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#2367 of 2432 Re: Trip to San Diego [bobw3] by byron2 Apr 10, 2009 (11:11 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Apr 09, 2009 5:53 am) I did not do the math, but you are probably about right.
#2368 of 2432 Re: Overview of an 07 Honda FIT With 63K Miles (MPG, etc) [xcentrick] by jacksan1 Apr 10, 2009 (11:36 am)
Replying to: xcentrick (Apr 09, 2009 6:56 pm) Just got my FIT shop manual from HelmInc today so I'll be changing out my timing belt about 70K miles.   I thought that the Fit used the timing chain, not a belt. Replies to this message: bprenderson (Apr 11, 2009 10:50 am)
#2369 of 2432 Re: Overview of an 07 Honda FIT With 63K Miles (MPG, etc) [jacksan1] by bprenderson Apr 11, 2009 (10:50 am)
Replying to: jacksan1 (Apr 10, 2009 11:36 am) According to the nice boys at 1ST Texas Honda, the Fit has a timing chain and it should last a couple of 100,000 miles.   Regards, Bubba
#2370 of 2432 Re: Honda Fit - Gas Mileage Report [Sylvia] by larryteck Apr 26, 2009 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: Sylvia (Apr 22, 2006 8:32 pm) I have a 2009 sport 5AT with 1300 miles. For may daily commute (50 mi RT) I am averaging about 36.5 MPG. I just took a 250 mile road trip, about half interstate and half on state hiways. I averaged 39.5 MPG on that. I am by no means a "hyper-miler", but I have learned to stay close to posted speed limits, "eggshell accelerate", and to better time traffic signals to avoid stopping. Replies to this message: kipk (Apr 27, 2009 3:41 am)
#2371 of 2432 Re: Honda Fit - Gas Mileage Report [larryteck] by kipk Apr 27, 2009 (3:41 am)
Replying to: larryteck (Apr 26, 2009 5:51 pm) > "but I have learned to stay close to posted speed limits, "eggshell accelerate", and to better time traffic signals to avoid stopping "   Good post! You nailed it.
#2372 of 2432 computer calculated mileage high by daver4 May 14, 2009 (11:47 am)
Does anyone know why the computer calculates higher mileage than hand calculated? I asked the local Honda service manager. His answer implied that he had no idea! Replies to this message: cwalti (May 14, 2009 1:00 pm) jpnewman (May 17, 2009 5:28 am) tiff_c (May 17, 2009 8:35 pm)
#2373 of 2432 Re: computer calculated mileage high [daver4] by cwalti May 14, 2009 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: daver4 (May 14, 2009 11:47 am) ...your Fit's computer is an optimist! Replies to this message: jpnewman (May 17, 2009 5:28 am) tiff_c (May 17, 2009 8:35 pm)
#2374 of 2432 Re: computer calculated mileage high [cwalti] by jpnewman May 17, 2009 (5:28 am)
Replying to: cwalti (May 14, 2009 1:00 pm) I have had my new fit for 6 months now and after 22 fill-ups at the gas station, I have found the dashboard MPG to be higher than "hand calculated" MPG by 12%. The average MPG the FIT indicates I am getting is 40.9 mpg while it actually is getting 36.4 mpg. (The total miles on the car divided by the gallons pumped) = 36.4 mpg). The most accurate the dash board ever ready was when it was only high by 7.5% on one filling and the most off it ever was when it read 21.6% higher than hand calculated. Replies to this message: tiff_c (May 17, 2009 8:35 pm)
#2375 of 2432 Re: computer calculated mileage high [jpnewman] by tiff_c May 17, 2009 (8:35 pm)
Replying to: jpnewman (May 17, 2009 5:28 am) I just ignore the mileage computer. It's off by enough that I wouldn't trust it. I leave mine on the trip meter and then I have an idea how many miles per tank. It will be fun to compare it to my 2010 Prius once it arrives sometime in June.
#2376 of 2432 Accurate Gauge by kipk May 19, 2009 (5:49 am)
The Scan Gauge II is incredibly accurate and will help you keep track of all types of information. Got mine from Ebay for $160, free shipping. Best automobile investment I've ever made.   It generally agrees by 1/10 to 2 1/0, gallons used, and the same for hand calculated mileage. Keeps track of the tank, current trip, real world mpg, previous days mpg. Fuel used for them, remaining fuel, gas and miles used from the tank and remaining in tank, cost for all the above, and stuff I don't even use.   It also tracks function, such as water temp, maximum and average speed and rpm, and so forth. It plugs in to the diagnostic port under the dash. Nothing else to do other than follow the directions and do a set up for your car. Such as fuel type (gas or diesel), tank size, and size of engine. Then reset your "trip" odometer to "0" and fill up with gas. Press fill up on the SC.   Drive out the better part of that tank. Fill up at the pump you used in the previous fill up. Then adjust the SC to agree with the actual amount of gas you pumped. Also adjust the SC to reflect the actual miles driven on that tank to agree with your odometer. Although the SC may have been slightly more accurate, as it measures mpg even while backing up. But if they agree, it will make you feel better about the hand calculations. Then you are good to go. If you fill up at a different pump later, and there is a disagreement, you can bet it had something to do with pump metering, the angle the car was at, or how you operated the nozzle.   The in dash trip computer is optimistic by all accounts that have reported on these forums. It is that way and will continue to be that way, Period! It is useful to let you know that it records better or worse mileage for certain driving situation, but is not "spot on" accurate, and never will be.   Kip

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