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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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Replying to: saturn_comm (Sep 27, 2007 4:30 am) I swapped a V-10 3/4 ton truck (10MPG) for a Saturn Aura because I didn't need the big truck and wanted a high performance 4 door sedan. My budget was $25000 with trade in so that eliminated a lot of German and Japanese Performance sedans. I got everything I wanted in the Aura XR and if I only average 25 MPG, the way I drive, I couldn't be happier. I hope you get a car that you enjoy and makes your heart pump and your face smile from ear to ear like my Saturn does for me. Good Luck Phaeton Driver |
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Replying to: godeacs (Sep 26, 2007 7:14 pm) |
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Replying to: godeacs (Sep 26, 2007 7:14 pm) Also, I am guessing you aren't old enough to remember when we had to drive a car and various speeds and not to fast for the first few thousand miles then drive them on the highway and go fast for a few minutes. This was (one type) of recommended break-in procedure. If you just drove normally your engine would either never see it's potential or it would burn oil forever. Todays engines/materials don't require the same techniques, but if you follow the old ways the power train will work better and last longer. I am old school when it comes to break-in and may have something to do with my XR getting better than average MPG's and better than average acceleration (0-60 in 6.0 and 60-100 in 7.6). One trip I got 26.8 MPG for 2300 miles and another gave over 30 MPG for 350 miles. I have over 13000 miles now and the XR is better than ever. Phaeton Driver |
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Replying to: phaetondriver (May 21, 2007 12:42 pm) Hey friend...I have a 2007 KIA Optima, and get at least 33MPG Hwy.(A high of 40.7)Hardly an econobox.Loaded with ALL available options and of course...a 4 cyl engine.It's plenty strong enough to suit me.I believe it's rated at 165 HP which is more than my 1952 Lincoln V8 was. BTW we went to a dealer yesterday to look for an Aura Hybrid...of course they didnt have one,but I did look at a top of the line Aura and the leather seats and the dash were all very nice.Unfortunately it only comes with a V6 and with the $92 per barrel oil...very impractical.
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Replying to: mickeyrom (Oct 28, 2007 7:51 am) |
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Replying to: phaetondriver (Aug 15, 2007 4:19 pm)  My 2007 Aura XR 3.6 is doing just what I thought (and hoped) it would. A couple of months ago I changed the oil and added a quart of Dura Lub. I have done this in several other cars and it always improved my MPG and made the engine run very smooth. Well the 3.6 now idles and revs silky smooth. Idle is now about 800 RPM. I guess the computer only gives the engine enough gas to keep it running, and that is less now so lower RPM is the result. I just took a trip to Northern California. Total miles 910. 870 of it on I-5and I-10. I cruised at or close to 80 MPH whenever possible. The trip computer said I averaged 68 MPH for the 910 miles. It used 30.08 gal of 87 octane for the 910 miles. I think this equate to 30.25 MPG. The formula is keep tire pressure close to 40 PSI, the tires are rated MAX  44 PSI so this is quite safe. Add an engine oil additive like Dura Lub, Slik 50, or any other additive with PTFE. Now I don't have any ties to any company that produces this stuff, I just have had a lot of success using it. An alternative with similar results would be a synthetic oil like Mobile 1. Difference is you buy the additive ones every 50K miles, the oil every 3000 miles. Now my XR is every thing I wanted and I can no longer whine about the MPG. Take that you Accord lovers 
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