2011 Malibu Gas Mileage Not Even Close to Estimated MPG

BEACHBUM35055

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2011 CHEVROLET MALIBU
4 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
800 MILES

My new 2011 Chevrolet Malibu 4-cylinder is getting the estimated gas mileage for a 6-cylinder. 17/26 mpg. It is supposed to be 22/33. Any ideas why this is happening?

Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 4:20 PM

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HMAC300

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Alot of it depends on how heavy you use your foot on the gas pedal and all mileage is calibrated at 55 mph due to Government regulations.

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Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 5:32 PM

BEACHBUM35055

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I do tend to have a heavy foot at times but since I got this car a month ago I have been very vigilant to not have a heavy foot. I was really hoping I would get the 22 mpg in the city which is where I do most of my driving. I traded in my old car because it was only getting 15 mpg so I am very disappointed with this one. I am wondering if anybody else is having this problem with their Malibu.

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Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 9:25 PM

HMAC300

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Your mileage should improve as the car gets Loosened up. The engine is tight yet so it will get better. My son has a 2010 malibu and he gets 22 in the city. If you live in the northern areas of the u.S. Your mileage is a little worse due to the cold weather. Check it in a few months and i'm sure your mileagewill improve. If you really want to get good mileage hook up a vacuum gauge and keep it around 18" of vacuum most of the time you'll get good mileage.

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Friday, December 31st, 2010 AT 9:45 PM