Really bad mileage...
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From: san francisco, ca, USA
If you don't use it, then what I said doesn't apply....
But doesn't the front windshield fog up on cold days there? It sure does here in Minnesota. We're talking about the climate control knob here, not the rear defrost pushbutton. If you have that knob set to either of the 2 rightmost positions, you're using the A/C......
But doesn't the front windshield fog up on cold days there? It sure does here in Minnesota. We're talking about the climate control knob here, not the rear defrost pushbutton. If you have that knob set to either of the 2 rightmost positions, you're using the A/C......
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Warren, Ohio USA
Hey all, I really like my Fit, but my mileage kinda sucks too. I was fully expecting to get like 35 mpg but I'm getting about 27 thus far.
My car is very new. I've got 675 miles on it now. I'm on my third tank of gas. What kills me is that when my gas gauge is halfway I've only got 125 miles on the trip odo!!!! I feel like I'm riding my GSXR or something.
First tank was 29, second fill up was 26....wtf! I actually drove EASIER on the second tank. I used the same exact pump both times. I stuck it in, put it on full blast and stopped when it clicked off by itself.
I also put the tire pressure up to 45 psi (max is 51). I'm driving it pretty easy overall. I will get on it now and then, but no more than once or twice a tank. The only thing I can think is that it's my driving. I do all city driving, and it's very cold here in Ohio right now. I get up and go in the mornings. Drop my kid off at school then off to work, maybe 12 miles total, some idling.
I'm going on a 200 mile one way trip this next week. Hopefully I'll get some better numbers then, and as the car breaks in, and when I switch over to full synthetic.
L8r
My car is very new. I've got 675 miles on it now. I'm on my third tank of gas. What kills me is that when my gas gauge is halfway I've only got 125 miles on the trip odo!!!! I feel like I'm riding my GSXR or something.
First tank was 29, second fill up was 26....wtf! I actually drove EASIER on the second tank. I used the same exact pump both times. I stuck it in, put it on full blast and stopped when it clicked off by itself.
I also put the tire pressure up to 45 psi (max is 51). I'm driving it pretty easy overall. I will get on it now and then, but no more than once or twice a tank. The only thing I can think is that it's my driving. I do all city driving, and it's very cold here in Ohio right now. I get up and go in the mornings. Drop my kid off at school then off to work, maybe 12 miles total, some idling.
I'm going on a 200 mile one way trip this next week. Hopefully I'll get some better numbers then, and as the car breaks in, and when I switch over to full synthetic.
L8r
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From: san francisco, ca, USA
Hey all, I really like my Fit, but my mileage kinda sucks too. I was fully expecting to get like 35 mpg but I'm getting about 27 thus far.
My car is very new. I've got 675 miles on it now. I'm on my third tank of gas. What kills me is that when my gas gauge is halfway I've only got 125 miles on the trip odo!!!! I feel like I'm riding my GSXR or something.
First tank was 29, second fill up was 26....wtf! I actually drove EASIER on the second tank. I used the same exact pump both times. I stuck it in, put it on full blast and stopped when it clicked off by itself.
I also put the tire pressure up to 45 psi (max is 51). I'm driving it pretty easy overall. I will get on it now and then, but no more than once or twice a tank. The only thing I can think is that it's my driving. I do all city driving, and it's very cold here in Ohio right now. I get up and go in the mornings. Drop my kid off at school then off to work, maybe 12 miles total, some idling.
I'm going on a 200 mile one way trip this next week. Hopefully I'll get some better numbers then, and as the car breaks in, and when I switch over to full synthetic.
L8r
My car is very new. I've got 675 miles on it now. I'm on my third tank of gas. What kills me is that when my gas gauge is halfway I've only got 125 miles on the trip odo!!!! I feel like I'm riding my GSXR or something.
First tank was 29, second fill up was 26....wtf! I actually drove EASIER on the second tank. I used the same exact pump both times. I stuck it in, put it on full blast and stopped when it clicked off by itself.
I also put the tire pressure up to 45 psi (max is 51). I'm driving it pretty easy overall. I will get on it now and then, but no more than once or twice a tank. The only thing I can think is that it's my driving. I do all city driving, and it's very cold here in Ohio right now. I get up and go in the mornings. Drop my kid off at school then off to work, maybe 12 miles total, some idling.
