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117 messages, Last post on Aug 10, 2009 at 4:17 PM
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Replying to: coldcranker (Aug 06, 2008 2:58 pm) I am reasonably certain that I could hit 30 on a long flat trip as well, based on what I've seen in my first three tanks. At 60 mph the element (awd ex auto) hovers just under 2K rpm, if I recall correctly (sorry - I've only had it for 10 days..). At 70, 2.25K rpm. Not bad at all, and right inline with my Civic. A lot of factors could go into why these two cars get about the same mileage, despite the weight and hp difference - the short answer is, that's just how they're engineered. Specifically, the CVT and general aerodynamics could be a big part of it as well.
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Replying to: ccirelli (Aug 05, 2008 9:33 am)
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Replying to: dslightam (Aug 07, 2008 10:36 am)  Ya between my dogs and my photo gear, it so versatile. Coming from a 36+ mpg Civic, it is still worth the difference in mpg. I think the car will work well with your child seat, with the way the doors are designed. And it's an added safety that kids can't open the back doors without the front doors being opened first (although, to some, this is not a plus...). |
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Replying to: ccirelli (Aug 06, 2008 7:20 pm)
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Replying to: coldcranker (Aug 07, 2008 4:29 pm) I owned a 206 FS, and I don't think the aerodynamics are nearly as bad as the Element. The Element is boxy; the Freestyle (while is has a pretty large frontal area) is much "smoother". It is based on the Ford 500. I think the difference between the two is the CVT in the FS. When coupled with the 3.0 engine, the computer can use the lowest possible RPM. |
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I cannot believe I did this great with my car. I've been averaging 23-25MPG. But on my last tank I put 300 miles on and only filled up 9.78 gallons. That means I got 30.67MPG!!!! I couldn't believe it! I use Shell Gas because it seems to run better and get better MPG's. I go about 75% highway, 20% dirt/gravel roads, 5%city. I ease off the gas pedal, brake easy, only use the A/C in spurts on the highway, use windows in town. I wish I would have gotten the manual transmission though. I hate how long this auto takes to shift up and down. I wish I could do it myself! 
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Replying to: ragets (Aug 13, 2008 5:17 pm) Sounds like that automatic transmission is doing just fine for you! 
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Replying to: ragets (Aug 13, 2008 5:17 pm)
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Replying to: micweb (Aug 17, 2008 3:59 pm) Fill variation - well, for me, I fill up at the same Sunoco (and usually the same pump) and I will go $.75 to $1.00 over the first "click". Trying to be as consistent as possible. Under my conditions, would I really see significant fill variation, to the point where that would effect mpg more so than everyday driving variations and conditions? Not arguing - just curious. craig |
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Replying to: ccirelli (Aug 17, 2008 6:25 pm) Part of the fill variation comes from the air bubble that fuel tanks are supposed to preserve to allow for gas expansion and vapor recovery system operation. Let us know if you get some repetition of that high mileage number - try to trace it to driving conditions, driving style (lighter throttle?). That type of mileage on the 3400 pound, big square box, AWD Element is phenomenal. In my own case, after 4,500 miles of driving my Nissan Versa (2008, 6 speed manual) I finally got a single high mileage tank - 35 mpg vs. the more usual 32 mpg. I am trying to figure out if that is a false reading due to fill variation, of if I did less weekend and after work surface street driving, and more of the freeway commuting. BTW I write down the mileage on the receipt and use a calculator to figure the mileage. The thing about mileage reports is that people often due the math "in their head" or round up or down on the miles or gallons to make it simpler. So anecdotal reports from the general public who winced at math and science classes is often suspect, particularly when the numbers are unusually high or low. Although given the prevalence of "lead foot-itis" in modern America, unusually low numbers don't seem that unusual anymore.
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