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agoodman:
2008 Honda Accord, catalyst intact and no check engine light or any light on the dashboard. 18mpg city. I've done everything to improve the mpg which is supposed to be 21mpg according to the manual but no changes.

What engine oil do you use?

2004 Camry
Tank Capacity 70l
Size 2.4l

Done 208km with #7500 worth of fuel

9l to 10l per 100km

Piyke:


What engine oil do you use?

Mobil 1 5w20 which is the recommended oil.

Spent 5hrs idle with the AC on yesterday while fixing the

windshield
Tint
Headlamps
Wipers

And a couple of accessories. It really messed up my mileage as the vehicle was not moving.

But we still move .

190miles (305km) covered and still counting

agoodman:


Mobil 1 5w20 which is the recommended oil.

City driving is in grades. City driving in Lagos for example, can't be compared to city driving in Abuja. Inclines, time spent in traffic are all factors that affect city mpg.

Do you know what the highway mpg is? That may be a better measure to go by.

Finally, our fuel here isn't great, after you've done all the tune ups you can, the quality of our petrol is the final enemy.

GAZZUZZ:


Spent 5hrs idle with the AC on yesterday while fixing the

windshield
Tint
Headlamps
Wipers

And a couple of accessories. It really messed up my mileage as the vehicle was not moving.

But we still move .

190miles (305km) covered and still counting

This is why I haven't entered the challenge. Was already tracking a refill before you posted. I was gunning for 400miles (2017 Accord) before the fuel low warning light. However, I had an unforseen cargo haul for around 30miles at speed and this has thrown off my plan. Also I entered one horrible unusual traffic yesterday . Will have to plan for next refill.

Piyke:


This is why I haven't entered the challenge. Was already tracking a refill before you posted. I was gunning for 400miles (2017 Accord) before the fuel low warning light. However, I had an unforseen cargo haul for around 30miles at speed and this has thrown off my plan. Also I entered one horrible unusual traffic yesterday . Will have to plan for next refill.

Low fuel warning light finally came on at 378miles (606km). The above 2 things I believe got in the way.

Vehicle stats:
Car: 2017 Accord EX
Engine displacement: 2.4L
Transmission: CVT
Tank capacity: 65L
AC: Always on except cold mornings.

MPG for this run: 28.2 (city/highway)

I'll refuel and track again. Still shooting for 400miles.

Piyke:


Low fuel warning light finally came on at 378miles (606km). The above 2 things I believe got in the way.

Vehicle stats:
Car: 2017 Accord EX
Engine displacement: 2.4L
Transmission: CVT
Tank capacity: 65L
AC: Always on except cold mornings.

MPG for this run: 28.2 (city/highway)

I'll refuel and track again. Still shooting for 400miles.

Weldone comrade

.

Still moving...

228.8miles/ 368.2km

GAZZUZZ:
Still moving...

228.8miles/ 368.2km

That bus don suffer for Awe, na almost everytime the owner dey repair am.

300miles (482km and counting)

GAZZUZZ:


I just bought it yesterday, done basic servicing, hoping for the best.

Please can you enlighten me about this vehicle and its hybrid features because I'd be interested.
I was about making enquires into electric bikes recently and investing in solar energy.
We have to adapt.

373miles (600km) will be the magic number.

346miles and counting

Still pushing

17.2mpg on my 2010 lexus es. I will the challenge once I fix my o2 sensors and o2 spacers, should be in this week

I drive like old woman these days to save fuel

Lovely challenge. 8.4mpg on my Acura 2008 (got the check emission light on though). Definitely dumping the car soon.

8.4mpg. Wtf. Your acura no get catalyst,bad 02 sensors,dirty maf or faulty maf,faulty spark plugs. Did u say 8.4 mpg. Wtf. Thats like fuel go just burn in 30mins.wtf

cooldudeng:
Lovely challenge. 8.4mpg on my Acura 2008 (got the check emission light on though). Definitely dumping the car soon.

