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okiecaliberguy · 08-15-2006, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by txdragnfly

LOL!!! That is funny. Good spin to take since I don't have it. Hope they can get it working for you ASAP!

we must pretty much have the same car.

pattie1tom · 09-18-2006, 10:06 AM

i just brought a caliber sxt 1.8 manual three weeks ago and have roughyl 1500 miles on it. I drive roughyl 75 miles one way to work, all highway except for roughly 5 miles rural. I average 75~80 mph on the highway here in Florida and have been getting only 27~28 miles per gallon. I took the car on a road trip over the weekend and drove none stop on one tank of gas and only to 305 miles before I needed to fill up and it took 12.1 gallons. (Thats after I filled up before I left though my average speed was 80). So, needless to say, I love the car but am very upset about the gas mileage.

boostdog · 10-06-2006, 08:15 AM

on mine i can't get anymore that 23 to the gallon and i drive mostly highway. pissing me off! it has 2200 miles on it and still is getting that. any ideas on what we should do and going to dcx sounds like a good idea....also those of you not getting the advertised mileage do you have cruise control and use it?
2.0 sxt

boostdog · 10-08-2006, 01:47 PM

anyone have thoughts on that?

bigtsr · 10-08-2006, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by boostdog

on mine i can't get anymore that 23 to the gallon and i drive mostly highway. pissing me off! it has 2200 miles on it and still is getting that. any ideas on what we should do and going to dcx sounds like a good idea....also those of you not getting the advertised mileage do you have cruise control and use it?
2.0 sxt

Just curious!
Does your Caliber fall under the group that require the software reflash,
and if so has it been done?
My sxt2.0L/CVT is turning in 24-25mpg US city and 32-33mpg US and
I have been told I drive like I stole it.
I have cruise and use it all the time!

KStryker · 10-09-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bigtsr

Just curious!
Does your Caliber fall under the group that require the software reflash,
and if so has it been done?
My sxt2.0L/CVT is turning in 24-25mpg US city and 32-33mpg US and
I have been told I drive like I stole it.
I have cruise and use it all the time!

my question is...those of us without the computer system that tells us on how much mpg we are getting, how are we to find out how much we getting and i heard about the software flash, how do u know if ur car is one that needs it?

bigtsr · 10-10-2006, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KStryker

my question is...those of us without the computer system that tells us on how much mpg we are getting, how are we to find out how much we getting and i heard about the software flash, how do u know if ur car is one that needs it?

Well I don't have the EVIC or Drivers convenience group either but it's
simply filling the tank and dividing the miles driven by the number of gallons
used since last fillup to calculate milage per gallon.
Regarding the reflash of the Calibers software that's can be determined
by its build date as shown on the sticker on drivers door,if it shows before
June 06 then it's probably a candidate for the reflash.
Another way is goto Dodge.com and check your VIN# against the recall
listings,numerous Caliber owners of those built previous to June 06
have had theirs reflashed with varying results.

KStryker · 10-10-2006, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigtsr

Well I don't have the EVIC or Drivers convenience group either but it's
simply filling the tank and dividing the miles driven by the number of gallons
used since last fillup to calculate milage per gallon.
Regarding the reflash of the Calibers software that's can be determined
by its build date as shown on the sticker on drivers door,if it shows before
June 06 then it's probably a candidate for the reflash.
Another way is goto Dodge.com and check your VIN# against the recall
listings,numerous Caliber owners of those built previous to June 06
have had theirs reflashed with varying results.

ahh okay, thanks for the info...whats up with the drivers convience group, can i add that whenever i want....or this is somethin that had to be requested before the car was built?

bigtsr · 10-11-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KStryker

ahh okay, thanks for the info...whats up with the drivers convience group, can i add that whenever i want....or this is somethin that had to be requested before the car was built?

Yes the DCG gives you mpg,tire pressure,compass,temp etc. and I believe
(might be wrong)that you have to order before build.
Have not heard anyone having it put in after fact as of yet.

MCDCWILLIAMS · 04-15-2008, 08:21 AM

When I want to find out my MPG i just record how much gas I put in it. How many miles I drive and how much gas I Put in it again. Than a few minutes on a calculator miles driven over gallons of gas and presto. MPG.

09-18-2006, 10:06 AM	#22 (permalink)
pattie1tom Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	crappy gas i just brought a caliber sxt 1.8 manual three weeks ago and have roughyl 1500 miles on it. I drive roughyl 75 miles one way to work, all highway except for roughly 5 miles rural. I average 75~80 mph on the highway here in Florida and have been getting only 27~28 miles per gallon. I took the car on a road trip over the weekend and drove none stop on one tank of gas and only to 305 miles before I needed to fill up and it took 12.1 gallons. (Thats after I filled up before I left though my average speed was 80). So, needless to say, I love the car but am very upset about the gas mileage.

10-08-2006, 01:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
boostdog Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 13	anyone have thoughts on that? __________________ 07' black ( the fastest color) sxt mods- 15% tint stereo upgrade: clarion pro head unit eclipse point source SP8994 6x9's (front) pioneer tsd691r 6x9's (rear) 2 12" image dynamic subwoofers eclipse 50x2 on the subs all stinger power/ground/speaker wire tsunami rca cables kicker zx 200.2 (mids/highs) :: soon to come customer sub box/amp rack

04-15-2008, 08:21 AM	#30 (permalink)
MCDCWILLIAMS Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 29	math When I want to find out my MPG i just record how much gas I put in it. How many miles I drive and how much gas I Put in it again. Than a few minutes on a calculator miles driven over gallons of gas and presto. MPG. __________________ calculating.... beep boop boop beep

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boostdog Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 13	on mine i can't get anymore that 23 to the gallon and i drive mostly highway. pissing me off! it has 2200 miles on it and still is getting that. any ideas on what we should do and going to dcx sounds like a good idea....also those of you not getting the advertised mileage do you have cruise control and use it? 2.0 sxt

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