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Hyundai Veracruz Real World MPG

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Re: Road Trip [1trulove] by steve_ HOST
Jun 04, 2008 (3:00 pm)
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Replying to: 1trulove (Jun 03, 2008 7:39 am)

Motor oil is a lot better than it used to be. I change the oil on my van every 7,500 miles (or longer) with plain ol' "dead dino" and I'm at 125,000 miles on it so if it dies now, I guess I'm happy.
 
I bet the Hyundai's sold in Europe have a 10,000 mile factory recommended interval, since that seems to be the norm over there. Anyone from the EU know?
 
Lots more in the Engine Oil - A slippery subject Part 2 discussion.
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The Motor Oil Bible by 1trulove
Jun 05, 2008 (5:17 am)
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Steve, or anyone else interested, try this source for the mother load of motor oil info: motoroilbible.com/
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Re: The Motor Oil Bible [1trulove] by steve_ HOST
Jun 07, 2008 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: 1trulove (Jun 05, 2008 5:17 am)

Those sites are great if you are a oil change hobbyist. At least he cites some SAE stuff.
 
I do my own oil changes but it's a chore for me, not something I look forward too. I get what's on sale at NAPA or Wal-Mart and go by the manufacturer recommendation (frequently sliding a 1,000 miles or more, especially if the weather is chilly). I drive them forever but I don't care to spend the $20 on an oil analysis either - it's just a daily driver, not a F1 racecar.
 
My cars cranked fine in Anchorage living outside for 20 winters too, so I don't much buy into the easier start claims of synthetic either. If it's that cold, use a block heater.
 
Ah, but "we" digress (ok, me ) - anyone checking their mpg?
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Ethanol effects by mjb56
Jun 07, 2008 (3:44 pm)
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On my first full tank of Ethanol (now mandated in our area) I'm down to 18.8 vs. the 20.9 on real gasoline. (These are all city driving figures. Haven't done the highway calc yet.) Bummer!
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Re: Ethanol effects [mjb56] by oscar_gata
Jun 09, 2008 (9:48 am)
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Replying to: mjb56 (Jun 07, 2008 3:44 pm)

Does the ethanol cost 10% less? If so, then you are breaking even.
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Re: Ethanol effects [oscar_gata] by mjb56
Jun 20, 2008 (6:17 pm)
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Replying to: oscar_gata (Jun 09, 2008 9:48 am)

Nope, it's the same price. However, I did a recent highway run of about 200 mi. and got around 27 mpg. It pays to go the speed limit.
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City vs Highway by fpostadan
Jun 30, 2008 (10:57 pm)
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Hi I just got my Veracruz 08 AWD.
 
When can I expect to see the true MPG for Highway only?
 
When can I expct to see the true MPG for City only?
 
If I am missing the point on this, how do I gauge this feature. I have set the Trip to see AVG MPG.
 
I driven so far (about 1 - 1 1/hr drive) I see the MPG was mainly at16.9 MPG mainly HWY Driving. I forgot if this this figure is both ways or one direction, but definetly clockin at over 15 MPG for one direction. This was only two days after I finally got the vehicle. Was this a a good move on my part since I am only "breaking in the vehicle", so to speak. I am hoping to not drive at a constant speed that is all I can do, I love the outdoors.
 
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Re: Veracruz SE AWD [posystm] by fpostadan
Jul 03, 2008 (4:36 am)
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Replying to: posystm (May 29, 2008 11:31 am)

I read that the pulsing that you are feeling is normal because of the ESC.
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Re: Veracruz SE AWD [fpostadan] by posystm
Jul 16, 2008 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: fpostadan (Jul 03, 2008 4:36 am)

No, I know what ESC feels like. The dealer once again had to resurface the rotors in the front. Hopefully there won't be a next time, but if there is I will demand (beg) for new rotors and pads.
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Re: City vs Highway [fpostadan] by jmaulsby
Jul 18, 2008 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: fpostadan (Jun 30, 2008 10:57 pm)

My 07 started at around 17 mpg in 60/40 highway to city driving. It steadily climbed after the first month or so. Most of my driving is highway speed and I consistantly average 20.5 mpg. The trip computer mpg can be as close to accurate as 0.5 mpg to high and as much as 3 mpg to high. I checked my mpg by hand for at least six months. I use the average mpg to keep my lead foot off the accelerator. I have noticed that if I am running errands with a lot of stopping and starting, the trip computer shows as low as 13 - 14 mpg.

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