mpg's after gear change

[ramren16]

i recently regeared my x about a month ago from 3.73-4.56 with 33's before the gears i was getting around 11-12 mpgs not its around 13 mpgs does this sound right i was hoping for a bigger increase in mpg for the increase i have seen right now it was not even close to being worth the $1400 for the regear, anything i may be missing i do all the normal stuff to try to remedy this but no luck i do know i have to rebuild my transfer case with the omega parts its making the winding noise

 

[Spdrcer34]

I hate to say it, but 13 mpg with 4.56, and 33" tires with the V6 is pretty good....right about where I think you should be.

With a V8, you would get even better. But only about about 2-3 mpg more around the city.

Ryan

 

[corkey]

what rpm does it rev at 60 mph?

 

[ramren16]

what rpm does it rev at 60 mph?

not sure i will have to get back to you on that but i think is is like 2500. i will take a trip down the highway in the morning

 

[IZwack]

33-inch tires and high MPGs - aren't those polar opposites from each other ?

Plus your environment plays a huge role on MPGs. If you live in the mountains of CO, then your MPGs are probably aching unless you start hypermiling.

 

[ramren16]

33-inch tires and high MPGs - aren't those polar opposites from each other ?

Plus your environment plays a huge role on MPGs. If you live in the mountains of CO, then your MPGs are probably aching unless you start hypermiling.

i understand 33's arent the best for higher gas mileage but i would figure it would have improved by more and there are no mountains near me

 

[IZwack]

Have you done a tune-up? Cauz I'd make sure everything upstream of the axle is in tip-top shape.

Also now isnt the time to compare MPGs you were getting in the summer - the gas blend is different. My Civic is significantly affected during the winter and it would be a tall order to get the same 50 MPG I was getting in the summer time.

A quick thread worth looking at:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/mpg-decline-colder-weather-winter-blend-gas-11090.html