This is Why I Love My Manual Tranny

do you currently run a tune? and what octane do you use?

 

Got this 2 weeks ago in 30 degree weather. (automatic transmission).

 

Just the dealer TSB as far as tune goes, regular 87 is usually what goes in but a few years ago filled up with E-0 and recorded 23.2 for the tank which was the best it ever got.

 

Work commute to and fro.

 

i see. i have never tried for improved mileage, but now that I've dug my heels in with this truck... and also that next Fall i am adding another 80 miles minimum to my daily commute, I'm thinking about trying the Yotawerx WW tune and a tank of 87. i have never tried 87 that i can remember. I'm at about 94k.

 

Adding 80 miles to your commute would definitely add a need for a little better MPG. Good luck with the tune, hopefully it helps.

 

Is just like chrome…. So you can buy something to make it better, 2low mod

 

I have had that kit for a couple of years now, just never got around to installing it.
I know, I know.

 

My 4.0L 6MT Frontier is still 1mpg better on the highway than a brand new one with the direct injected 3.8L and 9AT.

Nice to have the extra range on long trips.

 

13? Damn. I have RTT, roof rack, bed rack, 33s 255s E load and I get 17-19 on average.

 

I also think it’s a storage/fitment issue.

 

:-0

 

Mostly joking, but 13 isn't unusual on short trips around town. I've got steel bumpers w/ tire swingout, topper, roof racks for topper and cab, e-load 285, and 5.29s but still manage to get 16-18 on rural highways doing ~55mph

 

Oh, then that’s not bad at all man.

 

This is about as good as I can get out of it

 

Taller gear ratios would require constant downshifting. The current gears are much more comfortable imo.

 

That can also make an MT car fun though. Miata gears are very close together so there’s a ton of shifting.

 

Yes but I would rather at least a longer 6th gear
for cruising at 80mph. If I need to pass I’m fine with downshifting to 5th.

 

Autos are GIRLS transmissions that have many documents problems with the 3rd.gen crap gens

 

That is pretty incoherent, but I think I disagree will all of it.