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I drive 30 miles one way every day on rural-to-highway roadways (60 miles daily) and my results vary heavily. Take into consideration traffic, how heavy your foot is, and mods.
I span from 250-340 miles on a full tank and gas up once a week generally. IMO, I dont think the VX is the best commuter, so I am looking for as second car to hold that position. The VX will be a perfect weekend driver for me.
Last edited by WormGod : 01/05/2006 at 08:14 AM
Gary Noonan
'01 S/C VX / '18 Forester XT
Super VXer
The most signifigant mileage increase i noticed was running Amsoil synthetic lube in the differentials. AWD seems to get a better response from less driveline resistance. The Trooper got the same treatment, and didnt see the increase. It can run 2wd rear only unlike the VX.
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We have driven from Colorado to IL and back, and to NJ, NY, MD and back. Best is 16, worst is 13. We have a gnarley rack on top that I am sure does not help. We have tried driving faster, slower, cruise, no crusie, and have not seen much change. We just broke 40K on the '00.
Mudeater34
Colorado Beach Patrol
Super VXer
Chopper, how on earth you get such good mpg? I've never heard such good numbers, you are lucky!!
Super VXer
i guess sea level air density trumps the other factors except lead foot!
Super VXer
Talk about timing - pick up the Feb issue of Car and Driver magazine for an editorial on how driving habits & style affect mileage. The context of the editorial is about hybrid vs. non-hybrid versions of the same model, but that doesn't matter.
PS - warmer weather makes for better mileage, as most of us must have noticed. I don't know whether it is the higher temperature of the air or the lower density the vehicle has to push through, but this rule has been constant on every car I have ever driven.
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My mileage plunges dramatically in the sub-zero temperature range.
It is a combination of three things:
1. Denser air (at -30, the air is super dense!), the truck needs more fuel to maintain the proper fuel/air ratio.
2. Thick fluids in the diffs and transmission/transfer case. I have heaters on everything but the diffs, and I know that they thicken up when cold. This drags on the gears and creates friction.
3. Idling. This is the big one. I let our trucks run for 5 to 10 minutes before even moving them out of the driveway. This translates into 0 mpg.
As it stands, I am refilling every 230-240 miles. I really haven't math'd out the mileage, because I don't want to know.
It'll go back up in the spring.
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