Since you haven't told us what kind of X it is, I am going to guess. It wouldn't happen to be a supercharged 2002 would it? If it is, enjoy that great gas mileage because it will only get worse from here as you add tires and stuff.
If that is the case, I will give you a quick education on engine operation. A supercharger rams air into the motor through the use of impellers. There is a device called a Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF for short) that reads how much air is input into the motor. When you push on the gas pedal, you are simply opening a butterfly valve for increased air flow and moving a device called a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS for short). This and the MAF are what determines how much fuel flows into the motor via the injectors. The more air across the grid, the more fuel is required to achieve the government required air/fuel ratio. Because of this, the superchargers are prone to get lousy gas mileage. Basically you get V8 gas mileage in a V6.
If you don't have a supercharger, you have one of two problems. Either the air/fuel ratio isn't correct and you're blowing fuel out the tailpipe or your driving technique may need some adjustment.
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Originally posted by RticQl8
Im lucky to get 12mpg highway or city. In fact i've been to the dealer twice about this very issue. They told me all is fine so im guessing its my driving style. btw I got the same gas mileage with my stock tires as I got with my 31" mudders
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