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Never, never count on the onboard mpg screen for a reading. Always off by a few mpg. Use the try and true method by filling up to the first click at a gas station you use on a regular basis. Then after at least 3/4 tank left fill up again at the very same station and the very same pump to the first click only. This will give you a better reading. Driving any car a short distance without giving the engine a chance to warm up is a mpg killer. Example... My former 2006 Civic ( 25mpg city sticker ) got about 24/25 miles per gallon on a 10/12 mile city round drive per day. When I only drove 1/2 mile up and then later 1/2 mile back from a store or bank, my mpg was 16 to 17 miles per gallon. See the big difference when you only drive a short distance. Long traffic lights, many traffic lights over few lights will also give you a less mpg reading.
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Replying to: sr146260211 (Aug 28, 2009 5:26 am) First, though, driving conditions. Suburban and rural 35 - 45 mph limits, rolling hills, stops typically 1/2 to 1 mile, 85 percent.Short interstate 65 - 70 mph 15 percent. A/C on auto, 2 occupants mostly. Tires inflated to recommended 30psi. Temps, Oklahoma typical 85 - 95. Calculated mpg using miles/gallons fuel = 23.53mpg. Best tank was 24.72mpg (last tank), worst was 22.87mpg. Onboard mpg reading for the three tanks of fuel is 24.2mpg. Whats that, 1 percent or so off? I'll take it. So far, I'm a happy camper. The "Cute Little Car", as my grandkids call it, is tight and responsive, fairly quiet and very handy. Lotsa stuff goes in the cargo area, which along with being a Honda is the main reason for this purchase. |
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On my second fill-up, my tri pcomputer actually read lower tha nmy calculated amount. I'll see if that continues. It would be a suprise because on our altima, it always comes out reading higher tha nthe calculated amount. I'm starting ot think the trip computer is more accurate than hand calculation. Hand calculation could be off by a 1/2 gallon depending and require you average 3 or 4 tanks together. I think what will throw off the mpg indicator the most, is the gasoline itself. the energy content of the gasoline can vary slightly.. especially if ethanol is used. I think my dealer filled it with E10 when delivered (it's usually cheaper in the midwest), so I wasn't suprised when my mileage improve noticeably on the next 2 tanks... that along with more break-in. |
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In mixed suburban driving during the summer of '09 -- avg 21.5 mpg with low of 18 and high of 25.8 In mostly highway mileage during the same period -- avg 28.4 mpg with a high of 31. Speed in the range of 60 - 75. Context -- G'year Assurance Comfort Tread tires at 30 psi. A/C running when SaabGirl deemed it necessary, which is anytime temp exceeds 60. Carrying two adults on trips plus couple hundred pounds of stuff. Drove with traffic flow; no special effort to squeeze out better mileage. Shell 87 -- fuel most often used. Off-topic note: One thing I've appreciated about this very practical machine is that it still has no rattles or squeaks, even on rough pavement. |
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| Just completed 3000 mile cross country trek in 2008 CRV EX L 2 wheel drive which had 11400 miles at srtart of trip . I averaged an astounding 31.7 MPGs most of which was at 70MPH on Cruise control. The low end MPG 23.1 up mountains in the west the best at 37.8 going down those mountains. No issues whatsoever about anything. Vehicle ran better than Secretariat in the 73 Kentucky Derby ! | |
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