Is it possible for mpg to improve over time?
Yes, the car may improve slightly over the next 6 months, but don’t necessarily count on it. This occurs, for some reason, in all cars. Take the owners on one specific model and ask them what they get for MPG. Some are right on the money, some fall very short and some owners are lucky enough to get amazing MPGs.
What’s the difference between 13.65 mpg and 19 mpg?
If you drive 12,000 miles a year buying $3.00/gallon gas, the difference between 13.65 mpg and 19 mpg is $742. That’s a small fraction of the RDX’s acquisition cost. And if the cost of gas was REALLY that important to you, why on earth didn’t you buy a sedan?
How often does the modem reset the Power Light?
Re: Modem automatically resets every couple minutes. Only the power light is solid green and downstream light has a steady blinking green light. All other lights are off. After about a minute most light start blinking which I’m assuming it’s rebooting itself and the process repeats itself.
What does 5.5 percent error in fuel economy mean?
A 5.5 percent error in a car’s estimated fuel usage might not seem like a big deal over a single tank of gas, but over the typical five-year period of car ownership, it adds up. Take a car that shows 25 mpg on its fuel economy gauge, but which actually is consuming 5.5 percent more.
How many gallons of gas does a 25 mpg car use?
It’s entirely possible that our hypothetical 25 mpg car could consume 500 more gallons than predicted by the gauge over the typical five-year ownership period. That’s $2,000, assuming $4-per-gallon gas. A thirstier truck or SUV might consume 1,000 additional gallons, adding up to $4,000 over five years.
How is the gas mileage reported on a Prius?
Filling up at the pump and calculating the gas mileage manually is more accurate than reading the onboard fuel economy meter. The fuel economy meter, found on most cars these days, is overly optimistic by 5.5 percent. The fuel economy reported by the fuel economy meter on the Toyota Prius was sometimes off by 14 percent or 6.8 mpg.
How can I change the fuel economy on my car?
By resetting the gauge when refueling, a driver sees what kind of fuel economy the vehicle delivers. Drivers can change their driving style and see if this improves fuel economy.