Post your current MPG
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Today when I filled up figured 34.0 mpg.
I'm averaging around 23mpg and creeping up to 24mpg as of now in the Camry. My normal daily commute consist of a 28 mile round trip to and from work and maybe 9 or 10 miles of interstate traffic both ways during rush hour in the morning but it on adds 5-10minutes to my commute.
I find that 65mph hour seems to be the sweet spot between my sanity and fuel efficiency for my commute, at least according to my ultra-gauge. Even when I drive 70mph+ with a few 100mph burst during my weekly commute I still average 22.5mpg. In my Buick 19.5-21mpg city but up to 33mpg on trips.
I find that 65mph hour seems to be the sweet spot between my sanity and fuel efficiency for my commute, at least according to my ultra-gauge. Even when I drive 70mph+ with a few 100mph burst during my weekly commute I still average 22.5mpg. In my Buick 19.5-21mpg city but up to 33mpg on trips.
Originally Posted By: Patman
Originally Posted By: armos
I'm somewhat amused by how many people spend $25K on a new car to save money on gas, and then routinely drive 80-85 in them.
Lately I've seen a few Smart car drivers and Prius drivers around here that were driving like maniacs, and I'm wondering why get cars like this if you're going to drive them hard? I bet you end up getting worse MPG driving a car like that at 100% throttle compared to a more powerful car that you only need to drive at 50% throttle.
While you have a point, the Prius should not need even 50% throttle to run at 80mph. Yes, it will get worse mpg at 80. At the same time, it probably gets better mpg at 80mph than say a Camry would at 80mph--and when not being driven at full tilt, getting even better.
I kinda fall into this catagory. My VW could do 50mpg. If I wanted to. Instead I can drive with the flow of traffic (or faster) and still get probably double the mpg than most other vehicles at these speeds. Well, maybe not double, but better. I just value my time a bit more than the fuel savings, that's all.
Originally Posted By: armos
I'm somewhat amused by how many people spend $25K on a new car to save money on gas, and then routinely drive 80-85 in them.
Lately I've seen a few Smart car drivers and Prius drivers around here that were driving like maniacs, and I'm wondering why get cars like this if you're going to drive them hard? I bet you end up getting worse MPG driving a car like that at 100% throttle compared to a more powerful car that you only need to drive at 50% throttle.
While you have a point, the Prius should not need even 50% throttle to run at 80mph. Yes, it will get worse mpg at 80. At the same time, it probably gets better mpg at 80mph than say a Camry would at 80mph--and when not being driven at full tilt, getting even better.
I kinda fall into this catagory. My VW could do 50mpg. If I wanted to. Instead I can drive with the flow of traffic (or faster) and still get probably double the mpg than most other vehicles at these speeds. Well, maybe not double, but better. I just value my time a bit more than the fuel savings, that's all.
38.0-38.1 MPG for the last two tanks.
50/50 highway/city 40 mile round trip daily commute + short runs around town.
50/50 highway/city 40 mile round trip daily commute + short runs around town.
25 MPG on a Dodge Aries 2.2L Automatic....EPA seems to think I should be getting 26 MPG Combined/22 City/28 Hwy...so I guess that's OK, for a 20+ year old car with only 69k on the clock....just did the plugs and wires (went with AP65 Platinums since they were out of the RC12YC...) which I read is supposed to get better MPG cause it burns better....lol we'll see after a couple tanks
18 MPG combined city and freeway driving. 2000 Buick LeSabre.
The Taco still gets 18.5 mpg even with a mild lift and next size up tires. The CRV gets 30-31 mpg according to the computer.
34 mpg last tank on the Cavalier. Since we moved, I have to do a lot more driving, but it's all either freeway or 50-55mph backroads (plus the occasional 10mph over dirt...), so it's improving. Of course, I'm still spending more on gas since I'm having to drive so much more.
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Got 12.5MPG in the F150 last tank.
I just got 22 mpg in my 2012 Silverado 1500 empty, 20 mpg hauling a refrigerator. I'm impressed. Six cylinder auto. All highway.
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Last 3 tanks in the focus: 38, 46, 34
Jeep: 12, 17, 16
Jeep: 12, 17, 16
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Patman
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I'm averaging just a tick over 19 MPG in my Corvette from my commute back and forth to work lately.
17.8 mg currently on my F150.
This tank was rather impressive so I had to share...11.4 MPG.
That is miles per gallon of E85, and more spirited driving than usual.
I filled it up with regular 87 tonight.
That is miles per gallon of E85, and more spirited driving than usual.
I filled it up with regular 87 tonight.
2006 S2000: 11 mpg on the track, 22 mpg normally, 29 mpg on the highway
2012 TSX: 26 mpg around town, have gotten 34 mpg up to 37 mpg on the highway (very impressed with this considering the car has great pick up)
2011 MDX: 16 mpg around town, 18 mpg up to 20 mpg on the highway
2012 TSX: 26 mpg around town, have gotten 34 mpg up to 37 mpg on the highway (very impressed with this considering the car has great pick up)
2011 MDX: 16 mpg around town, 18 mpg up to 20 mpg on the highway
i have been driving chrysler products since 1965. i have driven most of chryslers cars/trucks mostly the bigger bodies, and engines. but for some reason i have never been able to get as good of MPG as others. so my info doesnt do you much good. sorry
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