Super VXer
thats not necessarily true, depending on driving style, some vx drivers actually increase their gas mileage with the power button, it allows the vx to run at optimum RPMs for longer, running more efficiently, as long as you arent running to 5500 rpms every time with power mode, i dont think it affects your gas mileage all that much
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Super VXer
I'm only getting 19 MPG on this road trip...all highway miles, with the cruise control set at 65 MPH. I've got a few things working against me, though:
1) I didn't remove my roof racks. That screws up the aerodynamics.
2) I'm pretty heavily loaded, with me and the two dogs and all of our gear.
3) I have larger tires and wheels, and I'm lifted 3", which has to hurt mileage.
4) I'm driving a Vehicross, which is REALLY bad for your mileage.
5) I keep hitting bugs. Millions of bugs.
So far, gas has been the most expensive part of this road trip. I'm almost in Moab, though!
OEM roof rack, Thule Xpedition 696 rack, Rancho RS9000 shocks, OME 913 coil springs, 3" lift, American Racing Teflon Chambers wheels, Yokohama Geolandar HT/S G051 tires (275/70/16), Energy Suspension greaseable bushings, steel-braided Kevlar-reinforced brake lines, WeatherTech wind deflectors, Malibu 18w driving lights, Plasma SuperWhite 100w headlights, NGK Iridium plugs, K&N drop-in air filter, Optima Red Top, Psychos2 rear-door subwoofer enclosure w/CDT Audio 10" sub, Blaupunkt subwoofer amp, iPod Video 80GB, Kenwood KVT-617 DVD head unit w/7" motorized touch-screen, Kenwood GPS HD navigation module, Kenwood iPod adapter, Kenwood back-up camera, Sirius radio, Flowmaster Extreme Off-Road muffler (black diamond-plate steel) w/ carbon fiber tip, Ford Taurus OEM cup-holder/coin tray (single-DIN/lower bay), personalized license plate "ORBITAL", 3M window tint, debadged, removed rear seat, custom 'radiation symbol' side magnetic signs, VX Concepts front skid plate
Super VXer
Try running your tire air pressure at 39 instead of the factory recomended 29 lbs. Also, try using Lucas brand gas treatment, the silly stuff actually works and does pay for itself. Yeah, get rid of the roof rack, you can actually here the difference.Switch to Mobil 1, this works too, if not already using synthetic oil. We've got two '99's, 90K plus and we routinely get 19 plus mpg with these simple tricks.
Super VXer
I'm running my Yokohama Geolandars at 37 PSI on really hot pavement. I don't know if I should boost it any higher!
And I don't know why I didn't just remove the racks before the road trip. I guess I figured, "what if I buy something huge during the trip and I need the rack..."
Check out the dead bugs on the rack...
Super VXer
Yup! That's what I have to look forward to! I was gonna wash the VX one last time before I leave, but its fairly clean right now as is, and I know if I wash it, its only going to be covered with bug juice within the first 3 hours of the trip. So its kinda pointless. I just hope there is a nice car wash with a strong pressure gun in Moab.
Bart
Originally Posted by PHO2GR4
I'm running my Yokohama Geolandars at 37 PSI on really hot pavement. I don't know if I should boost it any higher!
And I don't know why I didn't just remove the racks before the road trip. I guess I figured, "what if I buy something huge during the trip and I need the rack..."
Check out the dead bugs on the rack...
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