Check my fuel log haha.
Looks like it'll be a struggle to keep this car above 40mpg. Damn.
Blame my wife and her 2km commute to work with a 5 minute defrost time in the driveway.
Check my fuel log haha.
Looks like it'll be a struggle to keep this car above 40mpg. Damn.
Blame my wife and her 2km commute to work with a 5 minute defrost time in the driveway.
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View my fuel log 2018 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 43.5 mpg (US) ... 18.5 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 52.2 mpg (Imp)
iriegnome (03-18-2019)
I let my car idle for about 15 seconds before gently driving off.
The small size of the motor lets it warm up really fast in under 6 to 8 km. Idling a cold engine is really hard on it.
The commute distance is beyond your control and is really hard on things like the exhaust system, which never gets hot enough to get rid of condensation, so it rots years before its time. The oil takes a real beating too...all the water build up in it never gets warm enough to evaporate off.
It would help a bit if you used a severe service oil change schedule.
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ESpecially frugal hatch 1.2 manual: 49.3 mpg (US) ... 20.9 km/L ... 4.8 L/100 km ... 59.1 mpg (Imp)
Ice is still ice after 15seconds unfortunately, haha.
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View my fuel log 2018 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 43.5 mpg (US) ... 18.5 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 52.2 mpg (Imp)
Put a magnetic cover over the windshield?
Install a block heater or maybe an oil pan heater instead?
Get the wife to find a new job?
Move way out so the Mirage can warm up properly? lol
Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
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View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
Cars warm up faster if driven rather than idled. The fuel burned will do more than just heat the motor, and the transmission warms up too.
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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)
When summer rolls around you'll see a pretty substantial bump too.
Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block
Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)
I average very low myself with idling a lot, winter temps, pushing my mirage to keep up with traffic. Driving uber full time I average 30-36 mpg, most drivers are averaging 20 out of a new corolla driving full time so that's not too bad.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 44.8 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.9 mpg (Imp)
Makes me feel pretty good, I'm averaging 41.3 mpg over the last 18k miles, of course my commute is 50 miles each way running 65-70 mph.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 automatic: 38.7 mpg (US) ... 16.4 km/L ... 6.1 L/100 km ... 46.4 mpg (Imp)
iriegnome (03-18-2019)