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Replying to: mjb56 (Nov 24, 2007 9:24 am) ================================ Date Posted: 10/02/2007 By: VeraCruzin' Vehicle 2007 Hyundai Veracruz SE 4dr SUV (3.8L 6cyl 6A) Review Bought the VeraCruz in March for summer vacation. Drove from Houston to Orlando and back with no problems or complaints. Initially had issue with fuel pump and had poor mileage (combined app. 15 mpg). Pump was changed out and am getting about 23mpg at 85mph, 25mpg at 75mph, and a whopping 30+ when I toodle at around 50!! The interior is great! The ride is quiet and smooth! I'm stopped quite often and asked how I like it and I share! Except for the fuel pump, which was changed quickly, I have had no problem with this vehicle. =========================== Not sure what exactly he did.
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| Unless calculating MPG by hand (total miles divided by total gallons), I have discovered that the trip computer is not close enough to quote "real world MPG." I have calculated at least 12 tanks of fuel and the computer is off by as little as 0.5 mph to as much as 4 mpg. | |
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Replying to: dvinay12 (Nov 28, 2007 2:13 pm) i don't think its any type of upgrade. |
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I've been thinking about a Veracruz, but we went with the Pilot for my wife. I wanted to post to this forum to let you have something to compare to. We have an '07 Pilot EX-L AWD. Most driving is mixed city/hwy. We average about 16-17 MPG, and about 20 on the highway. What I've found is that tire pressure has a HUGE impact on the Pilot's MPG. When my wife complained that her mileage had dropped, I checked the tires and found that they were at about 30 PSI. Putting them back to 38 PSI made a big difference (about 2 MPG) in mileage and handling. "Handling" is subjective. The Pilot is undertired with 235/70/16 Goodyears Integrity's (CRAP Tires), It really needs 17 or 18 inch wheels with 60 or 55 series tires, as the 70 series OE's are not nearly aggressive enough. You can feel the tires rolling under around corners. From what I see, the Veracruz is averaging much better mileage than the Pilot.
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Replying to: zarba (Dec 07, 2007 10:53 am) Thank you for sharing your experiences with us about your Pilot. While I haven't owned a Honda, I have a huge interest in them for obvious reasons(quality, resale etc..) I really wanted a Ridgeline when they first came out but could never get the wife on board. I agree your Pilot needs 18's and some good rubber. I bet it will transform it into something sweet. Craig '08 Veracruz Limited |
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Gas mileage is probably the most disappointing feature on our Veracruz. After 5300 miles, we are averaging only 17.6 MPG and have surpassed 20 MPG only twice (and barely- 20.3 and 20.0). Our low MPG has been 15.7. All mileage figures calculated by hand, not by the on-board trip computer. We've spent app. $750 on fuel during our 6 months of ownership. Admittedly, we haven't done a lot of extended trips so far so our driving is probably 70/30 in favor of city driving. I plan on changing to synthetic oil to see if there is any improvement.
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| Sorry to hear about your mileage, but I suspect that the 75% city driving is the main cause. The VC is slow off the line causing most drivers to use a heavy foot in normal traffic. It really comes into it's own on the highway. Also try increasing tire pressure to about 35 psi, as well as synthetic oil. The next steps could include after market air filter and when the time comes, synthetic transmission fluid. | |
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Replying to: carbuyer11 (Dec 09, 2007 8:48 pm) This is a well built 4400+ pound vehicle which I believe delivers good fuel economy for it's size. Pay particular attention to your tire pressures as they have a big influence on gas mileage. I have a tendancy to sometimes disregard factory recommended settings when they are only 30 psi and keep mine inflated to about 35 psi all around. |
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Just bought an 08 Limited FWD a week ago. I noticed my MPG improved shockingly once I reset the TRIP. Can someone tell me how often it should be reset for the best/most accurate MPG? I mostly am carting the kids around town, but would like to squeeze the most out of that tank of gas.
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Replying to: crains (Dec 17, 2007 10:16 am) I typically reset mine upon refilling the gas tank but it can be reset at any time, usually prior to a longer trip or just to view your averages during a steady interstate drive. R M Hockman k3lixrmh  yahoo.com
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