I can't do any better than 35 mpg. Even all highway driving, 35 is the max. I have all the back seats out and the passenger seat. Still can't do any better than 35 mpg. Anyone else getting better? And how?
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I can't do any better than 35 mpg. Even all highway driving, 35 is the max. I have all the back seats out and the passenger seat. Still can't do any better than 35 mpg. Anyone else getting better? And how?
For your all highway driving, what's the typical or average speed?
65-70 mph give or take
I got 37mpg, mixed city n e way, with a short ram intake, full interior, but drove 55-60mph. Currently getting 32-33mpg with CAI, trifecta tune, headers, and 2" exhaust with 0 cats. My right foot is the biggest factor for my loss of mpg. With winter gas that is the equivalent of piss I got 27-29
Must be nice to be able to use trifecta for tuning. I might get a K&N air filter but I don't really expect to see real gains from it.
IMO, your MPH for highway driving at those speeds is typical for these Aveos. I get about the same as what you posted, and believe others have reported similar numbers as well. You could find out what the approximate "best" MPG is by driving 50-55 for a full tank, but driving a lot slower than normal is not something that most folks can put up with.Quote:
Originally Posted by camopaint0707
Your higher speed is what is killing your mileage. I was getting high 30s, low 40s on my commute, but it was mostly 55 mph and some city on each end.
well going sub 65 mph isn't really an option, unfortunately
Sure it is, you'll just get dirty looks and flipped off every now and then. :D
No, I'll cause some accidents.
just curious whats the speed limit in PA? In IL its only 55
65.,.,.,.,.,.
That's why you drive on the slower outside lane instead of the inside fast lane....that's what I do when I go 90 km/h on the highway (speed limit 100 km/h = 60 mph) except I move my seat all the way forward with my face close to the windshield and hands at 10 - 2 on the steering wheel for the full annoying effect when others pass me.Quote:
Originally Posted by camopaint0707
I have got as high as 49 mpg (imperial gallon) but that is on the highway between Revelstoke and Kamloops which has a drop in elevation (downhill) and a heavily enforced 90 km/h speed limit. On my commute of 20 minutes on rural Alberta highway running at 120 km/h, no warm up, I get 35 - 40 mpg ( imperial gallon), weather dependant (can't get any more than 35 mpg at -30 degrees C).
I would rather just sell this car and get a VW diesel. Then I could genuinely get 50 mpg with no worries.
Side note, I looked at a sonic RS turbo at the dealership today. Over 20000 dollars for that ****ing thing, are you kidding me?
I thought about a Chevy Spark, possibly drop in a 1.4T, or 1.6 ECOTEC Do not get the auto trans
Got 34.8 on my last tank. Ranged 344 miles on 9ish gallons. Is it just me to do we have a small gas tank? I'm tempted to throw in a fuel cell to get like 600 miles on a tank.
I've thought the same thing about the gas tank.Quote:
Originally Posted by camopaint0707
If you're interested, I have some pointers to maximize gas mileage. If I really push it I can around 400 miles per tank. I drive the same freeway route each day to work. It pays off knowing the climbs and down hill sections of your drive. I drive it 60 mph, which is right about 3500 rpms on even elevation sections of my commute. As I climb a hill, I raise my mphs to a little above 70-75. Once I crest the peak of said hill, during the downhill section I push the clutch, dropping my RPMS down to the idle RPM level of around 800 rpm. I coast till the aveo hits 55, or 50ish if there's no traffic, then engage the clutch and get the aveo back up to 60mph. You'd be shocked at how good the aveo coasts. I can average around 25% of my 20 mile work commute coasting. That's 5 miles moving the aveo at under 1000 rpms vs pushing it at nearly 4000rpms. You can also cut the engine fully when you're coasting, leaving your engine off, but your power still on. I don't advise it, as it's dangerous and all, but some extreme hyper milers do it to get the best mileage. I generally try to keep the car running the lowest RPMS possible, and I try to make it a point to never come to a complete stop during a drive. The more stops = Less MPG.
