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GasitupJB Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,772 Points:573,775 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 25, 2009 12:56:02 AM Ignore GasitupJB Report Abuse The EPA estimates and manufacturers' are a good barometer BUT, what MPG/MPL did you really get on your last tank of fuel?

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The EPA estimates and manufacturers' are a good barometer BUT, what MPG/MPL did you really get on your last tank of fuel?

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drydem Sophomore Author Maryland Posts:133 Points:3,390 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 10:38:02 AM Ignore drydem Report Abuse 2010 Prius = 59.5 mpg (627 miles/10.5 gallons E10 regular gas). My tank's overall MPG would have been better but this tank includes a day trip on the superhighway going 65 to 70 mph which busted my overall MPGs. [Edited by: drydem at 5/22/2013 10:41:50 AM EST]
fan2love Champion Author Vancouver Posts:17,580 Points:3,536,755 Joined:Sep 2002	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 5:05:25 AM Ignore fan2love Report Abuse 6.7 or 42 mpg
oldhillbillyAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,343 Points:668,060 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 1:55:16 AM Ignore oldhillbillyAZ Report Abuse 27.2 06 Mustang GT
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,274 Points:881,140 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 1:09:22 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse 30.6mpg combined city/highway miles on a 2009 chevy impala
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,257 Points:1,361,240 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 12:38:54 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse 23.7mpg. 02 Corvette coupe 6 speed.
que47 Veteran Author Virginia Posts:478 Points:75,430 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 22, 2013 12:31:08 AM Ignore que47 Report Abuse 26.0 - 2003 Ford
purplebears Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:9,051 Points:1,163,750 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: May 21, 2013 5:02:46 PM Ignore purplebears Report Abuse 55.39 ~ 2010 Prius
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,274 Points:881,140 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 7:35:50 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse 30.6 - 2009 chevy impala
chapz Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,700 Points:1,014,510 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 5:39:43 AM Ignore chapz Report Abuse 40.6 Smart FourTwo Mixed city & highway
fan2love Champion Author Vancouver Posts:17,580 Points:3,536,755 Joined:Sep 2002	Message Posted: May 16, 2013 4:39:01 AM Ignore fan2love Report Abuse 6.5
aalix Champion Author Orange County Posts:23,183 Points:4,122,370 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 3:33:43 AM Ignore aalix Report Abuse 18 mpg for our van.
ProfDude Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,195 Points:447,485 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 12:14:43 AM Ignore ProfDude Report Abuse 29.5 mpg 373 miles over a 7 day period 70% stop and go suburban commuting EPA rated 23/32
DoctorOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,868 Points:1,077,400 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 12:05:26 AM Ignore DoctorOH Report Abuse combined 18-19mpg
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,737 Points:431,850 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 9:56:51 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse 37.2 [Edited by: weddy11 at 5/9/2013 9:59:00 AM EST]
speedy700 Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:406 Points:126,325 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 6:56:02 AM Ignore speedy700 Report Abuse 31.77 mpg
que47 Veteran Author Virginia Posts:478 Points:75,430 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 9, 2013 5:02:04 AM Ignore que47 Report Abuse 26.3 mpg
carinthuist Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,243 Points:329,260 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 10:51:10 PM Ignore carinthuist Report Abuse 21mpg
forestghost07 Veteran Author Miami Posts:292 Points:4,000 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 3:59:03 PM Ignore forestghost07 Report Abuse filled both today SUV - all city, 14.7 sports car - 90% highway, 29.5
sagnat Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,154 Points:308,260 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 2:29:17 PM Ignore sagnat Report Abuse Just fueled this morning, combine average for this tank was 42.9 MPG.
f9silverbullet Rookie Author Denver Posts:8 Points:204,810 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 10:52:32 AM Ignore f9silverbullet Report Abuse I got 37.7 miles to the gallon. That is a mix of city and highway.
StArrow68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,257 Points:1,361,240 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 10:14:55 AM Ignore StArrow68 Report Abuse 23.7mpg, had a cross town jaunt, all at freeway speeds mixed in with the primarily local stuff I usually do. Not bad when considering the fun factor.
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,737 Points:431,850 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 9:59:03 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse 37.2
Coal Man Champion Author Illinois Posts:15,525 Points:2,244,300 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: May 8, 2013 6:16:06 AM Ignore Coal Man Report Abuse 35.5 mpg / 97 Corolla Noticing it prefers BP If I run straight BP it's smother and gets 37 - 39
Mizzer1 Champion Author Worcester Posts:4,265 Points:841,100 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 6, 2013 1:34:06 AM Ignore Mizzer1 Report Abuse 19.8 mpg
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,725 Points:1,033,730 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 7:51:47 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse '07 Corolla, manual 41.7 MA to NJ 277 mile highway
eyegotgas2 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,101 Points:257,180 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: May 5, 2013 5:19:16 PM Ignore eyegotgas2 Report Abuse Just got 36.02 mpg on my honda accord but it was all highway driving
metalhat73 Veteran Author Wilmington Posts:368 Points:240,630 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 3:40:04 PM Ignore metalhat73 Report Abuse 2011 Honda Insight. Pulled up to gas station today with 258 miles and filled 4.911gallons. 52.53mpg. Tire pressure @ 40psi. Keep the rpm below 2,000 which is good for 62mph. Coast to red lights to charge the battery. EPA 41mpg I beat all the time.
