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65 messages, Last post on Jun 10, 2009 at 9:27 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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Replying to: saturn_comm (Sep 27, 2007 4:30 am) To try to get a handle on what I'm apt to achieve based on the new numbers, I took my current average MPG and then adjusted the ratio of city/highway driving of the new numbers to deliver that number, and then use that combination to compare cars under the new system. Basically before on the old numbers my mileage equated to something like 80% city/20% highway, but using the new numbers now it's basically 50/50. Even though most of my driving is around town, much of that is on the Interstate that bisects our city, so technically I probably do more highway driving than I think I do, so 50/50 is more realistic. |
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