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They probably should have mentioned it. I live in an 87 octane area, but 85 octane regular is not too far away, and I use it regularly when traveling. Never heard a knock. The higher octane resists detonation (knocking) at high compression in the cylinder. The air is less dense at higher altitudes, so the compression is lower and the need for higher octane is lower. |
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Filled up over the weekend: 414 miles, 11-1/3 gallons, for a calculated average of 36.5 mpg. That's the best one in a while, considering it was all in town.  2007 XR 5-speed manual. |
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I own a 2003 XR with automatic transmission. I drive mainly on the freeway through mountain ranges. I only use the AC occasionally. I never turn off the overdrive. I never fill up above a quarter-tank and always buy regular gas, not premium. I got over 37 mpg on my last tank. I typically get 37-38 mpg as long as I watch my speed. The lowest I've ever gotten was 29 mpg but that was due to driving at very high speeds! I have found that cruising at the speed limit, coasting on exit ramps, and using the whole on-ramp to accelerate really makes a difference. Great car, I hope mine lasts forever!
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Replying to: bonesjustice (May 17, 2008 4:50 am)
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Replying to: nippononly (May 17, 2008 8:00 am) I have also found that it helps not to resume cruise from coasting if my speed has dropped more than about five from the set speed. Resuming from down ten or more can cause the car to downshift and accelerate harder than I would manually. Usually, I just get back to speed manually then resume. But then, this is true of any model of car that I've ever driven. It's too bad that there isn't a "casual" resume option that would gradually bring you back to speed rather than as fast as possible. Don't get me wrong, I love the cruise control on my Matrix. It's the easiest one I've ever used. The positioning of the control is perfect as is it's operation. Most cruise controls that I've used in other cars are in an awkward place with switches too small. I hope the controls have been kept for the 2009 model.
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Replying to: bonesjustice (May 18, 2008 4:00 am)
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Replying to: clivia4121 (May 20, 2008 11:01 am) I've had 37 mpg out of mine, but not 38. Mainly the thing is my long trips take me onto the interstate, which is 70 mph in my state. I bet there is a point lost between 65 and 70. In town my mileage has been 34 to 36, which makes me think I could do quite a bit better on highway trips if I were going just slightly slower... |
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another tank at just shy of 36: 370 miles, 10-1/3 gallons. The problem is this car is too fun to drive peppy! I am sure if I slowed down I could get to my goal of 37 mpg around town. :-/ '07 XR 5 speed. |
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Now up to 32 mpg. Yeay. 09 Base model, 4113 miles. Maybe I can get that up a little
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| 2006 Base Matrix with power package, 5-speed, tire pressure 36 PSI front, 32 PSI rear, mostly highway 65-75 MPH with AC on trip from Wash DC to MD eastern shore. | |
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