Fogcutter

I think that could be some of my batch variation. They are supposed to label for ethanol, but the rules seem pretty lax. Also I've heard that even many branded stations buy from wholesalers, so there is no way to know what we are actually getting. Glad we're not drinking the stuff.

sleepysurf

I wish I could, but can't find any local stations that are ethanol-free.

kyo7878

maybe your gas station cheated on you~

saw this @ infiniti forum that i frequently visit, i thought i'd share this with you guys

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...24/detail.html
http://www.khou.com/news/Records-sho...-70233502.html

sleepysurf

I have no doubt this is a widespread practice, especially in these challenging economic times. Too bad there isn't a simple pocket-sized octane tester for the mass market... that would keep the stations honest!

I've also come across gas pumps with miscalibrated flows (accidental vs. intentional), that "delivered" larger quantities of gas than my tank's capacity! When I threatened to report them to the State, the clerk shrugged and said he'd have the manager "look into it." One station gave me a $2 refund.

RXSF

^^ well as consumers, we just have to trust that little seal sticker on each gas pump that says it was tested by the state/county and it is an "honest" pump.

E12ic46

Is there anyone here that does 80-85% driving in the city? How much mpg would I expect if I do 80-85% driving in the city? Cold weather here is nonexistence. haha.

RXSF

you are really going to benefit with a hybrid in general if you do mostly in town driving with lots of stop and go, especially if where you live in relatively flat.

Lil4cyl

I wish my driving was more city related. Mostly highway/2 lane secondary driving.

But compared to my other vehicle, I am still averaging 26-27mpg, which is much better.

E12ic46

do you guys always stay on eco mode?

wa3cuj

I leave ECO Mode turned on at all times. I generally average somewhere between 29-31 mpg when I fill the tank during the warm months of the year. The mpg goes down noticeably when it is cold and/or I make a lot of short trips.

E12ic46

I try to always keep in the green range lol. I think cars get pissed off driving behind me.

SLegacy99

Yes, I was commenting to my mom recently how 26 MPG Hwy is better than the 20 we used to get in our RX 300, which was far less powerful.

E12ic46

I am almost done with my tank of gas and I am averaging close to 24 mpg per the display. I feel the engine is using more gas by turning the engine on and off multiple times. The mileage always seems to drop after I leave more than half of the green zone where the engine automatically turns on. When I leave it in eco mode, the acceleration is a bit too slow for traffic lights. And maybe due to short trips, the engine is not warming up fast enough. Whenever I turn on the car, the engine turns on for a min and turns off. I usually reach the destination before the engine fully warms up while the bar is below the midpoint.

How long does the battery usually last for you guys?

kitlz

I managed to get 31 MPG over the weekend during a little trip, mostly on highways. I'm sure I could have gotten more. This is much better than my city commute to work where I have been averaging 26-27 MPG with eco mode on. It's only 8 miles each way but the stupid hills get me. On the bright side, that's still twice the MPG on my old 330

E12ic46

Is there anyway to make the engine turn on at the 75% mark in the green zone versus at the 50% mark. The car doesn't have enough power from the stop and go point.

@Kitlz - Do you use E-10 gas?