We may be the "last ones" to do this (!), but just had our "service harness" (battery recall) installation done; the receipt says 2.4 hours of Tech time. At...
Yeah, that's what my wife tells me. Less gas overall than either of our other cars that barely broke 20 MPG on the highway. Actually, we do have a small hill...
OK. So I've only filled it once since I bought it, and that was only half a tank. I guess I'll have to wait and see what happens after I've had it for a...
Yeah, I'm hoping the mileage around town goes up over time, since that's one of the reasons I bought it. I've been reading some of the tips on cleanmpg.com...
... canister. ... at ... I bought my cap wrench at AutoZone and it was for a "B" size. I'm not sure all of the filters for other years are the same but I have...
We have found on our two MMH's ('07 & '08), that the fuel mileage has dropped about 8mpg in the cold weather, for the obvious reasons of longer engine running...
I'm getting same. My only complaint is that payback is now 20 years! IE it's looking less like a great idea to spend on the electric assist. Just equipping...
Not to sure about the cold here in Southern California. It has gotten "cooler" with high's in mid 60's and nighttime low around mid to upper 40's. I've noticed...
Are you using the tips at cleanmpg.com. I don't own a hybid (sorta lurking here). Using cleanmpg.com tips has helped me get my 98 Honda CRV mpg to 29.6 mpg per...
We had snow and ice today, and took the new Hybrid Escape out for the first run in these conditions. When braking on icy snowy pavement, the ABS kicked in and...
This is actually the first car I've owned with ABS ( yes, I know I was behind the times ) but I have driven a couple others, and yes, I do think the FEH is...
October 17th, 2007 my odometers 6th digit appeared signaling the end of any warrantees I may have at once had! This post is a continuation of my original post...
I think thats good news for us too, we go 150 miles a day on our 08, and so far at 25,000 miles only a burnt out headlamp. Chris in Arizona ... continuation ...
... Follow-up: First tank over essentially flat terrain, speeds average 70 MPH with one 30-mile stretch 50-55: 29.4 MPG actual tank check. Second tank from...
... Other than a ... out of the ... Appalachian ... average 70 MPH with one 30-mile stretch 50-55: 29.4 MPG actual tank check. Second tank from south of...
In a message dated 12/3/2007 6:07:50 PM Pacific Standard Time, nathan_green76@... writes: All fuel was my favorite non-Middle Eastern, non-Venezuelan...
Unfortunately, both those brands are virtually non-existent her in Orange County, California, at least in any reasonable (and efficient) driving distance....
Dear Group, In California and other western states.... the BP brand name is ARCO, the Atlantic Richfield Company. Almost of their Fuel comes from "local"...
... miles from ... stations. When the guage first says "0 miles to empty" you have another 50. I have never run out even though I how gone 35 miles or so...
These tires are a bit of a problem sourcing aren't they....235/70R16. Very little available it seems. Tirerack.com has some decent tires...going with Pirelli...
... The eia.doe.gov says: <http://www.eia.doe.gov/pub/oil_gas/petroleum/data_publications/company_leve l_imports/current/summary2004.html> BP West Coast gets...
Mileage may be down but I love how the drivetrain is always ready to go and not sluggish like my other fuel only vehicle when I have to start it in the cold...
While Alberta is (almost!) in Canada (kinda like how Texas is almost a separate country...), and it would seem that it's a great choice for oil, the reality of...
Thanks for the info Linda. Looks like from the links and data, that you can't really buy "just American" made gasoline then. Some of it still imported from the...
One more comment on this subject. I looked at some of the links Linda provided. It looks like Shell Oil and Sinclair are the lowest users of imported oil for...