MANUAL TRANS mileage?

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May 16, 2006 | 11:13 PM

bani

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MANUAL TRANS mileage?

Post your mileage and tips/tricks in this thread. Manual transmissions only please!

General MT experiences also welcome in this thread.

May 16, 2006 | 11:51 PM

kingdlx

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I love my M/T sport. the gas mileage has been averaging 35mpg spirited driving.

May 17, 2006 | 12:01 AM

reddwood

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From: Belle Vernon PA

2nd tank

first tank 38.75 combined
second tank 40.3 combined
42 psi cold tire inflated
hard ride for hard gas prices
lots of 1st to 3rd to 5th shifting w/ no apparent lugging
hauled a chair for 50mi
hauled a lawn mower for 80mi
satisfied

May 17, 2006 | 01:05 AM

Gordio

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34 first tank. 33 (much more aggressive driving) 2nd tank.

BTW i'm at 900 miles. The engine seems WAY faster, and i don't think it's just cuz i'm a better driver now.

May 17, 2006 | 09:25 AM

rgrcmrn

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right after i started the "auto sport mileage" thread i was wishing i also started this thread to compare... it'll be interesting to the see what comes in for averages and then compare to the auto sport mileage.

May 17, 2006 | 09:36 AM

Mesaba

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35 on the first tank (with dealer fill so who knows how much was in the tank), 37 on the second. Looks to be about the same on the third - I'll know soon.

May 17, 2006 | 09:58 AM

buttahball

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mph plz :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddwood

how fast were you averaging?

and mixed as in 50% city 50% hwy? or your not sure? hehe

May 17, 2006 | 10:28 AM

reddwood

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sw PA hills and valleys
20 - 50 mph 75%
interstate
60 - 70 mph 25%
seems to me just a bit testy reply from an omnipotent salesperson

May 17, 2006 | 07:19 PM

buttahball

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Quote:

Originally Posted by reddwood

sw PA hills and valleys
20 - 50 mph 75%
interstate
60 - 70 mph 25%
seems to me just a bit testy reply from an omnipotent salesperson

sorry it came out that way lol

im just curious for myself

thats all...

May 17, 2006 | 07:31 PM

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pokems23

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33-34. Ocassional aggressive driving 40% highway/ 60% city. 1,000 miles on car so far.

May 17, 2006 | 07:55 PM

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Bukwheat

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I don't understand how the MT is able to get better mileage than the AT, especially when you're cruising at a higher RPM....but in anycase, I'm glad to hear it. By the way, does the high RPM bother you guys when cruising on highways/freeways?

May 17, 2006 | 08:50 PM

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fit_ness

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bukwheat

By the way, does the high RPM bother you guys when cruising on highways/freeways?

I'm forever reaching down to shift into sixth gear.

The day they come in, I'll be there to buy the first!

Hear that, Christina Ra?

May 17, 2006 | 09:20 PM

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buttahball

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lmao @ 6th gear

Quote:

Originally Posted by fit_ness

I'm forever reaching down to shift into sixth gear.

The day they come in, I'll be there to buy the first!

Hear that, Christina Ra?

109hp with 6 gears...lol, prolly wouldn't be too useful

May 17, 2006 | 09:26 PM

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fit_ness

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Quote:

Originally Posted by buttahball

109hp with 6 gears...lol, prolly wouldn't be too useful

You obviously haven't driven a manual Fit at highway speeds much!

4900 rpm @ 80 mph is ridiculous. Plenty of room and use for a much taller overdrive sixth gear.

May 17, 2006 | 10:12 PM

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phil_qc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bukwheat

I don't understand how the MT is able to get better mileage than the AT, especially when you're cruising at a higher RPM....but in anycase, I'm glad to hear it. By the way, does the high RPM bother you guys when cruising on highways/freeways?

Just an idea but maybe because the engine in near the torq peak point ???

Philippe

Last edited by phil_qc; May 22, 2006 at 08:46 AM.

May 17, 2006 | 10:23 PM

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kingdlx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bukwheat

The rpm really doesn't bother me at all. as I stated on another post the guys I carpool with were very surprised at how quiet and smooth the motor is at 3500 rpm.

May 18, 2006 | 08:03 PM

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p1driftfiend

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fit_ness

You obviously haven't driven a manual Fit at highway speeds much!

4900 rpm @ 80 mph is ridiculous. Plenty of room and use for a much taller overdrive sixth gear.

Seems you haven't either, unless your Base Fit is different than mine. 80 MPH = 3900 RPM in my base Fit.

May 18, 2006 | 08:34 PM

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kkim

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First fillup.... combination of country and mountain driving... some city. 34mpg

Maybe it wasn't topped off by the dealer when I got the car... we'll see what the next few tankfuls are.

May 19, 2006 | 02:11 AM

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kingdlx

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fit_ness

You obviously haven't driven a manual Fit at highway speeds much!

4900 rpm @ 80 mph is ridiculous. Plenty of room and use for a much taller overdrive sixth gear.

If your at 4900rpm at 80mph sometings wrong, are you sure you didn't miss 5th and go back to 3rd?