Wnuk Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Your mom sounds great. Next time though tell here just to give you cash because you need to hit that 600 mile tank! ptjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Yah would have been nice to hit my second 600mile tank but oh well...next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomasz Karwowski Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 11,3 galons = 476 mile = on Polish (Poland) roads :) - first tank after 10months of layover :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahWCU Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 My entry into the 800 miles club: 802.1 Miles (542.0EV) on 12.96 Gallons for 61.8 MPG You can read about my adventure here: http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/4279-halfway-to-800/ Jus-A-CMax and ScubaDadMiami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) My entry into the 800 miles club: 800 miles.jpg 802.1 Miles (542.0EV) on 12.96 Gallons for 61.8 MPG You can read about my adventure here: http://fordcmaxhybridforum.com/topic/4279-halfway-to-800/ :congrats: Post #1 updated. Welcome to the 800 bar where the caviar & champagne is flowing with our latest achievement.... :) ps watch the tab (if I were u :victory: ) Edited September 11, 2014 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsHugs Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Odometer read 1015 when I refueled today, With a new tank loaded, I am going after the Holy Grail... the 600 MPB Club. So wish me luck! ~ Moms/Eve ScubaDadMiami and ptjones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Good luck MomsHugs, on my last fill up afterwards thought I had a good run going with over 100 miles before the first quarter tank was spent. But not I'm not so sure it is going to be much of a tank since I'm creeping down towards a half and haven't seen good numbers so I'm wasting the tank I'm afraid. After resetting my fuel management at first I saw great numbers in the 60's and 50's. But with each start from a stop the numbers quickly fell away to as low as 40.0 only rise up again to 43's. Both has since fallen off again. This has been the story of my life. Maxus just doesn't hang on to the numbers and I don't know what I'm doing wrong or can improve upon? Very frustrating. Most of my daily driving in around town and on flat roads within the city. One thing which is eating away at my mileage is my constant need for AC running in the Auto setting at 69-70degrees. I'm hot by nature and have to run the AC most of the time, plus the last couple days we have been hovering in the high 80's to near 100. Guess I'll just never figure out this 700+ tank game??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Odometer read 1015 when I refueled today, With a new tank loaded, I am going after the Holy Grail... the 600 MPB Club. So wish me luck! ~ Moms/Eve luck :rockon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Good luck MomsHugs, on my last fill up afterwards thought I had a good run going with over 100 miles before the first quarter tank was spent. But not I'm not so sure it is going to be much of a tank since I'm creeping down towards a half and haven't seen good numbers so I'm wasting the tank I'm afraid. After resetting my fuel management at first I saw great numbers in the 60's and 50's. But with each start from a stop the numbers quickly fell away to as low as 40.0 only rise up again to 43's. Both has since fallen off again. This has been the story of my life. Maxus just doesn't hang on to the numbers and I don't know what I'm doing wrong or can improve upon? Very frustrating. Most of my daily driving in around town and on flat roads within the city. One thing which is eating away at my mileage is my constant need for AC running in the Auto setting at 69-70degrees. I'm hot by nature and have to run the AC most of the time, plus the last couple days we have been hovering in the high 80's to near 100. Guess I'll just never figure out this 700+ tank game??? AC will kill your MPG...but its better to enjoy the car than to sweat it, imho. But we are different people. I think you jus need some Jus-A-CMax driving lesson. Route selection is also critical in 2 ways: lights and traffic. Both are MPG killers. As well, pressure from back traffic will lead to a lead foot. So many factors...but it is a FUN game. As I told my friend who teaches people how to drive the SCCA cars - you can drive fast but can you max your MPG? ptjones and MomsHugs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsHugs Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Brother Mike ~ Me, too... hot by nature & suffered heat exhaustion playing tennis & golf in my younger years! Temps/humidity here in the SE = 100 heat index = constant A/C ~ 70 for Silki & I to be comfortable in the car. Brother Jus ~ Experienced that kind of pressure driving to dealership during noon hour & then license tag office at 4:30pm. Both bad traffic times you working stiffs deal with daily. I tried to maintain high MPG using your tips/tricks, but it was a challenge! Especially surrounded by BIG pickups & SUVs leaving work, in a big hurry to get somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaDadMiami Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) One thing which is eating away at my mileage is my constant need for AC running in the Auto setting at 69-70degrees. I'm hot by nature and have to run the AC most of the time, plus the last couple days we have been hovering in the high 80's to near 100. No Auto. Always set temperature manually, and turn on recirculate. Second, try to use fan speed more (5 bars or so) and lower temperature less (I go with 73-75F). Give whatever is the highest temperature that you can comfortably stand with a higher fan speed. You can also lower the temperature and turn on a high fan speed during the first ICE burn of the day, since ICE will already be running long enough to warm up and raise SOC. Once the cabin is cooled enough, raise the temperature to the highest that is comfortable for you. If you haven't already tinted your windows, doing so will also help. I spend six months a year driving in 90F+ conditions. Even though I keep my home at 68F, I have slowly increased the temperature in my C-MAX, and I have actually gotten used to it enough that I can still be comfortable at 73-74F