinder diesel would be the way to go.

[@alameri563]

Hi, I have seen mostly the Highlux Toyota, what is the reason behind it? The tax only?

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@alameri563 A lot of Toyota vehicles are manufactured in Thailand including Hilux and Corolla and Yaris etc and therefore not subject to import tax so affordable.

[@dha588]

Is there fuel better or worse than a Jeep Wangler?

[@workplaytv]

David Ha very comparable

[@gerrylee4141]

David Ha better

[@Hunchedoverman]

What app were you using sir?

[@workplaytv]

TheUberdoppelganger it’s just called speedometer

[@marlonhernandez706]

A couple of performances parts would help a lot

[@hogantreslan7489]

do you have any recommendations?

[@dierkrieger]

I drive an average of 40 miles a day and can go to work five days a week and only fill up once a week.

[@lw6735]

Nice review 👍

[@ep6606]

I’m gonna say......17 mpg average

[@richardrasmussen804]

It looks like you had to reinstall the running boards on the 4-Runner for your wife.

[@workplaytv]

Richard Rasmussen Yeah sure did.looking at aftermarket now.

[@ControlsEngineerOne]

They're bullet proof just like the Hilux, Tacoma, Tundra, 4runner and more.

[@davidj4662]

About the same as my GX 470 with a V8.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

I was gonna ask this because I too have a GX470 and want to find an FJ in a couple of years. But yeah, if it does the same as a GX? Then I am completely okay with it. I had heard it was worse than the GX470s gas mileage.

[@davidj4662]

About 14 liters per 100 km average.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@davidj4662 So between 16 and 17 Gal/Mile for us in the U.S. Thank you.

[@Agent.K.]

14 per 100 is kinda the average V6 -V8. I got 13 - 17 in various vehicles: LC Prado 4.0, Fj cruiser 4.0, Nissan Xterra 4.0, GX460 4.6, Nissan Patrol 5.6. Most days 15 in city in any of these.

[@javi111488]

For a v6 mine gives me 20 miles per gallon. And thats not bad.

[@ej732]

I got a totally stock 14’ with 65k miles, routinely get 18/gal on 89.

[@JM-un6mk]

My good friends stomping ground I love mahone bay!

[@Landcruiser252]

I send those to Africa and get double my money after sell too bad there 50k now use to buy em cheap

[@fugahomedesigns]

I'm driving and 07 as we speak watching this video.This fucking fuel mileage is shit

[@sgbradley]

Now compare it to the 4Runner, basically it's the FJ replacement for it and THEN a comparison of the Power Wagon lol if you're allowed to that is!

[@workplaytv]

Haha well will see

[@Cptkarma6]

Dude ya know your gas card numbers were on your video ....

[@mrjivester]

Well the gas sucks for sure. 156 at full gallon.

[@bakeot]

Thats not bad my evo get about that same amount of mpg lol

[@DYNABIKE1]

Anybody that buys an FJ and considers fuel milage should have bought something else. Fill it up and off road already - - ->>>

[@workplaytv]

DYNABIKE1 Agree bud. Just getting the info out there.

[@DYNABIKE1]

@@workplaytv You do a good job. I just always laugh at the milage talk on the FJ. Thanks Man.

[@workplaytv]

DYNABIKE1 Lol I agree man. Didn’t buy it to get good mileage. Bought it cause it will go anywhere.

[@dagger_4d]

That’s really not bad mileage

[@victorsaenz9452]

I get maybe 200 miles a tank

[@cledussnow3935]

Kinda funny just couple of weeks ago I had a guy laugh at me because got out of me Dump Truck at work & told him I had a F-350 & drove a car to get to & from work and pulled up in a ‘08 Mazda 3 but miles on it are definitely better the on the truck.

[@ftloutder]

What type of fuel do you use ?

[@mozzyoak]

What grade fuel did you use?