ECO-Fit DiscussionThreads discussing the pursuit of ultimate economy, hypermiling techniques & maximizing your MPG
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We just sold our silver Fit , it got 44 mpg and 46 mpg on the last 2 fillups with 38,000 miles on it. The new red one looks to get about the same mpg based on the first tank. Both are base models, manual tranny's, slow start, 44 psi all around, never over 55 mph, shift at 2500 rpm, light foot and anticipating stops , mixed driving to work mostly, fairly rural, no AC, no idling for warmups. It can be done, at least on the base manual ones. (lighter in weight, more efficient manual). Our Insight gets a consistent 70 mpg under the same conditions (it is cold here a lot of the year, and we live on top of a 1000 ft hill, which eats up the gas in second gear going up). Ted
Today marked my 3rd fill-up in the Fit... husband used calculator on his cell phone at the gas pump to figure up my MPG. Figured 36! That made me happy.
Have not been here in a while since I wound up not getting a Fit - my wife used her veto power. Thought I would report the mpg that I am getting with my Accord stick shift I4.
After 9,000 miles overall average is 32.9 mpg.
My best full tank has been 41.5 mpg. This was 549 miles on 13.04 gallons (same pump same filling method) This was an average speed of 65 mph for a long trip (there and back) on rural highways (with small towns and stop signs). No A/C use
My best mpg for at least 50 miles of cruising on the highway is 44.5 going 60 mph with no A/C on level ground. This was reported by my calibrated scangauge II which has been withing 3% for every one of my fillups (usually just a tad on the low side).
One of my worse numbers has been 31.5 mpg going 80 mph into an extremely strong headwind (the Perkins flag was straight out and snapping).
My worst full tank ever was 28.4 with a mix of city driving and some highway. I did have fillups of just under 20 mpg, but that was for just a couple of gallons topping off before a trip - much greater chance for error.
I run with 39 psi in my tires and use Mobil 1 0w-20 synthetic oil.
I am very happy with the highway number and don't think the Accord gives up much to the Fit there. The Fit would certainly do better in town, but I drive with a fair to moderate amount of hypermiling techniques.
For not much more than the Fit ($18,700 for an SE) I also recieved a nice center armrest, a height adjustable seat, a very smooth ride, 7.5 seconds to 60 mph, plenty of room for 5.
The Accord is not perfect, I would like to have the versatility of the Fit. Wish they made an Accord wagon (or even a Civic Wagon) with the flexibility of the Fit. While the Accord does handle well it does not match the tossability and nimbleness of the Fit.
The A/C takes humidity out of the air. Keeps the windows from fogging up.
In the winter, the defroster will run the compressor a tad to remove humidity, but it's not the same as "having the A/C on"...nor does it suck gas as bad. AND...it's usually a temporary setting. I realize that winter in Hawaii isn't the same as winter in Canada...but still makes no sense for a Canadian to be running A/C in the winter.
In the winter, the defroster will run the compressor a tad to remove humidity, but it's not the same as "having the A/C on"
It's exactly as having the A/C on... compressor cycle time is the same in the defrost setting as turning on the A/C via the switch.
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...nor does it suck gas as bad. AND...it's usually a temporary setting.
It is not a "temporary setting. If you have it set to "defrost" the A/C runs as if you have turned it on. Show me where it says the cycle time is diminished in the defrost mode? I've never seen anything to confirm this. In fact, there are many on the board that have gone out of their way to disable the A/C function when in the defrost mode to improve gas mileage. The only thing needed to do is to take off one wire from the defrost switch that enables the A/C when in the defrost position regardless if the A/C button is depressed or not.
I realize that winter in Hawaii isn't the same as winter in Canada...but still makes no sense for a Canadian to be running A/C in the winter.
I'm sure it's not the same (thank God ), but humidity is humidity and humid air in the cabin will fog up the windows... especially if you are running the heater, as I know you are in freezing temps. In your case, I would think your humidity is higher in the cabin due to you dragging snow into the car on your shoes and it melting into puddles in the car. If I were in that condition, I would most definitely run the A/C along with the heater to get rid of the excess moisture in the cabin air.
