It's Hot!

Jeepster2 · 06-23-2009, 03:29 AM

So I am running the A/C on my daily commute and notice about a 2 MPG decrease on fuel economy(24.5 MPG). This is about what I expected.. Does this sound consistant with what you are getting?

w4rh4wk · 08-28-2009, 01:15 AM

yup that sounds about right for me as well.... im planing on buying the compass magnaflow muffler and seeing if that improves my milage from 27-28 mpg (without the ac on) to 30 mpg .... i'm hoping at least.

CompassLimited · 08-28-2009, 02:27 AM

I am getting about 24 with A/C on as well. I will get to turn it off around January 1st.

BigDaveSCB · 08-28-2009, 04:08 PM

When I first started driving the Compass, it was during a cool snap, and was using the A/C sporadically and driving anmost exclusively on the freeway. Got nearly 29 MPG out of the first tank of gas. Weather came back to normal (HOT!) and I did more city driving, and now I'm getting around 25 MPG.
Looking forward to cooler weather.

umpire410 · 08-30-2009, 06:07 PM

I get 22-24 in the city with the ac on. I don't like the performance of the vehicle with the ac on. It seems to be losing rpms with the ac turned on. However, I recently took 385 mile highway trip with my Compass and I got about 28 mpg with the ac on. IMy Compass has a 4spd manual and the 174hp engine.

i2canoe · 08-30-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by umpire410

I get 22-24 in the city with the ac on. I don't like the performance of the vehicle with the ac on. It seems to be losing rpms with the ac turned on. However, I recently took 385 mile highway trip with my Compass and I got about 28 mpg with the ac on. IMy Compass has a 4spd manual and the 174hp engine.

Five speed of four speed??

umpire410 · 08-30-2009, 10:30 PM

I never claimed Jeep owners could count. Of course I have a 5spd manual..

Jeepster2 · 09-06-2009, 08:31 AM

Nobody is perfect! I would like to know it there are any opinions about whether different retail gasoline has different MPG potentials. Let me be specific, do you get better MPG from a certain Gas/Fuel station?

CompassLimited · 09-06-2009, 02:26 PM

I try to use a brand name fuel. Usually Shell, or BP. The couple of times I have purchased from discounters it feels as though the engine is misfiring. Also smoother starts from the brand names. The branded fuels also have additives to help keep the engine clean which means you may not see immediate results but you might after 60,000 miles or so.

Personally I tend to think long term say 125,000 to 150,000 miles.

Jeepster2 · 09-07-2009, 04:05 AM

I'm thinking long term too. My Compass has 56k on the odometer, and steadily climbing.

hdradioguy53 · 08-21-2010, 07:35 PM

Yup...and don't run that puppy on super hot days going up hills

06-23-2009, 03:29 AM	#1
Jeepster2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 250	It's Hot! So I am running the A/C on my daily commute and notice about a 2 MPG decrease on fuel economy(24.5 MPG). This is about what I expected.. Does this sound consistant with what you are getting? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-28-2009, 01:15 AM	#2
w4rh4wk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 216	yup that sounds about right for me as well.... im planing on buying the compass magnaflow muffler and seeing if that improves my milage from 27-28 mpg (without the ac on) to 30 mpg .... i'm hoping at least. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 11 Mineral Gray Metallic Compass 2.4L, 4x4, Auto Mods/Addons: Pioneer AVIC-X910BT Radio + Jensen JCAM1 Rearview Backup Cam, K&N Air Filter, Magnaflow Exhaust Part #16777 (Yes it will fit on a 4x4 2011 Compass), Mopar Chrome Fuel Door, Cargo Area Security Cover, Slush floor mats, Mopar Front & Rear Molded Splash Guards

08-28-2009, 02:27 AM	#3
CompassLimited Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 348	I am getting about 24 with A/C on as well. I will get to turn it off around January 1st. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Jeep is a way of life, not just transportation.

08-28-2009, 04:08 PM	#4
BigDaveSCB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SLC Posts: 75	When I first started driving the Compass, it was during a cool snap, and was using the A/C sporadically and driving anmost exclusively on the freeway. Got nearly 29 MPG out of the first tank of gas. Weather came back to normal (HOT!) and I did more city driving, and now I'm getting around 25 MPG. Looking forward to cooler weather. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Man was indeed meant to fly...but only in one direction!

08-30-2009, 06:07 PM	#5
umpire410 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 79	I get 22-24 in the city with the ac on. I don't like the performance of the vehicle with the ac on. It seems to be losing rpms with the ac turned on. However, I recently took 385 mile highway trip with my Compass and I got about 28 mpg with the ac on. IMy Compass has a 4spd manual and the 174hp engine. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-30-2009, 10:30 PM	#7
umpire410 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 79	I never claimed Jeep owners could count. Of course I have a 5spd manual.. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-06-2009, 08:31 AM	#8
Jeepster2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 250	Nobody is perfect! I would like to know it there are any opinions about whether different retail gasoline has different MPG potentials. Let me be specific, do you get better MPG from a certain Gas/Fuel station? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

09-06-2009, 02:26 PM	#9
CompassLimited Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 348	I try to use a brand name fuel. Usually Shell, or BP. The couple of times I have purchased from discounters it feels as though the engine is misfiring. Also smoother starts from the brand names. The branded fuels also have additives to help keep the engine clean which means you may not see immediate results but you might after 60,000 miles or so. Personally I tend to think long term say 125,000 to 150,000 miles. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Jeep is a way of life, not just transportation.

09-07-2009, 04:05 AM	#10
Jeepster2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 250	I'm thinking long term too. My Compass has 56k on the odometer, and steadily climbing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-21-2010, 07:35 PM	#11
hdradioguy53 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 16	Yup...and don't run that puppy on super hot days going up hills Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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