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Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote in
news:1184558907.386147.124610@g12g2000prg.googlegr oups.com: > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > thinking that would help some. > just the driver or with a couple of passengers,or a lot of extra weight in the car? Have you checked tire pressures? Are you one who's heavy on the gas pedal?(I note it's a "Sport" version...) running AC will drop mileage a bit. It's an extra load on the engine,and IIRC,the gov't mileage tests do not include running AC. Fan speed doesn't matter. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at kua.net |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
In article <1184558907.386147.124610@g12g2000prg.googlegroups .com>,
lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > thinking that would help some. Here are your EPA figures. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...jsp?column=1&i d=22862 The EPA MPG is 27-city 34-Hwy. You are on the low side of owner reported mileage of 21-city 37-hwy. Here are some good tips on driving efficiently: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
In article <1184558907.386147.124610@g12g2000prg.googlegroups .com>,
lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > thinking that would help some. Here are your EPA figures. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...jsp?column=1&i d=22862 The EPA MPG is 27-city 34-Hwy. You are on the low side of owner reported mileage of 21-city 37-hwy. Here are some good tips on driving efficiently: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
In article <1184558907.386147.124610@g12g2000prg.googlegroups .com>,
lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > thinking that would help some. Here are your EPA figures. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calcu...jsp?column=1&i d=22862 The EPA MPG is 27-city 34-Hwy. You are on the low side of owner reported mileage of 21-city 37-hwy. Here are some good tips on driving efficiently: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
Hey...thanks everyone for the tips!
The car was new in April this year, about 1,300 miles on it. My driving is usually local, no more than 10 miles a shot, usually more like 5. But I do get on the freeway for a 60 mile round trip every Sat. Not heavy on accelleration or speed, pretty conserative driver here. 70-80 on freeway (this is California, if yu don't keep up, you get creamed). Not a hard breaker either. May try the parking break trick, that sounds reasonsable. If mileage does not improve in the next month, I will probably take it in for a look see. Thanks again! |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
Hey...thanks everyone for the tips!
The car was new in April this year, about 1,300 miles on it. My driving is usually local, no more than 10 miles a shot, usually more like 5. But I do get on the freeway for a 60 mile round trip every Sat. Not heavy on accelleration or speed, pretty conserative driver here. 70-80 on freeway (this is California, if yu don't keep up, you get creamed). Not a hard breaker either. May try the parking break trick, that sounds reasonsable. If mileage does not improve in the next month, I will probably take it in for a look see. Thanks again! |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
Hey...thanks everyone for the tips!
The car was new in April this year, about 1,300 miles on it. My driving is usually local, no more than 10 miles a shot, usually more like 5. But I do get on the freeway for a 60 mile round trip every Sat. Not heavy on accelleration or speed, pretty conserative driver here. 70-80 on freeway (this is California, if yu don't keep up, you get creamed). Not a hard breaker either. May try the parking break trick, that sounds reasonsable. If mileage does not improve in the next month, I will probably take it in for a look see. Thanks again! |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
My wife's base Fit A/T gets 22/25mpg, no highway, all in town Los Angeles
area. The Fit has 5 star crash rating, that comes at a cost. That cost is weight... the Fit is heavy for it's size. Blame it on all the airbags, and steel to make the crush zones that make it safe(?) On the other hand, if a person's budget is stretched that tight. That another 10$ at the pump is the difference between travel and eating. Perhaps they should consider an alternative such as a motorbike or bicycle... lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > thinking that would help some. -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
My wife's base Fit A/T gets 22/25mpg, no highway, all in town Los Angeles
area. The Fit has 5 star crash rating, that comes at a cost. That cost is weight... the Fit is heavy for it's size. Blame it on all the airbags, and steel to make the crush zones that make it safe(?) On the other hand, if a person's budget is stretched that tight. That another 10$ at the pump is the difference between travel and eating. Perhaps they should consider an alternative such as a motorbike or bicycle... lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > thinking that would help some. -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
My wife's base Fit A/T gets 22/25mpg, no highway, all in town Los Angeles