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It's exactly as having the A/C on... compressor cycle time is the same in the defrost setting as turning on the A/C via the switch.
It is not a "temporary setting. If you have it set to "defrost" the A/C runs as if you have turned it on. Show me where it says the cycle time is diminished in the defrost mode? I've never seen anything to confirm this. In fact, there are many on the board that have gone out of their way to disable the A/C function when in the defrost mode to improve gas mileage. The only thing needed to do is to take off one wire from the defrost switch that enables the A/C when in the defrost position regardless if the A/C button is depressed or not.
I'm sure it's not the same (thank God ), but humidity is humidity and humid air in the cabin will fog up the windows... especially if you are running the heater, as I know you are in freezing temps. In your case, I would think your humidity is higher in the cabin due to you dragging snow into the car on your shoes and it melting into puddles in the car. If I were in that condition, I would most definitely run the A/C along with the heater to get rid of the excess moisture in the cabin air.
My point is that once the windows are clear, you switch back to the HEAT...of course that's in COLD weather...not humid, or wet conditions. In the cold of winter...the air holds no humidity. The only reason it's even in the car is because of you! (unless the car was in a warm place and your taking it outside).
I don’t do that either, if there are 'normal' conditions.
But at this particular day we were driving home from ski holidays.
It was heavy raining during loading the wet stuff into the car, and the 3 passengers and I also did bring a lot of water into the car.
No way to switch of the AC during this ride!
Just had the valves adjusted and new plugs on one of the '07 Fits with 207K on it. We are gettting 37-38 MPG's.
This is on two lane northern plains (windy) backroads at 65-70 MPH. This particular route has 25-50 miles between stops and the stops are no more than 10 minutes per place.
Last check on my '07 Fit (has automatic trans) yielded only 31 IMPG (combined city and highway) it used to do better when we first got it, and the mileage on the odometer is still relatively low (about 20 thousand miles).
I've ensured correct tire pressure and don't drive hard on the pedals (gas or brake), so I am a bit disappointed with this result. My brother has been getting better results with his Nissan Versa (also an automatic but the CVT).
The cycle is diminished in the winter because of the outside temperature. The compressor won't operate below freezing (I think it's more like below 40 degrees Fahrenheit). Below 70 degrees the compressor runs infrequently to avoid freezing the A/C's evaporator.
That said, running the A/C with heat is the most effective way to defog windows in weather above 40 degrees. That and don't leave the outside air selector on "recycle." Amazes me whenever people insist on leaving their car's heating on recycle and drive around with foggy windows (my wife does that ).
Oh and I'm averaging about 32.5MPG on the 1st three tanks, automatic 09 base, calculated, daily commuter (50 miles RT) in metro atlanta.
Last check on my '07 Fit (has automatic trans) yielded only 31 IMPG (combined city and highway) it used to do better when we first got it, and the mileage on the odometer is still relatively low (about 20 thousand miles).
I've ensured correct tire pressure and don't drive hard on the pedals (gas or brake), so I am a bit disappointed with this result. My brother has been getting better results with his Nissan Versa (also an automatic but the CVT).
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31 IMPG is 25.8 US MPG. I'd have alignment checked and the engine diagnosed, unless you have gremlins driving it hard when you're not looking.
i went from kansas city to topeka kansas and was going 105mph at one point and still got 27mpg i love my fits gas millage had it in s and was hauling ass
Thought I would report the mpg that I am getting with my Accord stick shift I4.
), but humidity is humidity and humid air in the cabin will fog up the windows... especially if you are running the heater, as I know you are in freezing temps. In your case, I would think your humidity is higher in the cabin due to you dragging snow into the car on your shoes and it melting into puddles in the car. If I were in that condition, I would most definitely run the A/C along with the heater to get rid of the excess moisture in the cabin air.
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