Stopping here for the weekend.

Monday I'll come back to this car.


365miles (587km) waiting for amber light .

Let me include my weekend vehicle in the challenge .



Vehicle make/model: Toyota Sienna 2011
Base 7-enger - enger Minivan
(2.7L 4-cyl . 6-speed Automatic)

Vehicle use Haulage

Tank size : 76L

Reserve light indicator: unknown

Amount of fuel to be used (not sure as close to empty as possible )

I will be doing city driving only in Lagos .

Target is about 579km (360miles) on 70L of petrol

agoodman:
2008 Honda Accord, catalyst intact and no check engine light or any light on the dashboard. 18mpg city. I've done everything to improve the mpg which is supposed to be 21mpg according to the manual but no changes.

Have ypu change spark plugs?
Air filter?
Alarming/,wheel balance?
Refill from reputable filling state

Toyota Corolla 2013 LE
Average mpg 26.6
My Target is 400Miles (643km)

GAZZUZZ:
Let me include my weekend vehicle in the challenge .



Vehicle make/model: Toyota Sienna 2011
Base 7-enger - enger Minivan
(2.7L 4-cyl . 6-speed Automatic)

Vehicle use Haulage

Tank size : 76L

Reserve light indicator: unknown

Amount of fuel to be used (not sure as close to empty as possible )

I will be doing city driving only in Lagos .

Target is about 579km (360miles) on 70L of petrol

100km done....

Dabss:
Toyota Corolla 2013 LE
Average mpg 26.6
My Target is 400Miles (643km)

highway or city driving?

Sunday Sunday car only


This might take 2months to complete challenge but let me add it .

Fuel tank is 100L

City and highway trips

I drive hard all the time, so no great expectations on mpg

GAZZUZZ:


highway or city driving?

mixture of both.

I just watched a video and the guy was saying it's bad to fill the reserve tank. He said pouring more fuel after the pump kicks will damage one gas chamber. Na true? I always fill up my tank until it can't take another drop.

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all these one na undue pressure

if it needs calculator,park it

the reality on ground is harsh......everybody go feel am

weda the calculator na scientific or ordinary casio or even texas instrument,it won't change a thing

and this is me talking from the angle of those of us that don't knw how to buy full tank

cos una dey here now dey do like say na all of us dey cruise enter filling station dey chook head for outside shout FILL UP

Dabss:
mixture of both.

I just watched a video and the guy was saying it's bad to fill the reserve tank. He said pouring more fuel after the pump kicks will damage one gas chamber. Na true? I always fill up my tank until it can't take another drop.

The guy is correct. Your practice is very bad. It will damage the EVAP system over time.

GAZZUZZ:
Let me take the first swing.

Vehicle make/model: Toyota Prius 2009 hybrid

Tank size : 45L

Reserve light indicator: 11L

Amount of fuel to be used 34L

Engine size 1.5L @110Hp

I will be doing city driving only in Lagos .

Target is about 600km on 372miles

Reserve warning Light started blinking at 381miles. (613km)

Read reviews online that vehicle can still cover 100-150miles (160-257km) but I will not even think it

I'm happy with the results, nnpc got nothing on me

agoodman:
2008 Honda Accord, catalyst intact and no check engine light or any light on the dashboard. 18mpg city. I've done everything to improve the mpg which is supposed to be 21mpg according to the manual but no changes.

Have you factored traffic?

agoodman:
2008 Honda Accord, catalyst intact and no check engine light or any light on the dashboard. 18mpg city. I've done everything to improve the mpg which is supposed to be 21mpg according to the manual but no changes.

It's doing well.
Our fuel no reach octane rating 95.
You're close enough.
What are you getting on the highway?

olumzzz:

It's doing well.
Our fuel no reach octane rating 95.
You're close enough.
What are you getting on the highway?

You're even quoting 95. I think I recall seeing somewhere that it's 87 octane as what is used in Nigeria. I believe given the Nigeria factor, we probably don't get up to 87 octane