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I own a 2012 chevy cruze eco blue topaz 6 speed manual it is completely stock and currently has 5,500 miles. I drive this car 375 miles per day 5 days a week and I just wanted to share my fuel economy experience and my driving habits with everyone else. My last few tanks I have been averaging exactly 49 mpg which has slowly been increasing from 45mpg over the past couple weeks as the engine has gotten a chance to break in after the initial 750 mile break in when I first bought the car brand new. Also I think the increase has to do with an increase in my cold tire pressure from 35 to 38psi which is where I plan to keep it at. And of course the little rise in temperature here in Idaho.
I drive the same route everyday so the only real change on a daily basis is the weather which varys anywhere from 15f to 50f with snow, blowing wind, rain etc.. everything you would expect from the mountains. Obviously these are winter temperatures and I expect to see a change here in the next couple of weeks as spring and summer approachs.
The terrain I drive is 95% freeway and highway starting at an elevation of 2500ft gradually making its way up to 5,250 ft over the course of 175 miles and then I turn around and make that same descent. For the most part the road I drive is straight with light traffic so I can maintain my speed. I drive @ speeds of 56 mph for 1 hr, 61 mph for 4 hours and 72 mph for 1hr 30 minutes all using cruise control. I fill up everyday using chevron regular 87 octane. My tire pressure is now at 38psi after increasing it from factory 35psi.
Like I stated earlier my last few tanks ive been averaging 49mpg with summer blend gas which gas stations will be using here in a few weeks and warmer spring 70f temperatures coming soon I have no doubt I will be averaging 50mpg tanks everyday which is my ultimate goal. This car is more then capable of mid 50's mpg on level terrain at speeds of 56-62 there is no doubt in my mind I see it everyday while driving.
If anyone has any questions about how I drive or where or anything about the car just ask.
I drive the same route everyday so the only real change on a daily basis is the weather which varys anywhere from 15f to 50f with snow, blowing wind, rain etc.. everything you would expect from the mountains. Obviously these are winter temperatures and I expect to see a change here in the next couple of weeks as spring and summer approachs.
The terrain I drive is 95% freeway and highway starting at an elevation of 2500ft gradually making its way up to 5,250 ft over the course of 175 miles and then I turn around and make that same descent. For the most part the road I drive is straight with light traffic so I can maintain my speed. I drive @ speeds of 56 mph for 1 hr, 61 mph for 4 hours and 72 mph for 1hr 30 minutes all using cruise control. I fill up everyday using chevron regular 87 octane. My tire pressure is now at 38psi after increasing it from factory 35psi.
Like I stated earlier my last few tanks ive been averaging 49mpg with summer blend gas which gas stations will be using here in a few weeks and warmer spring 70f temperatures coming soon I have no doubt I will be averaging 50mpg tanks everyday which is my ultimate goal. This car is more then capable of mid 50's mpg on level terrain at speeds of 56-62 there is no doubt in my mind I see it everyday while driving.
If anyone has any questions about how I drive or where or anything about the car just ask.