2009-01-26 |
88 |
3.25 |
$1.859 |
27.08 |
"First Fillup after purchase" |
2009-01-29 |
250 |
9.27 |
$1.859 |
26.97 |
"Terrible winter weather - lots of idling and churning through snow/ice" |
2009-02-04 |
229.6 |
8.45 |
$1.859 |
27.17 |
"Even more terrible weather - poor fuel economy" |
2009-02-07 |
247.5 |
7.07 |
$1.819 |
35.01 |
"First attempt at driving efficiently - mostly work (highway), occaisonal errands (city)" |
2009-02-08 |
257.5 |
6.4 |
$1.759 |
40.23 |
"Almost 100% highway driving, drive to Ohio to see family. 65 MPH maintained on freeways." |
2009-02-08 |
298.1 |
7.01 |
$1.749 |
42.52 |
"Almost 100% highway driving, return trip from Ohio from visiting family. Side trips to Columbus for lunch and Cincinnati for snacks. 65 MPH maintained on freeways." |
2009-02-12 |
285.9 |
8.632 |
$1.899 |
33.12 |
"Mostly commuting to and from work, approx 20% of tank spent running errands in medium/heavy traffic in town. Had stumbling due to cleaning IACV and ""burned"" the junk out with liberal throttle/rpms." |
2009-02-17 |
90.5 |
3.04 |
$1.779 |
29.77 |
"Top-off after changing water pump, timing belt, timing belt tensioner, 195-thermostat+gasket, alternator belt, and PCV valve. Changed oil to Amsoil 5W-30. Inflated tires from 40 to 45 psi. Removed A/C belt." |
2009-02-24 |
306.4 |
7.794 |
$1.659 |
39.31 |
"95% commute @ 60 MPH freeway, 5% errands on suburban roads/parking lots. Two very cold mornings with longer than average idle times (chipping frost from windshield). No wipers, no A/C belt, 45 psi in tires, minimal use of heater and lights." |
2009-03-09 |
367.7 |
9.454 |
$1.879 |
38.89 |
"80% daily commute, 20% errands in and around town (including heavy hauling of mass groceries). Very cold temps 50% of days, no new modifications to vehicle this tank." |
2009-03-16 |
357.9 |
8.636 |
$1.799 |
41.44 |
"80% commute, 20% local. No new physical changes to vehicle. Between tanks discovered that the car reaches operating temperature faster with the air temp selector set to ""cold"" by bypassing the heater core (typically no use of cabin fan anyway). More headlight usage due to daylight savings time." |
2009-03-22 |
373.3 |
8.607 |
$1.789 |
43.37 |
"50% commute, 50% errands and trips. One very heavy load of firewood (to the roof, trunk and passenger seat), short stick shift lesson, and trip to Cincinnati with stop at Richwood flea market. Very surprising result given driving conditions. No new changes to vehicle or driving habits." |
2009-03-31 |
311.4 |
8.418 |
$1.899 |
36.99 |
"90% commute, 10% errands. Frequent rain and cold weather (wipers on 50% of time). Tank result leads me to believe that the last tank may not have been completely filled. No new physical or behavioral changes." |
2009-04-09 |
404.9 |
9.385 |
$1.959 |
43.14 |
"90% commute, 10% errands, no new vehicle changes or behavioral changes" |
2009-04-12 |
350.8 |
8.885 |
$1.989 |
39.48 |
"Trip to Smithville OH: 80% highway, 20% around-town. Driver, passenger, two big dogs, and a full weekend of supplies in the car. 45 psi tire pressure. 60 MPH constant speed on highway, stop-and-go on around-town portion." |
2009-04-12 |
289 |
6.042 |
$1.909 |
47.83 |
"Return trip from Smithville, OH. 99% highway driving, 60MPH constant speed, no wind. Driver, passenger, two big dogs and a full weekend of supplies in the car. 50psi tire pressure, no windshield wipers, minimal use of heater, lights, or open windows." |