Macehammer
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Another interesting note: You're a douche. But we knew that anyway.
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Another interesting note: You're a douche. But we knew that anyway.
GeneralZod
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I fixed the update post as per your request.
mitdr774
also a dinner prick
Username: mitdr774
Style: hatchback
Trim: lt
Engine: 1.8
Transmission: 5mt
Tune: unlogged or updated
Octane: 93
E85: no
Miles: 402.9
Gallons: 9.56
Tank behavior: mixed (85%highway)
Swapped back to 15" wheels compared to last entry. not much difference. Suspect i am still getting winter blend due to the lower than expected economy. Outside air temp in the 40-53* range, IAT 52-57* range, short period of light rain and some moderate wind.
Style: hatchback
Trim: lt
Engine: 1.8
Transmission: 5mt
Tune: unlogged or updated
Octane: 93
E85: no
Miles: 402.9
Gallons: 9.56
Tank behavior: mixed (85%highway)
Swapped back to 15" wheels compared to last entry. not much difference. Suspect i am still getting winter blend due to the lower than expected economy. Outside air temp in the 40-53* range, IAT 52-57* range, short period of light rain and some moderate wind.
GeneralZod
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All new posts updated. No change in award leaders.
Thaifight-R
Pika Pii!!!
I am approximating based on the mpg the dash gave me.
OC to SD = 100 miles
Gauge read 57.2MPG.
100 miles / 57.2mpg = 1.748 gallons
GeneralZod
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Ok, that is what I was thinking. Only post results after you fill up. Using the values on the dash can be inaccurate.
Thaifight-R
Pika Pii!!!
chivalryder
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I think I'd like to get in on this. It'll help me focus on not keeping the pedal on the floor all the time. 
Username: chivalryder
Style: HB
Trim: LT
Engine: 1.8L
Transmission: MT
Tune: None
Octane: 87 (10% ethanol...)
E85: no
Distance: 503.0 km (312.55 mi)
Volume: 34.693 L (9.165 gal)
Tank behavior: I would say 80%ish was highway... If you could stop and go traffic as highway miles. >.> Also, still riding on winter tires. Makes a huge difference.
Other info I'd like to add:
ODO at fill up: 18 991 km (11 800 mi)
Price/L (Price/gal): $1.229 ($4.655)
Total cost: $42.64
Date of Fill up: 04/06/2013
Mileage: 6.9 L/100km (34.08 mi/gal)
Username: chivalryder
Style: HB
Trim: LT
Engine: 1.8L
Transmission: MT
Tune: None
Octane: 87 (10% ethanol...)
E85: no
Distance: 503.0 km (312.55 mi)
Volume: 34.693 L (9.165 gal)
Tank behavior: I would say 80%ish was highway... If you could stop and go traffic as highway miles. >.> Also, still riding on winter tires. Makes a huge difference.
Other info I'd like to add:
ODO at fill up: 18 991 km (11 800 mi)
Price/L (Price/gal): $1.229 ($4.655)
Total cost: $42.64
Date of Fill up: 04/06/2013
Mileage: 6.9 L/100km (34.08 mi/gal)
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GeneralZod
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opcorn: Oh no you didn't lump him into being from Quebec! opcorn:I have family in Onterio, if you call them frogs or from Canadia. Their eyes roll back and the claws come out, eh.
chivalryder
New member
I don't know. I've never been to a place called "France Jr."
Natesriv
Lead Foot
My 40+ Quest...
Don't want to hijack this thread, but my post sort of goes here I suppose..
Username: Natesriv
Style: Hatch
Trim: LTZ
Engine: 1.4T
Transmission: 6M
Tune: OEM
Octane: 91
E85: 0?
Miles: 88.1
Gallons: 2.457
Tank behavior: filled to first click off. Same pump I started on too.
This isn't going to win any awards....:blankface:
It should be noted that I filled up last night with premium (2nd time in a row to flush out the regular ethanol gas...as much as I could. And that fillup comprised a 25+ hwy trip of ~65mph. I did achieve 41mpg on that fillup, but 25miles isn't enough to really tell, what about a longer trek??)
