Gas Mileage Survey
#22
Last fill up I got 14.4 mpg, 66% of which was interstate at 74mph with stock wheels, tires, etc. I'm not sure that is absolutely correct since I haven't checked my odometer for accuracy. I know my speedo reads about 5% fast compared to GPS, but it didn't occur to me to check the odometer against the GPS until now.
Having said that, I have owned this truck for 14 years, and even when new I do not recall ever getting more than 15.5 MPG or less than 12.5, even with the luggage carrier on the roof rack. I run usually 36-38PSI, though. The Volo Fuel Saver sounds interesting, would pay for itself pretty quickly if I only saw a modest increase in MPG.
Having said that, I have owned this truck for 14 years, and even when new I do not recall ever getting more than 15.5 MPG or less than 12.5, even with the luggage carrier on the roof rack. I run usually 36-38PSI, though. The Volo Fuel Saver sounds interesting, would pay for itself pretty quickly if I only saw a modest increase in MPG.
Last edited by jigray3; 10-12-2010 at 01:51 PM.
#23
You can't knock it if you haven't tried it....
My $0.02....
After installing my Volo, I saw a relatively modest increase, 40-60 extra miles out of each tank depending on if it was heavy city or driving. But an increase is an increase and in a Rover it didn't take long for it to pay for itself.
I'm not saying it should be the first thing you consider if you are getting horrible gas mileage, there are obviously other things that need be addressed first to get your fuel economy to the baseline. But if your maintenance is up to date and you've done everything else to keep your fuel economy at "normal," but you would like to try and squeeze a few more miles out of each precious gallon of premium gas, then why not try something others on the forum are using on their Rovers and are vouching for...
My "proof".......I have one on my truck and I get better gas mileage than I did before I installed it.
Disclaimer : I do not work for Volo, and I don't fall for every infomercial I see on TV
After installing my Volo, I saw a relatively modest increase, 40-60 extra miles out of each tank depending on if it was heavy city or driving. But an increase is an increase and in a Rover it didn't take long for it to pay for itself.
I'm not saying it should be the first thing you consider if you are getting horrible gas mileage, there are obviously other things that need be addressed first to get your fuel economy to the baseline. But if your maintenance is up to date and you've done everything else to keep your fuel economy at "normal," but you would like to try and squeeze a few more miles out of each precious gallon of premium gas, then why not try something others on the forum are using on their Rovers and are vouching for...
My "proof".......I have one on my truck and I get better gas mileage than I did before I installed it.
Disclaimer : I do not work for Volo, and I don't fall for every infomercial I see on TV
#24
My $0.02....
After installing my Volo, I saw a relatively modest increase, 40-60 extra miles out of each tank depending on if it was heavy city or driving. But an increase is an increase and in a Rover it didn't take long for it to pay for itself.
I'm not saying it should be the first thing you consider if you are getting horrible gas mileage, there are obviously other things that need be addressed first to get your fuel economy to the baseline. But if your maintenance is up to date and you've done everything else to keep your fuel economy at "normal," but you would like to try and squeeze a few more miles out of each precious gallon of premium gas, then why not try something others on the forum are using on their Rovers and are vouching for...
My "proof".......I have one on my truck and I get better gas mileage than I did before I installed it.
Disclaimer : I do not work for Volo, and I don't fall for every infomercial I see on TV
After installing my Volo, I saw a relatively modest increase, 40-60 extra miles out of each tank depending on if it was heavy city or driving. But an increase is an increase and in a Rover it didn't take long for it to pay for itself.
I'm not saying it should be the first thing you consider if you are getting horrible gas mileage, there are obviously other things that need be addressed first to get your fuel economy to the baseline. But if your maintenance is up to date and you've done everything else to keep your fuel economy at "normal," but you would like to try and squeeze a few more miles out of each precious gallon of premium gas, then why not try something others on the forum are using on their Rovers and are vouching for...
My "proof".......I have one on my truck and I get better gas mileage than I did before I installed it.
Disclaimer : I do not work for Volo, and I don't fall for every infomercial I see on TV
I know nothing about Volo other than what I have read here, but my interest is certainly piqued. Your experience seems to fall exactly within their claim of a 15-18% increase in fuel economy. Even if it is an 8% improvement, does not decrease performance, and does not harm reliability or longevity, I'll buy it. I do like to see independent testing for confirmation of claims, rather than anecdotal evidence and testimonials, though.
So how long have folks been running the FS1 and are there any know issues?
Last edited by jigray3; 10-12-2010 at 05:43 PM.
#25
What about us drivers with a 95 non OBDII Disco? It says on volo that they are for OBDII trucks, and it doesn't have a 95 Disco on the car selection. I would love better mileage.
Just did a 400 mile round trip and on the way there and driving around once there i got 15.5+ best I've seen. I'm happy.
Just did a 400 mile round trip and on the way there and driving around once there i got 15.5+ best I've seen. I'm happy.
#28
I got my FS1 for $59.95 several months ago. If you buy one, get it direct from their website, they charge a few dollars more when selling them on eBay.
#30