umm,,, lol i always thought that was average mpg, umm yea well still was getting good til empty, so 470 miles , and my tank fills up at 15 so um, 15 gallons, 470 miles = 31.3 mpg i guess i remember checking it on the other one tho and it was around 37.8 or something mpg but i til just now have noticed that says MPH i thought was average MPG.
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[quote author=NaplesBill link=topic=34339.msg1120983#msg1120983 date=1167173876]
The easiest way to calculate your mileage is to fill up and reset your trip meter. When you fill up again you divide the number of gallons it took to fill up into the mileage on the trip meter. This will give you a valid calculation of miles driven and gallons of gas used.
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I second what NaplesBill said
. Unfortunately, the problem is, it is not the easiest way, and too many are looking for the easy (trip computer) answer. In fact it has been stated so many times, it should be common sense, so I neglected to add that to my post. :bash:
I would add to that by saying it is the only accurate way to figure your mpg. And you must do it over the course of several tankfuls to get an accurate reading, and it will vary according to outside temperature, type of fuel (oxygenated or non), traffic, HVAC usage, load factor in the car, driving style, etc, etc, etc.
A good idea is to keep one of those small notebooks in your car (5 inches X 2.5 inches or so). Each time you fill up, note the miles driven, and gallons needed to fill. Then do the math, and you will get a long term idea of your actual mileage. I keep one in my glove compartment, marked with three columns: Miles, Gallons and MPG. I always fill my cars, never just $5 or $10. Could actually tell you the individual mileage for every tankful of gas I've put in my cars since 1981 (my first car bought new).
Use the trip computer (Trip A, or Trip B, to track your mileage per tankful), and reset it when you fill up. Once you do it for a while, it will become second nature. It also gives you a great idea of how your car is running over the long haul. If your mileage starts to fall, you know immediately, and can address the problem.
It also helps if you have this sort of documentation when you go to the dealer for MPG concerns. Much more persuasive than just walking in and saying "I'm only getting XXX MPG, and I don't think my car is running right."
Hope this helps, and good luck!
The easiest way to calculate your mileage is to fill up and reset your trip meter. When you fill up again you divide the number of gallons it took to fill up into the mileage on the trip meter. This will give you a valid calculation of miles driven and gallons of gas used.
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I second what NaplesBill said
. Unfortunately, the problem is, it is not the easiest way, and too many are looking for the easy (trip computer) answer. In fact it has been stated so many times, it should be common sense, so I neglected to add that to my post. :bash: I would add to that by saying it is the only accurate way to figure your mpg. And you must do it over the course of several tankfuls to get an accurate reading, and it will vary according to outside temperature, type of fuel (oxygenated or non), traffic, HVAC usage, load factor in the car, driving style, etc, etc, etc.
A good idea is to keep one of those small notebooks in your car (5 inches X 2.5 inches or so). Each time you fill up, note the miles driven, and gallons needed to fill. Then do the math, and you will get a long term idea of your actual mileage. I keep one in my glove compartment, marked with three columns: Miles, Gallons and MPG. I always fill my cars, never just $5 or $10. Could actually tell you the individual mileage for every tankful of gas I've put in my cars since 1981 (my first car bought new).
Use the trip computer (Trip A, or Trip B, to track your mileage per tankful), and reset it when you fill up. Once you do it for a while, it will become second nature. It also gives you a great idea of how your car is running over the long haul. If your mileage starts to fall, you know immediately, and can address the problem.
It also helps if you have this sort of documentation when you go to the dealer for MPG concerns. Much more persuasive than just walking in and saying "I'm only getting XXX MPG, and I don't think my car is running right."
Hope this helps, and good luck!
[quote author=NaplesBill link=topic=34339.msg1121051#msg1121051 date=1167176741]
LOL! That is a bit more than I would do. I just pay attention to the miles I'm getting per tank to keep on top of my vehicles mpg. I don't write anything down though. I mean it should average about the same during summer and the same during winter. There really shouldn't be a big change between tanks.
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Hi again NaplesBill! That is exactly the point. Your mileage should not change much, if there are no other variables. But if you track your mileage a little closer, sometimes you get an early warning when there is some sort of problem. And if you think about it, it's really not much work. Sure taken over a 24 year period it seems like a lot. But in reality, while your car is filling up, what else do you have to do for the 4-5 minutes it takes :klavergreg:? So it takes 10 seconds to write down the mileage, reset the trip computer, and write down how many gallons you just bought. Sure it may not be for everyone, and I respect that, but it can be helpful for many of us (especially those with mpg concerns).
Good luck with your new car!
LOL! That is a bit more than I would do. I just pay attention to the miles I'm getting per tank to keep on top of my vehicles mpg. I don't write anything down though. I mean it should average about the same during summer and the same during winter. There really shouldn't be a big change between tanks.
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Hi again NaplesBill! That is exactly the point
. Your mileage should not change much, if there are no other variables. But if you track your mileage a little closer, sometimes you get an early warning when there is some sort of problem. And if you think about it, it's really not much work. Sure taken over a 24 year period it seems like a lot. But in reality, while your car is filling up, what else do you have to do for the 4-5 minutes it takes :klavergreg:? So it takes 10 seconds to write down the mileage, reset the trip computer, and write down how many gallons you just bought. Sure it may not be for everyone, and I respect that, but it can be helpful for many of us (especially those with mpg concerns).Good luck with your new car!
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