[Silverversa407]

So everyone says that they are getting great gas mileage but im only getting around 25-27 MPG thats city and highway. I mostly do highway driving.im averaging around 70-85 MPH on highway.Any suggestions on how to get better gas milage.

 

[defjake]

Drive 70-75, that will help!!!

I am interested in one of the OBD computers that calculates instantaneous MPG, anyone have a reccomendation for that?

 

[RedAlertV]

Try to keep it when at all possible under 3000 RPMs. That's under 70 mph. Also try to keep it at a constant speed, hitting the accelerator or brake too often makes the engine work harder to get to that desired speed therefore using more gas.

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

Your not alone Silverversa407, my mileage is quite low. Generally my tanks are about 70% city, odd time the tank is mostly highway, but still my mileage is pretty low. My last tank was 9.2L/100km. Unless I drive like an old granny, my mileage is always around there.

 

[JoshG]

I usually shift around 2-2.5K. I don't really care if the car behind me hunks or gets mad. Im all about getting the most MPG. :thumbsup:

 

[sergmx]

Def go a bit slower on the highway. I try to stay at 3500 rpm which is around 75ish miles an hour I think.

 

[BillyJoelR]

iluvmyV...
Thanks for posting something I understand.
I don't understand mpgs. lol.

Wow! 9.2L per 100kms.
That's not too bad but pretty bad.
I was hoping for something significantly lower than that.

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

iluvmyV...
Thanks for posting something I understand.
I don't understand mpgs. lol.

Wow! 9.2L per 100kms.
That's not too bad but pretty bad.
I was hoping for something significantly lower than that.

Ya it's not horrible I guess compared to some cars that are out there!
I have had some tanks that are 6-7L/100kms but that was all highway and it meant keeping the cruise set to 100km/h.

 

[BillyJoelR]

I see I see.
What RPM is your car in crusing at 100km/h?

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

I see I see.
What RPM is your car in crusing at 100km/h?

Just over 2100rpms (roughly).

 

[08versailles]

My manual V at 2800rpms in 6th gear at 100km/h my.02 lol

 

[Alisahomsombath]

Drive slow and don't have a heavy foot. Just keep on cruising. I usually get at least 30-34 miles to the gallon.

 

[Silverversa407]

I dont have a heavy foot in the car but i have a automatic so its hard for me to keep rpm's down unless i drive like 45mph everywhere.when i do city driving i was doing something like 29 mpg.

 

[hemifan87]

I get 23-25 in city with mine and mid to upper 30's on highways

 

[V_for_Versetta]

So everyone says that they are getting great gas mileage but im only getting around 25-27 MPG thats city and highway. I mostly do highway driving.im averaging around 70-85 MPH on highway.Any suggestions on how to get better gas milage.

Stay under 3k RPM's and that is the biggest help and the newest sedan versions get the most MPG as for me I don't drive any highway at all normally and I get around 28-30 MPG on ethanol fuel and around 32-34MPG on pure gas (can't get it often since the closest station that sells it is around 35 miles away).

Luck.

 

[westrock]

Getting about 27-30 cruising at 70-75 MPH....about 2500 RPM. 2.0L with CVT.

 

[VinnieVersa]

Silver V I've been able to squeak out 32mpg with the 1.8. Mostly rural driving under 45mph. 1800-2300 rpms. 35 psi tires Koyo , Mobil 1

 

[Silverversa407]

Just changed my oil which im using mobil 1 full synthetic, cooper tires at 37 psi.I'll see what kind of gas milage i will get this week.im going to fill up today.

 

[Miguel]

For the past 4 weeks I have ran the car between 55 t0 60 mph highway and I have noticed a mileage of 320-330 miles per tank. City, I travel at around 35 to 40 mph and the mileage has greatly improved. I think I found the sweet spot. I never thought I would get these readings but they are true. As long as you ease off the gas and take your time getting to your destination the gas mileage will improve.

 

[08versailles]

Just talking about this with co-workers. Above approx 105km/h or 65mph, fuel economy drops like a rock in almost any car. City driving doesn't help either. Glad you could get some numbers you're happy with:thumb2:
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