daveprice7
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I've only put about 2000 miles on my Jeep, so, this is not based on long term numbers, and it's still breaking in, but I seem to have noticed a trend (looking at the evic). For the first 1000 miles or so, I had the top in mostly safari config, as the weather was nice. I was blown away with how good the MPG was (averaging 26-27).
Well, as i drove it more and got more used to the sloppy steering, my lead foot started showing up, and about this time the weather started getting rainy, so the sides/back went back on. My MPG started averaging 23-24 for the second 1000 miles.
Today, weather was clear, so I took the sides/back off, and, again, I see my current MPG going higher, like it had been and I see my average starting to creep up. MPG isn't that big of a deal, I just watch it out of curiosity (and to catch myself from driving too aggressively.. Embrace the chill and all that). But, I wouldn't think ditching the back windows would make a big impact.. I can tell that MPG takes a hit with the top in sunrider config (with windows in) vs fully enclosed. I haven't really driven much in "full convertible" mode to know what effect that has..
Any others notice this or have different experiences? I'm completely stock on everything still.
Well, as i drove it more and got more used to the sloppy steering, my lead foot started showing up, and about this time the weather started getting rainy, so the sides/back went back on. My MPG started averaging 23-24 for the second 1000 miles.
Today, weather was clear, so I took the sides/back off, and, again, I see my current MPG going higher, like it had been and I see my average starting to creep up. MPG isn't that big of a deal, I just watch it out of curiosity (and to catch myself from driving too aggressively.. Embrace the chill and all that). But, I wouldn't think ditching the back windows would make a big impact.. I can tell that MPG takes a hit with the top in sunrider config (with windows in) vs fully enclosed. I haven't really driven much in "full convertible" mode to know what effect that has..
Any others notice this or have different experiences? I'm completely stock on everything still.
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