View Poll Results: how much do you spend on gas for your car per month?
less than $25
1
1.61%
$25 to $50
16
25.81%
$51 to $75
9
14.52%
$76 to $100
20
32.26%
more than $100
16
25.81%
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The C-Class GAS MILEAGE thread
02-01-2009, 12:33 PM
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C3Twon AWD Jumpofffff
get a fresh pair of oem air filters, check maf, and spark plugs
which fuel injector cleaner did you use? try techron or my fav lucas, can be bought at autozone get the big bottle its cheaper
which fuel injector cleaner did you use? try techron or my fav lucas, can be bought at autozone get the big bottle its cheaper
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02-01-2009, 01:10 PM
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I haven't reset the trip computer in over 3000 miles, and my average MPG over that time is 13.4 MPG. Probably because I drive all city, short distances, with a lead foot. My average speed over that time is 14 MPH, because we have a light on every block where I live. Should make you feel a bit better no? The good news is I only have to gas up twice a month.
02-02-2009, 11:16 AM
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MBUSA....in the winter, I notice a significant dip in my mileage. Typically, driving on the highway (about 65-70mph), I'll average over 30 mpg on a 25+ mile trip. Same trip in the winter time, and I'll average about 24-25mpg.
Some factors:
Gasoline may be different in the winter. I know here in New England, they change to some winter blend. That might throw the mileage down a bit.
Tires...I switch to Winter only tires (not all-seasons, but dedicated winter tires - Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D's). I'm sure this definitely affects my mileage.
Temperature....I thought I remember reading that colder temperatures can result in lower mileage figures. Not exactly sure why.
Do you think you fit any of the above circumcisions?
Cintoman
Some factors:
Gasoline may be different in the winter. I know here in New England, they change to some winter blend. That might throw the mileage down a bit.
Tires...I switch to Winter only tires (not all-seasons, but dedicated winter tires - Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D's). I'm sure this definitely affects my mileage.
Temperature....I thought I remember reading that colder temperatures can result in lower mileage figures. Not exactly sure why.
Do you think you fit any of the above circumcisions?
Cintoman
02-02-2009, 11:28 AM
#505
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Above:
"Do you think you fit any of the above circumcisions???"
I really meant:
Do you think you fit any of the above circumSTANCES???
WTF...don't know where that came from....
It's Monday, I'm at work, and I'm already burnt out....
Cintoman
"Do you think you fit any of the above circumcisions???"
I really meant:
Do you think you fit any of the above circumSTANCES???
WTF...don't know where that came from....
It's Monday, I'm at work, and I'm already burnt out....Cintoman
The two of you are quite impossible
02-03-2009, 06:30 PM
#508
All depends on stop-go-traffic.
I can get the display down to 10 L/100km on a good day when god grants me green lights, or as high as 14 L/100km when I'm stuck in gridlock for my 16km (20-30min) commute home.
I can get the display down to 10 L/100km on a good day when god grants me green lights, or as high as 14 L/100km when I'm stuck in gridlock for my 16km (20-30min) commute home.
02-03-2009, 08:40 PM
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its started sense i put regular gas twice in a row,normaly i use premium.
i reset the trip clock every time i fill up. the tires are fine and the car is running perfectly. the gas mileage is the only issue.
i reset the trip clock every time i fill up. the tires are fine and the car is running perfectly. the gas mileage is the only issue.
02-04-2009, 02:32 AM
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Yeah - my V6 will do 9.3l/100 on a good run & 14.6l/100 when the traffic is heavy & best on the open road of about 8.5l/100 at a steady 120 Km/h. With my lead foot & the speeds South African's usually travel at - i.e. as fast as the thing will go - much worse. Flat out at about 230/235 she does 19l/100 - same as my Holden 3.8l V6 did in gentle town driving when I worked in Aus. Holden flat out did 32l/100Km
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