Hi all BITOG'ers,
My question:
I now have a 2016 4Runner Trail Premium, which I love and expect to have for the next 15-20 years.
My friend has the exact same 2016 but it's a SR5. When he fills up, he always gets around 360 miles in the "Distance to Empty" readout. I have NEVER gotten that high since purchasing it in May. At best, I get 315.
The air filter was brand new when I got it, as was the oil. The ONLY differences between our rigs, are these:
1. I have the non-functional hood scoop, which I can't imagine costs me nearly 45 miles per tank.
2. I have a full suite of skid plates, front to back, which in theory should aid in wind resistance. He only has the TRD plate up front.
There is only one thing I can think of: The darn dipstick is nearly unreadable! It "looks" like the oil is honestly way overfilled, but it runs fine and doesn't throw any lights or have any issues. There's oil in spatters way above the "fill" mark.
Would this cause the issue?
My question:
I now have a 2016 4Runner Trail Premium, which I love and expect to have for the next 15-20 years.
My friend has the exact same 2016 but it's a SR5. When he fills up, he always gets around 360 miles in the "Distance to Empty" readout. I have NEVER gotten that high since purchasing it in May. At best, I get 315.
The air filter was brand new when I got it, as was the oil. The ONLY differences between our rigs, are these:
1. I have the non-functional hood scoop, which I can't imagine costs me nearly 45 miles per tank.
2. I have a full suite of skid plates, front to back, which in theory should aid in wind resistance. He only has the TRD plate up front.
There is only one thing I can think of: The darn dipstick is nearly unreadable! It "looks" like the oil is honestly way overfilled, but it runs fine and doesn't throw any lights or have any issues. There's oil in spatters way above the "fill" mark.
Would this cause the issue?
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