Fuel Economy

[acrbill]

I finally got tired of waiting to put more miles on the car so i filled up with 3 bars remaining. This is the first full tank of gas and the car has 240 miles on it.
I bought the car with 40 miles on it and did not top the tank off for a few days.

With 99% true short trip city driving I got 25.89 MPG. Once I get back to work I should get a much better idea of what to expect from a mix of city/Hwy MPG.

This is a 5spd Hatch.

[superjens]

Doesn't matter what I do, super light, quicker high revs, all city or all highway, so far my first 1500 KMs are just shy of 30 MPG.

[graywolf_14]

Hey why would u go back to the xb seeming that it doesnt get as good. If anything go for the xa since it looks way better and gets better mpg.

[Typer73]

Call me dumb, but I've always thought gas was gas. We only have 2 readily available gas stations in our small town, a BP and a Shell. Due to my mileage difference on a recent trip I decided to test out mileage differences using each brand. On BP (always 2-3¢ per gallon cheaper) I average 32-34mpg, using Shell this week I got 36.6mpg. Huh?

[Pars]

Originally Posted by Typer73

Call me dumb, but I've always thought gas was gas. We only have 2 readily available gas stations in our small town, a BP and a Shell. Due to my mileage difference on a recent trip I decided to test out mileage differences using each brand. On BP (always 2-3¢ per gallon cheaper) I average 32-34mpg, using Shell this week I got 36.6mpg. Huh?

Personally, I like using Shell in the winter and Esso in the summer. But, the difference in fuel consumption hasn't been great enough for me to prove or disprove one brand over the other, since there's very little control over my driving style (it changes with my mood and I tend to be moody) and I don't do the same route everyday.

[jcove]

Originally Posted by Pars

Personally, I like using Shell in the winter and Esso in the summer. But, the difference in fuel consumption hasn't been great enough for me to prove or disprove one brand over the other, since there's very little control over my driving style (it changes with my mood and I tend to be moody) and I don't do the same route everyday.

Shell is definately the best. With the new Tier 1 gas I notice better gas milage.

[Black Yaris]

Originally Posted by Typer73

Call me dumb, but I've always thought gas was gas. We only have 2 readily available gas stations in our small town, a BP and a Shell. Due to my mileage difference on a recent trip I decided to test out mileage differences using each brand. On BP (always 2-3¢ per gallon cheaper) I average 32-34mpg, using Shell this week I got 36.6mpg. Huh?

Many cat manifactures tell you NOT to use BP fluel due to all the extra additive that can actually harm your vehicle over time

[Typer73]

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

Many cat manifactures tell you NOT to use BP fluel due to all the extra additive that can actually harm your vehicle over time

Well, 40 miles for 30¢ more per tank ... hmm, I'm not that dumb! Shell it is!
Happy Holidays!

[swng]

Here is the result of my latest tank with fuel from Petro Canada. Canadian currency used:

Fuel Cost
$36.01

Distance travelled
535.5 km
332.76 miles

Fuel Amount
34.83 litres
9.2 US gallons
7.66 Imperial gallons
Cost of Fuel
$1.03 per litre
$3.91 per US gallon
$4.7 per Imperial gallon

Fuel Economy (30/70 city/highway)
6.5
litres per 100 km
36.16
miles per US gallon
43.43
miles per Imperial gallon

Mileage Costs
6.7246
¢ents per km
10.82
¢ents per mile

The result appears to be good, considering that it is winter. Possible reasons being that the guy who assisted me in the full serve only gas station might not have filled up close enough to the top (that could affect the calculations in that the distance would appear to have been covered with less fuel) and that the last week or so was quite warm.
BTW, I have refilled with Shell Bronze to see if a better result could be achieved.

[stuffy]

i drive past a fuel depot where the trucks refuel to refill the gas stations, and strangely, i've seen trucks from just about every station refilling from the same tanks.

[Jem_hadar]

What do you consider accelerating gently or non-gently (ie. wasting fuel by accelerating TOO FAST/HARD from stop signs or lights!)???

When I accelerate, tend to keep it between 2,500 and 3,000 RMP before shifting into 2nd... 3,000 being the ABSOLUTE highest... im usually at 2,500 or in the middle.

Is that wasting unnecessary gas in yall's opinions?

Lets get some thoughts here, because I'm wondering. Am I starting harder than most ppl and maybe thats why I'm only seeing 28-30 MPG US per tank???


Jems

[graywolf_14]

Well actually u can shift to low in the rpms.

[Jem_hadar]

Originally Posted by graywolf_14

Well actually u can shift to low in the rpms.

I know I can shift to 2nd and other gears SOONER keeping the RPMs below the 2,500 - 3,000 range. But I dont really wanna. Feels to weak entering 2nd or 3rd or 4th gear when I've shifted at 2,000 RPM.

Just curious if me shifting into 2nd and other gears at 2,500-3,000 is maybe a main cause for why I'm only seeing freaking 28-30 MPG US???

Originally Posted by graywolf_14

if they are advertised at over 30mpg in the city y are people getting so crapy mileage?

I wonder too!!!!

[hystria]

Originally Posted by Jem_hadar

I know I can shift to 2nd and other gears SOONER keeping the RPMs beyond the 2,500 - 3,000 range. But I dont really wanna. Feels to weak entering 2nd or 3rd or 4th gear when I've shifted at 2,000 RPM.

Just curious if me shifting into 2nd and other gears at 2,500-3,000 is maybe a main cause for why I'm only seeing freaking 28-30 MPG US???


I wonder too!!!!

I used to shift at 3000rpm. City mileage was a constant 24mpg (US)

I'm doing right now a test: shifting UNDER 2000rpm. Will let you know what the mileage will be

[swng]

Originally Posted by stuffy

i drive past a fuel depot where the trucks refuel to refill the gas stations, and strangely, i've seen trucks from just about every station refilling from the same tanks.

I understand. Thanks!
Still, I change from brand to brand from time to time hoping that the different additives that are put in by different oil companies will help make a small difference.
What I am doing is, of course, experimental. No conclusion yet.

[graywolf_14]

if they are advertised at over 30mpg in the city y are people getting so crapy mileage?

[eTiMaGo]

fo' shizzle ma yarizzle!

[bojim]

I have a 07 4 door auto. I average 38mpg and have got 41 mpg on a road trip. I'm very pleased with this.