Trax gets 31 combined.
Post your current MPG
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'13 Honda Fit w/5 speed auto : Fill of summer blend (?) Top Tier VALERO 89 w/E10 . Tank overfilled a bit . Driving Mix : 60 Hwy / 40 City . Tires : 4 GENERAL RT43 (H) @ 33 P.S.I. w/ 7 > 8/32s' . Oil / Filter : SHELL Rotella G.T. 0w-20 ( SN+,GF-5 ) w/ NAPA Platinum 47356 .
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Since my last post, the Jeep has settled in at 15,7 MPG per the computer, I've yet to measure by hand as I rarely fill the tank. From what I've gathered, based on my driving habits, this is quite good for a 4.7. I just took a trip to the cabin, 2.5 hours each way, and held steady at 16 even while I was VERY generous with the throttle during multiple 2-lane passing maneuvers. Combined with doing my best to maintain 80-90 mph while cruising, and I really can't complain given it's a 235k mile 20+ year old truck. In addition, being a '00, my truck is only a 4-speed. I plan on grabbing a TCM out of an '02+ to gain the additional OD gear for a total of 5. No programming required, I just have to use a scanner to initiate the "quick learn" function.
I did not reset the trip computer prior to the drive, and can't off hand remember the last time I did. There's at least 3 months of average being reported, most of which is excessive in-town acceleration and lead-footed highway driving. I think the problem most people have with OEM trip computers is that they don't take into account the variables that the factory unit can. Sure, the hand math method can give you an accurate per-tank outcome but the longer you leave the factory computer alone, the more accurate it gets overall.
If you only compare a tank at a time, you'll always find the onboard computer number skewed, as it's only calculated driving parameters for that one tank. Let it do it's thing over an extended period, and it can much more accurately calculate fuel flow, injector pulse width, idle time, engine temperature, load, O2 feedback, etc. Yes, some factory trip computers do take all this into account to give the most accurate reading. They just need more than a tankful to do so.
I did not reset the trip computer prior to the drive, and can't off hand remember the last time I did. There's at least 3 months of average being reported, most of which is excessive in-town acceleration and lead-footed highway driving. I think the problem most people have with OEM trip computers is that they don't take into account the variables that the factory unit can. Sure, the hand math method can give you an accurate per-tank outcome but the longer you leave the factory computer alone, the more accurate it gets overall.
If you only compare a tank at a time, you'll always find the onboard computer number skewed, as it's only calculated driving parameters for that one tank. Let it do it's thing over an extended period, and it can much more accurately calculate fuel flow, injector pulse width, idle time, engine temperature, load, O2 feedback, etc. Yes, some factory trip computers do take all this into account to give the most accurate reading. They just need more than a tankful to do so.
I calculated the mileage of my 96 F250 gasser when I filled it up this week. Yep... 12 mpg, just like every other time I've filled it up. New spark plugs, old spark plugs, tire pressure high, tire pressure low, timing retarded or advanced, it doesn't care. Always 12 mpg.
In May 2020 I decided to track mileage in G spreadsheet (car in signature).
The reason for that was that I didn't trust the computer which was showing between 45 and 47 MPG for Extended Period which I thought was too high.
Since May 2020 I did total of 32 fill ups.
First 20 fill ups were with 87 E0 from Maverik gas station.
Average MPG on E0 was 43.1
After that I did 12 fill ups with Sinclair Top Tier 87 E10.
So far the Average MPG on E10 is 42.5
Here are the totals after 32 fill ups.
The reason for that was that I didn't trust the computer which was showing between 45 and 47 MPG for Extended Period which I thought was too high.
Since May 2020 I did total of 32 fill ups.
First 20 fill ups were with 87 E0 from Maverik gas station.
Average MPG on E0 was 43.1
After that I did 12 fill ups with Sinclair Top Tier 87 E10.
So far the Average MPG on E10 is 42.5
Here are the totals after 32 fill ups.
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I started tracking the average mpg of my 2019 Kia Soul 1.6L 6 speed manual with the CarFax app in May when I bought the car.
Currently it’s at 34.4 mpg.
The computer always shows about 3 to 4 mpg more than the actual.
Currently it’s at 34.4 mpg.
The computer always shows about 3 to 4 mpg more than the actual.
Hermann
Site Donor 2023
First tank of fuel in the new Venza
475.2 miles
10.46 gallons
= 45.4 mpg
I'm Happy.
475.2 miles
10.46 gallons
= 45.4 mpg
I'm Happy.
Currently showing 63.4 MPG in the 16 Prius after 278 miles on this tank full. Won't be long before Mr. Potato Head drives gas prices up another buck or two and when the Prius pays for itself again.
That is the plan. Evil through and through.
Hermann
Site Donor 2023
Filled up today with 87 octane E10. Difference between 87 E10 and 91 E0 was almost a dollar.
515.2 miles / 14.435 gallons = 35.7 MPG using 91 oct E0. Entire tank was below 32°F. 85% of the tank was at temps of 19-22° on highways of 60-70 mph. Constant direct crosswinds of 30-40 mph for over 400 miles of the tank. Not to bad considering.
515.2 miles / 14.435 gallons = 35.7 MPG using 91 oct E0. Entire tank was below 32°F. 85% of the tank was at temps of 19-22° on highways of 60-70 mph. Constant direct crosswinds of 30-40 mph for over 400 miles of the tank. Not to bad considering.
wemay
Site Donor 2023
Since my last visit:
'22 Accent - 30mpg
'22 Palisade - 19mpg
'22 Accent - 30mpg
'22 Palisade - 19mpg
OVERKILL
$100 Site Donor 2021
12.9Mpg on the SRT currently, haven't been tracking the truck.
Hermann
Site Donor 2023
Short fill on the Maverick to beat a 25¢ increase.
Filled with 87 E10. 430.8 miles / 10.67 gallons = 40.37 MPG
Sorry, receipt is MIA . Figured gallons from CC info online Price I paid was $2.549 after grocery store discounts. Weather much warmer for the last few weeks.
Filled with 87 E10. 430.8 miles / 10.67 gallons = 40.37 MPG
Sorry, receipt is MIA . Figured gallons from CC info online Price I paid was $2.549 after grocery store discounts. Weather much warmer for the last few weeks.
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