I don't know if I agree with the A/C using more gas. My engine does not run when the A/C is on like it does when the heater is on and the truck engine is trying to heat the cabin. I believe the A/C system is electric and not engine driven. I see no difference in gas mileage with the A/C on. And...
Is someone siphoning off your gas? Mine is 2wd and I only haul pool cleaning equipment in the desert but I'm getting 45 to 50 MPG since new. Now with 3000 miles.
I'm trying to find a place to buy accessories for my Mav. I like the 110v 400w inverter and the heated steering wheel. My wife is now claiming title to the truck. She needs it more than I do since I have a fairly new F150 and a Lightning on the way. She has a clapped out Toyota minivan and wants...
I've noticed that if I keep power usage under 10%, the gas motor does not come on. I wish there was an indicator that shows when the gas engine is being used or the electric motor is being used, battery charge level, etc. like on a Prius.
It's been one of my only complaints so far. My Maverick takes at least twice as long as my F150 does to heat up so the heater will work. Granted, I leave the heater off until I see the temp start to come up, otherwise the gas engine comes on and gas mileage goes down. I could warm it up faster...
I've had my Maverick for 2 weeks now and put over 800 miles on it so far. I'm up to averaging 48 MPG around town. It's been improving as I get used to driving a Hybrid. I noticed that if I keep the power usage under 10%, as shown on the gauge on the left of the dash, the gas engine usually won't...