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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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Replying to: ccirelli (Jul 31, 2008 10:36 am) Can an Element hit 30 mpg on all highway driving if you keep her at 65ish? Is there storage in an Element for bags to keep them from shifting around when driving? |
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