sewman

Our 08 LS 2.2 auto just got 32.85 mpg w/150 lbs of cargo & 225 lb driver 25% city driving,around 5,000mi

lextownblackonblack

I was watching a special program on the Discovery Channel and it said that A/C lowers fuel economy by roughly 1mpg. They said it was about the same difference as opening a window.

hhrguy

I'm new to the forum and a new HHR owner. Just bought our 07 LS 2.2 automatic and made our first short trip, 3 1/2 hrs roundtrip. Turnpike Interstate all the way. 2 adults w/ 2 kids in car seats, the DIC averaged 32.8 with my wife driving 80mph most of the way w/o the cruise on I'm thrilled, it sure beats the 12-13mpg that our Land Rover gets

Bob B

Bought new 07 LS 5 speed in Sept 07 23000 now on mixed city and highway95 miles a day average 36.9- 37.7 In winter 35.9

SJProwler

My '06 2.2 LT auto is averaging both on the DIC and by calculation 28.6. That is some interstate, lots of local roads and some driving on what Indiana calls a highway. (my driveway could be a highway in Indiana).

So far I've been VERY impressed. I imagine my mileage will get better as I get over being geeked by the HHR's impressive gutsiness and the intake growl of the 2.2. I jumped in the Avalanche right after driving my HHR this past weekend and the HHR's performance is almost as good as the 5.3 in it. Of course the 5.3 has alot more to move but I am still impressed by what 2.2 liters can do.

djmoose

Just yesterday I had to fill up for the first time. (the dealer filled it up for me last Sat when I took it off the lot.)

468 miles
14.735 gallons

31.76 MPG

2.2L 5 Speed

Clevelandhhrss

Now thats what I'm talkinn about. Nice job Bob, what speed are you driving? What type of gas for most of those miles? What tire pressure cold, and after highway warm up, cuise set most ofthe way, a/c on or off, windows up or down, synthetic oil, k/n air filter.

Any mods...intake...exhaust...seafoam...tune...chips.. ..water for gas.....nitrogen in your tires...turbonators......etc

Please let me know.....it seems that just you and I can get this type of mileage in this forum for any significant length. I always see threads promoting "gimmicks" that help mileage. THEY DON'T!

Seca650RJ

Nice to see decent mileage can be expected out of my new car. My previous rig was a 2000 Dodge durango 4X4, 4.7l 4 speed auto and tow package equiped on 31's, all time best city mileage was 12.1 . My personal best was 18.4 on a long trip from Eugene to Portland at 65-70 mph. We figured with gas prices well over $4 a gallon, the cost savings in fuel would make most of the new car payment. Seca650RJ

Bob B

I drive speed limit plus 1 or 2 use 87 octane tried others no improvement.30 psi tire cold cruize set. a/c on wife don't like getting hair mess up. Normal oil No mods to engine.Go from 3rd to 5th most time. I am 58 so I don't drive it like I stole it.Some milage on this site scare me.My bigest surprize was how good the milage is.

Clevelandhhrss

Amen! LOL

CALLIN ALL COMPLAINERS ABOUT GAS MILEAGE IN A HHR LISTEN UP!

Your vehicle will get 36 mpg on extended higway. If you don't its your fault.

Dosen't matter if you 58 years young (Bob) or exacty half of that (Myself)

Also, I can get 26+ In any city, anwhere, anytime, if the lights are not too long (no extended parking).....

Notice the lack of mods.....lack of BS add-ons and 87 octane, 2.0L SS or 2.2L LS.........

That is all.