Thread: Low MPG
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Old 04-25-2006, 10:40 AM
zadscmc zadscmc is offline
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Default Re: Low MPG

Welcome to GreenHybrid.com.

If the computer was never reset before you got the car, you might be dealing with some one else's bad mileage. Remember, the more miles on the car, the harder it is to move the mpg.

If you reset the computer, (TRIP A and TRIP B). You can now get a measure of how YOU drive the car.

I keep TRIP A for my tank mileage (i reset it every tank) and TRIP B for my lmpg. TRIP B rarely moves, now that I have 60+k miles on the car. When it ticks up, it's time for a celebration!

Since the car is used, don't forget to check the air pressure in the tires (I run my Bridgestone B321s at 44 psi, some run the Dunlops at 50 psi). And a check of the air filter may be in order.

Otherwise, enjoy, adapt, and hypermile!

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