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Mike, My sister has had the same Toyota Prius for 16 years. Arguably the Prius helped popularize hybrids in the American market. While approaching 200K miles, it has the same batteries, same fuel economy, and does not use oil. Hybrid technology is well established and really a no brainer. I'm...

How do the bigger tires translate to fuel economy? With my 2004 Jeep Wrangler, the benefit of bigger tires (lower engine rpm) was neutralized by the more agressive tread. Still gets the same 20 mpg at 70 mph, and 15 mpg around town as it did with smaller, less aggressive tires. Basically this...

That is encouraging. Since it takes 3x horsepower to achieve 2x speed, how fast were you driving? Since these trucks are not exactly aerodynamic wonders, speed will be a large determinate in your mileage. Lower altitude helps too since the turbo does not have to boost as much... Is that stretch...

Since 2002, I have driven 200,000+ miles in turbo charged Subarus that recommend 91+ octane. I never saw a difference in mileage between 87 octane and 91. I needed the high octane when the temperature was over 95F degrees, or maybe 90F if I was climbing a pass at speed in Nevada or New Mexico...

My 2016 GMC Canyon 4x4 2.8 L diesel got 29 mpg on the highway at 75 mph. I used it to tow a 4000 lb Airstream on an 8,000 mile trip and averaged 15 mpg at 65 mph. Unfortunately, at about 50K miles first the torque converter and then then the transmission died. After several months of no...

A basic law of automotive physics that holds above about 35 mpyh (50 kph) is that to double the speed you have to triple the horsepower. Horsepower comes from burning fuel. Given that gasoline automobile engines are usually about 20% efficient, the mileage at higher speeds (80 mph) are going to...

Watch again. He says "non-hybrid turbo charged..."

As a general rule, 4wd trucks have stouter suspension parts. This helps with towing, especially if you are nearing the allowable tow weight limit. One thing that concerns me is that this is AWD not true 4wd with low range. A rear locker with the 4wd would be even better. I guess you have to get...

Car Wash? In my world that is called rain.

I have done a lot of long distance desert trips in the Tacos. Mileage is not very good and we have blown out both front and rear differentials at very inconvenient locations. I am not impressed by the 'door blowing'. I'm thinking more Tacos sucking.

Friend, a Bronco is not a Jeep. If you've always liked Jeeps then get one. They are fun but not safe or practical - the mileage sux. Our 2004 Jeep Wrangler is great for Death Valley mine roads but is an antiquated beast for modern highways. It mostly sits in the driveway until we take a desert trip.