mybigtruck Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:130 Points:198,900 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 11:49:02 AM Ignore mybigtruck Report Abuse 14.5mpg on a 2010 F350 diesel, 4 tons empty
chaser2440 Rookie Author Tennessee Posts:7 Points:35,655 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 9:38:10 AM Ignore chaser2440 Report Abuse 97 GMC 1500 18mpg mixed 2006 GTO(heavily modified) 11.5 city 21 hwy
speedy700 Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:406 Points:126,325 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 8:28:07 AM Ignore speedy700 Report Abuse 31.66 MPG. '06 Honda Accord I4 5-speed manual.
mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,303 Points:1,369,060 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 5:40:12 AM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse 19.7 MPG with my Fusion
Jmac2008 Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,274 Points:881,140 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 1:27:09 AM Ignore Jmac2008 Report Abuse 28.7 on a 2012 impala and 30.6 on a 2009 impala both with city and highway miles combined.
ProfDude Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,195 Points:447,485 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 12:53:01 AM Ignore ProfDude Report Abuse The last two tanks... 29.8 mpg 569 miles over an 8 day period 50-60% stop and go driving (suburban/urban commuting) 30.3 mpg 578 miles over a 9 day period 50-60% stop and go driving (suburban/urban commuting) Rated 23/32 Overall average 31.2 mpg 2008 M-B E320 Bluetec [Edited by: ProfDude at 5/4/2013 12:54:19 AM EST]
73CH13 Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:20 Points:35,900 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: May 3, 2013 1:26:58 PM Ignore 73CH13 Report Abuse 22.77 and 26.95 before that, but my tank overfilled by about a gallon because of a broken pump. I think my true mileage without the extra gallon is about 26MPG.
canadajane Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:112 Points:53,510 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: May 1, 2013 3:51:40 PM Ignore canadajane Report Abuse 6.4L/100km which is about 37 mpg
63pioneer Champion Author Texas Posts:1,702 Points:57,130 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 3:18:19 PM Ignore 63pioneer Report Abuse 1999 Dodge 3/4 ton 2wd Diesel w/club cab & 8ft bed - 21.970 mpg
Tsunamiron Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:1,429 Points:557,725 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 8:04:58 AM Ignore Tsunamiron Report Abuse 2006 Ford Escape ~ 31.5 mpg
silverG Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,888 Points:1,343,660 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 8:03:03 AM Ignore silverG Report Abuse 29.3 mpg
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,737 Points:431,850 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 1:34:15 PM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse 36.5
drydem Sophomore Author Maryland Posts:133 Points:3,390 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 8:49:22 AM Ignore drydem Report Abuse 63.1 mpg on a 2010 Toyota Prius III 581 miles from 4/06/13 to 4/27/13 in the Washington DC Metro Area 9.199 gallons, 87 octane regular 10% ethanol gasoline. Special equipment: 2 ScangaugeII monitors.
sagnat Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,154 Points:308,260 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 1:23:55 PM Ignore sagnat Report Abuse Posted a respectable 45.5 MPG on the last tank.
toastagirl Rookie Author Cape Coral Posts:3 Points:2,170 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 7:40:11 AM Ignore toastagirl Report Abuse My car has been getting 27 MPG. Not great, but not too bad.
eyegotgas2 Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,101 Points:257,180 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2013 3:29:50 AM Ignore eyegotgas2 Report Abuse 37 mpg
speedy700 Veteran Author New Jersey Posts:406 Points:126,325 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 6:33:26 AM Ignore speedy700 Report Abuse 30 MPG
chapz Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,700 Points:1,014,510 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 24, 2013 6:24:38 AM Ignore chapz Report Abuse 43 mpg Road Trip in a 2008 Smart FourTwo
forestghost07 Veteran Author Miami Posts:292 Points:4,000 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: Apr 22, 2013 10:28:15 PM Ignore forestghost07 Report Abuse 15 MPG strictly city, '99 chev blazer 4.3L 5 sp manual 29 MPG 80% highway 20% city, '72 MG sports car, 1.8L, 4 sp + overdrive manual
chapz Champion Author Columbia Posts:3,700 Points:1,014,510 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Apr 14, 2013 6:43:15 AM Ignore chapz Report Abuse 41.3 Smart FourTwo
oldhillbillyAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,343 Points:668,060 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 9:49:16 PM Ignore oldhillbillyAZ Report Abuse 47.1 (Best yet) Had a flat... had to run Donut-Spare Speed kept below 60MPH for over 60 miles (out of 200)
Skyjunky Veteran Author Portland Posts:482 Points:89,445 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 7:33:41 PM Ignore Skyjunky Report Abuse 96 Geo Metro 42+ mpg
scoutbuddy42 Rookie Author Charlotte Posts:20 Points:15,725 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Apr 13, 2013 4:49:31 PM Ignore scoutbuddy42 Report Abuse 2007 Traiblazer -- 20.1 (all highway). :(