This isn't G related, but I'm sure this holds mostly true for a G. Last week I did some traveling for work and I had a 08 Pathfinder (VQ40, same tranny as the G). My first site was in Hays, KS, about 400 miles west of Kansas City. Kansas City sits at about 1000' and Hays at 3000'. The grade slowly goes up across Kansas from 500' at it's lowest point in the east to just over 4800' near Colorado. Who says KS is flat The wind was blowing straight out of the south at a constant 30-35mph with gusts in the 45-50mph range. Semi's tramline in that kind of cross wind. The Pathy managed an amazing 17.1mpg at a 72mph cruise The following day I had to go staight south 180 miles to Dodge City, KS. The grade is pretty flat and I had a 10mph tailwind that day. The Pathy managed a decent 22.1mpg traveling at 70mph. So there you have it, wind and grade alone sucked out nearly 30% in MPGs. So for those of you complaining about poor MPGs did could have a lot to do with the region and conditions you live in.

 

well don't forget to go easy on the go pedal too.... but how could we resist with the g..... i've managed 26mpg on my g going to salinas (near monterey, or laguna seca) from elk grove (borders sacramento to the south). Drove behind the uhaul truck my brother rented to move stuff. fastest run was about 80 at one point while doing mostly 65-70mph. the return trip was more pedal to the medal and maintained 75 to 80 mph most the way. so yeah, drafting does help too... just don't draft behind a sand, grain or livestock semi.

 

I used a Prius (form work) last week for a meeting west of my location (Ontario, CA. On a steep grade the fuel estimate on the screen dipped as low as 14 mpg. Also when I was going into the wind, on flat sections, I usually got about 25-30mpg. I averaged about 38 MPG (averaging about 80 mph) and noticed a large increase in MPG when I slowed down and when the car was on flat sections with a tail wind. I wasn't worried about the mileage too much since I had a company (government) gas card, but watched it just to see if I would be interested in the car (I commute 110 miles a day). I think I would be better off with a Civic that gets around 37 mpg, with more horse power, than a Prius.

 

traffic in So Cal has a lot to with with poor mpg...

 

What city do you work for? What do you do? In my 8 years of work experience I've worked for local governments (Pasadena and Glendale most recently)...except for a few months at a smoothie place in the mall.

 

I am a Deputy Sheriff and would rather not say what county I work for. You never know who I might **** off on here and you know how easy it is to file a complaint against a government worker.

 

we all need connections

 

Here is what I will tell you, we are hiring approximately 1500 total Sworn (Deputy Sheriff) and non sworn (correctional Deputies) over the next 3 years, not including attrition. The base for a Deputy Sheriff is approximately 52k and tops out at about 80k (corrections makes about 15-20% less). You make about 22 dollars an hour in the academy (about 6 months long) and they will house you and feed you for free while there. There is so much overtime available that a topped out deputy can easily make 150k (we are paid hourly). The retirement formula a 3% at 50 (CALPERS), which means you accrue 3% for every year you work. This means, after 30 years of service, you will get a check every month for 90% of the highest amount you made within the last three years (Sgt's and above can get about 96-98%). We also work a 4/10 and a 3/12 in corrections, like most in law enforcement. Sgt's make about 110k and will receive 25% raise spread over the next 3 years. The county has on of the few reasonable housing markets in Southern California. So if anyone is looking for a job, drop me a line. I am not a recruiter, just someone who enjoys their job.

 

^^^ I'm too old - but would consider a career change...

 

Well, we also have forensic technicians, Deputy Coroner (you write a report and pick up dead bodies) and numerous other positions. Also, the only department in the state (I know of) that discriminates on age is CHP (35 yrs old).

 

I used to want to drive a hearst when I was younger... but I'm over that now

I'll stick to what I know... until I can make it as a pro poker player...

 

if your hiring in two years when i get out of the military hook me up

 

My new company truck (Dodge Dakota 3.7L V6 Auto) loses 5.5 mpg into the wind.

 

its a truck tho...its got to be expected i also have a f350 and you dont even want to know how that eats gas