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#2264 of 2432 Re: Average mpg reader [fithopeful] by pmeyers Oct 07, 2008 (9:36 am)
Replying to: fithopeful (Oct 07, 2008 5:45 am) I previously posted my experience with an optimistic mpg readout. I have a manual sport. Mine was more than 25% optimistic very early on. With my most recent fillup, the meter was only about 12% optimistic. I'm not sure if this is because the car is getting better mileage, or that the meter is "adjusting". I'm still curious to know if anyone has any ideas just what this meter is measuring. Is it engine vacuum, rather than fuel consumption and distance? Why would it get more accurate over time (the magic 1500 miles)? For my first 750 miles of mostly city driving (80% city, 20% highway), I have averaged 36.9 mpg. On the other hand, I stop the engine at stoplights, coast, shift early and do all of the hypermiling sorts of things to get the best mileage. My highway speed has been right at 65, always with cruise control. I've achieved round-trip highway mileage right at 50.0 by the meter. Actual mileage was 38 for that particular trip. I typically use cruise control and set the speed at 29 mph on 25 mph speed limit streets and take 35 mph streets whenever possible for their better mileage (set the cruise right at 37 or so). It's just an experiment I've been doing, to see just what sort of mileage potential the little beastie has. My criterion for deciding on the Fit in the first place was the potential to get greater than 30 mpg in town running errands. With care, it certainly can meet that standard. Also, the rumor is that the mileage will get better after the first 5,000 miles. Due to stopping and starting the engine at stoplights, I'll likely end up replacing the starter sooner than I otherwise would have. BTW, did you know that Honda wants more than $400 for a replacement starter and, are you ready for this, $700 for a replacement alternator. Wow.
#2265 of 2432 Mileage - '09 sport auto by byron2 Oct 10, 2008 (7:18 am)
First tank on the hilly San Francisco Peninsula: avg 27.8 per the computer. One 20 mile freeway stint at 75-80 mph showed 38, but then it dropped pretty quickly for the two miles of suburban hills on either end if the freeway run.   Car has on ~220 miles on it now. Still a tight motor. Should slowly improve over time. Nice car! Replies to this message: byron2 (Oct 19, 2008 12:32 pm)
#2266 of 2432 Re: First tank of gas [luvindia] by luvindia Oct 13, 2008 (8:54 am)
Replying to: luvindia (Oct 04, 2008 6:21 am) This weekend I took my car for a fall vacation to NH (from NJ) - overall MPG was 42 which is just AMAZING!!! I do not have the cruise control(base model) so the speed varied from 80-60 MPH. The MPG is about 45 if you drive around 60-65 and if I put 70-80 it drops to 41 or so... Replies to this message: bobw3 (Oct 13, 2008 2:11 pm) luvindia (Oct 17, 2008 2:46 pm)
#2267 of 2432 Re: First tank of gas [luvindia] by bobw3 Oct 13, 2008 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: luvindia (Oct 13, 2008 8:54 am) Was your MPG based on manual calculation or the trip computer, which is very inaccurate based on reports here. Replies to this message: luvindia (Oct 17, 2008 2:46 pm)
#2268 of 2432 Re: First tank of gas [bobw3] by luvindia Oct 17, 2008 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 13, 2008 2:11 pm) It was based on the manual calculations, the way I do it   Reset the trip odometer when I fill up the tank. Get the miles driven and divide by the fuel filled. I always fill it up, I have been doing this since I started driving cars back in 2000 - best way to get the MPG. The honda MPG meter showed 46.X but as you know that is not the correct due to roll factors. Mind its a base model and there are only 20% of the total population of FITs available. It adds 2 MPG (in EPA terms) extra compared to Sports but I think EPA MPG can be easily be beaten if driven sensibly.
#2269 of 2432 MPG over 1st 1200 Miles by rlh2 Oct 19, 2008 (9:03 am)
Recently purchased '09 Fit Sport with AT/NAV. Averaging 34.2 mpg over first 1200 miles with individual tank calcs of 36.3, 34.9, 32.2, and 33.5. Mixed driving, mostly highway.   Similar to other posts, digital display reading is higher.
#2270 of 2432 Re: Mileage - '09 sport auto [byron2] by byron2 Oct 19, 2008 (12:32 pm)
Replying to: byron2 (Oct 10, 2008 7:18 am) Fuel mileage update on our '09 Fit Sport Auto. Now on our third tank of gas and car has about 650 miles on it. Just drove from UC Davis (college tours) to the San Francisco Peninsula. All freeway and all flat. Got 37.2 MPG per the computer. The Fit's not the world's best freeway cruiser, but it did fine. Of course our '06 Avalon, which is an awesome freeway tool for long trips such as SF to LA, is a pain in the butt in town. The Fit's perfect there. Byron
#2271 of 2432 First Tank..... by baddog2 Oct 19, 2008 (2:50 pm)
1st tank on new 09 Fit Sport AT was 34.1 mpg (calculated)... 100 miles highway + 231 miles mix of rural roads and city Not sure the dealership topped the tank as full as I did, so 0.5 gals less and I would have had 36 mpg. Hoping the 2nd tank is better and the 3rd even better. I filled it up after the Need Gas icon lit up and it took 9.7 gallons (which I think means I still had 1 gallon in the tank). Is that consistent with other 09 Fit owners experience? Just wondering how far I dare go once the gas icon comes on. Replies to this message: jdfury (Oct 22, 2008 8:06 am)
#2272 of 2432 Re: First Tank..... [baddog2] by jdfury Oct 22, 2008 (8:06 am)
Replying to: baddog2 (Oct 19, 2008 2:50 pm) Sounds about right. The Fuel tank capacity is 10.6 gallons. I always use the trip odo (resetting after every fill-up), so whenever it turns over 300 miles, I know I have about 20-30 miles (from a conservative estimate, the actual number is probably closer to 50-60) to get to a gas station.
#2273 of 2432 5000 mile MPG update--2009 base fit auto by lknfit Oct 22, 2008 (4:43 pm)
Man I love this car. Using manual calculations (computer seems to always be 2-3mpg high) I have had an overall average of 38.5 mpg with a 50/50 mix of city and highway. Best tank 41, worst 34. worst tank was fully loaded beach trip with family, dog, and a weeks worth of junk. Just clicked to 60% oil life. cant wait to do the first change.

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