I have a 2002 Nissan Xterra, 2wd, V6 automatic (not the super charged version). Love the truck, and plan to keep it for as long as it runs good. Currently just under 75,000 miles on it, and it still drives like new.
My only beef with it is that it gets at best 17 mpg.
I drive 80 miles to work and back 5 days a week. So the cost of gas adds up fast. Normally I would drive my CBR600RR to work (45 mpg), but the dress code at work has gotten tighter, and the heat of the day is starting to get hard for me on the bike here in Phoenix.
Is there anything one can do to effectively improve gas mileage on a truck like mine?
I already drive it like an old man because of the cost of gas. I don't even see the tach needle get above 3,000 unless I'm trying to do 80 mph on the freeway.
I do the basics like frequent oil changes, good tires at proper pressure, baby the gas pedal. I'm probably due for an air filter, I'll change that this weekend.
I don't know what else I can do really.
Would changing the air intake system to an aftermarket type help?
ben