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Hello,
I am using my 2011 Aveo as a gas saver, driving the car to and from work everyday. I actually enjoy driving thr car and the savings. After my first real fill up (full to gas light) (12 gallons to 1.6 gallons). I averaged 28.85 MPG with most of my driving being city.
What is everyone else getting as far as MPG?
Does anyone have any advice to increase the MPG to 30+ city?
Thank you
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Best things to do are the simple things: make sure your tires are at 33 PSI, and keep the interior and your trunk clean; because having a messy car adds weight, and more weight means you use more fuel to move that weight. Also be gentle on that gas pedal; acting like an Ford F-150 owner with an ecoboost engine (trying to get the same performance out of a small engine that you would get with a larger engine right out of the box) your fuel mileage will definitely suffer.
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There is nothing in the car and the tires are at pressure. What type of MPG do you get? Do you think a cold air intake would help?
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new2aveo, what year, bodystyle & transmission do you have?
You should make a garage entry so that info is linked to your posts...
Garage empty: add car
2011 aveo sedan automatic
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I updated my garage let me onow what you guys think
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Rats - much harder to get great MPG with the automatic. But you have to work with what you've got.
29 city is pretty decent for an auto Aveo in 100% city driving. You're beating the EPA rating -- a sign you're probably already a decent eco-driver.
Nope. Colder, denser air is good for power, not necessarily for fuel economy. A warm air intake might be slightly better for MPG.Quote:
Do you think a cold air intake would help?
But I wouldn't really worry about that. The change would be pretty tiny.
The simplest vehicle mod that will improve your city fuel economy is upping your tire pressure to reduce rolling resistance.Quote:
Does anyone have any advice to increase the MPG to 30+ city?
I know this gets people riled up, but I go to at least the max rated pressure on my tire's sidewall. (Disclaimer: may have implications for tire wear and handling. It could help or hurt in both -- depends on the car & the tires. But I've never seen unusual wear by running higher tire pressure on any of my cars, and I've done it for decades.)
Consider getting a fuel economy computer.
Something like a Scangauge or an OBD-II bluetooth device that talks to a phone app, whatever. Anything with instant MPG + resettable trip MPG. Live feedback will keep you on task much more than tank-to-tank calcs.
Make your commute into a challenge to get the best possible "score". Track every tank on Fuelly or a similar site. Track every commute if you're hardcore.
But without a doubt, the biggest bang for your buck is modifying the nut behind the wheel.
Play the momentum game.
I used to teach defensive driving, and sometimes still teach "economy driving" for friends & family. And the number one best way to improve city MPG is to avoid rushing into avoidable slowdowns & stops. How? Look well ahead and anticipate changes in traffic flow so you can back off the accelerator as early as practical. Keep the car moving as much as possible so you don't waste momentum with unneccessary or hard braking. In city driving, the brake pedal is the enemy of good MPG.
EG #1: Is that traffic light ahead already red? OK, stop accelerating towards it. Can you adjust your speed so you get there when it turns green and you don't have to brake at all? Make it a game.
EG #2: Is there a bus ahead in the right lane that's making frequent stops? Cars slowing to make right turns into driveways, etc.? Which lane has the most predictable flow? Constantly evaluate & choose the lane of least resistance.
EG #3: Caught in "stop & go" traffic? Drive like a big rig: increase your following distance and try to crawl along at a relatively constant speed instead of repeatedly starting & stopping. Yes, that means other drivers will sometimes cut in to the open space that you leave in front of your car, but that's not really a big deal.
When I take people out to teach them this stuff, we typically see their city MPG improve by 10-20%.
If you want to go nuts, check Ecomodder for many more tips & tricks in terms of vehicle efficiency mods & eco-driving techniques that range from mild to hardcore.
300 miles driven on 9.61 gallons
About 100 moles was express way
31.21 mpg!
I did replace the spark plugs in between fill ups.
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Nice - congrats for breaking 30!Quote:
31.21 mpg!
Related:Quote:
About 100 moles was express way
http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/attac...-speedtofe-jpg
Thread: Graph of MPG/fuel economy vs. speed, 2004 Aveo sedan (automatic)
How are you getting in the 40s? Also do you have a program that tracks your mpg for you and creates graphs?
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FYI, that's not my graph - it's this guy's:
Speed vs. Fuel Economy - 2004 Chevrolet Aveo sedan (1.6 L, 4-sp automatic)- EcoModder.com )
He measured those MPG values doing 2-way runs at each speed indicated. So they represent what your car would be getting at that speeds on a level road - it doesn't take into account the fuel used getting up to that speed, different weather conditions, etc.
His actual fuel log from EcoModder shows tanks in the low to mid 30's:
Attachment 11069
You CAN get tank to tank MPG in the 40's with an Aveo, but not likely with the automatic. You'd need the manual for that, very careful driving techniques and a MPG-friendly commute.
Daox averaged 40 mpg in his Aveo:
http://www.aveoforum.com/forum/image.../2974/1022.jpg
From thread: Rescued Aveo :: 2005 Chevrolet Aveo (Garage entry)
Attachment 11070
From: Efficiency log for: Daox's Aveo - 2005 Chevrolet Aveo SVM
But he had a manual transmission, and he's what you'd call an expert eco-driver, plus his commute is MPG-friendly.
