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#160 of 254 Re: '07 RAV-4 AWD 4cyl [gpurk] by mattgg1 Oct 24, 2007 (11:38 am)
Replying to: gpurk (Oct 23, 2007 2:08 pm) I don't think there is any secret to obtaining respectable fuel economy in the RAV4. It is just a matter of being a sensible driver most of the time.   However, gas mileage is HUGELY dependant on driving style, as well as type of driving (city/hwy), and other factors (hills, # of stoplights, traffic, ect). Two people, driving the exact same vehicle, can get wildly different MPG numbers.   We're over 1000 miles on our V6 4WD and on our 4th tank of gas. Just filled up yesterday and got 25.?? MPG. Keep in mind, this is mixed driving with a daily commute into downtown Cincinnati.   When I drive, I always accelerate easy from a stop and anticipate stops by getting off the gas and coasting, which I think has a huge effect on mileage.   On a regular basis, I find myself next to someone at a light. When the light turns green, they accelerate like a mad man, while I gently get up to speed (and eventually pass them). Then at the next red light, they wait until about 50 feet from the intersection before they mash on the brakes, while I've noticed the red light and coast to a stop.   Also, I average about 70-75MPH on the highway, but I'll drive much faster if need be. On the last tank of gas, I had it up to 90+MPG to get around a goofball driver, yet I still managed over 25MPG.   The point is, you can achieve good fuel economy by just driving sensibly, although you definitely don't have to baby it to average 25+MPG.
#161 of 254 My MPG "Secret" ['07 4cyl AWD] by verdi942 Oct 26, 2007 (12:58 pm)
Amen, mattg1. Let me add a couple of ideas. My dealer delivered the car with only 28psi in the tires [for a softer ride?]; the doorjamb label says 32psi, which I just added. That has to help. Call it "running on fumes", but I always try to feed as little gas as possible to maintain the speed I've chosen; I try to just "lean into" the pedal; as you say, the speedsters will be waiting at the next light. Speaking of speed, my motto is never to be the fastest car on the road; let someone else be the "bear bait". Most of all, I look ahead as far as possible, coasting whenever its obvious that the traffic ahead isn't moving.
#162 of 254 '07 4-cyl 4wd... does engine oil and/or brand of gas matter? by tigersfan Oct 27, 2007 (7:37 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 17, 2006 2:01 pm) I purchased a 2007 RAV4 base model 4-cyliner 4wd in June, 2007 and now have 6,000 miles on it. In all city driving, I average 20-21 mpg. In 75% city/25% highway driving, I average 21-23 mpg. In all highway driving, I average 25-27.5 mpg. I noticed that my RAV4 had 5W-20 oil in it. The owner's manual states that 0W-20 oil will result in better gas mileage and better cold weather starting. I got my oil changed today to the 0W-20 in the hopes that my mileage will improve. I'm curious if anyone has gone with the 0W-20 oil and if it has improved your mileage.   Also, I have been trying different brands of gas to see if my RAV4 will get better mileage. The only tank of Shell gas resulted in under 20 mpg, and it wasn't much better with Marathon. Speedway gas returned decent highway mpg but fair city mpg. I seem to get the best city mpg with BP. For those who average good or excellent mpg, do you have a preferred brand of gas? I only use 87 octane or regular unleaded gas.   Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Replies to this message: verdi942 (Oct 27, 2007 7:06 pm) disko (Nov 14, 2007 7:23 pm) dtown (Nov 24, 2007 7:57 pm) rich1813 (Mar 28, 2009 9:01 pm)
#163 of 254 Re: '07 4-cyl 4wd... does engine oil and/or brand of gas matter? [tigersfan] by verdi942 Oct 27, 2007 (7:06 pm)
Replying to: tigersfan (Oct 27, 2007 7:37 am) tigersfan, that 0W-20 oil should help. The brand of gas probably doesn't matter as much as whether there's ethanol added to it. Ethanol has 10% less energy than does gasoline and will reduce your mpg.
#164 of 254 Re: '07 4-cyl 4wd... does engine oil and/or brand of gas matter? [tigersfan by disko Nov 14, 2007 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: tigersfan (Oct 27, 2007 7:37 am) I bought 07 base RAV4 4cyl fwd in late August. My wife has 1900 miles on it and is avg 17.5 mpg. She is not a wild woman but does have a tendency to take off fast and brake hard. That said, we live in a flat area and once a week she makes a 40 mile hi way round trip. I would estimate her at 80% city, 20% hiway. I was waiting for the break in period to be over before I got too concerned. Well, 2K has to be pretty close so I'm not happy. I got her the RAV to replace a Jeep Liberty which got 14-15 mpg. Man, I was hoping for 22-23 mpg here. At this point 20 is looking pretty good.   I will check tire pressure...again! Also, I will change the oil to OW-20 if I don't already have it in there. Any tips or comments would be appreciated. Thanks. Replies to this message: dtown (Nov 24, 2007 7:57 pm)
#165 of 254 RAV4 08 Limited V6 4WD by ronn Nov 17, 2007 (7:44 pm)
I am getting 19mpg with mostly in town driving with a few highway miles thrown in. I have 550 miles and I have had it for 3 weeks. I really am enjoying this SUV. I am hoping to get better mpg after the break in period.
#169 of 254 Jeep Liberty Gas Mileage by pompian Nov 24, 2007 (5:54 am)
We have a well-maintained, 2002 Jeep Liberty. We are only getting 8-9 mpg in the city. The vehicle has been serviced at Jeep authorized dealers and was recently brought in for fuel injection cleaning/maintenance. What can be done to improve the mileage. It isn't the driver (my wife). HELP! Replies to this message: ces1938 (Nov 24, 2007 9:46 am)

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