I finally achieved the elusive 25+mpg... and got over 400 miles out of one tank!

[advcyclist]

I did it!

It was a road trip to the coast of N.C. for a bike race, and I kept the speeds to within 5 of posted, spent most of the trip on US 70 with a posted limit of 55, and only about 100 miles of it was interstate speeds.

Lessons learned from this test of patience and throttle discipline; don't be tempted to mash the accelerator just to appease an impatient driver from behind. Their lack of planning and foresight does not constitute an urgency of your foot on the accelerator.

I tripped 6000 miles on this drive, used premium fuel, used the adaptive CC almost exclusively, and have the Nitto Ridge Grapplers set at 36psi with a bike on the bike rack the entire trip.

 

[FarooqMCSE]

Hi advCyclist,
Thanks for sharing. Those are the correct steps to increase your MPG.

 

[FarooqMCSE]

Hi advCyclist,
Thanks for sharing. Those are the correct steps to increase your MPG.

 

[FarooqMCSE]

Hi advCyclist,
Thanks for sharing. Those are the correct steps to increase your MPG.View attachment 30879

 

[AlexGates]

Have you done the math using a calculator? I find that my vehicle’s lie-o-meter is actually reading 1mpg lower than actual, this was even the case before I went up a tire size.

First vehicle I have ever owned that read ms lower than actual.

 

[gregh]

Have you done the math using a calculator? I find that my vehicle’s lie-o-meter is actually reading 1mpg lower than actual, this was even the case before I went up a tire size.

First vehicle I have ever owned that read ms lower than actual.

Same here. I've been using Fuelio and tracking every fill up (premium fuel) and sometimes it's been off by as much as 4mpg below actual.

 

[advcyclist]

Have you done the math using a calculator? I find that my vehicle’s lie-o-meter is actually reading 1mpg lower than actual, this was even the case before I went up a tire size.

First vehicle I have ever owned that read ms lower than actual.

I log all my fuel ups with Fuelly, and the math from it came out to 25.7, so still above my goal.

 

[ct1958]

I'm jealous

 

[Goldie]

I haven't seen the "tank average" pop up. how does that happen?

 

[Pavman2473]

I did it!

It was a road trip to the coast of N.C. for a bike race, and I kept the speeds to within 5 of posted, spent most of the trip on US 70 with a posted limit of 55, and only about 100 miles of it was interstate speeds.

Lessons learned from this test of patience and throttle discipline; don't be tempted to mash the accelerator just to appease an impatient driver from behind. Their lack of planning and foresight does not constitute an urgency of your foot on the accelerator.

I tripped 6000 miles on this drive, used premium fuel, used the adaptive CC almost exclusively, and have the Nitto Ridge Grapplers set at 36psi with a bike on the bike rack the entire trip.

The psi in mine is 32. Would adding a few more pounds make a material difference. Honestly asking? And congrats on the stellar performance.

 

[Pavman2473]

I haven't seen the "tank average" pop up. how does that happen?

Don’t open the door immediately after shutting off the vehicle. It takes a few seconds.

 

[Goldie]

Don’t open the door immediately after shutting off the vehicle. It takes a few seconds.

I see that, but it's a black screen with white type, the photo above is the green. I'll give it a go. Wasn't sure if it was a LCLC vs 1958 thing

 

[Pavman2473]

I see that, but it's a black screen with white type, the photo above is the green. I'll give it a go. Wasn't sure if it was a LCLC vs 1958 thing

I see what you’re saying. I think it is in the first edition only. I have the base model and only get the black and white.

 

[Goldie]

I see what you’re saying. I think it is in the first edition only. I have the base model and only get the black and white.

Looks like he's in a 1958. I have a LCLC

 

[advcyclist]

The psi in mine is 32. Would adding a few more pounds make a material difference. Honestly asking? And congrats on the stellar performance.

The dealer initially delivered it with 40 in all of them, but after slowly testing over the last few months; 36 is where I find the best ride for my commutes.

 

[MtnLC]

I did it!

It was a road trip to the coast of N.C. for a bike race, and I kept the speeds to within 5 of posted, spent most of the trip on US 70 with a posted limit of 55, and only about 100 miles of it was interstate speeds.

Lessons learned from this test of patience and throttle discipline; don't be tempted to mash the accelerator just to appease an impatient driver from behind. Their lack of planning and foresight does not constitute an urgency of your foot on the accelerator.

I tripped 6000 miles on this drive, used premium fuel, used the adaptive CC almost exclusively, and have the Nitto Ridge Grapplers set at 36psi with a bike on the bike rack the entire trip.

It does exist! Stock tires?

 

[kmershly]

The dealer initially delivered it with 40 in all of them, but after slowly testing over the last few months; 36 is where I find the best ride for my commutes.

Your LC came with Nitto Ridge Grapplers from the dealership or did you add them after the fact, because my LC came with Michelin LTX Trail Tires which according to the door panel should be set to 36PSI.

 

[Noctilucent]

Good work brining back the information to the hive!

 

[advcyclist]

It does exist! Stock tires?

Your LC came with Nitto Ridge Grapplers from the dealership or did you add them after the fact, because my LC came with Michelin LTX Trail Tires which according to the door panel should be set to 36PSI.

Originally came with Toyo from the dealer, but they ordered and installed the Ridge Grapplers as part of my purchase deal.

 

[Pavman2473]

Looks like he's in a 1958. I have a LCLC

Is the LCLC the premium/first edition?