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#1814 of 1837 Dodge Caravan Gas Mileage by moparmtn Jan 23, 2009 (7:56 am)
I have a 2003 Grand Caravan which now has 113000 trouble free miles. I get about 22 mpgs all around and 25.5 on the highway witth cruise set at about 69 mph. On a trip out west last year we covered 11998 miles loaded down and pulling a pop up camper and we averaged for the whole trip 21.9 mpg. I was extremely amazed at this especially with all the mountains we climbed... and use of E85. All of this was done on secondary roads. Using the E85 gave me a rough idle but really did not notice much difference in performance then started to mix it about 50/50 and ran great throughout the midwest...
#1815 of 1837 24mpg by ateixeira Feb 02, 2009 (1:42 pm)
Took a road trip for a family reunion and hauled some seriously heavy loads, often luggage for the 17 people that were there.   Mileage was usually around 24mpg or so. It was mostly highway but higher speeds than usual due to the 70 mph speed limits in Florida (I did 75 or so, but my dad was goin' 90 ).
#1816 of 1837 Drove 100miles, averaged 33mpg. by ninjai Apr 05, 2009 (11:38 pm)
Replying to: peralta (Jun 30, 2007 9:04 pm) I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.8L V6, 7 seat. I was driving about 65 mph behind a semi truck. The truck broke the wind for me and I was able to average 33mpg.   Normally I drive about 69 to 73mph and average around 27, maybe 28mpg.   I always use cruise control because it saves the most on gas.   I use 89 and sometimes 91 Fuel, also it helps to have an awesome air filter, so I got a K&N Air Filter ($45), not bad since it cost $25 for a standard air filter, plus they are not reusable. We need to save money everywhere, so investing into a $45 filter which is reusable, washable, and guaranteed for 1 million miles, you really cannot go wrong. Pays for itself after 3 tanks of gas at least. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 09, 2009 10:15 am)
#1817 of 1837 Re: Drove 100miles, averaged 33mpg. [ninjai] by ateixeira Apr 09, 2009 (10:15 am)
Replying to: ninjai (Apr 05, 2009 11:38 pm) Drafting large trucks definitely works. I've noticed that too, on the trip computer. They usually don't like it, though, and try to get you off their tail.   Just be careful that you don't chip a windshield from debris they may kick up - that would cancel any savings you may accumulate.
#1818 of 1837 2006 Kia Sedona MPG in Puerto Rico by lavrishevo May 11, 2009 (7:09 pm)
Recent trip to Ponce, PR from Trujillo Alto, PR about 90 miles each way. 1/3 mountain roads and the rest mountain highway. Lots of climbing up for miles and back down. Steep climbs, enough to put the van down to 4th gear about 90% of the climbs.   I averaged 22 MPG overall with 4 people, A/C on, and some extra gear and about 75 - 80 MPG except uphill in 4th which I averaged 65 - 70 MPH. I think that is pretty good considering the terrain. I usually get about 25 - 27 on flat terrain with a/c at 65 MPG   Not as good MPG as others out there but much better power, comfort, and features especially to the Caravan. Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 15, 2009 8:07 am)
#1819 of 1837 Re: 2006 Kia Sedona MPG in Puerto Rico [lavrishevo] by ateixeira May 15, 2009 (8:07 am)
Replying to: lavrishevo (May 11, 2009 7:09 pm) Which model do you have? They come in LX and EX, right?   I really liked the fluorescent gauges on the Entourage Limited but I don't think the Sedona got those, right? Prices were a lot higher for Limiteds when I shopped in 07, though.
#1820 of 1837 by lavrishevo May 18, 2009 (8:11 am)
I have the Sedona LX. I did not want leather because of the climate I live in and powerdoors although nice are guaranteed to break. They never ever last. The gauges are not anything special in the Sedona but the vans drives very nice. Good power and fantastic safety, best in the industry. Don't forget you can add the nice options such as DVD and HID xenon headlight for thousands less then the dealer. This is what I did. 10.4" screen in the back hooked up to a Panasonic touchscreen in the front for less then a grand. A xenon kit cost only $160.00 Unless you really have to have the dealer options you will be better off going aftermarket. Oops that's you, you Sienna loving Toyota man... LOL. I believe the LX is also also about 200 lbs lighter then the EX. Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 18, 2009 10:18 am)
#1821 of 1837 Re: [lavrishevo] by ateixeira May 18, 2009 (10:18 am)
Replying to: lavrishevo (May 18, 2009 8:11 am)   I'm happy with my choice, though love may be a strong word for a minivan. I prefer small cars, that's why I daily-drive a Miata.
#1822 of 1837 Road trip; 26.5 MPG by dsrtrat2 May 29, 2009 (1:41 pm)
First road trip in '08 ODY EX-L with about 500 lbs. of people and stuff. Traveled from AZ east on US 60 to NM and then up to I-40 for 250 miles to US 54 through OK, TX, Kansas to I-35 to Des Moines. Somewhat the same on way back. My GPS said I averaged 60.9 MPH on way home. Average of 7 tanks of gas was 26.5 MPG with the lowest 24.7 and the best was 28.7 on 88 octane Phillips 66 gas. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jun 04, 2009 10:58 am)
#1823 of 1837 Re: Road trip; 26.5 MPG [dsrtrat2] by ateixeira Jun 04, 2009 (10:58 am)
Replying to: dsrtrat2 (May 29, 2009 1:41 pm) 61 mph average? The gas pedal is the one on the right.   Just jerking your chain, your reward was good mileage, so kudos.

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