Welcome back to the grind The national average gas price has continued climbing, up another 4.9¢ since last week to $2.763 - this time last year it was $2.417 so it's now 14.3% (+34.6¢) dearer. Diesel is also climbing, up a smaller 2.7¢ to $3.036. It's now 19.7% (+50¢) more expensive than this time last year. Diesel is at a 9.9% premium to regular. E85's average price is up from $2.259 to $2.297 - a year ago it was $2.091 so it's now 9.9% dearer. _____________________ No commute for me this week - car pooling
Thanks , Gord. Today , 44 deg F , wind N4. 15.4 miles , 70.87 MPG. Tank is at 205.2 miles , 68.17. Now, I need to confess..... the 68.17 comes from multiplying my fcd for tank by 0.93. This has proved to be pretty accurate for MY CAR. But I accidentally reset my Trip A ( tank) Saturday morning when I got to work. The 1st part of the tank is now not included in the Trip fuel economy. I am keeping track of miles , and adding 136.9 to each tank reading. I hate when that happens ! Still , weather is getting nicer and I'm looking forward to a good result on this tank.
I agree. They make it too easy to do accidentally. I just did the same thing (except that I use "B") last Thursday, which fouled up my running cumulative calculation of the display mpg exaggeration. If I knew what it said when reset, I could do the math and correct, but I don't. I'll have to guess. I should know by now not to mess with that button when driving or otherwise distracted.
54.9 / 11.5 - school and work this morning. After the weekend's trailer towing (needed gutters and long lumber), the tank is now up to 47.9 / 35 mi.
Today , 49 deg F , wind N1. 15.4 miles , 72.26 MPG. Tank is at 236.0 miles , 69.28 MPG*. Today and Thursday , I have multiple stops after work(highway on Thursday). That will hurt a bit. * At the next fill-up , I will post calculated tank MPG.
53.6 / 4.0 - work to school to meet the boys at baseball practice 50.4 / 7.1 - home with munchkins in the back 52.3 / 11.4 - school and work this morning Tank is creeping up, now at 49.4 / 58 mi.
Yesterday , made one long stop on the way home.15.5 miles , 65.1 MPG. Today , 44 deg F , slight headwind (N5) , 15.4 miles , 67.15 MPG. Tank is at 266.9 miles , 68.54 MPG*.
75F going home, 55F this morning Hurry home, short route = 44.8 mpg / 4.4 mi School and work this morning = 54.2 / 11.5 mi Tank is up to 49.8 / 74 mi, still F+.
Out to a lunch hour meeting. Across town. 49 / 6.3 - out 49.8 / 6.6 - back to work Tank is down a tick to 49.8 / 87 mi.
Today , 35 deg F , calm. I did have some frost on windshield today, used the electric defrost for about a minute . Stayed at my house in Aurora last night , so the old "highway route" was used. 35.1 miles , 60.54 MPG. Tank is at 341.3 miles , 67.61 MPG.
It rained overnight, drippy wet this morning 46F. 54.3 / 11.5 - to school and work Tank is finally above 50, at 50.2 / 107 mi.
Left work at 2:00 yesterday to go to the Cook County courthouse in Bridegview. Definitely out of the way , but I am required to meet with my Social Services caseworker once a month. Sort of like a parole for DUI offenders. Total after leaving work : 48.2 miles , 68.73 MPG. This morning , 44 deg F , wind N9 (gusting to 14 ). 15.4 miles , 67.8 MPG. Tank is at 406.2 miles , 67.8 MPG*.
53.1 / 5.3 - home last night 62.3 / 5.4 - out to music practice 57.8 / 5.4 - back home 50.6 / 11.4 - school and work this morning Tank is up to 51.0 / 136 mi and right near F.
This morning , 36 deg F , wind N3 gusting to 10. 15.9 miles (police detour) , 65.66 MPG. Tank is at 440.7 miles , 66.87 MPG*. Eventually , I will do a fill-up and get rid of that asterisk. I did find a good Shell on the way to work that has level ground and a consistent pump. I think.
Saturday morning took youngest to an activity day at a reservoir, lots of traffic lights near the end, 2UP, 43°F, 9mph tail/crosswind NNE: 46.3 / 19.1 Had 5 hours to kill so went for a road bike ride, did 62.7 mile, ave. 16mph Going home - bit busier, 48°F, 9mph head/crosswind NNE: 45.0 / 20.2 Sunday morning, 2UP, went to Wentworth for a walk and lunch, 48°F, 9mph head/crosswind NNE: 46.1 / 22.2 - (net uphill) Great run back, 49°F, 14mph crosswind NE: 51.0 / 25.7 Tank down 1.6 at 47.4 (FCD 50.0) / 122.4 / Range 545 . Guess gauge F««««|««««E . UG down 1.1 at 47.0 / DTE 513 Great start to this tank - mainly because it doesn't involve any commuting
Saturday to beekeeping class. 70F out, 80 coming back. We keep running late so I have to rush on the way there, and it shows in the mpg. 43.1 mpg / 36.6 mi 50.2 mpg / 33.4 Came back with 2 hives full of bees! Securely ratchet-strapped onto my trailer hitch cargo tray. No bees in the car! Then 51.9 / 5.4 to church Sunday morning. Left my car there and borrowed a friend's truck and trailer. 300,000 mile Cummins Doddge, 4wd, lifted. Could not be more different from my Fit. Drove an hour to look at a tractor. We have a deal, but the seller wants cash. I'll go back Friday to get it.
Sunday , I took a 23.5 mile bike ride on the Trek. I don't think my average speed poses any threat to Gord. But I pushed fairly hard and still felt pretty good afterwards.
