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2007 Elantra Speedometer / Odometer

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#129 of 158 Re: MPG Question [he07drivr] by durtybyrdz

Sep 29, 2007 (8:36 pm)

Replying to: he07drivr (Sep 28, 2007 8:21 pm)
Great point. Members with fixed speedos... what's your mpg?

#130 of 158 Re: MPG Question [he07drivr] by nthe

Oct 01, 2007 (9:29 am)

Replying to: he07drivr (Sep 28, 2007 8:21 pm)
" In which case, I would demand the option from Hyundai to give me a trade-in for a similar vehicle with similar or better EPA MPG estimates at little or no cost to me"
 
you might have problems "demanding" anything from a company the size of hyundai.
 
every car's 08 EPA mpg is going down, but the 07 and 08 elantras will get the same mileage, it all depends on your driving habits.

#131 of 158 Speedo Error 2007 Elantra - Now MPG Query by ebbuts

Oct 01, 2007 (11:35 am)

My MPG since being reprogramed is about 2-3 MPG less than when I got it in Feb. 2007. In town with air is running 24-25 MPG. I fill my tank to the very top each time I fill. Granted it takes longer but if you stop when it shuts off itself, my car takes about 3-04 more gallons. That is where people are getting their huge in town and road MPG.
 
I was at the dealer this AM for an oil change. I asked him about the letter and re-programming. This dealer had done a re-program on mine in June 2007, long before Hyundai finally came out with one officially. He told me they wanted to check mine to make sure it had the #91 re-program per the TSB which it does have. So my car has been OK since June 07. Get your cars in and get them fixed up guys. The wait for some of you is still better than buyng new tires. The dealer also said the 3% additional miles should be automatically extended once your car is fixed.
 
Back to MPG. No matter what, this 2007 gets better mileage than my 2001 ever got. Have no idea why but it does even with the re-programming done.

#132 of 158 Re: MPG Question [he07drivr] by tsmorty

Oct 01, 2007 (2:03 pm)

Replying to: he07drivr (Sep 28, 2007 8:21 pm)
Yeah, Sorry the EPA gas mileage is not really the manufactor's mileage, it's determinted by tests which you can read about here. http://www.epa.gov/fueleconomy/, A goverment Agency.

#133 of 158 Re: MPG Question [tsmorty] by harlqn

Oct 01, 2007 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: tsmorty (Oct 01, 2007 2:03 pm)
I usually fill up when the gauge gets around 1/4 tank and I fill it up using the slowest pump setting. Usually I get 26/27 MPG from the computer and less than 1 MPG better than that based on my math (from the refuel amount vs. miles).
 
The reprogram was done only 5 days ago and that includes a long highway trip, so my numbers for this tank aren't representative of my usual driving. However, I am seeing MPG numbers about 1 MPG less than I would expect.
 
If I took it easy (~60mph on the freeways), I'd prolly be getting at least 29/30 MPG. However, frequent driving near/over the speed limit really makes the MPG nose-dive.

#134 of 158 Re: Speedo Error 2007 Elantra - Now MPG Query [ebbuts] by bhmr59

Oct 01, 2007 (5:40 pm)

Replying to: ebbuts (Oct 01, 2007 11:35 am)
What part of the country are you in, i.e. how cold was it from Feb to June, when you started using the A/C?
 
We all know A/C cuts MPG. My experience says that temps below 50 also cost MPG. So, if you're not in a cold climate, say above 50* from when you got you car until you started using the A/C you were probably driving under better MPG conditions (although you had the break-in period).
 
Reprogramming the speedo will not affect the MPG.

#135 of 158 Re: This is eye-opening...thanks all [backy] by irismg

Oct 05, 2007 (7:00 am)

Replying to: backy (Aug 19, 2007 10:27 am)
Thanks! Carmax has a loaded one for a great price, I may go drive it to see what it's like.

#137 of 158 speedo error 2007 Elantra by ebbuts

Oct 05, 2007 (9:56 am)

Yes programming will effect the MPG. Why do you think Hyundai gave you some extra mileage on the warranty? Simply because before programming you were getting more miles on your car than after re-programming. So with more miles wouldn't your MPG be greater? Just common sense.

#138 of 158 Re: speedo error 2007 Elantra [ebbuts] by bhmr59

Oct 05, 2007 (5:45 pm)

Replying to: ebbuts (Oct 05, 2007 9:56 am)
Sorry, I should have said the actual MPG. I can see how it appeared I was talking about calculated MPG.
 
However, you're talking about an MPG reduction of probably 5 to 10%. Yet the warranty increase is only 3%.
 
Something doesn't add up. If your odometer was registering 3% higher and you drove 100 miles, the odo would read 103. Project that to 300 or 309 miles. Assuming a 10 gallon fill-up, you'd be looking at a .9, not 2 or 3 MPG difference. A/C usage will account for some of the difference, temperature range will also.

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