Went from 23 to 28 mpg.

[Cobb]

Since Ive owned my suzuki sidekick I get if I am really careful 30 mpg, but on average 23 mpg. I assumed it was part my driving style, 3 size larger tires and 20 psi inflation.

I changed all the gear boxes to synthetic mobile 1 oil, engine to a 5w20 volvine synthetic blend and replaced all the brake parts. Had a frozen cylinder up front. I also went from the auto locking hubs to manual lockers, new speakers and wires. I dont think that did anything, but it was also done.

Takes less throttle to go and coasts further. 0-60 seems about the same and I do not FAS. Biggest improvement is I can enter 5th gear at 30 mph and accelerate. Before I had to go almost 45 before entering 5th and if I slowed to 40 had to drop back to 4th to accelerate.

[redneck]

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Nearly a 18% improvement.

Now add drag reduction clips to the disc brakes and have the alignment checked.



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[Daox]

Nice job.

[spacemanspif]

Curious if you have a theory on where the gain was made? Like do you think it was all the locked caliper? Or the new hubs that you are now sure are free wheeling? 18% improvement from new oil would be pretty amazing lol.

Either way, great job putting some maintenance towards better MPG!

[Cobb]

Well, to tell you the truth I wrote off the mpg due to having the tires inflated to 20 psi. I had heard the change from auto to manual locking hubs helps for 2 mpg and I had problems with one sticking and not slipping.

I kind of knew one of the brakes was sticking up front, but I usually engine brake. The engine Ive always used regular oil, but the synthetic mix had a toy car and was 15 bucks for 5 qts, so I couldnt resist. I also no longer have a few drops of oil where I park like before.

My mod for a softer ride was to go to 8 inch wide rims from the stock 6 ones. I found arca racing rims are about the same weight, but made of steel. About 25 lbs is the weight of the alloys. Regular dot approved steelies are like 50 lbs a piece.

I am running p235/75r15 yoko touring S tires vs the typical off road mud or swamper tires.

[dirtydave]

post a picture please!

[Cobb]

Post a photo of my vehicle? As you can see I removed a lot of stuff, lowered it and blocked the grill.

[dirtydave]

Yeah buddy, Looks nice! I like the big tires without being mud tires! perfect fit too!

[elhigh]

Any other aero besides the grille?

I've always kind of liked the Sidekick/Tracker twins. My son isn't a big person and doesn't like big cars, I've thought that an earlier two-door model might suit him, get him above the traffic so he can see while still being a halfway thrifty ride.

[spacemanspif]

Looks like a MB G-wagon with the black paint and tint