Increase in mileage
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Increase in mileage
I've got a 2007 ASM 5AT, and I recently got my A1 service done.. Since then, I've filled my tank twice, and my mileage meter at the end of the tank shows 26 mpg mixed city/hwy driving.. prior to the oil change, it always showed 24 mpg.. did anybody else notice this?? Will this last?? (I'm NOT complaining, just hoping it continues!)
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The oil change might have something to do with it. But i'm noticing the same increase in mileage (1-2 mpg)...with no recent oil change. Primary reason I believe is that the weather is getting warmer and b/c it's officially spring, so the gas stations are phasing out ethonol blends in the gasoline.
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Originally Posted by ATsxMan8305
The oil change might have something to do with it. But i'm noticing the same increase in mileage (1-2 mpg)...with no recent oil change. Primary reason I believe is that the weather is getting warmer and b/c it's officially spring, so the gas stations are phasing out ethonol blends in the gasoline.
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Originally Posted by Zyuan10
yea... your mileage improved because you changed your oil. Cleaner oil = happier engine = happier mileage
I think fuel blend is more likely.
At current fuel prices (I'll assume 3.40/gallon), the OP would only save 87.18 every 8000 miles from the reduced fuel consumption (much less than I would have thought).
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Originally Posted by nj2pa2nc
try taking a nice drive on the highway and you will be able to get 30+MPG. I do mostly highway driving(no racing and try to use cruise control) and I average 32-36MPG.
My commute changed to all highway and i was still only getting about 27-28 MPG but i was crusing at a minimum of 80 MPH, if not closer to 90 MPH. (NJ Turnpike is a nice straight road the the cops don't start until 7am and i have to be at work by 7am )
EDIT: But i start taking the civic tomorrow so we'll if that does any different.
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[QUOTE=jwood_06TSX]and what speed are you driving?
My commute changed to all highway and i was still only getting about 27-28 MPG but i was crusing at a minimum of 80 MPH, if not closer to 90 MPH. (NJ Turnpike is a nice straight road the the cops don't start until 7am and i have to be at work by 7am )
the speed limit on highway 40 is 70-I set the cruise control on 75. The speed limit on highway 17 is 55 so I try not to go over 60. I travel the NJ turnpike from delaware north to exit 7-A. No matter what time I have traveled that I have seen at least 2 state troopers on the prowl. I will be driving that route sometime on Thursday.
My commute changed to all highway and i was still only getting about 27-28 MPG but i was crusing at a minimum of 80 MPH, if not closer to 90 MPH. (NJ Turnpike is a nice straight road the the cops don't start until 7am and i have to be at work by 7am )
the speed limit on highway 40 is 70-I set the cruise control on 75. The speed limit on highway 17 is 55 so I try not to go over 60. I travel the NJ turnpike from delaware north to exit 7-A. No matter what time I have traveled that I have seen at least 2 state troopers on the prowl. I will be driving that route sometime on Thursday.
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