Actual fuel economy

[ecanem]

What's everyone getting? I drive mostly local roads in the suburbs of pittsburgh and I'm getting about 12.2 miles per gallon in the last 1700 miles.

I feel like that's really low. Or am I just not used to driving a small tank.


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[Trixxterr]

I realize your post is in the 2015+ topics but came up in new posts. But my 01 w 5.3 gets between 18-21. Depending on how I drive it. In city I get about 15 or so.

 

[ecanem]

Thanks. Im hoping to hear from others with 15's to see if this warrants a dealer visit.

I try to watch the cylinder deactivation and I notice I barely every switched to V4 even when stopped.


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[Pockets]

I drive a lot of local city roads and get 16 at the worst. I average 18.7 mostly. I have just over 6k miles now

 

[George C]

You live in PA. I doubt you have driven on a flat road yet. Lots of hills take more fuel.

 

[ecanem]

Yes. It is very hilly here. It's the suburbs of Pittsburgh. It has gone on a few highway trips as well. I guess I'm just a little surprised by 12 mpg. I was expecting 15 ish.


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[rgpie75]

I'm getting 16-17 with mostly city and suburb driving. 12 does seem really low even in a hill area like Pittsburgh. But maybe you have a heavy foot too.

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[ecanem]

Thanks guys. The car is half driven by me and half my wife. I'll reset the trip meter and make a conscious effort to monitor it.


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[hosseface]

6.2 4x4 gets average 16 in town and will get 21 on the highway no problem.

 

[RioRedCobra]

About 1400 miles and we are averaging 15.5 mpg