You are here: Forums SUVs Hyundai Veracruz Hyundai Veracruz Real World MPG

Hyundai Veracruz Real World MPG

164 messages,  Last post on May 08, 2009 at 11:27 AM

You are in the Hyundai Veracruz Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & tidester

What is this discussion about? Hyundai Veracruz, SUV

Messages Page 16 of 17 1 ... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#148 of 164 Do most of you run regular or premium gas? by indysabre Nov 19, 2008 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: broadsword (Nov 10, 2008 6:41 pm) Do most of you run regular or premium gas?   Just got a new 2008 FWD limited. Manual says run at least 87 octane or use 91 octane for improved performance.   I had a 2003 Honda Accord that ran fine on regular but was known to get 10 more HP on premium. I ran regular for 60,000 miles with no trouble at all.   I think we are just going to run regular but wanted to check in for some additional info.   We appear to be getting about 15 in city driving now.   We will probably change to Synthetic 5-30 at the first or second oil change. In my other cars this seems to increase MPG by 3-6%. Replies to this message: acdii (Jan 09, 2009 7:46 am)
#149 of 164 Re: Do most of you run regular or premium gas? [indysabre] by acdii Jan 09, 2009 (7:46 am)
Replying to: indysabre (Nov 19, 2008 8:24 pm) The little known fact about the VC is it is designed to run on 87, but can adapt itself to run on 93, which means it can increase HP by retuning the EMC for the higher Octane, putting the engine on par with the one in the Lexus. Most cars cannot do that, they are designed to run on either 87 octane, or 91,2,3 octane. The technology is similar to flex fuel cars, they detect the type of fuel and setup the EMC accordingly. However, the VC is not a Flex fuel, do not run E85 in it or you will damage a lot of parts.   So far after 9200 miles and nearly a year of driving, I see ~18 daily mixed highway/city, and 24 highway. The Highway for me is your typical two lane 55MPH road with stop signs, which is why the mileage is low, but when I get on the tollway and can hold a steady 65MPH, I see it jump to 24 MPG. I am pleased with the MPG it gets, far better than the Exploder I had which got 13-17, never did I get above 18 in it, no matter how I drove it.
#150 of 164 city mileage by bouki1 Mar 20, 2009 (8:35 am)
I live in the bronx, and am usually in stop and go traffic, I love the car but the mileage is much worse then expected -- I am averaging around 12-13. Any thoughts on how I can improve?
#151 of 164 city mileage 2 by bouki1 Mar 20, 2009 (8:41 am)
I forgot to mention that I drive a 2008 V with FWD and I have 1268 miles on it so far, I bought it February 1st. Replies to this message: 1trulove (Mar 20, 2009 1:14 pm) steve_ (Mar 20, 2009 9:24 pm) acdii (May 06, 2009 9:11 am) and 3 more... pinevalleyite (May 06, 2009 8:39 am)
#152 of 164 Re: city mileage 2 [bouki1] by 1trulove Mar 20, 2009 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: bouki1 (Mar 20, 2009 8:41 am) While the VC is a comfort in the city (ride,room, weight, safety, etc), it does not get great mileage in city driving. The best advice I can offer is to go easy on the throttle - accelerate slowly and coast to stops as much as traffic will allow. It's the sudden acceleration that sucks fuel due to the cars weight. Also, increase tire pressure - I reccommed 36-38 psi cold (max for the Michelens is 44 psi, but that will give a harsh ride). This will help both the city and on highway mileage. Finally, if you do a lot of stop and go, that puts a lot of wear on an engine, try using synthethic oil after your 1st or 2nd regular oil change. Your can extend oil change intervals ( try 5 to 6,000mi ) with synthetic so the cost should break about even for better protection. Replies to this message: steve_ (Mar 20, 2009 9:24 pm) acdii (May 06, 2009 9:11 am) tidester (May 06, 2009 10:16 am) steve_ (May 06, 2009 9:07 pm) and 1 more... pinevalleyite (May 06, 2009 8:39 am)
#153 of 164 Re: city mileage 2 [1trulove] by steve_ HOST Mar 20, 2009 (9:24 pm)
Replying to: 1trulove (Mar 20, 2009 1:14 pm) We Test the Tips   We Test the Tips Part II Replies to this message: acdii (May 06, 2009 9:11 am) tidester (May 06, 2009 10:16 am) steve_ (May 06, 2009 9:07 pm) acdii (May 07, 2009 12:33 pm)
#154 of 164 Re: city mileage 2 [1trulove] by pinevalleyite May 06, 2009 (8:39 am)
Replying to: 1trulove (Mar 20, 2009 1:14 pm) Have my Veracruz for one week now. So far, on gauge it shows I'm getting an average of 16.4mpg mostly highway so far but still on my first tank of gas.
#155 of 164 Questions on locking vehicle by pinevalleyite May 06, 2009 (8:42 am)
On my old vehicle, if I pushed the keyfob lock after I was out of the car, I would hear a beep of the horn to know the doors were locked. Had remote starter installed on my Veracruz so have a different keyfob than what's in the manual. But everything I read says you'll hear a beep for this or that "if attached." Does that mean they may not have set up the horn to the keyfob?
#156 of 164 Backing Up the Veracruz by pinevalleyite May 06, 2009 (8:43 am)
One feature I thought was interesting in the Veracruz was it's "backup warning system." When I put the car in reverse, I hear one tone not the general beep, beep, beep of a truck when backing up. Am I misinterpreting what they mean by "backup warning system?" Replies to this message: acdii (May 06, 2009 8:51 am)
#157 of 164 Re: Backing Up the Veracruz [pinevalleyite] by acdii May 06, 2009 (8:51 am)
Replying to: pinevalleyite (May 06, 2009 8:43 am) A solid tone means stop, you should hear a slow beep, then a quick beep as you get closer to something, then a solid tone when you are roughly 6-8 inches from something. If it is a solid tone, a sensor is being blocked by something, could be one was knocked loose during transit from the factory.   One other thing, you mentioned a truck backing up, the warning system is only heard inside the car, not outside if that is what you were expecting.

Messages Page 16 of 17 1 ... 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums SUVs Hyundai Veracruz Hyundai Veracruz Real World MPG