Windancer Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Just checked it, it's up to 26.4L/100kms. It's been cold here lately and I think the remote starter has been killing it. This thing really burns gas at idle. That's still quite high IMO, mine is around 18.8 at the moment but you are right idling will usually boost mine anywhere from 2-2.5 l/km. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1276 Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Just checked it, it's up to 26.4L/100kms. It's been cold here lately and I think the remote starter has been killing it. This thing really burns gas at idle.Mine still on 25.2L/100kms. Hopefully it gets better this coming summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 It's been cold here lately and I think the remote starter has been killing it. Absolutely. I am a real sucker for remote start, especially the Journey when you get in it and the seat and steering wheel are warm. I use it constantly, and yes, our average fuel economy is off at least 4 mpg from the summertime. Remember: at idle, your vehicle is achieving zero miles per gallon. I don't care, though - I HATE a cold car. If I can't have it clean, at least let me have it warm!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeylips Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I rarely let it "warm up" unless I have to. I found recently that starting in 2nd gear helps as well as certain HVAC settings, I got 1mpg back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 The best thing for cold weather fuel economy is to let the engine run for about 30 seconds after a cold start, then drive slowly to moderately for the first few miles. The engine will wam up quickest this way and burn the least amount of fuel, relatively speaking. I know this, but I just can't stand getting into a cold car, so I remote start like there's no tomorrow... jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 No need for a remote start here....heated garage ftw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey_SeXT Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 My routine is I start it in the cold (and it been freakin' cold this year) and give it about a minute or two of idling, then I drive slowly until it reaches full operating temperature at that point I turn on the heat.....don't ask why I do this but its a habit I got into and I feel that I put less stress on the vehicle when cold and wasting less gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 My 2013 with the Smokin" Hot 2.4 Litre Missisle of an engine is showing 11.4L/100kms. Thats in the freezing cold temperatures we have been having. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 the Smokin" Hot 2.4 Litre Missisle of an engine Rgwog 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACMMFF Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) i have a 2014 cvp 2.4. 900km on her still so new i am getting 10.1l/100km Edited February 27, 2014 by ACMMFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhodge0 Posted March 15, 2014 Report Share Posted March 15, 2014 I just bought a 2013 DJ with a 6 cylander. My wife drove 250 miles with the stability control on and got 23 mpg. i filled the tank and drove 250 miles with the stability control off and got 29 mpg. the vehicle drove just fine without the stability control on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrell23 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 My fuel mileage on my 2009 dodge journey is horrible city is 14 or 15 and highway is 16 to 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaii Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I just bought a 2013 DJ with a 6 cylander. My wife drove 250 miles with the stability control on and got 23 mpg. i filled the tank and drove 250 miles with the stability control off and got 29 mpg. the vehicle drove just fine without the stability control on. Im speechless.... never heard of this. Interesting. Anyone else??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journeyman425 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 There is no correlation between disabling the ESP and fuel economy. The ESP only operates on demand when conditions warrant. Depressing the ESP Off switch simply prevents most ESP functions (it partially disables the ESP, not completely). jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1276 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I went for my 2nd oil change @8600km. I ask them if i could have fuel consumption test because on my 25.2 L/100kms. I find it too much and not normal compare to other journeys with same year and model(2012 R/T). Dealership told me that they dont run consumption test until 20,000 kms as its the breaking-in period of the car. How true is this? Can anyone here justify?? Thanks in advance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 The fuel economy on my 2011 increased significantly after 8000 miles (12,800 km). I wouldn't do anything until after the engine is broken in and you have had a few warm months to really see what the score is. Also the winter formulation gasoline is not good for economy. I think I agree with your dealership's advise. Good Luck. Peace. rolly and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolly Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I had the same experience as redtomatoman. Big difference between 8,000 to 10,000 Kilometres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 My last vehicle (2012 Avenger) was the same... After my first oil change at ~8,000 miles, my mileage jumped significantly. Right now I have less than 1,000 miles on my DJ and I am getting right around 20 mpg mixed driving. Considering the winter gas, time spent idling in traffic due to snow covered rush hour roads and so on... I anticipate being much closer to 25 mpg this summer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikeymay Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 wow. we love everything about our Journey... EXCEPT the fuel economy. we bought an SXT with the four-banger, accepting that we'd have less power in exchange for better mpg, but we've never gotten close to the 26 highway mpg's we were led to believe we'd get :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) but we've never gotten close to the 26 highway mpg's we were led to believe we'd get :-( IMO I think the ratings given are bs crap and never reflect "real world driving." I am sure they do the ratings at sea level , no humidity, no wind, well maybe behind the vehicle and eggs under the accellerator. Personally I would find out an average for you and your type of driving and go with that. I have said it many times before, I am at 16L/100 kms. and I think that is a bit high but it seems to be my average. Terry Edited May 23, 2014 by Windancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeFan72 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 In my experience city driving will kill your mpg. 60% to 70% of my driving is on country roads with a 55 mph speed limit and I consistently average between 26 - 29 mpg. Last week, I was in Lexington, Ky for 4 days and my average fell to 22.1 mpg. I usually average 25.5 - 26.5 mpg on the interstate (70 - 75 mph). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 IMO I think the ratings given are bs crap and never reflect "real world driving." I am sure they do the ratings at sea level , no humidity, no wind, well maybe behind the vehicle and eggs under the accellerator. Personally I would find out an average for you and your type of driving and go with that. I have said it many times before, I am at 16L/100 kms. and I think that is a bit high but it seems to be my average. Terry They don't actually test them for MPG's... It's a rating provided by a third party based on a calculation. I'm surprised that they are as close as they are to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 They don't actually test them for MPG's... It's a rating provided by a third party based on a calculation. I'm surprised that they are as close as they are to be honest. Thanks Lobitz68, I often wondered how "they" came up with those ratings, do you have any more info on this subject? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Thanks Lobitz68, I often wondered how "they" came up with those ratings, do you have any more info on this subject? Terry I stand corrected... sorry for the misinformation. This article is very interesting and informative. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/the-truth-about-epa-city-highway-mpg-estimates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I stand corrected... sorry for the misinformation. This article is very interesting and informative. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/the-truth-about-epa-city-highway-mpg-estimates Very interesting article, thanks. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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