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I finally figured out the dynamic in play in my above statement!! About running better when it's cool!! When it's cool, i don't run the air. When i run the air, it becomes a bit of a sled!! Without the air, it's a little rocket!!! It feels like it takes 25 HP to run the air!!???
Consistently getting 17.5- 18 mpg in town!!! Really disappointed. The last time i came back from Vegas (visiting my brother only, there is nothing i like about that sleazy town!!!!) i was @ 32 + mpg when i pulled off the freeway. It was impressive I can drive conservatively or i can do the lead foot thing, In town it just won't get better than 18 mpg. It doesn't seem to make much difference. |
Gas mileage I don't care I love my HHR just drive it and enjoy.
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I get 30-32 mpg on trip excellent...2007 HHR
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My 2006 LS sucks down the dino juice at a consistent 16-17 mpg in Metro DC commuting, which is more like extended parking interrupted by frantic bursts of speed between lights.
It's a rare thing when a tankfull goes more than 250 miles, one of the joys of working for the guv'mint. |
2008 LS 2.2 5spd with Curt towing setup averaging 28 with the a/c on and a lead foot in the hill country. 54,000 miles.
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Just returned from an HHR..G.W.N.N. event, and noticed I averaged 27.8 mph on the whole trip. Great for a 300hp engine....:twothumbs:
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Originally Posted by conservativetroll
(Post 715794)
I finally figured out the dynamic in play in my above statement!! About running better when it's cool!! When it's cool, i don't run the air. When i run the air, it becomes a bit of a sled!! Without the air, it's a little rocket!!! It feels like it takes 25 HP to run the air!!???
Consistently getting 17.5- 18 mpg in town!!! Really disappointed. The last time i came back from Vegas (visiting my brother only, there is nothing i like about that sleazy town!!!!) i was @ 32 + mpg when i pulled off the freeway. It was impressive I can drive conservatively or i can do the lead foot thing, In town it just won't get better than 18 mpg. It doesn't seem to make much difference. |
on avg 28.9 with combo of in town and highway
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My 07' 2.2 automatic gets 34.5mpg on the fwy, around town about 29to 30 mpg. My 08' 2.2 5 speed gets 31.5 mpg to 32mpg on the fwy, around town about 27mpg.
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Originally Posted by SS fan
(Post 701137)
I got 28 average today...But I was following large trucks as much as possible. Wanted to see how it would do, taking some pressure off the visor. Seems to help, since the average on the prior 6 tanks was 24.5. Four mpg is a lot, but I like looking at it...:D
Also, as a "Younger" HHR owner (26) I chose this car, not just for the price but for it's uniqueness. It's retro, available in a stickshift, decently powered, gets 33 MPG if you're not stupid with it and it's endlessly personalized. I chose this car over a Nissan cube, Scion XB, Jeep Compass and most notably a PT LOOSER. I'd take the HHR over any of them. I even started "window shopping" for another car recently as I used to be a sports/muscle car guy and nothing new felt like the HHR. I don't think I'll be getting rid of my Zombie Van any time soon. |
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