Better milage in 4H Normal Mode in 4 inches of snow then 2H Eco Mode on dry roads

[Four Runner]

We just got 4 inches of snow (roads not cleared yet) and I had a 50 mile ride to do and decided to use 4H and put it Normal mode, I normally use 2H and have it in Eco Mode.

When I got to destination I was sure that my consumption would be bad, but actually it was better, I normally average 20-21 MPG in 2H Eco Mode but got over 22 MPG in 4H Normal Mode driving in snow.

Did anyone noticed this behaviour? It’s a ride I do often and the only difference I can see is that I was driving a bit slower.

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[Desmolicious]

These SUVs have the aerodynamics of a brick, so going slower really helps.
Next time you are in 2wd ECO drive the same speed as you did in the snow and check the mpgs.

 

[Four Runner]

Thanks for the suggestion, will definitely try it in 2WD Eco Mode at the same lower speed and see how it goes.

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