[mmonce]

Hello all,

Long time lurker. I enjoy reading the custom mods many members do. This is quite a community.

I am working on improving my MPG in my FJ Cruiser without any major mods.

I have had many great family adventures in this vehicle and don't plan on getting rid of it. It is a 6 speed manual, full time 4-wheel drive. The difficult challenges are the aerodynamics (the windshield is basically vertical with no slope/angle), the ride height and the weight. Three sins to fuel efficiency.

I have always tracked my fuel via a google spreadsheet. So, I should be able to accurately see any mpg improvements.

This morning I made the following changes:
1. Removed the roof rack - I usually need this for camping trip in Spring & Fall, not for winter. It is an aftermarket rack that is heavy and not aerodynamic.
2. Removed the factory nerf bars
3. Remove the spare tire - patch kit and inflator in lieu of.
4. Filled the tires to their max of 44psi.

Let's see what develops.

I have a front hitch and am semi-curious of attaching a removable aero front. This could improve the front grill and windshield aerodynamics.