Oh I wasn't doubting you! Just proposing a new slogan.
It's more fun and fuel efficient NOT to brake for the curves.![]()
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
Emizel (08-21-2017)
My best so far
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Death is the final unknown
inuvik (08-21-2017)
Do a long downhill coast and zero out the MPG at the start. After the coasting, when it has reached an impossibly high mpg number, put it in gear and start driving again with the camera ready. As the MPG counts down, snap a picture at the desired MPG.
It was very disheartening to discover how to make the mpg read anything you want, at that point I just deleted all my proud mpg pictures. With my 5 speed, worn OEM tires with their minimal rolling resistance, and the sympathetic geography around here, I could crack the 60's...And mid / upper 50's were commonplace.
Please don't take this as a comment on the posts here now, I had been perplexed by some very high MPG pictures I'd seen some time ago.
Last edited by WhiteMirage; 08-22-2017 at 02:03 AM. Reason: Clarify
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 47.7 mpg (US) ... 20.3 km/L ... 4.9 L/100 km ... 57.3 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
i'm very happy with my MPG's. Over 36,000 miles of meticulous fuel records. Check my fuel log.
http://mirageforum.com/forum/em-fuel...vehicleid=7358
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
Just for fun.![]()
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 47.7 mpg (US) ... 20.3 km/L ... 4.9 L/100 km ... 57.3 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 47.7 mpg (US) ... 20.3 km/L ... 4.9 L/100 km ... 57.3 mpg (Imp)
So I have had the CVT oil and regular oil changed by my mechanic, and just bought some other parts to do some other maintenance next week, including the air filter (blessings be upon rockauto). There was definitely an change in mileage with the CVT oil change, but the cold weather readings in hot weather was still consistent. He suggested that the sensor is likely caked with carbon and there are sprays you can run through your system to clean it off somewhat. I'm inclined to believe him; I do very often run the car to empty. I will have to look into that more closely, but has anyone else heard of or dealt with such a thing? What did you do?
When I changed the CVT oil in my Mirage it was black and thick. I feel like you should change that one early after you buy one new. It runs much better after you change it.
Eggman (09-13-2017)