gas mileage - how to get better gas milage? started by Allen98
	December 16th 2008 at 9:10 AM Post #1
	Allen98 Allen550 3 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 16th 2008 Location: Eaton Rapids, Michgan Current Sled: 99' Polaris 550 Superspo
	Hey, I have a 98 Polaris 550 supesport, I was wondering how if possible to get better gas milage. I avg. 100-110 mls pre tank. I change plugs,clean carb (before winter/before summer) and new gas every year. what else can I do to help get better gas milage? Thanks Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	December 16th 2008 at 9:18 AM Post #2
	OhioPolarisKid Advanced Member 1154 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 22nd 2008 Location: Farmersville, Ohio, USA Current Sled: 1999 Indy 500 XC SP 2008-2009 Miles: 1340
	Make sure everything is in good shape, and jetted right. The cheapest, easiest, and best way is to not ride as hard. If you ease into it and dont go wide open often then you will save some fuel. But thats also the least fun way to save fuel, but it will probably be the best way. Stock 1999 Indy 500 xc sp with 2in risers 6985 miles No Problems www.myspace.com/farmboy3020 Real trucks have glow plugs. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 16th 2008 at 12:18 PM Post #3
	bushwacker Junior Member 347 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 2nd 2008 Location: Deer River, Mn, USA Current Sled: 2000 XC 700 SP 2008-2009 Miles: 600
	From the factory the jetting is usually conservative, by this I mean that your 550 fan could be ran hard at -30 degrees F with little risk of blowing due to too lean a fuel/air mixture. That said you should be able to drop one main jet size. (use caution not to run to the bar for a long time during extreme cold) This will gain you about 1-2 mpg. In very warm weather I usually drop the needle jet one clip position, this helps from looseing even more mpg in sticky snow conditions. (I always tape a note on the air box so I don't forget to put it back when it turns cold again) Finally my biggest gain in fuel economy was when I switched sleds with my wife. LOL(very slow driver) Also be conservative with break lever. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 16th 2008 at 2:58 PM Post #4
	Boss302man Average Member 695 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 23rd 2006 Location: Da UP ehh??, Michigan
	Polaris had had problems for years with 550s wrecking cylinders. They get poor mpgs because they jet them quite rich. Even though the plugs and piston wash indecate to go leaner, I would be carefull if you ride it hard. 2001.5 700 XC/SP 1988 Indy 400 I like engines n stuff Anyone can go out and carve around but its the in the woods going uphill, on one ski zigzagin with a leg up in the air givin it all the yank you got just so you can clear the tree beside you knowing your only chance is to stay balls out that parts the men from the groomer chasers. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 16th 2008 at 3:01 PM Post #5
	Rubi Advanced Member 1018 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 1st 2007 Location: Alexandria, MN, USA Current Sled: 2000 XCSP 600 2008-2009 Miles: 1071
	Make sure your track isn't too tight. I've seen some people that run their tracks way too tight. 1990 Indy 400 (Slightly modded with welded tunnel cracks and various used Indy parts from models throughout the 90's) 2006 Stihl Chainsaw 1980's Vintage Lawnboy Lawnmower 2005 Husqvarna Weed Whacker (It sucks to rewind the string, but that 31cc motor sure is torquey!) 2000 Polaris XCSP Edge 600 (1.5" Track, 22x40 gearing, Aaen exhaust, Student Driver pivot riser package) 2008 RMK 600 144" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 16th 2008 at 4:27 PM Post #6
	tommyboy - 180 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 2nd 2005 Location: WI, USA Current Sled: 2001 550 Super Sport 2008-2009 Miles: 1250+
	easy riding will make the most difference, my dad has the same 550 as me and gets about 15-20 miles more a tank. but is driving slower really worth it Tommy Milwaukee WI 2001 polaris 550 super sport Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 16th 2008 at 7:08 PM Post #7
	polaris1man Average Member 738 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 22nd 2007 Location: Nashwauk, Minnesota, USA Current Sled: Polaris SKS700 2008-2009 Miles: not many
	110 miles on a 12 gallon tank? Three-1999 Polaris SKS700's 2000 Polaris SKS700 2000 Polaris Ranger 6x6 2007 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI X2 2000 Yamaha YZ 250 1996 Yamaha WR250 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 16th 2008 at 7:20 PM Post #8
	CanadianXCR New Ice Ripper! 1642 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 18th 2004 Location: Barrie, ON, Canada Current Sled: 1998 XCR 440 2008-2009 Miles: 0
	Welcome to the world of sledding, where 10mpg isn't unusual. Keep up on maintenance is all I can say. 98 XCR 440 / Woodys / Hot Seat Performance / Shock Pros / Cobra / Sportech / Fox / TEAM / Camoplast Ice Ripper Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	December 16th 2008 at 9:48 PM  [ Modified December 16th 2008 at 9:48 PM ] Post #9
	JFDJason New Member 90 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 15th 2005 Location: Jordan, MN, USA Current Sled: 1993 Polaris XCR 2008-2009 Miles: 800
	Lose weight....and I am not talking on the sled... Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	January 9th 2009 at 10:06 AM  [ Modified January 9th 2009 at 10:10 AM ] Post #10
	Allen98 Allen550 3 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 16th 2008 Location: Eaton Rapids, Michgan Current Sled: 99' Polaris 550 Superspo
	Quote originally posted by tommyboy easy riding will make the most difference, my dad has the same 550 as me and gets about 15-20 miles more a tank. but is driving slower really worth it No, of course not. The only time I go slow is when there's others on the trail comming at me or if the DNR's around...LOL Quote originally posted by polaris1man 110 miles on a 12 gallon tank? Ya somthing like that. I know that it's aty least a 8 gallon tank. Quote originally posted by JFDJason Lose weight....and I am not talking on the sled... LOL, I'm trying..it's so easy to say yes to that home cook meal sitting in front of you...LOL Quote originally posted by CanadianXCR Welcome to the world of sledding, where 10mpg isn't unusual. Keep up on maintenance is all I can say. Yeah I know it's not uncommon, but it never hurt to try to rise your MPG just a little. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit