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138 messages, Last post on Apr 06, 2009 at 6:09 AM
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I own a 2006 cruiser with 8200 miles. I only get 13.2 in city and highway. Dealer says live with it. They do not get good gas milage. I told my daughter not to buy one since chrysler does not stand behind there product.This is my first and last Chrysler product.
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Replying to: ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 2:25 pm) Something definitely wrong there. My wife gets 19-20 mpg in her turbo Cruiser in the city and she drives herky-jerky as it is. Have you ever taken it on a long drive strictly on the highway? Even if it's a turbo you should see at least 26 mpg under those conditions. You might try some simple things like disconnecting the negative battery cable for an hour or longer to reset the computer. Maybe it will "relearn" with better fuel economy. If you've read through this thread you've seen that your mpg results are not typical.
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Replying to: ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 2:25 pm) |
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Replying to: tedebear (Jun 30, 2008 2:40 pm) 
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i own a 2006 touring model and the best i have gotten in gas mileage is 28 hwy 23 city just came back from fla. and thats when i hit 28 mpg. the cruiser runs great i have 59000 miles on it keep synthetic oil in it and bring it in for tune ups 
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Replying to: explorer806 (Apr 19, 2008 4:26 am) I am interested in your conversion to the water/hydrogen . I did get the work book, however I returned as the last two items said- best used with a caborated engine and 2 suggest that valves be changed to stainless steel as the the originals my rust. I didn't know why it wouldn't work for FI as the hydrogen was introduced into the air intake. The valves rusting I could understand as after the engine shuts down, the left over moisture may rust the valves over night. I have been using EthosFR and increased mileage by 20% on average! If you want info on this product go to my web site- www.forearthonline.com/arizona . Let me know how you make out with the conversion. Great Luck!!! Charles |
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Replying to: yaya97 (May 02, 2008 11:21 am) I have a 2001 Cruiser, was getting 18-19mpg, did all the things to increase mileage- changed plugs, air filter, air in the tires, oil and filter got me to 20-21 mpg. Recently I have been using EthosFR- this product works- increased my mpg by about 20%, I get average 25 mpg couple of times got 28-29!! If you want more info go to my web site www.forearthonline.com/arizona I love the my Cruiser- now with the increased gas mileage I can keep it. Best to ya, Chas
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Replying to: schas1 (Aug 01, 2008 4:33 pm) Scam alert!!! Scam alert!!! 
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I have a 2006 GT Turbo and am getting 11-14 mpg! After reading these messages, it appears that I am getting the lowest. Have tried to reach someone in charge at Chrysler, but the only published phone number for EVERYONE goes to Customer Service in Bombay (Mumbai)!!! It's infuriating. Have written to Michelle Krebs about the Customer Care VP and have not received an answer. Any suggestions? |
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Replying to: naomi223 (Aug 06, 2008 11:34 pm) To find out more about yours, have you tried a local dealership that also does work on these? Some of their mechanics know the little tweaks to get your mileage up. I know that little differences in driving styles seem to have a profound effect on these little cruisers. Good luck and I hope you find a solution. Do you accelerate it strongly, and do you gently ease it up to speed? Those have quite an effect in my experience. Later, Willie D "the cat in the PT Cruiser" Welch |
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