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#13 of 17 Re: R\T gas Mileage [luvavenger] by wyjj Nov 23, 2007 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: luvavenger (Sep 20, 2007 5:35 am) I have the AWD 2008 R/T with the 3.5L enginge, 2,600 miles. I've run several tanks of 85, 87, 89 octane and gotten 20.5, 21.? and 22.0 respectively running 60 miles of interstate at 80mph.   I have noticed now that winter is here and I don't run with the cruise on that staying around 70-75 mph my milage dropped to 19.8 and I don't think that it's because I idle it for 15 minutes twice a day before hitting the road, it's probably my foot trying to stay at 75 going up and down the hills. The temps have also been in the low teens which with my other vehicles has always improved performance, but I haven't seen any change. Although I am very impressed with the Avengers ability to start in the 0-20 degree temps. I have a block heater but refuse to use it unless I start to see a problem.
#14 of 17 Fuel economy conflicts by mek0123 Nov 25, 2007 (8:31 pm)
Don't forget that in the winter months, Michigan (my home state) and other northern climate states use "winterized fuel". It affects fuel efficiency by at least 15%. That's a minimum of 15% to the negative for us consumers. Less polluting and just what we need to continue getting hosed at the pumps by BIG OIL!!
#15 of 17 Re: Good on the R/T, but the SXT...wow [barry626] by soonerb May 25, 2008 (9:03 am)
Replying to: barry626 (Aug 12, 2007 8:36 pm) No I am not using the on board trip computer...it was on the money though. I do not need a concensus to report facts.   If I tell you a rooster dips snuff you can check under his wing for the can!   Soonerb
#16 of 17 Re: Good on the R/T, but the SXT...wow [barry626] by soonerb May 25, 2008 (9:08 am)
Replying to: barry626 (Aug 12, 2007 8:36 pm) Well, After putting our SXT on Mobil 1 it is getting 38 in all interstate driving. pump to pump, mileage divided by gallons..real world.
#17 of 17 Re: Good on the R/T, but the SXT...wow [barry626] by mek0123 Apr 02, 2009 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: barry626 (Aug 12, 2007 8:36 pm) Just checking out Avenger posts again and noticed your comment. I wanted to let you know that since your profile indicates NY State, and I live in Michigan, if you have remote start or simply have a tendency to "warm up" your vehicle for extended time, (10minutes or more is extended), your fuel economy will be significantly lower. I have remote start on both my minivans and the week I simply let them run for about 2-3 minutes before driving away, my economy stayed in the 20-21mpg avg range. When I let them idle for 15-20 minutes, my economy dropped down to 17.5-18mpg. Both of these tests involved mainly city driving. Also, using remote start in both Chrysler 3.3L equipped V6 engines warrants more frequent tune ups than normal. Like every 30-40K instead of 100K. I don't like getting in a cold vehicle, so I'll pay the extra. Just an fyi.

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