MPG's

[XCLR8TN]

What in the world is mix-I-go? Never heard of that before.

If you want a polar opposite to this threads point (I think)... This is from today at the track. It flashed 0 for at least 20miles, but when I filled up I could only put 9.1, which further reinforces my theory that the gauge isn't physically measuring the level of gas at all and is going off how you are driving the car..

I usually get 260miles to a tank, 60/40 highway/city. Fill up usually 8.5-9.5 gal and works out to anywhere from 29-30mpg.

 

[Red2]

http://shop.bellperformance.com/products/mix-i-go-gasoline-additive

I had never heard of it either, but after reading up on it I figured it was worth a try. Not disappointed thus far.

 

[DrWebster]

My mileage keeps going up as the car breaks in (6400 miles on the odometer now), last two tanks have been 40mpg, 90% highway with no fuel additives.

 

[skullsroad]

My commute is 3 miles of city driving. That plus my driving style nets me about 230 miles a tank, on average. It doesn't bother me due to the fact that it only costs 30 dollars to fill the tank. I didn't buy the 2 for fuel economy, lots of other cars do that better. I bought it for fun.

 

[genericmoniker]

Averaging 6.6L/100km according to the car. I would hazard a guess that real world numbers are around 30 MPG (as opposed to the 35.6) with the majority being city driving.

 

[PGTBrow]

With 4400 miles on the odo i've averaged 33.7 mpg. Thats will 2 hours or highway commuting a day and plenty of balls to the wall back road driving on the weekend.

 

[Replica]

First tank I got around 37 mixed driving. As long as it's over 30 I don't really care.

 

[SubCompactor]

I have 150 miles on my new 5 speed touring. I can say that I am taking it easy and strictly on purpose doing ALL CITY driving. The computer is showing average 30.1. I do know that it seems there is some sweet spot when to shift from 1st to 2nd that will keep the power band nice and smooth. Howeve doing that puts more revs on the engine and reduces mpgs

 

[ngd298]

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[Suddueth13]

My first tank top off gave me 31.9mpg all city with a 5 minute jump on the interstate. I think it had about 450 miles on it at the time. Mine had 311 miles when I picked it up because it was delivered to me from a different dealer.

 

[Replica]

I think the glory of this car is its city MPG. I just can't get it to dip below 30mpg, even in the most brutal of stop and go traffic.

 

[SubCompactor]

I am now officially on my 2nd tankful. So far I have done 100% ALL City driving. No highway whatsoever. I clocked in at 31.9 mpg driving 292 miles and drove the gauge down to one bar that just began to blink. Oh, and Yes, I and was taking it easy as this is the break-in period. Very pleased.

 

[Axela05]

Not sure how but I got 24mpg on my last tank. Automatic, cold weather, new tires, maybe a different gas mixture for winter? (I feel like an idiot saying that but whatever).

 

[rhe]

I got my worst mileage so far ==> 26.6 mpUSgal. (31.98 mpgImp). City driving, automatic, cold weather, new winter tires, winter gas.

 

[Suddueth13]

My second tank top off was with 2 bars left and got 28.1 mpg. Still all city with maybe a few heavier take offs. My commute to work is short at only two miles so that doesn't help either

 

[joshb003]

Do they change the gas in winter? I've wondered this too.

 

[MyPrecious]

Do they change the gas in winter? I've wondered this too.

Yes.. they certainly do have a different forumulation summer versus winter in the cold northern climates. I have always found I got lower mileage with "winter gas"...than summer gas. Now before someone says that this is just due to the difference in fuel/air ratio that happens with colder temperatures...I have found this to be true for example...when I take a trip on an uncharacteristicly warm day...in the winter...so temperature may be pushing 70 degrees...as is typical of the psychotic weather that southern Indiana is so known for.

 

[dsgrey]

Do they change the formula? Depends on where you live. Many cold climate US states have a winter blend that reduces volitility by a supposed 1-2% per the EPA. Also, many large cities in the hot climates who have ozone attainment issues run this same blend all year round since it produces less pollution.

I work in an area with ozone issues that sells this reformulated blend all year round. But I also live in an area which is not under the same mandate. I can purchase fuel in either area and do not see a difference in any of my vehicles. But for all I know they could be selling the reformulated gas in all areas.

I will say we all saw a drop in mpgs when 10% ethanol was enforced.

 

[Suddueth13]

The reasons and formulation for summer vs. winter gas can get pretty complicated but the basic run down is this. Winter gas is forumlated to try and reduce moisture build up and moisture freezing in the fuel system. The winter gas is actually more volitile and technically produces more power. Summer gas is forumlated so it does not evaporate as quickly in the warmer temperatures.

 

[Ted_R]

Is anyone here using an FCD ( Fuel Consumption Display ) to maximize gas mileage ? I know the Hypermilers are fond of these.