Question:
dealership said to expect 20 mpg or better (epa 21) and only get around 15 on open interstate with cruise set---does consumer have any options??
Answers:
How often do you take public transportation each week?
Also, if MPG Is a big deal for you, don't buy a truck.
Do you use forms of public transportation?
I've got 2 options slow way down, or sell the vehicle.Why is there never a day when the whole of The London Underground works perfectly?
Not really, all it means it gets 20 or more on a MPH machine. In the city it gets less then 15.Why don't you move your slow *** out of the fast lane?
go back to the dealer and *****,*****,*****,and tell them the only reason for buying the car was base on the EPA. stand strong and don't give inWhen the posted speed limit changes, at what point does it legally take effect?
Yes, don't set cruise for 80mph.Do you drive to work at night?
The EPA estimates are a joke, and for the most part, the numbers you achieve will be substantially less than that. It is most likely more accurate to go by what car magazines and organizations like Consumer Reports say, as well as other owners, because their experience is much more real-world. The EPA collects data from tests that do not reflect real-world conditions. You have really no options unless you can prove that the crummy fuel mileage is the result of a defect.What is the average mileage allowance in UK?
Didn't you read the disclaimer? "Your mileage may vary."Why do children and old people with free travel seem to use the bus instead of the underground?
Your fuel mileage will increase some as you progress thru the break in period.The last two times I have fueled at Dillions fuel station they have not given me my discount?
things you can do:
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If you have a steady foot, you will get better gas mileage WITHOUT cruise control in hilly areas.
slow down about 5mph
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I do home health care I was told that you can use gas or milage as a wright off?
First of all you can easily verify online if the mpg stated by the dealer is the official one offered by the manufacturer. If it is, then there are many possible factors affecting your fuel consumption:How do we make cities more cyclist-friendly?
Here are possible examples:
If you are setting the cruise control to anything above 55mph or below 45mph, you will not attain the maximum fuel conmsumption. Too slow or too fast and you waste more fuel.
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If you are in a lot of stop and go traffic you wont attain the correct mpg.
If your travel route includes steep hills, even on highways, that will also affect the mpg.
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If none of these driving habits or conditions relate to your case, then you should have the vehicle checked for engine trouble, it may be related to mechanical aspects like spark plugs, fuel injectors, etc.
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