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Re: headlights aimed too low??? [lynnann50] by micweb
Jul 08, 2008 (3:15 pm)
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Replying to: lynnann50 (Jul 08, 2008 5:17 am)

If you do a lot of freeway driving, please report back on your mileage. I've had my eye on an HHR since they came out and every owner report on mileage, driving habits, is helpful.
 
Glad you are happier with the headlamps!
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Re: headlights aimed too low??? [micweb] by lynnann50
Jul 09, 2008 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: micweb (Jul 08, 2008 3:15 pm)

heya all...I do ONLY highway driving up here...once in town...there are only a few blocks either way...so no stop and go.
 
Since I bought the vehicle with a full tank of gas...which was supposed to be 14+/- gallon capacity...I drove it down to (info message said I could still drive 53 miles when the LOW FUEL light dinged on) and I put 15.4 gallons in it this morning. At that point my Trip A read...663 miles on that tank of gas...so...that computes to an unbelievable 44+ mpg!!!!!!
 
While driving the interstate home after the purchase...and since being home for the week with only a few trips of 15 and 70 miles...the MPG message said I was getting an average of 38 mpg...which I was very happy with.
 
I love the fact that if I get a little heavy footed...or cruise at more than 2000rpms...I can SEE my mpg change...and the info about how many more miles on remaining fuel as well...it's just a wonderful tool for fuel conservation.
 
As I mentioned...my 2001 Saturn LW1 wagon-ette gets avg of 44mpg...so I really feel like I'm helping wage the war against fuel glutteny!!!! love and peace...treehuggin' still...lynnann
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Re: headlights aimed too low??? [lynnann50] by micweb
Jul 09, 2008 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: lynnann50 (Jul 09, 2008 7:52 am)

There are two setting on the DIC - instantaneous and average - which setting are you using for the mpg information? The instantantous flickers up and down second by second....
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Re: headlights aimed too low??? [micweb] by dmathews3
Jul 09, 2008 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: micweb (Jul 09, 2008 12:44 pm)

maybe I'm using the wrong one as I'm getting 99mpg
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Re: headlights aimed too low??? [micweb] by laco
Jul 09, 2008 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: micweb (Jul 09, 2008 12:44 pm)

How do you change the DIC MPG info from average to instantaneous? I can reset it, and its somewhat instantaneous for awhile, as it builds a new average.
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Re: headlights aimed too low??? [laco] by dmathews3
Jul 09, 2008 (5:04 pm)
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Replying to: laco (Jul 09, 2008 2:14 pm)

just keep pushing the button and it is one of the many readouts availible. I wish they would add a couple more. My Caddy also has mph and gal. of gas used.
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Re: MPG (was:headlights aimed too low??? [micweb] by lynnann50
Jul 10, 2008 (4:54 am)
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Replying to: micweb (Jul 09, 2008 12:44 pm)

well...I am just using the info I get from punching the "info" button. I actually did not know there were two mpg readings...but I think it's the one that says "avg" after or before it...not sure if I saw a "instantaneous" one.
 
There's so much I need to read about...like...yesterday when I stood at the pump trying to find the button on the floor to open the gas cover...and some guy walked over and pushed on the cover and it opened...duh...I also had to spin around the the other side when I first pulled in...cause the gas panel is on the passenger side!
 
I'm still trying to figure out the wipers and it's supposed to rain today...this is so much fun!!!!!
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Re: MPG (was:headlights aimed too low??? [lynnann50] by dmathews3
Jul 10, 2008 (9:28 am)
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Replying to: lynnann50 (Jul 10, 2008 4:54 am)

Avg is the average mpg reading and I'm not sure at this moment if the other says anything or not but while driving down the road coast the car and switch between them and the one that heads toward 99 is the instantanious one. Then step on the gas and watch is drop toward about 2 or 3.
Wipers are easy. Right stalk on steering wheel controls them. Button on end is wash/wipe. First notch up is delayed in which you turn the end of the stalk a notch at a time to make the delay either longer or shorter and then the stalk up to the 2nd position which is continuous slow and all the way up to fast continuous. Rear wiper is down by the window switches and push to right for slow delay and full left to faster delay and push the middle for wash/wipe/off.
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Love This Car!!! by transformer
Jul 15, 2008 (6:03 pm)
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Just bought a 2008 HHR LT1 about a month ago... silver w/ chrome package and automatic. I traded in a 2002 F-250 truck because of the fuel mileage and the price of gas! I've always owned trucks so this was a huge adjustment for me! The HHR has always fascinated me and I finally made the decision to get one and get rid of the gas guzzler. I drive about 80% highway every day and I'm getting about 27 mpg with the 2.2 engine. This car is awesome! I love everything about it!!! One thing I really like about GM is all the cool things that come standard that you have to pay extra for on other brands or you can't get at all! I looked at Ford's economy cars and nothing thrilled me. I'm not into Japanese cars and nothing else had the room and fuel mileage of the HHR. For me it was a no-brainer! I'm getting awesome fuel mileage and I can still haul stuff when I want to! I also get tons of compliments on this car everywhere I go.
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Re: Love This Car!!! [transformer] by lynnann50
Jul 16, 2008 (5:43 am)
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Replying to: transformer (Jul 15, 2008 6:03 pm)

boy o' boy...after 2 weeks with my (silverstone w/ chrome package..and did I mention sony erickson sound system?) HHR, I call it Silver after the Lone Ranger's horse...I'm with you on the Love this Car!
 
I also have only Pickups over the last 30 years...other than my Saturn LW wagon...This is the first non pickup. I measured the back area with the seats down and it's a tad larger than my Colorado bed and covered to boot! I have a garden center...so hauling space is essential.... And unlike the Saturn wagon which drives ME...The HHR is a dream to drive...so responsive and an incredible turning radius.
 
Thanks for all the support here...lynnann

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