Fill up 3
233 miles driven
8 gallons
29.125 mpg
$18.71
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Fill up 4
9.83 gallons
2.17 gallons left
276 miles
$23.00
Mpg : 28.07
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Pretty consistent.
Have you implemented any changes to the car or driving style? Thinking about getting an MPG display?
No real changes, i would like to get an mpg gauge but i dont want to spend the money.
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Your aveo most likely has an extended display in the center of the speedo cluster under a sticker above the odometer. You can hook up your own switch and I believe you will get a MPG display option.. There is a thread about it here, somewhere.
Could you recommend a switch?
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Thanks, rabbit! I'll see if I can dig up that thread. I missed that one.
I took a look quickly for the thread. I am going to look more when I have more time.
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Fill up 5
8.5 (out of 12)
$20.01
265 miles driven
31.17 mpg
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Denso TT20 plugs.
Could also consider new O2 sensors.
Denso PK20TT Platinum TT Spark Plug
Found it:Quote:
Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit
Thread: Uncovering the hidden MPG display / DIC: ('07+ sedan, '09+ hatch)
2008 Aveo5 SVE, 5-speed, 150K+ miles, 60 miles round-trip highway five days/week, averaging 30 mpg! No special mods. Just following recommended 30psi pressure and routine maintenance. Manual transmission is the secret to good fuel economy.
I'm averaging around 40mpg in what I call "rural" driving (30 miles one-way averaging around 40-50mph with very little stops or traffic) but I have the standard/manual trasmission so most of my tips wouldn't help, but there's a few things you could check.
First, as has already been mentioned, I'd add a few psi to the tires, as the recommended 31 seems low to me,
Then check and make sure you're air filter is clean, and the intake hose isn't cracked (I replaced both when I bought my Aveo)
the spark-plugs and wires had just been replaced, and I also replaced the oil filter when I changed the oil.
As far as Driving goes, anytime you have to hit the breaks you're wasting energy so try not to follow people too closely so when they slow down you can just let off rather than having to hit the breaks, and start slowing down before a corner (or lower speed limit area) to minimize breaking. When possible accelerate as slowly and smoothly as you reasonably can. (obviously in the city there will be times when you have to accelerate quickly to safely merge, pull out, keep from being hit, etc...)
I've also got alloy wheels which shave off a few pounds, and keep my car clean (a filthy car adds weight and increased drag) but I don't really know if those actually make a difference at all.
Congrats - 40 mpg is impressive! Sounds like you've got a pretty ideal driving environment.
A dirty car doesn't really matter (airflow over nearly every part but the very front of the car is already turbulent). But your other points make lots of sense, especially regarding avoiding the brake pedal as much as possible.
fill up 6
10 gallons
$23.00
275 miles driven
27.5 mpg
I wonder what happened this week.
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Question: why do so many of your fills have round numbers for the dollar amount? Are you filling the tank to FULL every time?Quote:
Originally Posted by new2aveo
My '07 Aveo is:
5 sp manual
no special enhancements
142K miles
I can average 37 MPG on the highway, and 32 MPG city driving.
I'm in the process of cleaning the car up, and replacing/updating all the obvious maintenance issues with the car.
I used to be able to get 46 to 50 MPG on I-71 in Ohio, on the Cleveland to Cinci jaunt, that I used to regularly make.
I adhered to some "hyper-miling" tricks that I had read about.
I kept the windows rolled up, usually no climate control usage, just the air coming through the vents.
I had kept my tires inflated to 35 psi, a tad higher than recommended.
I did the speed limit posted, and would obviously use the hills on I-71 to my advantage.
Now, keep in mind, I NEVER shut off the car and coasted down hills, the way some people who hyper-mile claim they do. I do not trust that there will be no engine damage trying to restart a car while rolling at 60 miles-per-hour.
I also, very rarely, would draft off of trucks.
I was always concerned, since I grew up in the day of land barges, and my first car was a 1977 Oldsmobile Regency 98, that such a little car as my Aveo might get blown off the highway if hit with too hard a wind sheer.
Same 2011 Auto and getting 26.8 MPG. Perhaps I should pump up tyres a bit ? Running at 25 PSI....
You shouldn’t be running them that low; your TPMS light is probably screaming at you, as well as it causes abnormal tire wear; where it wears only on the edges and doesn’t touch the middle.Quote:
Originally Posted by DuncanG
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Sorry, getting my bar and psi mixed up.
Running at 2.5 bar and getting 8.75 L/100K
Guy I have a Aveo 2005 I am considering doing a stage conversion on my ECU would it be a good idea. For fuel consumption and power
Your Aveo's 28.85 MPG in city driving is decent. To boost it to 30+, try maintaining a steady speed, using cruise control when possible, and avoiding aggressive acceleration. Keep your car well-maintained with regular tune-ups, clean air filters, and properly inflated tires. Minimize idling time and remove unnecessary weight from your vehicle. Consider using a fuel injector cleaner and high-quality fuel. Additionally, plan routes to minimize stop-and-go traffic. Efficient driving habits and routine maintenance are key to achieving better fuel economy. Share tips with fellow Aveo drivers to exchange ideas for maximizing MPG in city conditions.