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Replying to: ccirelli (Jul 24, 2008 10:46 am) Edmunds didn't find any measurable difference in mpg testing AC vs no AC. They didn't test driving with no AC and the windows up though. More here: We Test the Tips We Test the Tips Part II Aggressive driving seems to be the real gas mileage killer.
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 24, 2008 10:55 am) Thanks for the info & links, makes sense. I will take your suggestion and run the oem air filter through the first 10K miles, and switch to synthetic oil and the k&n together. I'm not approaching it very scientifically, but I will have a good base to compare against as you suggest. One thing I have noticed in my Civic is a solid 10% increase in mpg when I use Sunoco fuel. I've compared it against Sheetz, Citgo, and a few others. Again nothing scientific - but it happens consistently enough to keep me going back Sunoco. Take care, craig |
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Replying to: ccirelli (Jul 24, 2008 7:46 pm) Is there a difference in mileage when using 10% ethanol vs. regular gasoline? Sunoco is a Top Tier, but some say that's just a marketing designation. Please report back as you enjoy your new ride! |
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 24, 2008 9:52 pm) For example in my Civic, between April and October I would average 36mpg. Once October hits, I'm lucky if I get 32 or 33. And it's not a sharp drop in temperature, because literally one week it's high and the next week it drops... even if it's in the 50's... until mid-April again. So whether my theory is accurate or not, I'm not sure. But I've always heard that Ethanol is widely known to cost us about 10% in fuel economy. Picking up my Element TODAY.  Hey, should I pick up one of these Scan Guage devices? Thinking about it, wondering if it will pay for itself over time. Thanks- |
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Replying to: ragets (May 05, 2007 1:14 pm) See the NY Times article of 26 Jul 08 page B1 "Ethanol Stirs Up A Mutiny" on the effect of mpg. I noticed on a recent drive through South Dakota that mpg dropped off on a clocked tank full of "corn pone." (My moniker for ethanol.)
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Replying to: 0311vn (Jul 27, 2008 7:44 am) - Stay below 55 mph for the first 600 miles - If you go on a long trip (two hours or more), try to vary your RPM's now and then (e.g., don't go 60 mph for an hours straight - Do your first oil change between 1500 and 2000 miles - Use common sense and drive it "slow & steady" for the first 1500 to 2000 miles Again, this is what I do, not stating anything as fact - just my opinion(s).  craig
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Replying to: ccirelli (Jul 28, 2008 6:46 am)
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Replying to: 0311vn (Jul 28, 2008 7:10 am) I should mention that my salesperson was also in agreement with his techs as well, but again others will tell you differently. hth, craig
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Replying to: ccirelli (Jul 28, 2008 7:24 am) |
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Replying to: steve_ (Jul 24, 2008 9:52 pm) So I clocked my mileage for my first tank of gas. Now I have to say the dealer is the one that filled it - so whether it was truly full, that is unknown. If it was not full, this works in my favor. My driving consisted of roughly: - 10% highway - 10% city (stop & go) - 80% suburban / rural roads (40 to 50 mph, but plenty of hills here in PA) - Additional notes: AC was on for maybe 1/2 hour, passengers ranged from 1 to 4 (mostly 1) MPG: 25.81 Total miles on tank: 345 Refill: 13.367 gallons X 3.81 = ~$50 My driving style: For this tank I would rate it as slow & steady. I only really get on the gas when I have to pull hills, and even then I am as light as possible on the accelerator. Not bad! Will report stats back on tank #2 this week. EDIT: Oops, forgot: 2008 Element EX AWD Auto
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