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164 messages, Last post on May 08, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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I have an 08 with just under 6k miles and average around 20mpg - combined city and hwy. I find that I get the best mileage going under 50 (24mpg) and the worst over 80 (18) - does pretty well if I keep my foot out of it, but wish it did better at 80+. Aside from that, the wife and I are very pleased with it. We are both a little surprised to never see any advertising at all and have only seen two others on the road (south-central Texas). Am also concerned regarding trade-in. Research indicated that it would hold value as well as Lexus - anyone have any hard data on this? I can't find any trade in information on KBB or NADA...
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Replying to: broadsword (Feb 24, 2008 8:12 am) |
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| Changed dino oil at 3750 miles and at 7,500 switched to Valvolene synthetic. Gas mileage increased from just under 23 mpg to 24+ mpg with the first 2 tankfulls. Thats at least a 5% improvement. Most of our driving is County and State roads at 50 to 60 mph and a "little" city. with parking lots and traffic lights. Also noticed that it appears that you need to be going over 50 - 55 for 6th gear to engage, hence the better mileage at or above these sppeds. Anyone elae using synthethic getting the same results? | |
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Replying to: rmhockman (Dec 20, 2007 8:56 am) |
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Response to amiliv: Yes there is truth in the need to break in a new motor. Some engine parts are not perfectly matched. Break in is the removal of some metal as the engine parts "seat" to each other. While minor, this process is necessary to remove friction and create a smooth running engine. Synthetic oil so slippery it will only extend this process using expensive oil. Also since the original oil becomes contaminated with removed metal particles, an inital oil change should be done at the 3,00 to 3,750 mile interval. I chose to run "dyno" oil again for another 3,000 before changing to synthetic. Most sources recommend 5,000 to 7,500 miles before the change over. 
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Averaging just under 18 MPG on our AWD Veracruz Limited. Highway trips usually achieve low 20's. Decent but I was expecting a little more on average. At least it's achieved on regular fuel.
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Replying to: carbuyer11 (May 06, 2008 7:07 pm) Check you tire pressure also, increasing the:psi (but not over-inflation) will also help mileage, particularly on the highway.
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Replying to: 1trulove (May 07, 2008 11:49 am)
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Replying to: lmf4159 (May 07, 2008 12:06 pm) 
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All of lmf4159's comments were spot on. Keep the tire pressure up over 35 psi and go easy on the gas is the best action for city economy. I too don't know if synthetic will help with city gas mileage, but it will help the longevity of your engine. Since Hyundai allows 7,500 mile oil changes, it makes sense if your not driving in dusty or salty air. It will help on highway trips too. This is a good time to add that Hyundai should make a Hybrid - they are very efficient for city driving and make sense if that is what to predominantly do. Final question - has anyone tried an air filter upgrade, or a more advanced air intake system? Some by Voilant, K&N, etc. say that they can inmorve both power and economy.
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