with fan speed at 3-5 bars, most of the time. Oh, and by the way, I managed a 700+ tank with these settings for most of the tank. It can be done. Edited September 13, 2014 by ScubaDadMiami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thanks ScubaDadMiami I will give your tips a try. I would love to hit a 700 mile tank, but having enough trouble just getting a 600 mile tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Piece of cake, Eve. You have already shown the mojo. It is as simple as using gas when you need, and not using gas when it is not needed. (PE, KE, ....................) Cheers, luck, and if not now, certainly someday, Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wnuk Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 My 16 year old son made me do it! I was in the midst of a run that I believe would have put me into the 700 club. My son just started driving and I let him drive this AM on a chore trip. When the gauge hit yellow he got on me about how irresponsible I would be if we ran out of gas. Imagine that. HIM telling ME I would be irresponsible! So he shamed me into stopping before I was ready. The pic below shows where I was at. The MTE was showing 58 and that I had used just 11.78 gallons. A refill confirmed what I thought and that was actual fuel used was 12.43. That still left me with just over a gallon left. The computed MPG after fill up was 51.58 MPG calculated. It would have been right on the edge so I planned to carry a spare gallon with me. Oh well............maybe next time. At least he showed me a very good sense or responsibility! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptjones Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 By my calculations you could have gone 100 miles more Wnuk. BTW only take a gas can the day you need it, it will smell up your CMAX. LOL :) Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Brother Mike ~ Me, too... hot by nature & suffered heat exhaustion playing tennis & golf in my younger years! Temps/humidity here in the SE = 100 heat index = constant A/C ~ 70 for Silki & I to be comfortable in the car. Brother Jus ~ Experienced that kind of pressure driving to dealership during noon hour & then license tag office at 4:30pm. Both bad traffic times you working stiffs deal with daily. I tried to maintain high MPG using your tips/tricks, but it was a challenge! Especially surrounded by BIG pickups & SUVs leaving work, in a big hurry to get somewhere else. Adapt. Even if you start the car in EV from 0 to 10 and then kick in ICE, that would save you gas. Also, big SUVs make wonderful wind breakers, go with the flow and kick in JUS enuf EV to maintain the speed and stay behind them at a safe distance. Since the gas prices here have dropped down to $3.90 theres been a TON of traffic and SUVs on the roads now, hooning away...so might as well make use of these gas pigs. Sometimes, I accelerate 3 or 4 bars especially on high SOC, rather than waste more gas trying to recharge...(this is not in my hints yet) - reason being the car will give you more energy from the batts to help accelerate and cutting down the gas. Once you're at speed, glide for a wee bit and kick in the EV...don't worry if you don't get it and its a challenge. I've had my car since Dec 2012, it jus takes time....you're good if you hang around enuf here :) MomsHugs and ptjones 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 (edited) My 16 year old son made me do it! I was in the midst of a run that I believe would have put me into the 700 club. My son just started driving and I let him drive this AM on a chore trip. When the gauge hit yellow he got on me about how irresponsible I would be if we ran out of gas. Imagine that. HIM telling ME I would be irresponsible! So he shamed me into stopping before I was ready. The pic below shows where I was at. The MTE was showing 58 and that I had used just 11.78 gallons. A refill confirmed what I thought and that was actual fuel used was 12.43. That still left me with just over a gallon left. The computed MPG after fill up was 51.58 MPG calculated. It would have been right on the edge so I planned to carry a spare gallon with me. Oh well............maybe next time. At least he showed me a very good sense or responsibility! :congrats: you're up a few seats. :) Edited September 14, 2014 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian_L Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Any chance of indicating which drivers have ENERGI models on the list? It is a bit oranges to apples, otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) All Hybrid apples Adrian, Energi oranges not allowed on that list. :) Edited September 16, 2014 by C-MaxSea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 made it... 603 miles13.3 gallons pumped ScubaDadMiami, ptjones and C-MaxSea 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MaxSea Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Congrats Marc! Looks like you made it the tried & true way - 50+ % EV miles. That is certainly our key to success here in hilly Puget Sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 made it... 603 miles13.3 gallons pumped :congrats: and added to Post #1. Welcome :) Now please PM Adair to get her to comeback and mod her thread... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Smith Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 jus.....not sure I understand your request to PM adair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus-A-CMax Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) Interesting stats from Post #1: 66 members as of 9/29/2014 64 members have clocked up 40,721.9 Total Odo miles, of which 24,067.2 are EV miles, 59.1% EV (Pretty damn good) 62 members reported their Trip Computer gas used, 782.19 gallons. 62 members have an average of 51.22 MPG according to their CMax. You need a minimum of 45.9 MPG to be in the 600+ CMax club. Edited September 29, 2014 by Jus-A-CMax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsHugs Posted September 29, 2014 Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 Brother Jus ~ Can you PM me a summary of stats for each 600, 700 & 800 Clubs? I would like to add it to my Proposal to Organize a C-Max Club. Thank you, Bro! ~~ Moms/Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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