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#121 of 138 Re: 13.2 mpg [ladyblue14] by tedebear Jun 30, 2008 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 2:25 pm) I own a 2006 cruiser with 8200 miles. I only get 13.2 in city and highway.   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. Replies to this message: ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 5:21 pm) onelazydog (Apr 05, 2009 6:39 pm) schas1 (Apr 06, 2009 6:09 am)
#122 of 138 Re: 13.2 mpg [ladyblue14] by jwelsh Jun 30, 2008 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: ladyblue14 (Jun 30, 2008 2:25 pm) My 2006 Touring with auto and a\c shows 29-30+ on the highway. In the city, about 20-21mpg. I don't hot rod it and I try to drive more conservatively. (No speeding to get on the highway,etc.
#123 of 138 Re: 13.2 mpg [tedebear] by ladyblue14 Jun 30, 2008 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: tedebear (Jun 30, 2008 2:40 pm) The car has had some minor problems since day one. It had 108 miles on it when I bought it for $26.000. It is a turbo with automatic,all power,sunroof. It is a pretty car but a headache. Plastic control box below drivers seat has broken twice and wires were dangling. Battery was replaced at 6000 miles.The mileage has always been bad. The dealer said they can not do anything until the check engine light comes on. I called main Chrysler customer control. I was told the car had not been broken in and would probably not get better until it had over 12,000 miles on it. I have friends that own PT Cruisers and they get decent miles per gallon. One friend went on a trip from California to his family home in New Mexico. He averaged 30 miles per gallon on the trip. I suspect I may have a lemon,but Chrysler would not admit it.   Replies to this message: onelazydog (Apr 05, 2009 6:39 pm) schas1 (Apr 06, 2009 6:09 am)
#124 of 138 27 mpg by krf Jul 08, 2008 (11:45 am)
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
#125 of 138 Re: 2006 Limited, Automatic [explorer806] by schas1 Aug 01, 2008 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: explorer806 (Apr 19, 2008 4:26 am) Hi Explorer806, 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
#126 of 138 Re: my mpg, fwiw... [yaya97] by schas1 Aug 01, 2008 (4:33 pm)
Replying to: yaya97 (May 02, 2008 11:21 am) Hey yaya97, 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 Replies to this message: tedebear (Aug 01, 2008 5:00 pm)
#127 of 138 Re: my mpg, fwiw... [schas1] by tedebear Aug 01, 2008 (5:00 pm)
Replying to: schas1 (Aug 01, 2008 4:33 pm) Recently I have been using xxxxxx this product works- increased my mpg by about 20%,   Scam alert!!! Scam alert!!!
#128 of 138 Lowest gas mileage! by naomi223 Aug 06, 2008 (11:34 pm)
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? Replies to this message: camshot2 (Aug 07, 2008 6:31 am) schas1 (Aug 07, 2008 9:06 am) ladyblue14 (Aug 07, 2008 9:24 am) tedebear (Aug 07, 2008 11:12 am) p100 (Dec 14, 2008 5:24 am) naomi223 (Aug 22, 2008 3:38 am)
#129 of 138 Re: Lowest gas mileage! [naomi223] by camshot2 Aug 07, 2008 (6:31 am)
Replying to: naomi223 (Aug 06, 2008 11:34 pm) I have a 2003 GT Turbo Cruiser. I get about 20-21 city and 24-26 highway. The weight of this car, and the Turbo, should get about this fuel efficiency. Consider the Dodge Neon, same chassis, same motor, but the mileage is much higher. Why? It is due to the weight difference. If I drive mine in auto-stick mode I get a little less MPG, becasue I like to get the powerband a little higher before I shift. It hurts the gas mileage a little. If you have a standard shift you SHOULD get much better than what you report. I sold these cars for a few years and loved the concept of them, so I am happy enough with the mileage. 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
#130 of 138 Re: Lowest gas mileage! [naomi223] by schas1 Aug 07, 2008 (9:06 am)
Replying to: naomi223 (Aug 06, 2008 11:34 pm) I changed the plugs to iridium, that helped, I used the EthosFR and that actually did increase mine by about 5 MPG-Email me at schasazaol.com for further info-It may help, from all the other postings- seems like it has been the luck of the draw- of course the assumption is you are driving conservatively and that may mean it is a manufacturing issue of all the parts and this what you got, Charles

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