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by dragn88
Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:09 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel consumption... 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L
Replies: 13
Views: 5011

Re: (maxx4me)

Quote, originally posted by dragon64 »I'm averaging 7.3 to 7.5l/100km. (manual) Combined city and stop and go highway driving. Only have 3800km on the engine so far. Still keep thinking it my old car and keep shifting up later than I should. This colder weather has increased fuel consumption slight...
by dragn88
Tue Dec 16, 2008 2:21 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel consumption... 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L
Replies: 13
Views: 5011

Re: (Silversn95)

Quote, originally posted by Silversn95 »You have a special hybrid version or something? How is it you are getting better mileage in city vs hwy? The only vehicles I've ever seen a switch are hybrids due to the regenerative braking and engine shut-off.I asked the dealership the same question. They s...
by dragn88
Mon Dec 15, 2008 9:55 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Fuel consumption... 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8L
Replies: 13
Views: 5011

I've got the 1.8L w/ the 4 speed auto, I've been getting 31 - 35mpg city driving and 30 - 33 mpg hwy driving. Whats your car's rpms at 60km/h? and 120 km/h?60 should be 1600rpm120 should be 3200rpm
by dragn88
Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Reving to high
Replies: 5
Views: 1182

Re: Reving to high (Silversn95)

Quote, originally posted by Silversn95 »That sounds similar to the 5-speed we have. 3200rpm in a small four isn't too bad. I once had an escort GT that would be at nearly 4000rpm at 120 km/h Wow 4000 thats retarted! lol. On the 1.8L auto vibe's I just don't see why they didn't throw one more gear i...
by dragn88
Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:50 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Reving to high
Replies: 5
Views: 1182

Thanks in advanceKevin
by dragn88
Sun Nov 30, 2008 4:39 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Reving to high
Replies: 5
Views: 1182

Reving to high

New to the forum, I've had my base 09 vibe since the end of September. 1.8L w/4sped auto. It's running 3200rpm @ 120km/h on the highway. Does anyone else feel that this is excessive rpms for the speed? Anyone can compare their rpm's at this speed? Those of you who have the 1.8L with the 5speed manua...