I Love My Vx But Hate The Mileage!

[Hanalei]

I'm getting about 11 mpg on my VX (mostly local driving). Any ideas on how I can improve it? I'm putting a fortune in the tank due to these high gas prices!

Also, when you leave the VX and you don't remote lock it, after about 15 seconds I hear a long beep and then the VX disengages the starter (so you can't start it without remotely locking then unlocking it. Anyone experience this?

[mbeach]

1. Mileage. Get used to it. Serviced well, and maintained with quality fluids will get your mileage up around 12mpg (if driven normally) in the city. I've clocked over 18mpg with majority highway, and right now I'm sitting at 16.5 mixed driving.
I keep Power Mode on, and I don't launch away from stoplights. Also, I drive in 3 (as opposed to D) around town.

2. Sounds like your programmed for passive arming. Download the alarm reprogramming info sheet from Tone's website and review.

[Tone]

Bummer - sounds like you bought the wrong vehicle. Ferrari and Lambo owners have the same issue but most people buy the vehicle for what it is, not the mileage it gets. I hear the tiny hybrids will get you the mileage you want.

Long beep usually indicates a door is not shut completely when the arm command has been sent.

[t2p]

Move the seat back a notch. I know ...... ridiculous. It may help.
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I'm a 'light foot' - and because of this, my mpg figures are probably higher than most on this board .
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I did a significant amount of highway driving last week ........ and recorded (approx) 18 mpg.

[SilverBullet75]

Your alarm IS set for passive arming. I have mine set the same. The alarm manual will show you how to change it back to normal (download from Tone). Only thing i don't like about passive is that it won't lock the doors. So when it auto arms, I have to disarm, unlock the passenger door(even if unlocked already), then re-arm (all using the remote).

[Ldub]

I found that after I installed a Borla performance muffler, that my mileage was somewhat increased. Probably not so much from being less restrictive, but because it was so LOUD! I found myself accelerating MUCH more slowly just to keep the noise level down.
Since then, I've installed a Supertrapp sliencer tip & it seems much better, though I haven't been able to take it out on the road since it's in the shop having a new r. output shaft installed & won't be done till nxt. wk.
Seems to be the price we pay to be VXR'S.
Ldub

[Kahuna]

You get MILEAGE!!! WOW! I'm impressed. I count my miles by tire rotations.

[Dallas4u]

Funny... when I bought my VX, back when reg. unleaded was around $1 - $1.10/gal, I didn't expect gas prices to rise to $2.40/gal for regular... oh, and I KNEW the gas mileage wasn't the greatest. Thing is, these prices suck no matter how you look at it.

I filled the Rodeo up the other day... $45. I remember back when it was only $20 - $25. Oh well... the motorcycle calls!

[WormGod]

Yep, I agree. I have found my VX has dropped down in the MPG range, to about 11, but, I still find it the vehicle I want.

I have been looking at other vehicles, perhaps an everyday driver. Had my eye on the little Scion hatchback. Cheap, sleak, and very upgradable. Pretty good gas mileage as well. Would be nice to be able to save the VX as my weekend vehicle. 40 years from now she would be one hell of a beauty on the street and I want to make that possible.