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#70 of 139 Re: The magic four o [mickeyrom] by cmhj2000 Oct 05, 2007 (3:47 am)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Sep 18, 2007 5:03 am) Last July we made a trip from north of Philly to central No. Carolina. Our overall mileage on our 06.5 I4 W/Auto was 39, with about 1/2 of the driving on the Interstate.   These cars will do pretty good on the fuel budget if driven with some common sense and in good weather. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Oct 05, 2007 3:55 am) cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 4:26 am) mickeyrom (Oct 05, 2007 7:15 am) and 1 more... cmhj2000 (Oct 06, 2007 4:56 pm) mickeyrom (Nov 22, 2007 5:34 am) and 1 more...
#71 of 139 Re: The magic four o [cmhj2000] by mickeyrom Oct 05, 2007 (3:55 am)
Replying to: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 3:47 am) That is pretty amazing..I've actually topped 40MPG on one fill up and 36 on another,but never as high as 39 for a whole trip.I drive the speed limit,so it's not me.Anyway,I'm quite satisfied with my highway fuel consumption.I pretty much can depend on 33-34 for any trip.Thats good enough. Replies to this message: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 4:26 am) mickeyrom (Oct 05, 2007 7:15 am) cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 8:06 am) cmhj2000 (Oct 06, 2007 4:56 pm) mickeyrom (Nov 22, 2007 5:34 am) cmhj2000 (Nov 23, 2007 4:26 am)
#72 of 139 Re: The magic four o [mickeyrom] by cmhj2000 Oct 05, 2007 (4:26 am)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Oct 05, 2007 3:55 am) I too was surprised when I ran the fuel slips/mileage. In fact I even went so far as to verify the odometer against a known distance.   FWIW we did a second trip about 2 weeks ago and averaged 37. The only difference was the temperaters were about 25 degrees cooler this time, which would account for a bit more fuel useage plus there were 2 extra passengers and about 75# more luggage. The July trip temps were in the mid 90s.   I have our tires a bit over inflated, 38 front 32 rear. Did also run a small amount of moly substance in the oil during its' break-in and first 2 oil changes, which I've used over the years and has shown a small improvement.   I'm using Amsoil's 5W-20 XL oil, which I'll soon swap out for Amsoil's 0W-20 oil.   Other than that it's pure stock. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Oct 05, 2007 7:15 am) cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 8:06 am) cmhj2000 (Oct 06, 2007 4:56 pm) mickeyrom (Nov 22, 2007 5:34 am) cmhj2000 (Nov 23, 2007 4:26 am)
#73 of 139 Re: The magic four o [cmhj2000] by mickeyrom Oct 05, 2007 (7:15 am)
Replying to: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 4:26 am) I run my tires at 35...that was at the suggestion of a local tire dealer.Anyway,congrats on your excellent MPG.Is yours an auto? Replies to this message: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 8:06 am)
#74 of 139 Re: The magic four o [mickeyrom] by cmhj2000 Oct 05, 2007 (8:06 am)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Oct 05, 2007 7:15 am) Yes
#75 of 139 Re: The magic four o [cmhj2000] by cmhj2000 Oct 06, 2007 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 4:26 am) Ole fat fingers here had a typo. Our most recent trip with the extra luggage and 2 passengers averaged 35 MPG. not 37. Still happy either way.
#76 of 139 Up to 23+ by csandste Nov 21, 2007 (9:17 pm)
mixed, mostly local driving. The Optima, like my old Elantra, has an engine that slowly breaks in. Less than 6000 miles in eleven months. I put about 22,000 on my Malibu Maxx in the same time period.
#77 of 139 Re: The magic four o [cmhj2000] by mickeyrom Nov 22, 2007 (5:34 am)
Replying to: cmhj2000 (Oct 05, 2007 4:26 am) CMH...I know this is a belated question,but why do you run 32-38 instead the same all aound.   PS Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Replies to this message: cmhj2000 (Nov 23, 2007 4:26 am)
#78 of 139 Re: The magic four o [mickeyrom] by cmhj2000 Nov 23, 2007 (4:26 am)
Replying to: mickeyrom (Nov 22, 2007 5:34 am) Because there's more weight on the front tires.   I've been staggering my tire pressure for 30+ years. Wherever the weight is the most, that's where the pressure is the highest.   Basically I try to have the "squat" in all 4 tires about the same. Have found this gives me very even tire wear.
#79 of 139 Do you think your car is beautiful? by mickeyrom Nov 23, 2007 (6:21 am)
I have owned many cars over the decades.From a 1950 Ford to my new KIA Optima.This is the first car that I have ever owned that has earned the admiration of strangers.Two people have told me how "beautiful" my black Optima was.It was a new experience,and kinda pleasant to hear.After all they were complimenting not only KIA but my taste as well. (just kidding)

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