Tire pressure and seat covers
I have been running 45 psi in the front and 40 in the rear, and tires seem to be wearing pretty evenly after about 12,000 miles. Actually, they don't show much wear, so I am wondering if they may last more than the 20-30,000 miles most others report. Or, maybe they wear really fast at the end. Will have to wait and see.
I think most people are running at least 42 to 44 in the front, and you will probably find that with 36 psi you will start seeing some uneven wear (on the edges) after about 5-6,000 miles.
As for seat covers, you didn't mention whether you have side airbags. If you do, seat covers could prevent side airbags from deploying properly. It is really sunny and hot here in Arizona, so we put towels over the seats to protect them. Otherwise, most seat coverss sun-rot after 5-7 years. As it is, the towels (in our other cars) only last about two seasons before they start to sun-rot. The dealer said that since the towels just drape over the top and sides, and are loose around the back, that they should be OK. If you didn't get side airbags, this is probably a moot point; and seat covers are OK.
I was getting about 50-51 mpg in mixed city and freeway driving, but with the daytime temperature in the low 90's and the A/C on now, mileage has dropped about 2-3 mpg. When it gets above 110, it will probably drop more. Late last summer, mileage was about 44-46. Not sure, but I think mileage improved after 8-10,000 miles, probably due to engine break-in and more experience at driving techniques to improve economy.
I have been running 45 psi in the front and 40 in the rear, and tires seem to be wearing pretty evenly after about 12,000 miles. Actually, they don't show much wear, so I am wondering if they may last more than the 20-30,000 miles most others report. Or, maybe they wear really fast at the end. Will have to wait and see.
I think most people are running at least 42 to 44 in the front, and you will probably find that with 36 psi you will start seeing some uneven wear (on the edges) after about 5-6,000 miles.
As for seat covers, you didn't mention whether you have side airbags. If you do, seat covers could prevent side airbags from deploying properly. It is really sunny and hot here in Arizona, so we put towels over the seats to protect them. Otherwise, most seat coverss sun-rot after 5-7 years. As it is, the towels (in our other cars) only last about two seasons before they start to sun-rot. The dealer said that since the towels just drape over the top and sides, and are loose around the back, that they should be OK. If you didn't get side airbags, this is probably a moot point; and seat covers are OK.
I was getting about 50-51 mpg in mixed city and freeway driving, but with the daytime temperature in the low 90's and the A/C on now, mileage has dropped about 2-3 mpg. When it gets above 110, it will probably drop more. Late last summer, mileage was about 44-46. Not sure, but I think mileage improved after 8-10,000 miles, probably due to engine break-in and more experience at driving techniques to improve economy.