The I-435 highway loop encircles Kansas City. It's a non-stop freeway loop going between Kansas and Missouri. Great place to check your highway mileage.
So, starting from 3.8 miles on the trip ODO I began.
Armed only with the barest of nutrients (1st photo below)
I'm not giving up, the Southern MO part of 435 is 65mph...So I think I'll drive down that section, turn around and come back at the speed limit.
I was hoping to show that without hyper miling, or driving like granny, you can achieve 40+ without too much trouble... I'm close, but 70+ is pushing it (for any car)
But, the ride was very comfortable, the Sirius/XM is awesome, the wind noise was hardly noticeable, and the Sonic can cruize at ~70mph without taking it out of 6th gear...
This car is certainly a candidate for a road trip!
Don't want to hijack this thread, but my post sort of goes here I suppose..
Username: Natesriv
Style: Hatch
Trim: LTZ
Engine: 1.4T
Transmission: 6M
Tune: OEM
Octane: 91
E85: 0?
Miles: 88.1
Gallons: 2.457
Tank behavior: filled to first click off. Same pump I started on too.
This isn't going to win any awards....:blankface:
It should be noted that I filled up last night with premium (2nd time in a row to flush out the regular ethanol gas...as much as I could. And that fillup comprised a 25+ hwy trip of ~65mph. I did achieve 41mpg on that fillup, but 25miles isn't enough to really tell, what about a longer trek??)
The I-435 highway loop encircles Kansas City. It's a non-stop freeway loop going between Kansas and Missouri. Great place to check your highway mileage.
So, starting from 3.8 miles on the trip ODO I began.
Armed only with the barest of nutrients (1st photo below)
- Temp ~73F, winds light, full tank of premium gas from Quick Trip (as Smit pointed out, most likely ethanol free)..
- Average speed 70 mph
- 88.1 miles at the end of the loop, I filled back up with ~2.5 gallons..
- FAIL... 35.7 mpg. :blankface::blankface::blankface::blankface:
I'm not giving up, the Southern MO part of 435 is 65mph...So I think I'll drive down that section, turn around and come back at the speed limit.
I was hoping to show that without hyper miling, or driving like granny, you can achieve 40+ without too much trouble... I'm close, but 70+ is pushing it (for any car)
But, the ride was very comfortable, the Sirius/XM is awesome, the wind noise was hardly noticeable, and the Sonic can cruize at ~70mph without taking it out of 6th gear...
This car is certainly a candidate for a road trip!
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GeneralZod
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Your main issue is the distance. A rule of thumb major mpg freaks go by is a 200 mile minimum. The reason is the pump cannot react quick enough to pumping small amounts.
So that leg you took, could have yielded a good mpg. Those with diesels fill up to the neck just to be a bit more accurate. That doesn't work well with gas.
So that leg you took, could have yielded a good mpg. Those with diesels fill up to the neck just to be a bit more accurate. That doesn't work well with gas.
GeneralZod
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I'm loving the awards so far!
Especially Genrals and Mace's. I found it hilarious
I hope it's in good humor
It is the Internet, it is a joke. Now if others realize that, I can't say.
With Preloader on the E85 I have another one. But that will be for the next update.
GeneralZod
New member
Nate- 435 is a fun run! I used to find myself on the west and south parts pretty frequently.
I'll be adding my next tank because I'm pretty proud of it.
Zod, there should be an Overachiever award for the RS who most defies that horrible 29/34 window sticker.
Don't ruin it! The RS class is doing well and too close to call. Also, post any and all results. The good and the bad equal and show real world figures. The RS will have what I think is funny award.
Natesriv
Lead Foot
hmmm a 100 mile one-way, turn around come home jaunt....intriguing....
Point I want to make is I got 35.7 mpg driving normally, used some a/c, cruise control and I had to pass a couple of slugs with full throttle bursts more than once....
So a full 200 mile test is a possible phase 2 idea.It's finally in the 60's-70's so a nice "Spring" drive is in order!!!
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