Does anyone actually get the posted 22/24 mpg?

[Kevin]

I just hit 2,000 miles:

• First 500 miles: 24.2 MPG
• Next 500 miles: 25.1 MPG
• Next 1,000 miles: 23.0 MPG
  • I suspect this drop has to do with winter blend fuel, cold temps and some driving on snowy roads, which happens to every car in Minnesota during the winter.

This is on a 1958 with stock 18" Yokohama 245/70R18 tires and no roof rack. Mostly easy highway commuting miles. I've been taking it easy with the new engine, but not hypermiling.

 

[ultane]

I just hit 2,000 miles:

• First 500 miles: 24.2 MPG
• Next 500 miles: 25.1 MPG
• Next 1,000 miles: 23.0 MPG
  • I suspect this drop has to do with winter blend fuel, cold temps and some driving on snowy roads, which happens to every car in Minnesota during the winter.

This is on a 1958 with stock 18" Yokohama 245/70R18 tires and no roof rack. Mostly easy highway commuting miles. I've been taking it easy with the new engine, but not hypermiling.

Probably the biggest advantage to the 245/70R18 tires.. improved fuel economy.. but I don’t think I will downsize Miss Daisy’s Michelins.

 

[rjmh]

Probably the biggest advantage to the 245/70R18 tires.. improved fuel economy.. but I don’t think I will downsize Miss Daisy’s Michelins.

Interesting, Why do you think that - lighter weight?

 

[PACruiser]

Yes, but there is definitely a technique to it. As a driver, you need to take advantage of the hybrid system to gently bring it up to speed, stay in the target zone of 1,500 rpms, and slow down using the regenerative braking, and start/stop engine pausing. The vehicle provides many aids to help you do this including the dash gauges, your drive pulse app rating, and the Battlestar Galactica sound effects.

But let's be honest. The LC hybrid is a blast to drive through town, in traffic, and around suburban obstacles. Its driving position, visibility, manueverability, and zippy fun factor create a constant tempation to suck that average MPH from 23 down to 18.

 

[LCSpecial]

never gotten over 19-21 mpg since day 1 August, 2024. Mostly 18/19mpg