by HARDTRAILZ » Thu Nov 06, 2014 9:28 am
Honestly... I would not give a shit about one trip and the MPG. Too many variables to really know where you stand. Average a few tanks and see how it is. You coulda had some crosswind or headwinds or tires at different PSI cause of temp changes, maybe a crappy batch of fuel in it. I have had tanks that average 12-13 and others that push near 20. Neither is truthful or tells me anything. My long term averaging has me between 15 and 16 in all sorts of driving. I do watch the instant and avg on the Scangauge to see where the sweet spots are and do not use cruise control at all.
I have been dumping PS fluid for a bit and am pretty sure it the seal going into the rack from the steering shaft. I have the seal,but have not had time to replace it. I just buy a gallon of PS fluid every couple months and fill it up when it whines.
I hate to advocate weird chemicals, alcohol, violence or insanity to anyone...but
they've always worked for me.