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#20 of 69 Re: MPG [quoala63] by lostwrench Oct 23, 2006 (7:18 pm)
Replying to: quoala63 (Oct 16, 2006 10:36 am) Two suggestions: (1) A brake is not fully disengaged. First check the parking brake to see that it fully releases.Check the cable from the brake handle all the way back to the connection with the rear wheel assemblies. The cable accumulates a lot of dirt and may stick. If the parking brake is free and clean then one of the hydraulic brakes may not be fully retracting. (2) The thermostat may be stuck open or partially open, not allowing the engine to fully warm up to normal operating temperature. The computer has the injectors shooting in more gasoline than normal because it detects the engine as being "cold". Replies to this message: cs1992 (Oct 29, 2006 1:52 am)
#21 of 69 Consistent by mjb56 Oct 28, 2006 (10:15 am)
We just took another trip to northern Wisconsin. 6 hr drive about half on 2 lane roads. Still got 37 mpg and that was while gunning it pretty good to pass. At about 25K mi this car is running better than ever. In fact I just got the oil changed at 5K mi interval and the oil was as clean as when it was new. Amazing. Great car.
#22 of 69 31mpg avg for the first 5k miles by cs1992 Oct 29, 2006 (1:52 am)
Replying to: lostwrench (Oct 23, 2006 7:18 pm) I have an '06 base model with AT and have averaged 31mpg since I bought it. I have not been on any lengthy highway trips, but the 31mpg is based on 65% city / 35% hwy. EPA mileage estimate is 29/34.
#23 of 69 2006 Vibe 21 miles to gal and they said by mmuehlba Jan 29, 2007 (5:49 pm)
hi All well I have a 2006 Vibe and it started at 31 mpg and now it is down to 21 mpg , I took it in and they said every thing is OK and I should be glad as it is winter and then asked if I had my tires at 33 pis and yes I did even though it rides like a wash board on rollar skates then . Any Ideas of any thing HELP as my old windstar got that with 180,000 on it There is only 5,000 miles on my Vibe but it smells like rotten eggs also . Mike
#24 of 69 2005 AWD with 25,000 mi by k2qo Mar 16, 2007 (4:38 am)
Hi Gang,   FWIW, my vibe returns 28 MPG summer and 26 MPG winter. It is AWD AT and the EPA sticker reads 26/31. For winter, I use Semperit Ice Grip tires. As far as city/hwy mix, I'd say it's 70/30.
#25 of 69 Re: 2007 mpg [jay39] by 150mphclub Apr 08, 2007 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: jay39 (Sep 09, 2006 11:56 am) I just traded my 2003 Vibe (39,000 miles) for a 2007 Vibe w/automatic. I can assure you the sticker says 29/34 for city/highway.
#26 of 69 avgerage 30mpg by txnohandsam Apr 11, 2007 (10:59 am)
I own an 04 vibe auto with 70k miles. Driving is around 75% 2lane to highway miles and 25% in town. Great car with very good gas mileage.
#27 of 69 '06 AT 34 mpg + by bognvly Apr 13, 2007 (6:27 am)
I have an '06 AT Vibe with 16,000 plus miles. I average 34 mpg weekly (70 miles daily back and forth to work). Heavy stop and go will give me 29+ and long highway trips will bring 39 and better. I track every tankful and note where I buy my gas. There is also a website for fuel economy which helps record keeping, driving tips, and let's you know how you're doing compared to others.
#28 of 69 Re: MPG [quoala63] by hal9001 Jun 18, 2007 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: quoala63 (Oct 16, 2006 10:36 am) Make sure the tires are at normal pressure (I keep mine at about 36 psi) make sure the air filter is clean. Get the wheels off the ground and make sure they all turn freely. And if you're really adventurous, gently clean off the MAF sensor. Also make sure the temp gauge is reading very close to the middle: a thermostat that opens to soon will kill your gas mileage AND wear out your piston rings AND let gas get into the oil which will kill the rest of the engine. Replies to this message: vibe05 (Oct 22, 2007 1:27 pm) repoman1 (Oct 23, 2007 9:03 am) deanster1 (Dec 18, 2007 5:58 pm) zombietom3 (Dec 18, 2007 10:47 pm)
#29 of 69 Town MPG by suydam Jul 20, 2007 (10:34 am)
We recently bought an '04 Vibe as an around town runabout, dog and grocery hauler. So far on my first 3 tanks of gas I have gotten 28, 25, and 26 mpg, pretty much as advertised. This is all in town driving, no highway. The wagon it replaced was lucky to get 20 mpg around town so it has been a good choice so far.   This is the base Vibe, automatic. Replies to this message: eilros (Sep 18, 2007 6:36 am)

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