Hi, advice on 2014 ES out of state

**Eggman** · 05-30-2021, 02:30 AM

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

There are a few provincial parks in the area, but I've never been to any of them. You planning a road trip?

Would be nice to get out & about once this pandemic blows over.

**Casey** · 05-30-2021, 08:58 PM

Tires were all 20psi or lower. I aired them up and drove to work for the first time this morning. I got 59 mpg!!!

Gave it and wash and wax as a thank you!

**Eggman** · 05-30-2021, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by Casey

Tires were all 20psi or lower. I aired them up and drove to work for the first time this morning. I got 59 mpg!!!

Gave it and wash and wax as a thank you!

I had low tire pressure when I drove it off the dealer's lot. Aired them up and the light went away. Rolling resistance and fuel economy improved. Easy fix. In fact I usually run over 40psi for even better fuel economy. It all depends on your comfort level there.

**MetroMPG** · 05-30-2021, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Casey

I got 59 mpg!!!

Nice! Be glad you didn't buy a Honda Fit! Can't touch those numbers.

**Casey** · 05-30-2021, 11:56 PM

Yes, Honda Fit to match my wife's Odyssey might have been okay but I think I did better!

I took them up to 40psi. I need a better gauge.
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**MetroMPG** · 05-31-2021, 12:59 AM

Great pic!

**Eggman** · 05-31-2021, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by Casey

New Chief’s car. Will get to the scene quicker and the color is right. Just throw a hydrant wrench, hose & nozzle in the back.

**Casey** · 05-31-2021, 02:57 AM

Funny, my Lieutenant, drives a red Prius. I think it's the only Prius in our dept. Most of our guys drive big trucks.

**Eggman** · 06-01-2021, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by Casey

Funny, my Lieutenant, drives a red Prius. I think it's the only Prius in our dept. Most of our guys drive big trucks.

For kicks, start comparing fuel economy numbers between your Mirage and your Lieutenant's Prius. It'll soon become apparent that the Mirage can get better fuel mileage than any Prius at a third of the cost new. The Prius can't touch the Mirage in total cost of ownership.

One pays a price driving those big trucks. Having a big pickup truck just for regular commuting is about as expensive as transportation gets - expensive to purchase, expensive to operate and expensive to maintain.

**Dirk Diggler** · 06-01-2021, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by Casey

Funny, my Lieutenant, drives a red Prius. I think it's the only Prius in our dept. Most of our guys drive big trucks.

"FLORIDA MAN converts red Mirage to red firetruck."

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