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Originally Posted by Randy1
Just purchased a 2012 Equinox 4 cylinder fwd., and so far is only getting about 24 mpg on the average, mostly highway miles. going to take a trip in 2 wks. I'll see what I'll get then. Disappointed, was expecting at least 28-30. I didn't think it would get 32 like the ads read, but it should get better than 24. Anybody else getting poor mpg on your Equinox?
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many things effect MPG. the load the vehicle is carrying does effect 4 cyl MPG more so than a V8. also use of E85 fuels compared to 87 octane.
air pressure in tires use air gauge make sure you have good proper pressure.
with a 4 cyl if your used to an 8cyl you maybe heavy on the throttle. work the throttle lightly. drive with a steady pressure. some have problems with that so use cruise control.
keeping a safe distance reduces the need of throttle movement.
GM and others lie about the MPG ratings. they say the max MPG in a lab condition not on the real road. some have just recently been fined by the feds over these false claims of MPG ...
I would expect more than 24 MPG .... my 2000 Silverado just got 18 MPG on my trip down south . 160K miles on it V8 engine 4WD.87octane..
keep the speed down its only a 4 banger no 70 plus mph ....
looks like most with your vehicle get 26 MPG....so 24 is too low..