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2432 messages, Last post on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:50 AM
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In order to get good numbers you have to shift at 2500 rpm per gear, once you get to 5th your at 50 mph and you set your cruise control. As far as anthing less than that maintain the car at 2500 rpm even when you pull out in 1st gear. Someone said the fit is not aerodynamic and this is a fact, the fit's not built like a civic and it makes no sense that the fit with it's small engine, weight and size doesn't separate itself from the mpg of a civic. The civic is right on it's toes and at higher speeds the civic get's better mpg than the fit. The fit is a small vehicle with lots of interior space, but it's tall which means it's a wind catcher. And oh yes, your driving for better mpg which means everyone is going to pass you don't run with them.
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Replying to: vdal (Jul 15, 2008 5:06 pm)
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Replying to: elsabae (Jul 16, 2008 7:19 am) |
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Replying to: damian1962 (Jul 16, 2008 5:28 am) Manufacturers and magazines typically quote the drag coefficient. It would not surprise me if the Fit has a relatively decent drag coefficient that is not too far behind the Civic. The Fit is a lot taller than the Civic, so it has a larger cross-sectional area and I suspect that is where much of the mileage difference lies. If you look at VW's 1 liter concept car, it has tandem seating which greatly reduces the cars cross-sectional area: http://www.autobloggreen.com/2008/07/01/vw-supposedly-still-working-on-one-liter- -car-possible-2010-lau/ |
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I drive a lot at 80 mph which runs constantly AT 2900 rpm, and I still get 35-36 mpg. If you're city driving I can't imagine needing to accelerate so fast that you'd get up to 3000rpm anyway. In other words, I don't think that solution is going to overcome whatever mechanical issue is causing his poor gas mileage. |
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| Went From Venice,FL....to Bandera, Tx...3487..miles average 35.20 mph...Mostly Intersate at 70 plus miles an hour.... | |
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I have a 09 Fit on order in Tucson. I have read several messages indicating that the ac is marginal in hot weather. Anyone with experience with the ac in Arizona summer? I'm a little concerned. Thanks Dave
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Replying to: retire36 (Jul 21, 2008 1:58 pm) We live in Central Texas where it has been 102 degrees ever other day. Our 2007 Sport AC has worked like a charm. We always use outside air and set the fan speed to 4 and it does a great job. We turn off the AC temporarily when going up a steep hill.  Regards, Bubba |
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Replying to: bprenderson (Jul 24, 2008 8:24 am) And you should probably use the Inside Air setting, since it's easier to cool off the inside air than 102degree outside air. |
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Replying to: bprenderson (Jul 24, 2008 8:24 am) Dave |
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