area. The Fit has 5 star crash rating, that comes at a cost. That cost is weight... the Fit is heavy for it's size. Blame it on all the airbags, and steel to make the crush zones that make it safe(?) On the other hand, if a person's budget is stretched that tight. That another 10$ at the pump is the difference between travel and eating. Perhaps they should consider an alternative such as a motorbike or bicycle... lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > thinking that would help some. -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
All current model Honda's turn the A/C compressor off during spirited
acceleration. The Myth Busters proved that car's get better mileage with the A/C on and windows closed. "mjc13" wrote: > lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > > thinking that would help some. > > > > Try switching the A/C off to accelerate, leaving it on when > cruising, braking and stopped. Also try being a little more gentle with > the throttle; speed isn't as important as how hard you accelerate. -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
All current model Honda's turn the A/C compressor off during spirited
acceleration. The Myth Busters proved that car's get better mileage with the A/C on and windows closed. "mjc13" wrote: > lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > > thinking that would help some. > > > > Try switching the A/C off to accelerate, leaving it on when > cruising, braking and stopped. Also try being a little more gentle with > the throttle; speed isn't as important as how hard you accelerate. -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
All current model Honda's turn the A/C compressor off during spirited
acceleration. The Myth Busters proved that car's get better mileage with the A/C on and windows closed. "mjc13" wrote: > lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: > > I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only > > averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile > > round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ > > c fan speed #2 or 3. > > > > Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but > > thinking that would help some. > > > > Try switching the A/C off to accelerate, leaving it on when > cruising, braking and stopped. Also try being a little more gentle with > the throttle; speed isn't as important as how hard you accelerate. -- Tp, -------- __o ----- -\<. -------- __o --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. -------------------- ( )/ ( ) ----------------------------------------- No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
TomP wrote:
> All current model Honda's turn the A/C compressor off during spirited > acceleration. The Myth Busters proved that car's get better mileage with > the A/C on and windows closed. First, you can save even more gas by turning the A/C off during normal acceleration, not just "spirited." Second, the A/C uses more power than just the ventilation system, with the windows closed. I don't believe anyone mentioned driving with the windows open. If you leave the A/C on and the windows closed and think that's enough, you'll lose 2-5 MPG. depending on driving conditions. > > "mjc13" wrote: > > >>lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: >> >>>I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only >>>averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile >>>round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ >>>c fan speed #2 or 3. >>> >>>Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but >>>thinking that would help some. >>> >> >> Try switching the A/C off to accelerate, leaving it on when >>cruising, braking and stopped. Also try being a little more gentle with >>the throttle; speed isn't as important as how hard you accelerate. > > > -- > Tp, > > -------- __o > ----- -\<. -------- __o > --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. > -------------------- ( )/ ( ) > ----------------------------------------- > > No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... > > |
Re: Honda Fit Mileage?
TomP wrote:
> All current model Honda's turn the A/C compressor off during spirited > acceleration. The Myth Busters proved that car's get better mileage with > the A/C on and windows closed. First, you can save even more gas by turning the A/C off during normal acceleration, not just "spirited." Second, the A/C uses more power than just the ventilation system, with the windows closed. I don't believe anyone mentioned driving with the windows open. If you leave the A/C on and the windows closed and think that's enough, you'll lose 2-5 MPG. depending on driving conditions. > > "mjc13" wrote: > > >>lymecheck@hotmail.com wrote: >> >>>I bought a 07 Honda Fit Sport version in April and so far, am only >>>averaging 22 mpg. This is mainly surface street driving with 60 mile >>>round trips each weekend. About 3/4 of total driving has been with a/ >>>c fan speed #2 or 3. >>> >>>Can this be normal? I don't normally use the paddle shifters, but >>>thinking that would help some. >>> >> >> Try switching the A/C off to accelerate, leaving it on when >>cruising, braking and stopped. Also try being a little more gentle with >>the throttle; speed isn't as important as how hard you accelerate. > > > -- > Tp, > > -------- __o > ----- -\<. -------- __o > --- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<. > -------------------- ( )/ ( ) > ----------------------------------------- > > No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron... > > |
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