Post your best MPG!

RJG · 07-27-2010, 04:16 PM

Many years ago, there were gas mileage contests. Engineers in the know would buy some fuel in 85 or 86 octane, and run that....even at low altitude. They opened the throttle positions so little, they didn't detonate. But they knew they could get better mileage. And those who weren't in the "know", bought premium falling for the pitch about it being better fuel, or cleaner, or some other BS line the oil companies used.

I agree....no need to run anything less than 87, but lower octane fuel in mountain states doesn't worry me if that's what is available. If I were towing, I might care more. I've bought lower than 87 a lot for rental cars in Colorado, and there was no detonation and vehicle ran fine. I think 85-86 at elevation with less oxygen in the air performs the same as 87 near sea level. I would not use Colorado gasoline in Florida, that's for sure.

dribbles · 08-06-2010, 09:57 PM

Just got back...2010 E-LX...bought new in APR2010...Nitrogen in tires...87% octane 90% of the time...hit a few places in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming that had 85% octane...averaged between 65-75mph on major interstate hwy driving...highest I recall was 30.9 in flat areas like Nebraska, Kansas and Florida...we also had the A/C on the entire trip.

erickang411 · 08-11-2010, 12:20 AM

N. Virginia to Raleigh, NC All Highway driving
Air conditioner on the whole way. Filled up w/ 87 octane
Drove average 68-73 mph.

29 MPH...my best yet.

TANJPRL06 · 08-11-2010, 05:33 AM

I am doing all city driving and can only get a little over 15MPG so as soon as the weather gets cool again I will change my spark plugs. I have a hunch that they are fouled. My E has 50,000 miles however I purchased this one owner vehicle with 44,000 miles on it. The previous owner was a woman and I suspect that she fouled the plugs from slow driving habits. Anyone have any thoughts.

illegalElement · 08-11-2010, 08:18 PM

i just bought a 03 E 2wd orange 200k miles im getting 22 city mpg

taralsw · 08-13-2010, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TANJPRL06

I am doing all city driving and can only get a little over 15MPG so as soon as the weather gets cool again I will change my spark plugs. I have a hunch that they are fouled. My E has 50,000 miles however I purchased this one owner vehicle with 44,000 miles on it. The previous owner was a woman and I suspect that she fouled the plugs from slow driving habits. Anyone have any thoughts.

I have a thought.............that was pretty sexist! I drive faster, on average, than any man I know. Not that that's a good thing ;) Good luck, 15 sucks! Mine increased when I took those awful Goodyear tires off, and that was around 40,000 miles.

jdude3454 · 08-13-2010, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taralsw

I have a thought.............that was pretty sexist! I drive faster, on average, than any man I know.

That's a pretty funny thought!!!

LeadFoot · 08-14-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erickang411

29 MPH...my best yet.

Now that's funny. I wonder how far I could go on a tank of gas with the cruise set at 29 MPH....?

TANJPRL06 · 08-15-2010, 06:03 AM

87 years old.

taralsw · 08-15-2010, 06:55 AM

So now it's sexism and ageism?

07-27-2010, 04:16 PM	#1
RJG EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2010 2WD EX AT Polished Metal Metallic (PMM) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 75	Many years ago, there were gas mileage contests. Engineers in the know would buy some fuel in 85 or 86 octane, and run that....even at low altitude. They opened the throttle positions so little, they didn't detonate. But they knew they could get better mileage. And those who weren't in the "know", bought premium falling for the pitch about it being better fuel, or cleaner, or some other BS line the oil companies used. I agree....no need to run anything less than 87, but lower octane fuel in mountain states doesn't worry me if that's what is available. If I were towing, I might care more. I've bought lower than 87 a lot for rental cars in Colorado, and there was no detonation and vehicle ran fine. I think 85-86 at elevation with less oxygen in the air performs the same as 87 near sea level. I would not use Colorado gasoline in Florida, that's for sure. __________________ RJG 2010 2WD EX PMM Last edited by RJG; 07-27-2010 at 04:22 PM.

08-06-2010, 09:57 PM	#2
dribbles EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2010 2WD LX AT Polished Metal Metallic (PMM) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 16	Tampa FL to Cheyenne WY trip Just got back...2010 E-LX...bought new in APR2010...Nitrogen in tires...87% octane 90% of the time...hit a few places in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming that had 85% octane...averaged between 65-75mph on major interstate hwy driving...highest I recall was 30.9 in flat areas like Nebraska, Kansas and Florida...we also had the A/C on the entire trip.

08-11-2010, 12:20 AM	#3
erickang411 EOC Rank: Helium 2009 4WD EX 5AT Royal Blue Pearl (RBP) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 126	29 mpg N. Virginia to Raleigh, NC All Highway driving Air conditioner on the whole way. Filled up w/ 87 octane Drove average 68-73 mph. 29 MPH...my best yet. __________________ Kenwood DNX6160 Head Unit, Backup Camera, JL Stealthbox, Polk 330 Amp,IPOD connect, Viper 5901, Factory Rims Glossy Black, Kenwood Speakers, EOC Decal, wired Passport Radar detector, OEM carpet floor mats, OEM side steps, tinted front windows, LED's interior lights, Deer car whistles, suicide wheel, Broadway Clip-on Rear-view Mirror, Matte Black Muffler tip, Blacked out emblems, U-Haul Class 3 hitch, Scooter carrier, OEM privacy curtains, OEM Short Roof Box, OEM cabana Last edited by erickang411; 08-11-2010 at 12:22 AM.

08-11-2010, 05:33 AM	#4
TANJPRL06 EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2006 4WD EX-P AT Tangerine Metallic (TM) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Elkins Park, PA Posts: 43	Poor MPG I am doing all city driving and can only get a little over 15MPG so as soon as the weather gets cool again I will change my spark plugs. I have a hunch that they are fouled. My E has 50,000 miles however I purchased this one owner vehicle with 44,000 miles on it. The previous owner was a woman and I suspect that she fouled the plugs from slow driving habits. Anyone have any thoughts. __________________ TANGERINEMET06

08-15-2010, 06:03 AM	#9
TANJPRL06 EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2006 4WD EX-P AT Tangerine Metallic (TM) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Elkins Park, PA Posts: 43	Forgot to mention previous owners age. 87 years old. __________________ TANGERINEMET06

08-11-2010, 08:18 PM	#5
illegalElement EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2003 2WD LX AT Custom Paint Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 13	i just bought a 03 E 2wd orange 200k miles im getting 22 city mpg

08-15-2010, 06:55 AM	#10
taralsw EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2005 4WD EX AT Magnesium Metallic (MM) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rural Central Ohio Posts: 11	So now it's sexism and ageism?

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