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Replying to: gman55 (Jul 29, 2007 7:52 am) you purchased the car they should have the service records on file providing it was originally from their stock. Check under the hood for a label or sticker that by DCX procedures should afixed when the car undergoes a software revision. It would seem to me that with that mpg on the RT/AWD it probably has been done, look for other criteria such as deiseling sound and sluggish acceleration from starts as outlined in the TSB. |
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Replying to: gman55 (Jul 29, 2007 7:52 am)
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Replying to: habalanche (Jul 30, 2007 4:52 pm) However, what really matters is what mileage it will get on your typical day to day driving. |
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I'm back... Took my new Caliber on a road trip last week and had 28, 30, 31, 25 for the mileage. The last tank was mixed and also involved me hauling some things around for a friend. Typical driving for me is about 60/40 highway vs. town. Latest number was 26.16. For mixed driving as applied to Atlanta (i.e., it's rarely possible to drive for the mpg) I think that's pretty decent.
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Replying to: airnos (Aug 03, 2007 5:22 pm) On road trips I routinely run 30-31. Again, I'm a bit of a featherfoot but only a bit -- yes, I do run 70-75 mph on the Interstate. These numbers have been remarkably consistent since 1700 miles or so.
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We're getting interested in the Caliber as a car for my wife. Mileage is not a huge issue with us, but I was sort of wondering why this car doesn't do a whole lot better. My BMW 325i gets 24 around town and 30 on the highway. In fact, the big Olds Intrigue that we will be getting rid of doesn't do much less that what is being reported here for the Caliber! On the other hand, the Caliber seems quite heavy for its physical size, so that might be a big reason.
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Replying to: gordonwd (Oct 03, 2007 10:09 am) You are correct about the MPG. I get up to 24 city and up to 34 highway. I average about 25 mpg for mixed driving. Many of my previous cars used to get better mpg, but then the EPA was not as strict as it is now. You should see good traction in snow as I have. The extra ground clearance helps too. You will like the Caliber as I have. Its been reliable so far(19,000 miles)with no issues. 
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Replying to: gordonwd (Oct 03, 2007 10:09 am) BMW achieves good fuel economy by optimizing aerodynamics in part by having minimal ground clearance, and the engine requiring premium unleaded, the sign of a higher compression engine. It probably has very expensive engine controls. I don't mind the fact that my 2.4L 168 hp NA I-5 Volvo V70 (which I got as a hand-me-down) requires premium 91 AKI to achieve EPA 30 mpg highway (I get up to 35 mpg driven carefully on IHs). The compression ratio is over 10:1. But a lot of people in the US begrudge every penny that fuel costs so a requirement for premium fuel in a moderate priced car would be fatal. |
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Replying to: airnos (Oct 01, 2007 8:33 pm) What model, engine, and transmission combination do you have? |
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