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Hi folks: I bought a new 2007 HH Limited AWD without nav on March 30, 2007. I've driven it almost 2000 miles, filled up the tank (no top off) three times and average 30 MPG (miles driven/gallons used)in combination city-freeway driving. I follow the "pulse, feather, glide" technique mentioned in this and other forums. And, just as an experiment, I am limiting myself to 55 MPH on the freeway. I am always looking for ways to improve mileage. Any suggestions? Happy driving, Inndriver |
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Replying to: inndriver (May 14, 2007 9:52 am) If by freeway, you mean interstate (65-70 mph speed limits), I would be very concerned about your safety and those around you. Than is much to slow to be safe in traffic going 70 (and probably plus)
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Replying to: desertfox1 (May 16, 2007 9:34 am) |
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| In Puerto Rico's weather and constant traffic jams I'm getting 21.6 MPG. On the highway is not much better. | |
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Replying to: inndriver (May 14, 2007 9:52 am) |
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Replying to: mevande (May 22, 2007 12:14 pm) If the driver is in the rightmost lane, he or she is doing something perfectly legal and being courteous. Maximum speed is 65, not minimum speed. Legally and theoretically speaking, no one has to go 65 but almost everyone does and more. Trucks and cars with trailers are by law, limited to 55, at least in CA. So 55 is perfectly fine in the rightmost lane. If the HH is doing 55 in the fast lane or other lanes other than the rightmost lane, then I will agree that it is a problem. Taking this the other direction, I drive 60 in the rightmost lane and crazy drivers would zip up to my butt trying to push me along. That is plain stupid. I have seen GM Envoy towing a large 3-horse-trailer zipping along at 70-mph. I have seen delivery trucks going 75 in the leftmost lane. I have seen Lexus monster SUV going 80 weaving in and out of other lanes. All those morons are much worse than a HH driver doing 55 in the rightmost lane. If doing 55 mph buys me 30-MPG versus 28-MPG and I can do it safely without impacting other people, why not? What is not to like?
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Replying to: cdptrap (May 22, 2007 5:43 pm) Personally, I would never drive less than 5 under (or over) the posted limit. The biggest danger on interstates is coming up behind someone to fast (whether that car is speeding or the other car is to slow - both pose a hazard) and not having any place to bail out. Bad for both cars.
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Replying to: desertfox1 (May 24, 2007 7:05 am) There are more speeders on the road than slow ones. There are more reckless stupid drivers out there endangering everyone else than slow ones too. So why focus on us penny-pinchers?  That said, I am finally pushing 29 MPG with summer gas. Yeehaa! |
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Replying to: mevande (May 22, 2007 12:14 pm) We have gotten 23 -24 mpg driving 70 -80 with a Thule Evolution Cargo Box on our '06 Hh. Worst was still over 20 mpg. Averaged 29.1 mpg for the last fill up, a little over 1/3 of a tank. I did use P and G and golf cart speeds in an attempt to drain the traction batteries. |
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Replying to: inndriver (May 14, 2007 9:52 am) I recently purchased a ScanGauge II, which plugs into the OBD II port under the dash. It shows REAL TIME mph, mpg, engine temp, and a bunch of other factors, plus it will show you your trip mpg and tank mpg among other things. I find that watching it, I can choose whether to rev up and use more gas or not based on real-time performance numbers. It has adjustment factors for when you fill up your tank each time so you can match the pump's readout. It's fun - and I am not a high-tech person! Also, I plan on installing a block heater, as the worst mileage is in the first 5 miles when the car is warming up. The block heater can be plugged into an outlet with a timer, so it will go on 4 hours before I drive it in the morning. Toyota dealers can get the block heater for you (part #00213-00644), but they'll tell you that you don't need it. Of course, you don't need it to help start your car - but it will improve your mileage, especially if you live in a cold climate like I do (Wisconsin). Finally, read tips & techniques on cleanmpg.com There are some great suggestions there. |
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