I'm getting raped on milage. any suggestions that might get me a better MPG?

[Riff Raff]

I agree with what has already been said. Personally, I specifically don't use my VX as a DD because of the MPG issue. My VX is only used for pleasure outings, highway cruises, inclement snowy weather or the infrequent trip to the mountains to venture off-road. My DD is a 1980 Ford Fiesta that gets 41+ MPG and I only paid $1K for it.

For the very best possible "highway" MPG in a VX, get a set of lightweight P255/70R18 (32" O.D.) tall & skinny tires with an H/T tread pattern that has a center tread rib and inflate them to the Max PSI Per Tire Sidewall Panel. Drive your VX like you're hauling fragile eggs, lift-off early before coming to a stop, put your transmission lever in Neutral while sitting stagnit at a traffic light, and gently ease onto the gas when pulling away. In addition, try not to disrupt the sleek aerodynamics of the VX with roof racks or exterior-mounted fullsize spare tires. You'll be amazed at the differance in MPG you'll get.

[vt_maverick]

...put your transmission lever in Neutral while sitting stagnit at a traffic light...

Anybody worry that this wears out the shifter/tranny faster due to all the extra shifting? I do this to kill the vibration I get when sitting still in drive, but it worries me that I'm robbing Peter to pay Paul.

[Riff Raff]

Anybody worry that this wears out the shifter/tranny faster due to all the extra shifting? I do this to kill the vibration I get when sitting still in drive, but it worries me that I'm robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Nah, the transmission was designed to be shifted. Just watch your RPM's significantly drop when shifted into Nuetral (thus, saving gas) while sitting stagnit at a traffic light. A word of caution-- NEVER press the "detent button" on the transmission lever when going into/out-of Nuetral, and always keep your foot on the brake pedal at all times. Just gently "push/slide" the transmission lever into/out-of Nuetral by not pressing the detent button. This method will prevent you from accidentally shifting into Reverse (very dangerous while sitting at a traffic light) or shifting into a lower gear below Drive. After shifting back into Drive, pause momentarily before taking off. Simple.

[blacksambo]

Anybody worry that this wears out the shifter/tranny faster due to all the extra shifting? I do this to kill the vibration I get when sitting still in drive, but it worries me that I'm robbing Peter to pay Paul.

Don't worry about it. The PRNDL was made for shifting...out.