My 2008 Aveo Sedan...

[Bigs]

How much was the scanguage?

[ebacherville]

Originally Posted by Bigs

How much was the scanguage?

Scan gauges with the forum discount are $150 ( think thats correct).. there well worth it .. check out the discount thread. I cant find it now .. even used the search feature..

I got mine on ebay for $160 and that was with free shipping..

[ebacherville]

Originally Posted by homeworkhome53

I'm going to pop 50 yet. I just let the scangauge tell me what to do and I am patient. I have the luxury of time and quiet roads.

homeworkhome53

WHat your driving style, speed, tricks you use, and terrain?

[Bigs]

Thanks ebach, I'll check that out!

[homeworkhome53]

ebacherville
My route is generally flat to the eye, but that is an illusion. The scangauge tells me I'm either going uphill or down. Watching the lod and the rise and drop in mpg will tell you which one. As I've come to know my course the hills and valleys seem more pronounced. I try and keep the real time mpg above my target average, say 50 mpg. Now this is pretty easy on the back roads usually at a speed of 25 to 35 mph. That is half my route. The other half is state highway were I take a penilty and drive 42-47mph posted 55. The scan usually reads +45-mpg. I have no cc but have come up with a little gizmo made from allthread, Part of a c-clamp, a steel finger and an adjustment knob. I call it "The Stick". It has a foot made of flat steel and rubber which captures the gas peddle. I have a steel finger which catches the edge of the dash, I'm able to twist the rod in and out to adjust speed using the LOD and mpg readings to establish best speed. I use this on the longer stretches. I eoc to stops and down long hills which I've determinded to benefit the mpg. It adds about 7 minute to the one way drive. I'm able to do this because of the lack of traffic, seldom do I have to drive to accomodate other drivers and have become pretty thick skinned to the impatients of a few others. But I have notice others slowing down, even some refusing to pass me and quite content to follow my lead. This problem of fuel cost is not going away. I'm trying to find a way to deal with it no matter what the cost. I love where I live and am willing to make whatever sacrifice of time and money is needed to maintain it. On another note; I'm liking it. I enjoy the freedom to enjoy the ride through the woods this new attitude has given me. I, at one time wrote an outdoor column in norhtern Michigan "The Outdoorguy" and find that this slowing down and smelling the roses (outdoors) so to speak is what I've always been about. It fits my nature. It may not be for everyone or fit their situation. I'm just happy it's working for me.

homeworkhome53
The Outdoorguy

[lostape]

I noticed you get over 50mpg in your aveo... how is that possible? I try everything in mine... coasting, turning off the engine at stop lights, etc. and can only get 35 max... after tune-ups, tires, etc. No A/C svm 2005 model. Thanks.

[MetroMPG]

lostape: Automatic or 5 speed? What type of driving do you do (speed/distance/highway/urban/flat/mountainous)?

Do you have any fuel economy instrumentation? (ScanGauge)

Anyway, you're asking in the right place because hwh53 gets the best mileage from an Aveo that I know of.

[tasdrouille]

The problem I have with the Aveo is not only the mileage, but also the cost of the parts conveniently available only at the dealer. I vividly remember having to pay 60$ for a wheel cylinder, give me a break. No need to say I replaced it myself, I can't imagine what the service bill would have been.

The mileage in the case of our 2004 Aveo was abysmal for a 1.6, more or less 25 mpg in the city. Roughly the equivalent of our Elantra if not driven with FE in mind, but the Elantra is a much bigger and heavier car with a 2.0.

I really hope GM will be able to come up with an efficient powertrain for this car, cause our hatchback Aveo was a nice looking and overall practical little car imho. We even slept in it once, and I'm 6'3"...

[MetroMPG]

I saw an Aveo ad in a Canadian newspaper on the weekend that claimed the car's engine had been tweaked for improved fuel economy between 2008 and 2009 model years. No details or FE numbers given though.

I generaly agree with you Tas: it's not a particularly refined drivetrain from an efficiency perspective.

[tasdrouille]

Originally Posted by MetroMPG

I saw an Aveo ad in a Canadian newspaper on the weekend that claimed the car's engine had been tweaked for improved fuel economy between 2008 and 2009 model years. No details or FE numbers given though.

They must have. Changes in EPA numbers of the Aveo 5.

2005 AT: 23-31
2005 MT: 23-32
2008 AT: 23-32
2008 MT: 24-34
2009 AT: 25-34
2009 MT: 27-34