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[Ramblin Fever]

On that '95 Rig, HShawn31, bring the psi up a bit; the 1st generation Rodeo's are a bit heavier then the newer models.

If you're running P-metric tires, i.e. P245/70, run your fronts at about 38psi, and your rear about 36psi - AS long as the sidewall of the tire states max pressure of 40-44psi cold.

IF the max cold psi of the tire is only 35psi (I don't think it's that low, but it's been a while since I've had P-metric tires), then run front/rear at 35psi - won't hurt the tires at all, and you'll have better cornering, mpg, but the ride might be a bit bumbpier.

I have LT265/75 R16 D (8 ply) tires, and run my fronts at 38psi/rear 36 with better then average mpg for having bigger tires. When I had the 245/75, I ran the fronts at 40psi/rear 38 with excellent tread wearing and cornering.

Macre - You might be able to go to 35psi and see a tad better mpg, and if that's too much psi, you'll know as you'll find it takes longer to stop along with greater force on the brake pedal.

Gizmo42 - I thought I was the only "weirdo" who ran to the gas station at exactly 1/2 tank! Can't STAND it when it gets below that, don't know why though. But I am *knocking hard on wood* still on my 1st fuel pump.

[marcre]

I just got back from Baltimore(job interview) and I averaged 23.5 MPG on the way there. 21.5 on the way back. Not bad at all. Best I've ever seen on the Rodeo. I didn't burn any noticeable oil on the way there, but on the way back I was about half a quart low an hour from home. I checked several times each way just to be safe.

I will say this, it was a nice ride, pretty comfortable and the A/C did well in the 86º and very humid weather in Maryland. The ride was pleasantly smooth and comfortable.

This is the longest trip I've ever taken the Rodeo on and I was happy. For some reason I was nervous at its ability to make it. Those fears are and were unfounded.

marc

[rodeo02]

That's awesome MPG's. I dunno if I ever saw that with my 2002, but she never saw more than a ~300mi trip in one shot. Good luck with the job! Hate too see anyone have to bail out of WNY!!

Joel

[surferfletch]

My Rodeo has made several trips from SW FL to New England. All were uneventful, except for the roof rack letting go in SC at 4 am 2 summers ago. Still got all the gear inside comfortably. Ordered the part on the phone and had it wating in NH when we got there. I wouldn't hesitate to take another 1000 mile+ trip in it now.

[Ramblin Fever]

Originally Posted by surferfletch

I wouldn't hesitate to take another 1000 mile+ trip in it now.

Same here - lost count though of all the 1k+ mile trips we've gone on in the Rodeo, every single one was uneventful, with the exception of a weak clamp on the upper radiator hose 5yrs ago in Green River, Utah on one of the coldest mornings in history or at least it felt that way when you're trying to get ice cold fingers to hold a skinny clamp on a hot hot hose.