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#10 of 29 Re: '07 mileage figures, anyone? [kurtamaxxxguy] by mr_bots Sep 19, 2006 (11:56 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Sep 19, 2006 9:54 am) It is possible that the new engine doesn't do as well with the extra weight and taller gearing of the Maxx as the old LX9. That mixed with altered EPA guidelines and then the extra load of a p/s pump on the 07 models probably accounts for the decreased mileage.
#11 of 29 Road Trip Report by hgr3inok Oct 04, 2006 (8:04 am)
Our 2004 LS (purchased new in January 2005) turned 22,000 miles as we completed our 2,500 mile road trip from Norman, OK, to Mount Rushmore last week. We averaged right at 28mpg (manually calculated) with a lot of 75mph+ and some stop-and-go for scenic turnouts. The car performed flawlessly.
#12 of 29 any MPG reports? by kurtamaxxxguy Nov 11, 2006 (5:54 pm)
Am curious how the 2007's are doing...   Also, one web source claimed the LZ9 engine the SS version is using has, for 2007, active fuel management.   I've not seen that in any '07 Malibu literature. Do the '07 SS's actually have this?
#13 of 29 LTZ - First Mileage by kansasron Nov 13, 2006 (7:09 am)
Just picked up my 2006 LTZ Maxx Friday. Yesterday drove 190 miles in heavy winds (unfortunately no tail wind) and averaged 27.9 MPG, which I was very pleased with.
#14 of 29 Interesting at LA show.. by kurtamaxxxguy Dec 03, 2006 (7:58 pm)
...was that the SS Impala with the V8 engine was rated at 18 mpg City, ..vs.. the Malibu Maxx SS rated at 17 Mpg for the city. There were similar differences for Highway mileage.   We have a small block 305 HP V8 here getting better mileage than a 240 HP V6. I'm frankly amazed how bad the Maxx SS mileage is....my '04 Maxx LS averages 24-26 mpg in mixed driving.
#15 of 29 Re: '07 mileage figures, anyone? [kurtamaxxxguy] by milo2244 Mar 18, 2008 (11:40 am)
Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Sep 19, 2006 9:54 am) I get around 27 on the highway and low 20's in town...with 75 percent highway and 25 percent town I get about 24 mpg...I was a little disapointed. I'm hoping once the weather warms up here in WI my gas mileage will improve. Replies to this message: pao (Mar 19, 2008 3:27 am) comem47 (Mar 19, 2008 10:13 am)
#16 of 29 Re: '07 mileage figures, anyone? [milo2244] by pao Mar 19, 2008 (3:27 am)
Replying to: milo2244 (Mar 18, 2008 11:40 am) 04 Maxx LT here with over 120K on it..still averaging 26 city and 30-32 highway depending on hills and speed.....
#17 of 29 Re: '07 mileage figures, anyone? [milo2244] by comem47 Mar 19, 2008 (10:13 am)
Replying to: milo2244 (Mar 18, 2008 11:40 am) I wonder when the cars are tested for fuel economy whether E10 ethanol blend is mandated. (we can't get other than that in NY and I know mileage would increase with straight gas). While it would be nice to be less dependent on foreign oil the more I read about E10 ethanol blend the less I like it (gas separating into layers if allowed to sit too long...more of a problem with lawn mowers, etc that sit a while and especially a problem in boats, being near water, or anything not using fuel injection). Also reading that the ethanol is added later in the manufacture and there is room for fraud/error so everyone's mileage could vary if say the 10% is exceeded -which is highly illegal as engines can be damaged).   http://www.a1distributors.net/files/Ethanol_dos_and_donts.pdf
#18 of 29 Hmm.... by icemanmu May 22, 2008 (11:44 am)
So everyone's reporting high 20s.... Why am I only averaging 20 on the in dash computer? I don't drive heavy and the tires are inflated properly. Just bought my 07 maxx in October and still haven't seen these mid 20 figures. Any idea why my efficiency would be so low? Replies to this message: pao (May 23, 2008 3:27 am) comem47 (May 23, 2008 10:36 am) icemanmu (May 24, 2008 5:58 am) maxximus_ed (May 27, 2008 7:38 am) and 3 more...
#19 of 29 Re: Hmm.... [icemanmu] by pao May 23, 2008 (3:27 am)
Replying to: icemanmu (May 22, 2008 11:44 am) I have an 04 Maxx, averaging 24-26 in the city......and getting 30-31 on the hwy with my V-6....but the later malibus did have an engine change...with a slightly higher output....still 20 seems a bit low........

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