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#179 of 221
SXT 2.0 mpg by bbbri
Jun 23, 2007 (7:02 pm)
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Averaged 24-25 mpg on recent long highway trip with a rented Caliber 2.0 SXT automatic. Average speed was 75 mph. Fuel economy is not this car's strong point.
 
For comparison, other cars that i have rented ranged from 29.4 mpg hiway for a V6 Saturn Aura, to 32-33 mpg for 4 cyl. Pontiac G6 & Chevy Malibu.
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My MPG by habalanche
Jun 25, 2007 (9:45 am)
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Just completed my first 4hr mostly HWY trip with my R/T AWD and averaged 26 mpg. Mostly travelling between 70 & 75 mph.
Not bad since in previus posts around town I was getting about 18.5 mpg.
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Re: My MPG [habalanche] by farout
Jun 25, 2007 (3:46 pm)
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Replying to: habalanche (Jun 25, 2007 9:45 am)

habalanche: The RT AWD fas a 2.4 engine as well, plus it's weight is about 3,350 lbs. The old 1996 Neon we have is less than 2,600 lbs but gets 28mpg with a 194,000 miles. Our 2007 Jeep Compass gets 23 to 25mpg depending on a lot of things, like temp., wind direction, if the gas is 10% eth. and so forth. Considering this Caliver, and the Compass have side air curtians, ESP, and anti lock brakes and a better saftey rating 26 mpg is ok. Consider the Chevy Aveo, it gets 25 mpg tops!
   My only issue is the 2.4 just lacks quick get up and go. At passing speeds it moves very well, but not from a dead start. These 2.4 world engines need some refinement on a quicker start. Other than that we find it has lots of room and is pretty smooth.
 
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Re: My MPG [farout] by habalanche
Jun 26, 2007 (12:35 pm)
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Replying to: farout (Jun 25, 2007 3:46 pm)

Hey Farout.I agree with everything you said I like the Caliber,and as for getting 26mpg Hwy I was pleasantly surprised.Like you said good on the HWY but 0-20 does suck.
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Re: My MPG [habalanche] by bigtsr
Jun 26, 2007 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: habalanche (Jun 26, 2007 12:35 pm)

Have you bothered to have the latest TSB#18-031-07
done on your Calibers yet?
It applies to any Caliber with a build date before
April 28,2007 and it resolves your complaint regarding
acceleration plus quiets engine with improved mpg.
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Re: My MPG [bigtsr] by habalanche
Jun 26, 2007 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Jun 26, 2007 4:21 pm)

I had mine in two weeks ago for the lack of pwr at 0-20 and they did reflash the computer but I'm not sure of the #.All I know is that it running alot better since then.And I no longer want to get rid of a car that I really like except,for it's poor mileage and lack of pwr.If the mpg stays above 20 I'll be happy.I cannot live without AWD and I'll gladly trade mpg for driveability in snow.
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Re: My MPG [bigtsr] by daveydodge
Jun 27, 2007 (5:52 am)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Jun 26, 2007 4:21 pm)

So, if I am getting 27 mpg on my 2.0L CVT Caliber SXT that I ordered from the factory and received last August of 2006, I should still get my computer reflashed even if things are running fine?? Just asking...I now have 17,800 miles and have had no problems running on Mobile 1 Synthetic and would buy another one at this point and recommend them to friends and family. Dollar for dollar...I find it unrealistic to bash the Caliber and be disappointed in it's looks, drive and performance!!
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Re: My MPG [daveydodge] by bigtsr
Jun 28, 2007 (4:12 am)
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Replying to: daveydodge (Jun 27, 2007 5:52 am)

The latest flash is to resolve sluggish acceleration
0-30 mph and resolve the sometime noisey diesel like
sound emanating from the engine at idle or low rpm
acceleration.
A byproduct of the flash is increased mpg as has
been posted on several forums by those having had it
done to their Calibers,my mpg increased by 4mpg
in city driving and 1-2 on hiway and 0-30
acceleration is totally different.
So if you have these traits or concerns it's
up to you to decide how to proceed.
By the way my Caliber SXT 2.0L/CVT was a June 06 build.
#187 of 221
41 tanks, average 30.8 MPG by litesong1
Jul 04, 2007 (3:22 pm)
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Replying to: bigtsr (Jun 28, 2007 4:12 am)

Haven't posted since 5-4-07. With the continueing warmer weather, summer mix gas, & longer trips, my MPG continues to rise. Also I found that my odometer was incorrect, -2%, so all my previous MPG reports were 2% too low.
 
With my SE Caliber 2 liter w/CVT, my highway high is 35.6MPG, trips over 4000 foot mountain passes from sea level average 32.8MPG, & my overall average including a miserable winter w/41 tanks of gas is 30.8 MPG. The overall average will continue to rise to 31+ MPG till my first year of ownership, & then colder weather & winter mix gas will lower MPG again like last year. The CVT responds well on steep mountain grades as long as you don't rush thru them. Work to maintain speed thru corners & not have to accelerate hard up slope. Drop your speed. Enjoy the mountains. You will also enjoy your mountain MPG.
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New EPA milage formula website by bigtsr
Jul 11, 2007 (9:56 am)
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Here is the link to EPA website
using the new mpg formulas.
I think some Caliber owners will be suprised!!!!
 
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/sbs.htm

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