Wow that seems low! My worst tank thus far has been 32.6 and that was after spending 40 minutes to go 3 miles in traffic on a road trip loaded with luggage best tank was 37.8 (on the way down on the same road trip - without the traffic jam)

 

yeah there's a stoplight on every corner in New York City. I was told by my brother in law that I'd be lucky to get 26 MPG.

 

Finally another person who understands the pain of a stoplight on every corner. Vancouver isn't quite as populated, but with one highway total, population is dense, and the whole city is quite hilly. Hell even downtown vancouver is built on a hill of sorts.

 

My other brother-in-law lives in San Francisco, a city with a stoplight on every corner and many many hills Got so bad for him, he had to buy a Corolla (didn't know about the Fit) to save on gas, and the guy's about 6 feet, 250 pounds!

I'll take a picture of the street to show everyone here what I have to deal with everyday.

 

well ive had the car for a lil over 2 weeks and just a shade under 2,000 miles now.....

my gas started crappy and now im pulling consistant 31 mpg per tank. this is at 80 miles per day just for work and back....drive the 57 freeway in So Cal....for those that know this is a traffic freeway all day. so given that its pretty much similar to city driving its not bad now. still wanting to see if mpg go up after first oil change.

 

Wait, you mean to tell us that you're averageing 1k miles per week?

 

Hmm, very interesting indeed. It makes sense that a dealer would short cut this procedure for the sake of saving 20-30 minutes during PDI.

I do this everytime I change the air or fuel filter, clean the throttle plate, clear MIL. Well, I never waited for the rad fan to cycle 2 times, but usually let idle with no interaction or accessories for 5-10 minutes. It never hurt anything, and it has the potential to re-calibrate the fuel map if it was askew.

I don't have a Fit, yet. But I do have a 99 Civic EX Coupe MT (Canada's Si Coupe) with 156k miles and averages 37mpg of 80/20 HWY/CITY.

Anyone who is dissatisfied with their fuel economy should do this:

1-Find the radio security code. Open the fues box in the engine compartment and pull the "Back-up, Radio" fuse for 1 minute then re-install. Close the hood to allow car to warm up faster.
2-Start the car and let idle with 0 input or accessories/electrical load. Wait for Rad fan to start and stop 2 times. It could take upto 30 minutes, so make sure you are not in a hurry, the car is in a safe place with ventilation if you wish to leave her running.
3-Compare fuel mileage after you run thru a full tank of gas.

Again, this procedure should not hurt, it can only help you. I've been doing it for years.

 

no no no....im averaging about 760 per week

just from work and back alone is 80 miles per day 5 days a week. plus whatever running aroudn and errands adds up.

 

First (dealer) tank, started out driving from San Antonio to Austin, then about 60% highway, 40% in traffic (distance-wise), AC on almost all the time (hey, it's Texas, in July), 29.46 MPG.

Second tank, same driving habits minus the drive from San Antonio, 27.12 MPG.

I was hoping for more, but it's better than the PT Cruiser I was driving before (under 20 MPG on that, same route).

 

It should get better on time (like mine, now I am getting average 34mpg wich is great) but, the gas ssavings are controled by the right foot. Nice to Know that you're geting much better than the pt.

 

I am averaging about 34.5 on the interstate at 70mph, but have got as high as 38.6. The key is to keep the revs low. I have been using my paddle shifters to shift sooner than the tranny would to keep the revs under 3k. I also have 38lbs in my tires. I use my car for work and travel about 4000 miles a month so I can keep you guys posted as soon as I put together a log.

 

Keeping revs low - I try to do that, but i just can't keep it over 60 on hills unless I allow it to downshift.... What's your strategy? You live in flat area? or do you try to speed up before hills for a "running start"?

 

I think that's another thing holding me below 30 MPG - there's lots of little hills in North Austin. None of the ones I drive daily are tremendously big or steep, but many are just big and steep enough to force a downshift.

 

why is this, and how can i make my new fit give me 48 mpg...dont worry about smog test, ive got that covered??????

 

maybe 48 on the 1.3?

 

well, the front page of this web site, under specs shows 48 mpg for a 1.5.....i dont know i just got mine last night and started loking today.....so is it not right info?????

 

Tow it with another vehicle!


there are big differences between the 2 vehicles, including engine, transmission, and vehicle weight. Not to mention that the testing to come up with the MPG figures is different there than here.

 

or just drive it down hill huh.....

 

maybe 48mpg is rated on the 1.3 and not the 1.5?

 

nope....www.fitfreak.net look at the home page over in the right side under specs....has specs for no. america at38mpg for the 1.5 sport and for japan, asia, 48mpg for the 1.5 sport......

unless that info is incorrect, or that applies for the jazz