Hey Chicago, howdy neighbor. Wazzup!
Hey I noticed you seem to be getting similar milage as me. My main commute is Roosevelt Rd, from Harlem ave all the way out to Glenn Ellyn. Occasionaly in the morning I jump on 290 to get me to work on time. My driving is no more than 10 miles over the speed limit. I dont floor the gas unless I need to jump on the highway when everyone is trying to pass as you are getting on the highway.
While on 290 I drive 55-65
mph I usually set the cruise on and hop in the middle lane. When on Roosevelt I usually drive 35-45
mph around the areas that have lots of lights (1st ave to Oak Brook), then I drive in the 55-65
mph mile range for that stretch of highway right before Oak Brook. After that I keep the car at about 35-45 for the remainder of my commute to work, since I can make all the lights through the 355 intersection if I time it just right.
On the warmer days I can make about 35 mpg (according to the car) on the way to work, during the last 3rd of my journey. Driving back home, the best I have gotten so far from my car is 40mpg which occured a few times rescently since it was warmer for a few days the other week. I usually hit that about 1/2 to 3/4 of my commute home.
It seems to me that when its been really cold, the milage has been deplorable. By really cold I mean 0.
Also, my commute is 13.5 miles each way. It takes approximately 30-40 min each way.
If I can think of anything else I will throw it out there.
Oh yeah, I park outside in an uncovered spot.
And please ignore bad grammar and spelling, lots to type.