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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Jul 12, 2006 4:37 pm) The Millage took quite a nice leap between fillups and as I said, I'm averaging tanks, using Thousand Mile increments as a benchmark. 
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| DO NOT BELIEVE WHAT IS ON THE WINDOW by the EPA. These are not accurate and most people get 20% less due to real world conditions. Noone drives 50mph all the time on flat ground. If you are getting anything over 20 in city driving and anywhere near 30mpg around town, you are doing well. | |
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Jul 26, 2006 12:56 pm) I just filled up and did the math on the last tank. I filled up at a different Gas Station (Sell vs Marathon) The Tank of Shell Gas actualy made My milage drop! I only got 24 mpg on Shell Gas! There was no difference in Driving habits, everything was the same pertaining to the other Tanks exept the fact that I filled up at Shell. All I can say is no more Shell for this Car!
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Aug 01, 2006 4:12 pm) Here in my part of Virginia, ALL gas is 10% ethanol for the summer - that has lowered my mileage. 
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Replying to: pat (Aug 02, 2006 3:07 am) The drop in Millage would be OK if the price was allot lower, but it isn't and that sucks! I know it's not the Car. My last tank the milage went back up to 31 mpg so it has to be something with Shell's blend.
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Replying to: kentuckyranger (Aug 05, 2006 2:01 pm) |
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I computed a record 35.9 mpg with my Spectra last night over 150 miles. I made 3 40+ mile trips on the highway, and then decided to fill up early. I even squeezed extra gas in after it shut off. Cruise control was used a lot, and the A/C was off for at least one of the runs. Four people were in the car for two of the trips though. The funny thing is, the previous mileage check which included heavy A/C use and no highway driving only came in at 23 mpg. I also ran the tank down to nearly empty before filling. I can definitely vouch for the highway/cruise control effect on MPG! Btw, my car has 24k+ miles on it, and the automatic trans. -SM
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Replying to: spectraman (Aug 06, 2006 6:27 am) With the new rotary compressors car manufacturers use today I'm not sure if the Millage would improve that much though. I had a 68 Chevelle Malibu and I could get a 10 mpg increase by turning the AC off and rolling the Windows down. Of course, the AC compressor was almost as big as the engine in My Spectra... |
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I have 3500 miles on my 2006 Spectra 5 and so far I am averaging 30 mpg with daily driving and have obtained as high as 36 while highway driving but the norm is usually around 33-34 mpg. I should note that I use my A/C a lot but also am easy on the throttle. I usually shift around 3200-3800 RPM and always use the cruise control on the highway. The lowest I have ever gotten on the highway is 29 mpg with 3 adults, 2 kids, a full load of luggage, the AC on and going over a mountain pass. So far I am thrilled with the gas mileage and the car.
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Replying to: spanglespectra (Aug 29, 2006 12:44 pm) |
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