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369 messages, Last post on Nov 18, 2009 at 3:22 PM
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Replying to: sfmama (Dec 06, 2006 5:43 pm) On the freeway, driving at a constant 65-70 with the engine warmed up, I will get about 24 to 26 mpg, depending on terrain and wind direction/velocity. I was able to get it up to 29 mpg once, but that must have been a fluke. So you see, real world MPG is somewhat nebulous and can vary greatly depending on how you drive, the roads you drive on, and most importantly, the length of your trips. What they say about bunching up all your errands so you only need to go out once really does make a lot of sense. A cold engine is a gas hog, plus that's when it does 90% of it's polluting since the catalytic converter is not heated up. I've owned a 2007 SF Limited AWD with third row seat for two months now and absolutely love it. It's so much fun to drive. I have about 1200 miles on it.
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Replying to: sfmama (Dec 06, 2006 5:43 pm) |
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| I wouild like to add that mpg in my 07 Fe Gls is very dependent on highway speed. With the 4sp auto the rpm at 75mph are about 3k, which wont get you close to epa at least not on mine anyway. That is about the only drawback on this vehicle is highway rpm. Needs another gear for gls trim! | |
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I have a 2006 2.7 V6 Sante Fe. How can I get more than 13 1/2 - 14 miles per gallon? The service manager in Utica told me the break-in mileage is 8000 miles, I find this hard to believe. He also said no one has had a problem with mileage. Can I expect any better mileage? Ed
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Replying to: kg325 (Dec 08, 2006 10:15 am) Top 10 Tips for Improving Your Fuel Economy and We Test the Tips - What Really Saves Gas? And How Much?
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 08, 2006 10:24 am) I am what you might call anal, about maintenance and up keep. So the 10 tips, I am aware of them. My Sante Fe has about 2200 mile on it. I have noticed that it downshifts at times at 32 miles per hour, when I am coasting to a stop or just following traffic. It seems to downshift too early. It also seems to stay in a gear while upshifting. Is this a characteric of this transmission or does it need attention? Ed
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The Santa Fe calls for 87 Octane regular unleaded. That is all we have used in the past several vehicles we have owned. Has anyone seen any benefit in using a higher octane gasoline?
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Replying to: srdriver (Dec 10, 2006 8:59 am) Since it is new, I am following the manufacturers guidelines(87 octane) so if it doesn't perform like it should I can tell the garage. My mileage is terrible so far. Ed
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Replying to: kg325 (Dec 10, 2006 10:02 am) We have good luck using Shell, Chevron/Texaco, or Phillips 66 Regular Unleaded. I buy the 5.25 oz bottle of Lucas and refill it from a large bottle. I put about 3 oz in the small bottle and when I am down about 10 gallons of gasoline, add the Lucas then top off with gas so it gets mixed up good. We use it in both vehicles.
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Replying to: srdriver (Dec 10, 2006 10:20 am) But until mine is running within the mileage range as advertised, I wont put any additive in. I'm getting 13 1/2 to 14 1/2 mpg. What is the normal breakin period for these?? The service manager sugested to me 8000 to 10,000 miles. I have never heard of anything like that before!!!
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