What is mpg of a 1976 Toyota Landcruiser 4sp 6cyl 4x4?

iheartmacs · 15 Nov 2011, 05:09 pm

I need to know if it gets good gas mileage

E-rock · 15 Nov 2011, 05:24 pm

It does not get good gas mileage. It has the aerodynamic efficiency of a barn, is very heavy, and is comprised primarily of 1950s-era technology. On the other hand, all that extra weight is because it's completely over-built. And that old technology, while spartan in amenities, is very reliable.

In stock form, that Land Cruiser should get 14-16mpg assuming it's tuned well and the carburetor is in good shape. Taken care of, it should continue to get 14-16mpg virtually forever. There are lots of people still running stock 2F motors with 400,000+ miles.

Eric P · 15 Nov 2011, 05:39 pm

They're not known for fuel economy, but you could do worse. If you're in the US, there was the smaller, FJ-40 (Jeep-like body) and larger, 4-door FJ-55 wagon. The FJ-40 can get about 16-17 mpg with the 4-speed (that's a nice configuration to find--the 3 speeds are thirstier and louder). The heavier FJ-55 wagon usually tops out at 15 mpg.

They're better choices than my first car--a full-size Bronco with a 2-barrel 302 and a 3-speed C-6. It got 9-11 mpg.

What is mpg of a 1976 Toyota Landcruiser 4sp 6cyl 4x4?

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