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Must have some flat roads there. I noticed since my move last summer, mine has went down. Being on the outskirts of the Applicaian Mt's, it's very hilly around here. I used to average in the 28 range on my commute to work. Now it's in the 25-26 range. But I imagine the Atlanta traffic has something to do with that also......:lol:

Must have some flat roads there. I noticed since my move last summer, mine has went down. Being on the outskirts of the Applicaian Mt's, it's very hilly around here. I used to average in the 28 range on my commute to work. Now it's in the 25-26 range. But I imagine the Atlanta traffic has something to do with that also......:lol:

There are a few hills.... just all open roads.. I might hit two at most
signals going and returning home from work...

Have custom tune, headers, high flow cats, upgraded exhaust, and cold intake., light weight pullies.... probably all helps..

The Phoenix metro area is pretty much flat, and I average 28 mpg, or so, including the really hot summer months when we hit 117-ish or so. Thus far, I'm happy with the HHR's mpg. I've had my 2006 2LT since October 05.

Did you reset that when you were going down a hill? :lol:

I tease, I tease!

i got 35.8 going to MD from WV the other day.:thumb:

Just a thought, but this being my first post here, I wanted to share some great results with you all, but needed several months of scientific analysis to be able to prove what I claim. I install Hydrogen Assist Fuel Cells in vehicles. One of my earliest installations is on my own HHR ('08 LS). I have achieved 48 MG @ 80 MPH!!! Consistent too. This little engine loves the Hydrogen gas and this all on standard (no alcohol) 87 octane fuel. As you all are aware, there is barely any room in the engine comartment, and the area in front of the radiator is all there is. I managed to eek a unit there with about 1/16" to spare! Quite the feat. If any of you are interested, I'd be happy to pass along what I did, and how I did it. I know that I can get 50 MPG or better out of "her" but have no time to play with my own car. People are starting to get interested in the concept of "Hydrogen on Demand" Fuel Assist Cells, as the price of gas rolls upwards. I got into this 2 years ago after closing my business of 34+ years. Glad this happened to me, as I have had the luxury of being able to devote 100% of my energies ino learning about this great salvation that is available to everyone. It is all over the Web, and is mostly "open source". Many people getting involved in this. It IS going to change us all and how much fuel we consume. Gains of 50% are common; I know of several 100 MPG (documented) vehicles. Tuning is the hardest part, but (we) have this (almost 100%) solved...
By the way, your on-board computer display, the one that shows "MPG inst" is not as accurate as you may think. It does take the numbers from the ECU in real time, but I have seen it off as much as 2.4 MPG (less than). I have sophisticated instrumentation to log the real results as my vehicle is an experiment.
Just a thought...
Best to all of you and yours,
sfttailpaul

Hey Crazy Car Kid, did the stubby antenna improve the reception in your radio? I absolutely hate the antenna that they used, and I have seen where others complain. If it did, could you please share manufacturer, etc.? Thanks in advance...
sfttailpaul

Hey Crazy Car Kid, did the stubby antenna improve the reception in your radio? I absolutely hate the antenna that they used, and I have seen where others complain. If it did, could you please share manufacturer, etc.? Thanks in advance...
sfttailpaul

As for the reception, I did not notice an improvement, it works just the same as stock... If you lived in a rural area it may be different... I don't know. As for the manufacturer, I unfortunately do not know that...I received it for free from a member who did not need it...

I am averaging hwy/city of 39.1 with a SS model and Stage kit applied. I'm very happy.

[edit: just checked, and I am at 39.3 for average. I assume another 2000 miles and I will pull even better]

I install Hydrogen Assist Fuel Cells in vehicles. One of my earliest installations is on my own HHR ('08 LS). I have achieved 48 MG @ 80 MPH!!! Consistent too.

Bullshit!

These things do not work. If they did every car manufacturer in the world would be putting them on their vehicles and there would be facilities on every street corner installing them on existing vehicles.

We're not that stupid... or at least I'm not.

Hydrogen is fantastic as a fuel. The trouble is - it is always found bound up to other elements, and it takes a lot of energy to separate these elements from each other - far more than would ever be practical for transportation uses. No system you can attach to a fossil-fuel burning internal combustion engine will ever be worth the money you pay for it. Not no way, not no how. But hey....it's your money. Have fun!

Just had a trip from daytona to key west and back-840 miles round trip-dic average over complete trip 29.3 mpg-happy with that. running 70 on the turnpike and then all the start and stopping and all on the two lane from florida city to key west. summit white 08 LT "The Costal Cruiser"
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I am averaging hwy/city of 39.1 with a SS model and Stage kit applied. I'm very happy.

[edit: just checked, and I am at 39.3 for average. I assume another 2000 miles and I will pull even better]


I don't believe that. Not possible. Unless, that's kilometers.

I don't believe that. Not possible. Unless, that's kilometers.

"everything is bigger in texas" ;)

I remember this thread............wonder what ever happened to Paul.

We are at about 7500 ele. in Casper, Wyoming, and when we drive around town doing errands and the usual stops at lights, we get about 25 mpg. We only begin to see an increase in mpg after an hour of driving, with consistent mph, it'll creep to about 28 mpg. It was only when we drove several hours from Casper to Laramie, Wyoming, that we saw the mpg reach 34.2.

I really anticipate it getting higher.

On my recent Florida to NY road trip and back, I was averaging 32 mpg using cruise. I drive like an old man.. Cruise control set at the speed limit.. I did have one tankfull where I got 35 mpg. I figure I must have gotten a non ethanol blend of gas. Also 25% of the route was 55 mph through Virgina, Maryland and into Pa. The DIC in my car is off, low, by 2-4 mpg, so I calculate after every fillup.

I drive like an old man..

Me too....and I'm only 20....:nuts: