How hard do you have to work to get the good FE?
#31
Re: How hard do you have to work to get the good FE?
I'm in north Orange county, so pretty flat. The commute is half side streets, half 405.
I set the cruise control at 65 miles per hour in the carpool lane this morning and the mpg gauge was reading about 50mpg. I was thinking it should be higher to compensate for the worse mpg you get when starting/stopping/accelerating?
I know a per-tank average of 44mpg is pretty good, but I want to hit the 50mpg mark!
I set the cruise control at 65 miles per hour in the carpool lane this morning and the mpg gauge was reading about 50mpg. I was thinking it should be higher to compensate for the worse mpg you get when starting/stopping/accelerating?
I know a per-tank average of 44mpg is pretty good, but I want to hit the 50mpg mark!
#32
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Managed to get 48.8 MPG. I live in Singapore. Approx 80 deg F all year round. Tires 42 PSI. 5W - 30 Mobil 1 Can't find 0W - 20 in Singapore. My 4th tank. 60% City / 40% Hwy. Approx. 50 mph on Hwy. Hoping to get higher MPG when engine fully run in. Quite happy with the numbers as I am getting above the EPA rated 40/45 MPG.
#33
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#34
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I have a roof rack, don't over-inflate my tires, keep the a/c set to Auto and will get around 42-43 mpg for my daily work commute. So, I don't try too hard.
#35
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We just filled up for the fifth time, and got just over 50 MPG. With the strong winds today, our mileage dipped down to 46, but on the way home tonight, I got it back up to 48 for the tank. If you are not getting at least 45 MPG, you can't be trying to get good mileage at all!
#36
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1. Temperature- decrease in temp= decrease in FE
2. Terrain- It is much easier to get higher MPG on flat terrain
3. Length of Commute- For the most part, longer commute= higher MPG, but more gas used
4. Highway/City Driving ratio- Self-explanatory
5. Type of fuel- Some have no choice but to purchase E10, or a winter blend resulting in decreased FE
6. Having a garage to park in at night- starting warm will show a significant increase in MPG
7. Amount of traffic on road- also self-explanatory
#37
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I am trying about as hard as the middle of the summer, but winter effects up here drop my tank averages from north of 60 to about 45mpg.
Buying a fuel efficient vehicle is a great start for everyone...
#38
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Don't cut yourself short. You are getting good mileage. We are all getting good mileage. The Honda Civic Hybrid gives everyone good mileage under all circumstances.
#39
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Agreed. Since I've owner her I've gotten only 41mpg out of her according to the lifetime trip counter. Now when I say only, that is still fantastic.
Even at that level, the hybrid option is still going to pay for itself very quickly.
And now that I got my W2s and am calculating my tax refund along with that $2100 incentive, its easily one of the best investments I've ever made.
#40
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I just did my first fillup in the 08 Civic. 303 miles on 6.5 gallons = 46.6 mpg
That's a 50/50 mix of urban/suburban driving, with the tires inflated to 35 psi
I'm very pleased
That's a 50/50 mix of urban/suburban driving, with the tires inflated to 35 psi
I'm very pleased