What's up with my gas mileage?
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2 weeks is a very short sample. Did you calculate your MPG or do you rely on the car computer. If so, "average" is not as precise and will only reflect reality on a longer term. Only one "hard acceleration", where instant MPG might be very low, and this data is disproportionally affected with such a small sample.
Otherwise, it's always the same answer : depends on a lot of factors : CVT (better), M6 (not so good), 4AT (worst), wheel size, correct air pressure in tires, type of gas, ethanol or not, temperature. Then there is driving : highway, city, gradual vs fast accelerations and decelerations, stable or constant variation (even slightly) on gas pedal, speed, weight carried, etc.
Mine is at more then 39 MPG calculated over a close to three years span. You'll find others getting what you get.
Otherwise, it's always the same answer : depends on a lot of factors : CVT (better), M6 (not so good), 4AT (worst), wheel size, correct air pressure in tires, type of gas, ethanol or not, temperature. Then there is driving : highway, city, gradual vs fast accelerations and decelerations, stable or constant variation (even slightly) on gas pedal, speed, weight carried, etc.
Mine is at more then 39 MPG calculated over a close to three years span. You'll find others getting what you get.
I would also add that EPA ratings aren't promises. They reflect testing in a specific conditions/environment. Their main purpose is for comparison. Granted your car and/or calculation are OK, if you get 26 MPG out of a 32 MPG rated car, you can't assume you'd get the full 26 MPG rating out of a GMC Terrain. You would more likely be around 21 (and frankly with a GM 2.4, you'd be lucky !). On the opposite, someone managing more than the rating out of a Corolla would probably also get more out of the Terrain. It's the "driving style/conditions" factor. Again, give it some time.
So I think i'm going to give it some more time, I want to go on a road trip about 4 hours away (vegas to pheonx) and we will calc it then to see if it is where it should be on the highway side. I would be happy with 35 highway. I had a 1996 corolla in 2006 when I was in high school and it got around 35. To be honest I am always driving in the eco range and only get 26mpg sometimes more on the highway than city (which is what we calcualted it out to be as well as what the mpg indicator says it is when I drive) I wouldn't be happy with that.
Jolly gets the best mpg cause he lives in the Arctic with cold air being more dense!
I get pretty good 25-28mpg in suburban 30-50mph settings and 30-35mpg @ 85mph in 90+ degree heat at sea level on the interstate. My ac runs 24/7 which affects mpg.
Keep good records and you should see improvement with more miles and conditions.
I get pretty good 25-28mpg in suburban 30-50mph settings and 30-35mpg @ 85mph in 90+ degree heat at sea level on the interstate. My ac runs 24/7 which affects mpg.
Keep good records and you should see improvement with more miles and conditions.
Actually, it's Montréal where it's been 80+ for months... until this morning when we woke up at 40. "Vive le Québec" !
And denser cold air doesn't help MPG, especially with winter gas blend and winter tires.
Your mileage is worse with dense air because you're using more fuel to keep that 14:1 ratio.
San Diego has pretty consistent weather so my mpg stays pretty flat year around. When I was living in Reno - where the high in summer and winter is 100° and 20°, respectively - my Focus would go about 380 on a tank in the summer, even with the A/C on, and about 320 a tank in the winter with consistent driving year around.
San Diego has pretty consistent weather so my mpg stays pretty flat year around. When I was living in Reno - where the high in summer and winter is 100° and 20°, respectively - my Focus would go about 380 on a tank in the summer, even with the A/C on, and about 320 a tank in the winter with consistent driving year around.
You should improve over time and when the Break in oil is out and that be your next to third oil change. a car can be poor on gas due to how one drives?
We are on our 2nd oil change about 1000 miles or so, got the break in oil out fast. and we are seeing whatever the computer is showing, if it has a average mpg I'll post up later.
We are on our 2nd oil change about 1000 miles or so, got the break in oil out fast. and we are seeing whatever the computer is showing, if it has a average mpg I'll post up later.
Ever sit down and watch the people drive you'll see most are in a rush. wait forgot not all of us are in cities they live in the middle of no where?
I kept my response short , sorry I won't go into grea8t detail.
weather change. constant pedal change. time of day or night, added weight to car. tire pressure, worn tires. dirty filter or blocked air filter. One just may never know
I suggest rechecking those tires. make sure they are not inflated too high or extremely low? and report back when you are again a few tanks and clicks at the pump, not topped off the first 100 miles will never be a proper reading a 3/4 tank may be better.
FISH
I kept my response short , sorry I won't go into grea8t detail.
weather change. constant pedal change. time of day or night, added weight to car. tire pressure, worn tires. dirty filter or blocked air filter. One just may never know
I suggest rechecking those tires. make sure they are not inflated too high or extremely low? and report back when you are again a few tanks and clicks at the pump, not topped off the first 100 miles will never be a proper reading a 3/4 tank may be better.
FISH
