Fuel Mileage Related Discussions
#321
10-15-2014, 06:49 AM
3rd fillup yesterday. I ignore the fuel light that came on somewhere south of 300 miles, and even kept going once the gauge had no bars on it. It did feel like it sputtered a second about a half mile from the gas station but it only took 9.6 gallons. Had 361 miles on that tank for a 37.6 average, while the OBC read 39.4. I definitely drove it harder this tank; more like how I'd drive it on a consistent basis (wringing it out every chance I get). So I'm quite happy with those numbers, especially on an engine with less than 1k on it.
#322
10-15-2014, 07:00 AM
Did my first fill-up on the way home from work today. Dealer supposedly delivered it with a full tank at 6.0 miles (first fill-up on Fuelly, gauge read full and dealer didn't reset trip meters). Today, the low level light came on after the fuel gauge had been on two segments for a few miles--right when it switched to 30 miles left on Range. Filled up two miles later at 28 on range, and 280.3 on the odometer and trip meters, with right at 9.0 gallons at $1.949/gallon (gotta love fuel points). Still on two segments on the gauge.
That's 30.5 mpg where the MPG gauge had been reading 34.1. If it had been getting that, it should've taken only 8.0 gallons. This was all city/suburb, with ECO off and AC on the whole time, tires at 33 psi. I'm betting the dealer wasn't so generous filling it. Second tank will be more telling.
That's 30.5 mpg where the MPG gauge had been reading 34.1. If it had been getting that, it should've taken only 8.0 gallons. This was all city/suburb, with ECO off and AC on the whole time, tires at 33 psi. I'm betting the dealer wasn't so generous filling it. Second tank will be more telling.
#323
10-15-2014, 07:42 AM
Thanks for that info--it's helpful. Seems the engineers may have calibrated no bars empty high enough to prevent the pump from running dry.
#325
10-15-2014, 08:13 AM
Not as close as having to lay a motorcycle over on it's petcock side to move the remaining gas to that side. 
edit: Seriously… when the light comes on, I'm looking for fuel.
edit: Seriously… when the light comes on, I'm looking for fuel.
#326
10-15-2014, 09:22 AM
Thanks for that info--it's helpful. Seems the engineers may have calibrated no bars empty high enough to prevent the pump from running dry.
#328
10-16-2014, 09:08 AM
To clarify, since this seems to have stirred up a little bit of interest, I drove approximately 10 more miles after going down to zero bars on the gas gauge before filling up with the 9.6 gallons. So, based on this estimate, there is about another 1.25 gallons below where the gas gauge displays. Probably pretty safe to assume 1 gallon since a gauge is just an estimate anyway. Personally, I'll probably be looking for gas with 1 bar remaining in the future, but I'll definitely be disregarding the fuel light.
#329
10-16-2014, 09:27 AM
record for me is 40 miles past 0 miles remaining. so, that is a whopping 343 miles... car took a smidge over 10gal, 10.1 iirc. i really wish this thing has another gallon in it, or even 2.
fuel blend should be changing soon, so i will be looking at 250~260 miles to the fuel light.
before anyone whines about getting fuel, i was not near fuel at the time. between work and my commute, i drive 70k~80k a year. and a lot of that is to somewhat remote places.
i miss my old civic cx. i put the si tank in it, and i would routinely get 550 miles to a tank. poor thing just rotted out...
with the fit, i am getting slightly more then half that.
fuel blend should be changing soon, so i will be looking at 250~260 miles to the fuel light.
before anyone whines about getting fuel, i was not near fuel at the time. between work and my commute, i drive 70k~80k a year. and a lot of that is to somewhat remote places.
i miss my old civic cx. i put the si tank in it, and i would routinely get 550 miles to a tank. poor thing just rotted out...
with the fit, i am getting slightly more then half that.
#331
10-16-2014, 11:22 AM
Have you actually siphoned out the gas and measured what remains?
#332
10-16-2014, 11:31 AM
NOTICE
You should refuel when the reading approaches E.
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
You should refuel when the reading approaches E.
Running out of fuel can cause the engine to misfire, damaging the catalytic converter.
The actual amount of remaining fuel may differ from the fuel gauge reading.