I'm going on a 200 mile one way trip this next week. Hopefully I'll get some better numbers then, and as the car breaks in, and when I switch over to full synthetic.
L8r
Synthetic does nothing unless your car is old. My 1st oil change was synthetic, and my mileage didn't improve...i think it got worse... My 2nd oil change was back to synthetic, and there was a dramtic increase.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 134
From: British Columbia
I'll be sure to post back what my current tank will give me. It's been really cold here the last week (-27 to -33) and I can tell from the trip odometer that it's having an impact on the mileage . . . not unexpected mind you. Still better than my truck when I'd be getting in the single digits at these temps, LOL 
r.c.y.k. has your mileage improved any?
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 29
From: Wilmington, DE
That may have other negative consequences down the road. The manual said the A/C should be used about once a week to ensure parts of the system keep themselves lubricated. The A/C can work down to freezing (32F, 0C) temperatures. Using the defrost at least exercises the system during the colder months.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 60
From: Toronto, Canada
On US Fits (and I assume Canadian too), the AC automatically comes on whenever the temp control knob is set to one of the 2 positions that show the defost icon, so you are using the AC whenever you use defrost - the manual describes this. The AC LED does not come on when this happens, and the AC button has no effect on whether the AC turned on or off when the air control is on one of the defrost settings. It doesn't look like you're using AC, but you are....
There is DIY thread on how to disable this behaviour by disconnecting a plug on to the air control switch underneath the dash (very easy to do). If you do this mod, the AC will come on only if the AC button on the dash is selected.
There is DIY thread on how to disable this behaviour by disconnecting a plug on to the air control switch underneath the dash (very easy to do). If you do this mod, the AC will come on only if the AC button on the dash is selected.
I know the NA Fits should all be the same, but there are some differences out there. One of them is the TMPS that the Canadian Fit doesn't have.
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
I still don't buy it!
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Quebec City, Qc
Mine is almost at 1500 OP and I went from 370 then 399 and now around 420-425 is my guess for the next fill up.
Give the engine time to break in.
Do you have very short commutes? I do and I don;t think it helps at all. Had the car Since december 21st and I'm at 1480kms now. I also drive it 6 days a week...
Give the engine time to break in.
Do you have very short commutes? I do and I don;t think it helps at all. Had the car Since december 21st and I'm at 1480kms now. I also drive it 6 days a week...
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 33
From: Calgary, Canada
I'm getting low 20s MPG here in Calgary, normally it's around 370KM for a 35 litre fill up.
I'm almost at 3000KM on my 5AT Sport, tire pressure is around 37psi. Shell 87 for fuel.
Pretty much all city driving... 8km slow rush hour traffic(takes 15-20 minutes) in the morning and another 8km in the afternoon. As for driving style... pretty light on the pedal, the engine rarely goes over 3k rpm, and somewhat coast to red light when the traffic allows.
Anyhow, went on a Caglary-Banff trip last weekend with 1 passenger and somewhat hilly highway. My speed was constant at 110km/h.
That got me 259KM out of a 14 litre fillup, which is 43 MPG
... quite surprising comparing to my low 20s in city.
I guess city driving really hurts my mileage
I'm almost at 3000KM on my 5AT Sport, tire pressure is around 37psi. Shell 87 for fuel.
Pretty much all city driving... 8km slow rush hour traffic(takes 15-20 minutes) in the morning and another 8km in the afternoon. As for driving style... pretty light on the pedal, the engine rarely goes over 3k rpm, and somewhat coast to red light when the traffic allows.
Anyhow, went on a Caglary-Banff trip last weekend with 1 passenger and somewhat hilly highway. My speed was constant at 110km/h.
That got me 259KM out of a 14 litre fillup, which is 43 MPG
... quite surprising comparing to my low 20s in city.I guess city driving really hurts my mileage
Last edited by charlie_su1986; Feb 22, 2008 at 11:01 PM.
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From: Quebec City, Qc
I think it's the short trip. I have something very similar and get just a bit more since I have a 5spd also in Calgary.
I went to Canmore once and that too my tank from 27 mpg to 33mpg total.
I think if we drove for 20-30 mins every morning and night it would be better. My commute takes about 10-15 mins and the engine barely has time to warm up.
I went to Canmore once and that too my tank from 27 mpg to 33mpg total.
I think if we drove for 20-30 mins every morning and night it would be better. My commute takes about 10-15 mins and the engine barely has time to warm up.
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