Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Coupes & Convertibles Dodge Avenger Dodge Avenger Gas Mileage Reports
17 messages, Last post on Apr 02, 2009 at 4:34 PM
You are in the Dodge Avenger Forum. Your Host is claires
|
Replying to: soonerb (Aug 12, 2007 8:20 pm) But no way a R/T 3.5 gets 20.5 city driving. Best I get is 16 and lucky if 25 highway? Yes I have AWD which is 1 mile difference non AWD. You can not go by car computer as it's not accurate! Only way to know is old fashion way divide miles by gals.  fill ups.
|
|
|
|
|
Well its been 6 months with my R\T and I am at 36K miles!!! I beg to differ with Barry626...my R\T even with 100% city driving still gets 22.5...thats has nothing to do with the computer..i figure it manually with miles driven\gallons at fill up. Heck my R\T doesnt even have the mileage computer! Maybe its the way you drive barry??? I don't hot rod all the time in the city but i am a very aggresive driver. Barry...how many miles does your R\T have?? Also do you use Midgrade (89 octane)as the book recommends for the 3.5??? It made a small difference in mine but not enough to compensate for a 6 MPG difference. OH YEAH...check your air filter FREQUENTLY... the cold air intake on my R\T craps up really quickly (but I drive 1400 miles a week). I change mine at least once a month (6000 or so miles). I figure they cost 5 or 6 bucks and it DOES affect my gas mileage. It not only affects the gas mileage (drops 3 or 4 MPG when its stopped up) but also the amount of acceleration I get out of it. Make sure your engine can breathe!! For those of you think its rediculous to change your air filter every month...At the rate I drive...3 or 4 miles to the gallon less over a month would equal around a gas usage increase of around 25 gallons.... 270 miles\27 MPG = 10 Gallons used per day 270 miles\24 MPG = 11.25 Gallons used per day 1.25 gallon per day difference times 20 work days a month (Average) = 25 gallons x 3 bucks a gallon = $75!! so spend 5 bucks a month on an air filter or $75 bucks more in gas?? Heck if I got 16 MPG it would make a difference of $400 a month in gas!!!! Check ur tire pressure!! I also run synthetic oil....I think that can all effect your gas mileage. A little off here and there could make up for the 6 MPG difference! Now, I commute 270 miles a day...my mileage has not varied from 26.5 to 27...every tank. That is roughly 230 miles highway and 40 miles in city. Not bad for the power and "fun" factor of the Avenger with the 3.5. Heck most the time I prolly average 80 to 85 on my way to work...so i bet I could get better gas mileage if i back off the gas? Its kinda been a contest to see how much gas I can save but can ya blame me? I am single handedly keeping the gas station open in my small town...LOL...Just kidding. |
|
|
Replying to: luvavenger (Sep 19, 2007 8:30 am) AWD makes big difference in gas mileage. The new cars are getting horrible mileage. I only have 3,000 miles & I don't hot rod it all. You have a great tip to use 89 octane, believe I'm using 87? I also will keep in mind about the air filter, Thanks for the tips!
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: barry626 (Sep 19, 2007 11:43 am) Mine is a 2008...rolled off the line January 17th, 2008. Also i saw a big difference is gas milage at about the 5,000 mile mark...well not big but a couple of miles per gallon.
|
|
|
Replying to: luvavenger (Sep 19, 2007 8:30 am) 3000 miles. My last fill up I used 5.9 gals & went 108 miles. Wow 18 MPG? Guess u are right & most likely will get better 5000 miles? Question: I asked my dealer about synthetic oil & they use Mobil One. They charge $64.95 & suggest changing oil every 7500 miles. When I had my BMW's they used synthetic oil which was good for 15000 miles. Any thoughts? |
|
|
Replying to: luvavenger (Sep 20, 2007 5:35 am) 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. |
|
| 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!! | |
|
Replying to: barry626 (Aug 12, 2007 8:36 pm) 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 |
|
|
Replying to: barry626 (Aug 12, 2007 8:36 pm) |
|
|
Replying to: barry626 (Aug 12, 2007 8:36 pm) 
|
|
You are here:
Forums
Coupes & Convertibles Dodge Avenger Dodge Avenger Gas Mileage Reports
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
2010 Dodge Avenger
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
