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I wonder if anyone else has had this happen. I've been monitoring my mpg closely as I always do, it's a good indication of any problems if it drops. So like most people here, I was getting well over 40, for my main use of commuting, it was around 42 mpg. Problem is, last few times I've checked it, I'm down to 35! That's quite a drop and I can't imagine what's changed. I just had my 7,000 mile service done, which was oil and rear differential oil changed, that's it.
Once thing I recently did also was installing the rear trunk so my young son can ride more safely on the back - could that be doing it? I can't imagine that it is, since I'm breaking most of the wind. I also only average around 45 mph since my commute is mostly on non-freeway roads, it's not like I'm pushing 75 mph for hours or anything.
If I can't get my mpg up, I'll be really disappointed. I hope I can figure this out. Maybe I can take the trunk off next time I go on a weekend jaunt w/o the little one behind me...see what I get then.
Once thing I recently did also was installing the rear trunk so my young son can ride more safely on the back - could that be doing it? I can't imagine that it is, since I'm breaking most of the wind. I also only average around 45 mph since my commute is mostly on non-freeway roads, it's not like I'm pushing 75 mph for hours or anything.
If I can't get my mpg up, I'll be really disappointed. I hope I can figure this out. Maybe I can take the trunk off next time I go on a weekend jaunt w/o the little one behind me...see what I get then.