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2432 messages, Last post on Oct 29, 2009 at 4:50 AM
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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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Replying to: bprenderson (Jul 24, 2008 8:24 am) In other Hondas (Civic, CR-V, Accord, etc) which have a "MAX A/C" button, when this is pressed, it goes automatically to recirculate, since it will make the cabin cooler than fresh air. |
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