I know a lot of the hypermiliing techniques but a lot are not practical and they take a lot of concentration.
MPG will always be different. Different day to day, and different between 2 identical vehicles.
Because there are too many variables involved..
Rolling resistance = Tires Size / tread depth / brand/
Current Wind speed
A/C ON/OFF?
Windows = Open /Closed?
Auto / manual?
Cruise Control?
Other accessories, how much is running?
How much stereo equip do you carry around?
Road surface.
Road elevations - Hilly? Flat? Somewhere in-between?
How clean is your car's exterior? Dirt film or fresh wax?
How much extra stuff are you carrying around?
How much do you weigh?
Sunroof open?
Rear spoiler?
When do you shift?
and on and on...
How many miles on average are you guys getting on one tank of gas?
I average around 350 miles per tank, usually fill up right around 10 gallons per fill up.
If I really try to stretch it, run no AC, and keep my RPMS at the lowest point, drive around 60 on the freeway, and also try to never come to a stop I can get upwards of 375-400 miles.
When I took it down to florida (1070 miles one way) my best tank was 430 miles. This was achieved by doing all Freeway, no stopping, during the morning hours (was nice and cool around 50f) and driving around 60.
Yeah I've pushed 380 before. Which is 35 mpg. That's annoying cause I can get 200 miles on half a tank then only 180 on the second half. My guess is cause of the fuel in the filler neck.
i made a joke about how whether you drive it like a granny or load the engine up, highway, city, etc, it always seemed to get around 33 us miles per gallon, i drove it 54mph and got 40ish but it wasnt realistic, but i drive a bit lead footed and i don't think it necessarily makes the mileage worse its about loading the engine pedal to the floor, even at low rpms, but also up to redline, but coasting too
you're right on the money camopaint we might be able to get a couple more mpg's out of the the mass of metal, but hey its fun to drive a slow car fast
It's just annoying that my girlfriends 2013 fusion with the 1.6T gets the same gas mileage and its quicker, heavier, bigger, and more luxuroius.
Personally I would find it very annoying to write out a hefty car payment every month on a car that gets about the same gas mileage as an 06 Aveo. Guess I am easy to please lol
I must have a lemon or something wrong with my 2011 Aveo5. Has 65k miles on it. All tuned up, plugs, tires, filters, tranny flush, all done by GM tech. My fuel economy is 22city 27 highway. I live in Florida. All flat roads. I get between 230/250 miles on a tank of gas. Unbelievable low for such a tiny car. No check engine lights. Car some days runs rough, sometimes bogs down, feels gutless. Then most days is all fine no issues. GM tech says car is fine, nothing is wrong. Recall replacing plugs and boots were done according to GM records by my Vin number. Idk what else to do. This car is a gas guzzler for no reason.
I got about 17 to 19 in the city and maybe 24 on the highway if I was lucky (no A/C but I drove it hard). I get 17.8 combined in my mustang :D
That's awful
Yeah haha, the autos drink gas. I never really drove though so it was never a huge issue with me.
I'm getting about 32mpg with 75% highway. Automatic, newish plugs and filter. The plugs REALLY woke up the fuel mileage for me, but it sounds like others are still struggling even with a tune-up. Not sure why. Maybe a new coil pack?
Lmao, having tinted windows does help...Quote:
Originally Posted by Aveo5_boy
Do you drive at 55mph~ normally?Quote:
Originally Posted by PoisonIvy
About 2/3 of my commute is 65mph (105km/hr) and the rest 50mph (80km/hr).Quote:
Originally Posted by thehunterooo
Hmm that is pretty solid. I know most of my highway driving was around 70-80mph depending on the traffic flow. I know I burning gas quite a bit quicker at those speeds haha. The auto in the city is a MPG killer though, especially if it is stop and go at 40 and under.
363 is my max range. I'm thinking of adding a secondary fuel cell.
With my 2005 HB aveo, in the 10 gallon tank I can range 385-395 miles, that's give and take around 39MPG with 90% freeway travel by going 55mph. I know I can improve more with few more maintenance and upgrade.