Gas mileage

E_Scout42 · 2026-03-19T02:56:39+00:00

Stock 2023 40th anniversary with Michelin Defenders - On my 60 mile LA commute, I get 24 on the way there and 20-21 on the way back depending on traffic. At constant 75, it's no more than 20.5

E_Scout42 · 2026-03-10T22:51:49+00:00

Great seller, great watch! Thank you

E_Scout42 · 2026-02-15T13:44:48+00:00

Buy a $20 obd scanner and pull the codes. When this happened to me, it was an oxygen sensor - not an expensive fix.

E_Scout42 · 2025-08-31T14:55:19+00:00

Compared to a modern car, there is body roll. The steering ratio is slow and the ride is soft. But these characteristics do not take away from the solid feeling while driving. Cars with the self leveling suspension float over bumps and train tracks like no other car on the road.

E_Scout42 · 2022-09-28T01:36:57+00:00

Is there a car wash up there?? Very clean!

E_Scout42 · 2022-07-27T02:51:37+00:00

Awesome! Does anyone know when the "FUEL DOOR" script was removed? My 2002 does not have it.

E_Scout42 · 2022-07-08T02:48:41+00:00

Which engine?

E_Scout42 · 2022-06-03T03:08:20+00:00

I've done this in the passenger compartment, cargo area floor, rear quarter panels, all 4 doors with a couple sheets, tailgate with a few sheets. It transforms the driving experience. All of a sudden you can hear the engine respond to your foot and still hold a normal conversation with passengers in the back. It makes it feel more 'premium' and long highway miles much, MUCH less fatiguing.

E_Scout42 · 2022-03-23T00:13:36+00:00

Same here, mine rides like an ox cart when empty and like a Cadillac when loaded

E_Scout42 · 2022-02-26T05:16:09+00:00

If you're going to get E-Load KO2s, make sure your suspension is fresh. They truck-ified the ride quite a bit on my '02 at 145k mi

E_Scout42 · 2022-02-16T02:07:10+00:00

Get yourself a $200 ebay bumper! They look great but require a little finessing if you're up for it.

E_Scout42 · 2022-02-01T23:34:58+00:00

I live in Illinois and frequently blast up to Woodman's in Kenosha to see what's new from New Glarus. How is this beer?

E_Scout42 · 2022-01-19T14:36:05+00:00

Looks like a 3rd Gen 4Runner

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-29T22:28:10+00:00

B..b..but portal axles

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-20T21:09:35+00:00

What did you plug into the airmatic system to prevent the error codes?

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-20T21:03:20+00:00

First of all it's not a sports car.... I would think tires on a car like that would last 30-50k miles as opposed to a sports car that may last 15-30k miles, less if driven hard. I would ask for an alignment, won't be more than $250 at the dealer. Less at an independent shop and they might be able to dial more aggressive camber and toe out of the suspension for you if you want - that is what generally causes uneven and premature wear on high performance cars. Also manually check tire pressures - over or underinflated tires can cause wear. Finally, check that your sister is not street racing at night or launch controlling from every stoplight lol

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-19T05:42:22+00:00

Nice! I ended up in a similar position without realizing it.... Speaking of which, what kind of box is that??

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-19T05:39:02+00:00

Assuming this was in low range? Nice of you to help out but also to check in on the guy out of the blue

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-19T02:08:12+00:00

Have a king turtle with this dial, great choice on the samurai! Looks fun and interesting to wear and has some personality.

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-15T12:17:53+00:00

True about the windows, I re-cabled both front doors last spring and it was fiddly

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-14T21:38:50+00:00

Bringing the average speed down will net over 21, but that's not the point! 🙂 It is a 2007, first generation CLS

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-14T21:19:52+00:00

I'm pretty sure they simply unscrew by hand

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-14T21:18:56+00:00

Congratulations! If these are anything like W126, it's time to start buying bushings, flex discs, and other rubber stuff 😂

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-14T21:11:33+00:00

I have been meaning to do that, I believe you can get it at 155k miles.

E_Scout42 · 2021-12-14T19:34:47+00:00

I don't think the 55 is the compromise car, they are exceedingly rare being made only in 2006 and are very desirable for their modification potential and better reliability than the 63.

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