Any plans for the up and coming gas pandemic?
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Yeah, the tires I've got on now will probably yield the best mileage- the ones from the factory with the super light weight and "highway" compound tread. I want to go to wider tires later, so that won't help.
I'm already up to 23mpg on the highway with careful application of the go pedal but still cruising 80mph most of the time. What I really need to get bump to 25mpg is to level the truck out and add a bed cover. If that's not enough, some belly pan work will probably get me there. Considering that the S2000 gets 27-29mpg at best on the highway at the same speeds, 25mpg out of the truck with a hell of a lot more carrying capacity isn't horrible at all.
I'm already up to 23mpg on the highway with careful application of the go pedal but still cruising 80mph most of the time. What I really need to get bump to 25mpg is to level the truck out and add a bed cover. If that's not enough, some belly pan work will probably get me there. Considering that the S2000 gets 27-29mpg at best on the highway at the same speeds, 25mpg out of the truck with a hell of a lot more carrying capacity isn't horrible at all.
get you one of those flush mount tonneau covers for your bed, Mike. they are a bit pricey but look damn good.
Price increases happen in about 12 seconds but will take a month or two to drop 4 cents.
Rolls up are nice, thats what I have had. They can be a pain in the ass sometimes, but worth it overall. If I am out somewhere and buy something unplanned that won't fit under the cover I can just roll it up.
Another great thing about the toneu cover is that people don't sue your bed as a trash can. I know it doesn't happen often but does it piss me off when I see people do it.
I am impressed with your Highway mileage, what do you get around town?
Does anyone else find some brands of gas get better gas mileage? In my Hondas I didn't notice it but in my latest Silverado Mobil is the only gas I can use. I get better gas mileage and more power. I used Shell 2 fill ups ago and got about 40 less miles to the half tank. I had some much less power that I actually thought I did some engine damage from spinning the tires so much in the snow.
Another great thing about the toneu cover is that people don't sue your bed as a trash can. I know it doesn't happen often but does it piss me off when I see people do it.
I am impressed with your Highway mileage, what do you get around town?
Does anyone else find some brands of gas get better gas mileage? In my Hondas I didn't notice it but in my latest Silverado Mobil is the only gas I can use. I get better gas mileage and more power. I used Shell 2 fill ups ago and got about 40 less miles to the half tank. I had some much less power that I actually thought I did some engine damage from spinning the tires so much in the snow.
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nah, you should get a fastback camper! lolIf I'm going to spend the money I'm getting a roll-up cover.
calesta, isnt it you that has the frontier with the 4.0 v6? im wondering why my xterra's mileage is so much worse and it has the same engine. i have some pretty aggressive all terrain tires and its 4wd so that hurts some... but man the best mileage i can squeeze out of it when babying it on the hwy is about 18 or 18.5 mpg. i have a volant cold air box intake too.
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Jeff, gas can make a difference if you have to shove your foot deeper into it to make the power to stay at speed... haven't really noticed much difference between the major brands though.
City is usually around 18 if I take it easy.
Might do that when it's time to start camping with the kids- but I doubt it.
Yup. 6 speed manual makes a HUGE difference. Mine's 4wd too.
You're driving a 4k lb brick down the road with a large v6. That's incredible that your'e even able to get 18mpg.
Just made 22.0mpg even on the way back from Austin in the Frontier- cruise set to 70mph the whole way, no drafting, bad winds.
19.7mpg on the way down, hauling ass and doing some off-roading to get around wrecks too.
19.7mpg on the way down, hauling ass and doing some off-roading to get around wrecks too.
Thats not too bad. Its the stop and go that can kill mpg. I got 22-23 out of my last Silverado after a week in Maine because I hardly had to stop and go. I drive one of the most congested roads in CT and the stop and go is brutal sometimes. Especially getting our larger vehicles started.
Yeah- the 24mpg is driving the same speed, but in really congested traffic so I can get a draft. If I can pull off 25mpg highway unassisted, I'll be pretty damn happy. Hell, 22 is good as is- and I know it'll only get better with a few aero mods. Not that I'll save enough gas to justify the cash spend on the drop and bed cover, but I'll be able to say I got there.
on average i get about 29mpg
city i get about 27, highway i get 31-32
the forester doesnt do nearly as bad as i expected when i bought it.
city i get about 27, highway i get 31-32
the forester doesnt do nearly as bad as i expected when i bought it.
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