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#2431 of 2438 Re: 39.2 mpg [roxy11] by aaykay Oct 18, 2009 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: roxy11 (Oct 18, 2009 4:41 am) In my case roxy, I am finding that the EPA numbers in case of the Honda Fit is very pessimistic. I consistently got better than EPA highway numbers, in mixed driving in my 08 Fit. Remember this is MIXED city + Highway driving that is better than the EPA's highway number.....the EPA city number is something I don't think I could ever get, unless I park somewhere with the engine switched on the whole time.   I am finding that the 09 Honda Fit is also continuing the trend in getting me better mileage in MIXED driving than the EPA's Highway number.   PS: I have not been able to better the highway mileage number for my other 7-seater vehicle (09 Subaru Tribeca) however, and I am solidly between the City and Highway number with the same type of driving as the Honda Fit (majority of the driving in the City with a lot of stop and go and a little bit of highway mixed in). I am hoping that the Tribeca's number will improve as I accumulate more miles (currently at approximately 1500 miles).
#2432 of 2438 Update - '07 Fit Sport M/T by dawsonmp Oct 29, 2009 (4:50 am)
New on May 2, 2006. Now over 75K miles. Oil and filter changes. Michelin Pilot Sport Tires at 55K - worth every penny. Rear wiper blade. That's it. 80% highway/20% city on 80 mile/day commute. Consistently over 35 mpg. Worst mpg 32.5, best 41 mpg. Pedal to the metal accelerating, I don't exceed 70 mph when up to speed though it easily tops 100 mph (don't ask). Luv my little buddy still. Aftermarket stuff - Installed Sirius Stiletto 10, KIWI mpg meter, Honda rubber mats, Honda rear cargo cover, and that big fat Honda chrome exhaust tip.   Over a year ago a Tahoe with a trailer backing up scraped and dented my rear door in a parking lot boo boo. Body shop ordered a new door skin from California and the silver paint matched well. No problems. Getting a little brake pedal shake if stopping hard, which I will have inspected soon.
#2433 of 2438 2010 sport first 10 days by fitboy Nov 30, 2009 (11:26 am)
It fluctuates between 30-35 for me - In cruise going 60mph, close to 40 mpg - in city with lots of lights, under 30 - but crusie seems to max the mpg - I tried the paddle shifters in city to see if I could get the mpg up, maybe I haven't perfected the shifting yet, but it's about the same - about 29 or so in the city - still higher than what is listed. I'm pleased. - Trick for me is to be light on the pedal and glide into lights rather than gas it/break. Replies to this message: thurst1963 (Nov 30, 2009 11:46 am) stephen987 (Nov 30, 2009 12:02 pm) thurst1963 (Dec 01, 2009 1:50 pm) thurst1963 (Dec 01, 2009 1:51 pm)
#2434 of 2438 Re: 2010 sport first 10 days [fitboy] by thurst1963 Nov 30, 2009 (11:46 am)
Replying to: fitboy (Nov 30, 2009 11:26 am) Ok I have a crazy one for all of you.I have posted on this thread many times.I drive 50 miles each day 45 highway & 5 City.I get 28 MPG always since my car when over 13,000mile.It was very low before that the first 5000 mile got 18-20 MPG.So car is 2009 Sport Fit Auto 21000mile now.28 MPG for 90% highway is very bad but I can live with it.Here is the crazy part Thanksgiving Holidays so I drove 840 miles total highway400 each way & I was driving much faster then normal 80-82 miles per hour.I got 42.5 MPG !!!!! so what the H#LL is up with this 95% highway.Driving 80-82 no every work day I drive 60-65 & get 28MPG this is nuts Replies to this message: stephen987 (Nov 30, 2009 12:02 pm) thurst1963 (Dec 01, 2009 1:50 pm) thurst1963 (Dec 01, 2009 1:51 pm)
#2435 of 2438 Re: 2010 sport first 10 days [thurst1963] by stephen987 Nov 30, 2009 (12:02 pm)
Replying to: thurst1963 (Nov 30, 2009 11:46 am) When you drive "normally," do you spend a lot of time accelerating, or do you get to cruising speed and hold it within a couple of mph? Also, are you in Sport mode on the automatic? Replies to this message: thurst1963 (Dec 01, 2009 1:50 pm) thurst1963 (Dec 01, 2009 1:51 pm)
#2436 of 2438 tire pressure killing my mileage? by doc1878 Dec 01, 2009 (1:37 pm)
In April, when I took possession of my standard 09 Fit (automatic), I got 55 mpg on a 180 mile trip, mostly highway -- feathering the gas and eggshelling the brake. Got more careless after that, and went down to 42 mpg, mostly city. Since getting the oil changed and the tire pressure adjusted, I can't seem to climb over 34 mpg. The tires were over-inflated when I took possession, and I wonder if reducing that tire pressure has hurt. Is it dangerous to over-inflate them now, to increase the mileage?
#2437 of 2438 Re: 2010 sport first 10 days [stephen987] by thurst1963 Dec 01, 2009 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: stephen987 (Nov 30, 2009 12:02 pm) Cruising no fast then slow I drive to work 5am no one on the road but me
#2438 of 2438 Re: 2010 sport first 10 days [stephen987] by thurst1963 Dec 01, 2009 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: stephen987 (Nov 30, 2009 12:02 pm) Also yes I have the Sport Auto with the paddle shifters

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