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  1. My mileage has been down a bit over the past...

    My mileage has been down a bit over the past couple of weeks as well. Not sure if it's the strong headwinds, cold weather, winter gas, or combination of the three...but, on average, 0.4-0.5L/100km...
  2. The GM's I've had do this, but don't give me the...

    The GM's I've had do this, but don't give me the ability to turn the AC compressor off while using the defroster setting.

    Also, this isn't entirely pointless. Running the AC in conjunction with...
  3. I just press the AC button after I turn on the...

    I just press the AC button after I turn on the defroster, it turns off.
  4. Just try to do 60km/h in Oshawa without getting...

    Just try to do 60km/h in Oshawa without getting run over. I dare ya. 70 is keeping up with traffic in the motor city. But I could lug it in 5th at 50 too. Engine doesn't mind at all, and it's just...
  5. Stick shift is way more fuel efficient. I can't...

    Stick shift is way more fuel efficient. I can't speak for PocketRocket, but I can accelerate hard from a light, and when I'm cruising at 60km/h, I can lug the engine in 5th gear which makes a huge...
  6. I like pulling away from the big pickup trucks...

    I like pulling away from the big pickup trucks that try to intimidate me. I see the telltale cloud of black smoke behind them as they try to keep up, but with the aerodynamics of a brick, they don't...
  7. Don't forget winter gas. It's formulated to...

    Don't forget winter gas. It's formulated to prevent the gas line from freezing, which I believe reduces its density, so the engine burns more.
  8. Great advice Daox, it can also help you determine...

    Great advice Daox, it can also help you determine which gas station's fuel is better. Sometimes FE goes down and the problem is solved by switching gas stations, not taking into account the winter...
  9. One guy on Highway 401 today was getting better...

    One guy on Highway 401 today was getting better mileage than even Darin could...can you spot him?
    542
  10. No, but the speed limit is 100 km/h, but those...

    No, but the speed limit is 100 km/h, but those truckers are constantly driving at their limited maximum. Also, smaller trucks (ie; cube vans) are exempt. I've seen those tractor trailers riding the...
  11. On the 401 during the week, it's either autobahn...

    On the 401 during the week, it's either autobahn speeds or 40km/h, nothing in between, and just try to do the speed limit and the tractor trailers will run you down. It's pretty insane.
  12. I noticed that weight makes a huge difference...

    I noticed that weight makes a huge difference with the Micra. Loaded up with three full grown adults and some gear, I find I'm seeing the EPA estimates for mileage. Mileage improves significantly...
  13. 36L*4=144L 1458km/100=14.58...

    36L*4=144L
    1458km/100=14.58
    144L/14.58=9.87L/100km

    Not so good...
  14. Can't judge unless you post the amount of gas you...

    Can't judge unless you post the amount of gas you put in the tank each time...but if you filled up from empty each time, 1458 on four full tanks of gas isn't very good at all. I'm estimating between...
  15. It is mixed driving, city and highway, with...

    It is mixed driving, city and highway, with plenty of bumper-to-bumper traffic...but yeah, my right foot can be a little heavy...;)
  16. Put in the amount I pumped in, the cost per...

    Put in the amount I pumped in, the cost per liter, and the mileage of my car at that point. The way I drive, that's actually pretty good. ;)
  17. Seems my fuel economy has dropped significantly...

    Seems my fuel economy has dropped significantly once I started driving like this:

    http://youtu.be/3hHqh9DJg7A
  18. Been driving more "Spiritedly" as I'm nearing the...

    Been driving more "Spiritedly" as I'm nearing the end of the break in cycle, I'm surprised that I'm still able to easily beat the highway EPA estimates according to Fuelly. The on-board computer...
  19. Darin, with all due respect, there's only one...

    Darin, with all due respect, there's only one 2015 Micra at Fuelly, so it should be fairly easy right now to break down the results by engine size (1.6L) and transmission type (5 speed). ;)

    All...
  20. Noting mileage and fuel quantity at each fill-up...

    Noting mileage and fuel quantity at each fill-up and averaging over time is apparently the only reliable method of establishing fuel economy.

    Also, calculating in imperial gallons looks way better...
  21. Aftica, is that a Canadian gallon, or a US...

    Aftica, is that a Canadian gallon, or a US gallon?

    I noticed that, when coasting down-hill, if I don't press the clutch and leave it in gear, my fuel consumption goes to 0 on the instant fuel...
  22. I've started using Fuelly. Mixed driving,...

    I've started using Fuelly. Mixed driving, highway, city, stop and go traffic, backroads, and, according to Fuelly (and my own calculations), I've been achieving 6.3L/100km, which blows away the EPA...
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