I for one do not like the odds (or costs of being on the wrong side that bet) and will start looking for fuel when the low fuel light goes on and will fill up ASAP when the fuel gauge shows no bars.
#333
10-16-2014, 01:44 PM
CIOWN- Yes, I believe that there's a gallon left after 9.6 gallons. I wouldn't have bought a Honda if I didn't think they could count. Instead of siphoning and measuring, I know what I've put in the tank. On the other hand, I don't like vague gauges. My UltraGauge tells my fuel level to the tenth of a gallon, and if its trip mpg is more optimistic than the mpg the car reports, I go by the car's numbers and fill up sooner.
10 of my fill ups have been 10 gallons or more, and two were over 10.4. It's a good little car.
10 of my fill ups have been 10 gallons or more, and two were over 10.4. It's a good little car.
#334
10-16-2014, 10:52 PM
First tank on my LX 6MT:
8.361gallons, and that was kind of topping it off because I thought it should have taken more at 353.7miles. Calculated mpg = 42.3. Trip computer mpg = 43.7.
The gas warning light was on, but it may have been because I was parked on a slight decline overnight (nose lower than tail).
8.361gallons, and that was kind of topping it off because I thought it should have taken more at 353.7miles. Calculated mpg = 42.3. Trip computer mpg = 43.7.
The gas warning light was on, but it may have been because I was parked on a slight decline overnight (nose lower than tail).
#335
10-20-2014, 09:18 PM
Something Interesting ... Sum Ting Wong!
Thought this might interest you. I have a stock LX 6MT and was getting around 39-41 mpg per tank doing 50/50 city/highway: 6 or 7 tanks - my calculation using the trip odometer and gallons used ... the ecm always computes higher.
Recently replaced my 15" steelies with 16" alloy wheels/tires from an EX: now getting 35-36 mpg (last two tanks) ... definitely didn't expect to drop 4-5 mpg.
Going back to the stock-steel 15" wheels tomorrow and will report results when I fill up again.
Last edited by cheesewhiz; 10-20-2014 at 09:44 PM. Reason: correction
#336
10-22-2014, 08:53 PM
I just had my third fill-up. Total is 918 miles using 25.5 gal for 36MPG. The first tank was not using eco. The last 2 used eco. Stop at first click on pump. My second tank took 8.2 gal for 310 miles. Third tank 8.6 gal for 310 miles.
Car is LX CVT #22335. Since delivery on Sept 6 have only driven 918 miles as of 10-22. Really like this car.
Car is LX CVT #22335. Since delivery on Sept 6 have only driven 918 miles as of 10-22. Really like this car.
#337
10-23-2014, 08:55 AM
To clarify, since this seems to have stirred up a little bit of interest, I drove approximately 10 more miles after going down to zero bars on the gas gauge before filling up with the 9.6 gallons. So, based on this estimate, there is about another 1.25 gallons below where the gas gauge displays. Probably pretty safe to assume 1 gallon since a gauge is just an estimate anyway. Personally, I'll probably be looking for gas with 1 bar remaining in the future, but I'll definitely be disregarding the fuel light.
#338
10-23-2014, 09:02 AM
Got 36 mpg on my second tank, which included a fair amount of city driving plus 2 trips to the local mountains with a total elevation gain of about 5,000 feet. So, I'm quite happy so far. This was using plain unleaded so next tank I'm going to put in premium and see if that boosts the mileage.
#339
10-23-2014, 09:18 AM
Got 36 mpg on my second tank, which included a fair amount of city driving plus 2 trips to the local mountains with a total elevation gain of about 5,000 feet. So, I'm quite happy so far. This was using plain unleaded so next tank I'm going to put in premium and see if that boosts the mileage.
#340
10-23-2014, 06:03 PM
It is highly likely that fuel mileage will differ. That is why there is both city and highway mpg available. Additionally, another factor is the way an individual drives (i.e. whether they excel at a fast or moderate pace) Also, it depends on which year your Honda Fit is. It's best to measure mileage against a listing like cars.com. For example here is the mileage for a 2015 Honda Fit. Not only is there a range between the city and hwy but there's also a range within those two categories.
I hope this helps,
Your local Virginia Honda Dealer.
I hope this helps,
Your local Virginia Honda Dealer.