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65 messages, Last post on Jun 10, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am) |
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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.
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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am)
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Replying to: flogullo (Aug 19, 2007 7:27 am) 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. |
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| Anyone here have any real-world mileage to share on the Aura Hybrid? | |
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Replying to: KarenS (Feb 21, 2007 7:59 am) |
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Replying to: badgasmileage (Sep 25, 2007 3:13 pm) |
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Replying to: badgasmileage (Sep 25, 2007 3:13 pm) 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 |
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Replying to: phaetondriver (Sep 25, 2007 6:01 pm) 
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Replying to: godeacs (Sep 26, 2007 7:14 pm) I recommend you rely on the EPA labels to get a relative (not absolute) sense of fuel economy. The EPA test cycle removes the variation in driver behavior and is a measure of the vehicle. Personally, I think the Aura is a fun car and I find myself driving it hard -- and there are consequences with respect to fuel economy. With Aura you can achieve good gas mileage by driving conservatively, but you can also have fun when so desired.
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