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February 2003
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MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Wed, 04 February 2004 11:08
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I have read the factory figures from toyota and thats all well and good but i want to know what it is like in the real world.
What are ppl getting for fuel economy?
How much better would the 7mge go for economy over the turbo?
and yes before you say it,
i know m series + good fuel econ = 
Cheers,
Chris
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Wed, 04 February 2004 12:24
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Your driving style has a huge influence. These are big heavy cars with lots of power, so if you drive the car the way it's meant to be driven you'll get to know your local servo attendant very well indeed. If you take it easy they can get pretty decent mileage (especially highway driving) but let's face it, who's going to drive a Supra like that?
Oh and when I say decent, that's a relative term. Supra's have crap fuel economy at the best of times.
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Brisbane
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June 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Wed, 04 February 2004 12:54
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lol running my engine in, i think i'll achieve a whole 300km from a tank! And its a 7mge! It will remain to be seen after engine is checked over and run in a little more.
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I supported Toymods
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Central Coast
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May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 02:13
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I used to get 350km's out of a full tank in my MZ20 Soarer (around the same weight as MA70)
I wasn;t light footed though. Another guy on here has a MZ20 with a SAFC and he's now getting close on 500 clicks out of a tank!!
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Location:
Central Coast, NSW
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 02:56
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thats me!
400km's or so around town - 500km's with freeway driving.
This is with an Apexi S-AFC
Dan
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Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 03:26
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thanks guys.
i jsut wanted to know how big a hole my pocket would have...
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Location:
Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 04:50
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Yeah I was getting under 400kms to a tank with the 7MGTE. Of everyday driving. And about 450kms-500kms with the 7MGE (last supra).
Now (1U) its about 550kms (including an Old Pac run!)
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Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 05:06
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well the 4m with the old 350 holley (have got it changed) chewed threw $50 (full tank) a week going to work & back (which is like 250k a week) 
no wonder im so broke?
it should be a LOT better when i get the new carbie tuned
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Location:
Gold Coast
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 05:15
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On the hiway I'd get about 700kms out of a tank. Around 450-500kms for everyday drive to and from work.
JZA70
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Location:
Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 06:01
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| wastegate wrote on Thu, 05 February 2004 16:15 |
On the hiway I'd get about 700kms out of a tank. Around 450-500kms for everyday drive to and from work.
JZA70
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out of a 1J yes?
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 06:16
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well the reason im am so interested is i dont wanna spend all my money on petrol with the 120km round trip to uni every day.
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Location:
Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 06:35
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I know this has been said before, but if fuel economy is any concern to you, just don't buy a Supra!
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Location:
Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 23:01
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Yep, if fuel economy is a concern, but a car that is half the weight and half the engine size. Kinda like a 4AG corolla.
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Location:
Mentone
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 23:20
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my 4ac uses about 16l/100km or 18mpg. I think i might get it looked at.
Brad
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I supported Toymods
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Perth
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May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Thu, 05 February 2004 23:21
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Yeah...I would...
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Fri, 06 February 2004 03:36
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fuel economy is a concern, but for what reason does this mean i should not buy a supra.
it is a concern relative to my needs, ie. as long as it doesnt chew through 18l/100km on the highway.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Fri, 06 February 2004 03:56
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And if it does?
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Fri, 06 February 2004 08:05
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then that would be a shame.
i was actually looking at a 7mge supra, just wondered how much worse the turbo would be
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Fri, 06 February 2004 12:04
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stock besides dump pipe and choped air box mine did 11.5l/100km on the way to and from sydney
Allan
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Location:
Ballarat, Victoria
Registered:
March 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Fri, 06 February 2004 12:33
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sedate driving in the ra60- 550kms a tank (around town)
hardish driving: 440kms.... (torn)
the supra, running rich : 280kms a tank (town)
running right: about 350???
i have got 600-650km on the highway with the ra60, and 500 in the running right supra on the highway.
not a 7m, but a 21rc and 5me...
ah well
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Location:
Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Sun, 08 February 2004 04:01
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OK, I didn't get 550kms out of the tank I got about 520kms.
Filled up last night and put 63.4L in! its a 65L tank!!
On the digital gauge I've got a button that changes the scale and tells me how many L I've got left (max 15L on the scale). Last night I watched it go from 6-4-2 and then when I got to the servo and had to manouver the car to a different pump it read 0 nothing, no light up at all just the red pump indicator.
Lowest I've ever had this car for sure.
This is the problem when you'll only ever put 1 type of fuel in and theres a gap between petrol stations.
FYI its a 1UZ MA70.
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Location:
Brisbane
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June 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Sun, 08 February 2004 05:58
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so, it it no more economical than the 7mgte pete?
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Location:
Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Sun, 08 February 2004 06:48
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MUCH better than with my 7MGTE.
7MGTE - 400 - 500kms. (was spitting fuel out the back)
1UZFE - 520 - 750kms. (properly tuned by professional)
engine, street, highway
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Sun, 08 February 2004 07:05
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I cant wait to get the motec on the 7m just a very 1980's tune with the stock ecu
Allan
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Location:
Brisbane
Registered:
June 2003
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Sun, 08 February 2004 08:12
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lol i think my 7mge uses more fuel than my old eb falcon 3.9L  At least the extra fuel pays off in looks and style though 
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Location:
Perth
Registered:
January 2004
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Mon, 09 February 2004 07:09
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Heres something to noodle over.
I once drove my car (JZA70) so that it was running literally on vapours.
I went to fill up and GOD FORBID i put in 66.2L. Now, I'm pretty sure all A70 Supra's have 65litre tanks. Needless to say I was abit miffed and had a little go at the attendant. But what can they do really ?
Oh, and never ever EVER use shell premium. She pinged like a little biatch on the slightest amount of boost. Put U98 back in the tank and she purrs like a kitten. 
As far as fuel economy. In my 1JZ, I range from 350k's to 500k's depending on how I feel during the week  Hopefully this will increase with a 5th gear...
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Location:
Castlemaine Vic
Registered:
November 2002
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Re: MA70 7MGTE Fuel Economy
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Mon, 09 February 2004 07:49
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65ltr tank on all A70 supras? iv just looked in the supra owners manual that came with the car, and it says fuel talk capacity 70 liters (15.4 lmp. gal)
iv put 68ltrs in my ma70 once..
and as for fuel economy, its shit house! lol tho i havent really gone a tank with out putting the foot down  but atm im getting aorund 320-380kms from a tank
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