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#12 of 65 Re: yeah,, the MPG. [jm40] by phaetondriver May 21, 2007 (12:42 pm)
Replying to: jm40 (May 20, 2007 9:27 pm) I know what you mean, it is very hard to NOT have a little fun now and then. Fun = using all 252 ponies But hey! if you short shift it and keep up with traffic instead of staying in front, the mileage isn't bad. It's never going to be a Scion or other gas sipping econobox. But there not as much fun or comfortable as the XR. Replies to this message: mickeyrom (Oct 28, 2007 7:51 am) phaetondriver (Oct 28, 2007 10:33 am)
#13 of 65 Re: Saturn Aura Real World MPG [KarenS] by dinof Jun 11, 2007 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am) I have just 1100 miles on my XR model. Average MPG I am getting is 20.8 ; mostly city driving.
#14 of 65 Re: Saturn Aura Real World MPG [KarenS] by auraowner Jul 21, 2007 (4:54 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am) I just turned 1000 miles on my XR. I'm currently averaging 17.4 miles of mixed driving with 5 miles per day in bumper to bumper traffic. Kind of disappointing, but the mileage has increased .5 miles over the past week. I'm sure I could do better if I could resist the temptation to exercise all those ponies under the hood and dial it down to 70 on the open freeway. Hard to change old habits developed by 25 years of driving relatively economic Accords.
#15 of 65 It Gets Better by phaetondriver Aug 15, 2007 (4:19 pm)
I just returned form my second road trip in a month and I watched my MPG get better and better on this last 2300 miler. I now have 11300 miles on my XR and still lov'n every minute, well maybe not every... I actually got 29.5-MPG for about 350 miles in Washington and Oregon. Sure it was flat but but I was averaging 80-MPH. Last month I went to Arizona and that was flat too, but I could only muster 26.4 for about 400 miles, average 78-MPH, before it got hilly. My trip north showed 26.2 for ~1150 miles with plenty of stops and one overnight. I averaged 63-MPH for the 1150 miles. My trip south averages 68-MPH and 28.2-MPG. The whole trip according to the computer showed 66-MPH and 26.8-MPG for 2300 miles. I am so pleased it is finally coming around. ONE THING THAT HAS HELPED THE MPG IS RUNNING THE LOW PROFILE GOODYEARS AT 40-PSI. This is 4 PSI below maximum which helped keep them cool and lower the rolling resistance (friction). The ride was a bit harsh, but it was worth it I think. I also have over 6000 miles on this oil and the computer says I am at 30% remaining. That is killer. I am taking it in anyway for the oil/filter change next week. I am going to replace a quart of oil with a quart of Dura Lube before the next trip to Arizona in September. We'll see if that helps the MPG like it has in my other cars. Replies to this message: phaetondriver (Nov 13, 2007 9:21 am) mickeyrom (Nov 13, 2007 9:48 am) steelerman (Nov 13, 2007 12:27 pm) phaetondriver (Nov 13, 2007 1:58 pm) and 2 more...
#16 of 65 Mileage Suggestions by flogullo Aug 19, 2007 (7:27 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am) Mostly city driving for me, and I average 20 MPG. One thing I noticed after driving for a few days was all of the tires were under-inflated ( Terrific TPS light came on ) . Could be a coincidence or could be something the average dealership misses.....so check your tire pressure. Replies to this message: phaetondriver (Aug 19, 2007 8:44 am)
#17 of 65 Re: Mileage Suggestions [flogullo] by phaetondriver Aug 19, 2007 (8:44 am)
Replying to: flogullo (Aug 19, 2007 7:27 am) Those little TPS valve stems are a godsend. I haven't had a flat or a nail in a tire in over 20 years. I get a new car and I get two nails in a week. Both fixable, because the TPS notified me by email (OnStar email report) that the pressure was low. Low pressure can ruin a tire, and with these low profile tires you could damage a rim too. NOTE: When you have your tires rotated, be sure the tire mechanic knows to relocate the valve stems. My mechanic didn't so when my tire got a nail the diag system said it was a front tire when it was the rear one.
#18 of 65 Aura Hybrid mileage by nosirrahg Sep 19, 2007 (1:01 pm)
Anyone here have any real-world mileage to share on the Aura Hybrid?
#19 of 65 Re: Saturn Aura Real World MPG [KarenS] by badgasmileage Sep 25, 2007 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am) I have a 2007 AURA XE. It has 2,990 miles on it. It is averaging less than 16MPG. Worst tank was 13.7. Best tank was 16.7. The 16.7 tank had quite a bit of HWY mileage. So, I went to my dealer. They asked me to bring it in so they could check it out. The computer says the AURA is working just fine. So, they suggested I call Saturn to complain about my poor mileage. I did that and they had a regional manager call me. Here is the bottom line. Since the car checked out on the computer there is nothing they will do about it. I am convinced this car will continue to under perform on mileage. Right now if I were to go on a trip, I would get better performance out of my Trailblazer. I am a 30 year GM customer that is leaving the fold if Saturn/GM does not step up to the issue. Any advice or suggestions? Replies to this message: nosirrahg (Sep 25, 2007 5:37 pm) phaetondriver (Sep 25, 2007 6:01 pm) godeacs (Sep 26, 2007 7:14 pm) saturn_comm (Sep 27, 2007 4:30 am) and 2 more... drwilsc (Sep 28, 2007 8:28 am) phaetondriver (Oct 05, 2007 9:26 am) oldcem (Mar 31, 2008 8:21 pm)
#20 of 65 Re: Saturn Aura Real World MPG [badgasmileage] by nosirrahg Sep 25, 2007 (5:37 pm)
Replying to: badgasmileage (Sep 25, 2007 3:13 pm) Are you figuring the MPG by hand, or relying on the car's readout/driver info center?
#21 of 65 Re: Saturn Aura Real World MPG [badgasmileage] by phaetondriver Sep 25, 2007 (6:01 pm)
Replying to: badgasmileage (Sep 25, 2007 3:13 pm) My 07 XR started out getting only 24/17 or so early on. Now I have over 12000 miles and I have seen over 30 MPG on a 350 mile run on level ground. I averaged over 27 MPG on a 2300 mile trip mixed but mostly interstate driving running 80 mph most of the time. Your XE should get better than my XR but I think you need to give it at least 10000 miles to brake in the engine.   So before you throw in the towel, wait at least 10-12K miles then re-evaluate your XE   Phaeton Driver Replies to this message: godeacs (Sep 26, 2007 7:14 pm) saturn_comm (Sep 27, 2007 4:30 am) nosirrahg (Sep 27, 2007 8:38 am) phaetondriver (Sep 27, 2007 9:47 am) drwilsc (Sep 28, 2007 8:28 am) phaetondriver (Oct 05, 2007 9:26 am)

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