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Kathy
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Just read the posts about DRLs and MPG and have a similar question. I have DRLs on my new 2005 RAV4 and I get LOUSY gas mileage. It's a 5 speed, I don't have a lead foot and I'm getting around 20-21 mpg city/highway combined. My husband is wondering about the theory of the DRLs causing one to lose a couple mpg, so we're thinking of turning them off. Short of taking it to the dealer, does anyone specifically know how to turn them off? i.e., if it's a relay where is it and is it easy to modify?
And speaking of lousy gas mileage, I'm sure my rack has something to do with it. I have Yakima low-rider towers, cross bars, and a tandem rack on top of my car. I use it a lot so I don't want to take the rack off and on all the time. But boy, I HATE getting only 20-21 mpg after previously having a car that got around 30 (with the same rack setup). Sometimes I wonder if there is anything wrong with it when I read people getting up towards 27!
Kathy
And speaking of lousy gas mileage, I'm sure my rack has something to do with it. I have Yakima low-rider towers, cross bars, and a tandem rack on top of my car. I use it a lot so I don't want to take the rack off and on all the time. But boy, I HATE getting only 20-21 mpg after previously having a car that got around 30 (with the same rack setup). Sometimes I wonder if there is anything wrong with it when I read people getting up towards 27!
Kathy