Evolution of MPG function of Use?
#11
Re: Evolution of MPG function of Use?
Originally Posted by masgian
I'm getting now around 49 and I'm close to 1k miles. Should I expect any changes in a couple of thousends while the car breaks in? And if yes, what would be a realistic level? Will go to 55 or so?
Last edited by Tim; 01-27-2006 at 09:42 PM.
#12
Re: Evolution of MPG function of Use?
Yesterday I filled her up second time... then drove 116 miles and had 62 mpg average !!!! after a while, I got stuck in a Traffic jam and the carpool lane ppl where passing like bullets, I dont have my stickers yet ... imagine my feelings. My average went down to 52.1 ... heh. anyway, the whole day was a 198 miles and had a 51.x average. day started with previous tank anyway. I'm still trying to do better and looks like there is potential to do much better. I strongly believe that a 65 can be done with some attention...
#15
Re: Evolution of MPG function of Use?
revelation today... 64.8 on my 15 miles to office. I know Its only 15 miles, but with traffic lights, eratic drivers and minvans sleeping on the road... Dident drove very slow, just within limits. no freeway. it's kind of flat, few downhill but also uphill.... nothing steep. it's being kind of warm temp today and looks it's a tremendous importance...
#17
Re: Evolution of MPG function of Use?
Originally Posted by masgian
...It's being kind of warm temp today and looks it's a tremendous importance...
Anyway, the FE gods smiled on me later as the temperature rose to 45F, I had a 5-10 mph tailwind, and I nailed a 55.1mpg on the way home. So it all works out. I even managed a 49.4 on my last tank, with an average temp of 30F. I'm pretty tickled with the car as I was only expecting low 40's at this point (but yeah, I know, we've had a mild winter so far). I've already marked April 1 on my calendar as the day the snow tires come off - then maybe I'll start to see some hypermiler numbers.
#18
Re: Evolution of MPG function of Use?
In my part of the world I've got 59.0 over 325 miles on my FCD on my '03 HCH. I'm dying to know what some of the local '06 HCH's are doing. They got to be getting super mileage as well, the weather has been perfect for it the last few weeks. Haven't had a chance to talk to a new owner around here yet, I have seen around 5 or 6 different ones though.
#19
Re: Evolution of MPG function of Use?
I've been driving my 06 hybrid since Jan 2nd. Funny thing I noticed is that my MPG seems to increase (34-40ish) when its raining. Perhaps its due to the milder temp. which sometimes goes along with the rain. BTW I live in NY, Long Island. Any other thoughts?
#20
Re: Evolution of MPG function of Use?
If it's a heavier rain it should be worse mileage. More resistance on the tires. I notice a much better increase with a humid light mist. I've suggested it working as a "water injection" before but most have laughed it off saying water injection is an old wive's tale. It's probably the milder temp though, much better than the cold air the car is used to in it's short life.
Originally Posted by jamriman
I've been driving my 06 hybrid since Jan 2nd. Funny thing I noticed is that my MPG seems to increase (34-40ish) when its raining. Perhaps its due to the milder temp. which sometimes goes along with the rain. BTW I live in NY, Long Island. Any other thoughts?