You couple that with the Volts 98mpg-e on electricity and it seems that the Volts worse cast power source would have much less carbon foot print than any other car on the market. My round trip commute is 20 to 25 miles so using the gas engine is rare. Im thinking the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act is gona cover that one, lol. Unbeatable with any car in this price range. I did not intend this entry to be a 30 page novel.
Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. I was comfy and averaged about 44 mpg. At worst case, the Volt is only marginally more expensive, and to drive the latest greatest, that is a small price to pay. I have done 2 8,200 Km. The way to look at sales is that the Volt seems to be about 6-8 months behind where they had hoped. For the coal estimate, I just googled power per ton of coal and used the larger of the first two similar numbers. Upon posting this article, Jason Edwards put one of the buyers in contact with me to share his experience.
I've always loved the Volt, and I'm particularly a fan of the Gen 1 styling over the Gen 2. Frequent oil changes when not needed is a waste of time and money. As the oil lubricates and cleans the cylinder walls, it will get dirty. This is not a study in emissions or efficiency. Thanks for the honest reporting. Tom Please see my response to Michael above.
Today, January 7, 2013, marks the beginning of year two. Most of the expensive components, including the battery, are warrantied well beyond the standard factory battery. It isn't going to handle like a sports car, but it also isn't the worst handling car I've driven. My engine ran so little, often coming on for 1 or 2 miles throughout the year, that the engine was not able to warm up and gain any efficiency. Heated seats and steering wheel are necessary in northern climes, and it could use a rear wiper. So, what happens when my lease is up in August 2014? Three gallons, in six days. Local Chevy dealer it is.
As a glorified hippie, I've wanted a hybrid for years. Chevy's battery warranty is 'the' gold standard. The Prius is not a substitute for many people going to the Volt for many reasons. Coming from a Victorian era all manual Saturn i am finding the all electronic everything a little overwhelming, but am easing into it. I would never have considered a Prius, since we only drive about 5000 miles a year, so sticking with used cars, the last being our '98 Taurus until it would go no further breaking my husband's heart , made more environmental+some-economic sense than a Prius. But for my particular driving purposes it is nearly perfect: a metro Atlanta commute; limited need to carry backseat passengers; and plenty of room for luggage, groceries, and Costco trips.
My frequent trips to the Atlanta airport 42 miles from home drove the gasoline miles. The filter will eliminate most of the pollutants but the oil will get darker. My Buick Regal has a maintenance schedule for oil changes every 5,000 miles or three months. When I post these through-out the year, I use the weekly average for my numbers because keeping track of a yearly rolling average can be tricky. In comparison, the Volt drives like a Caddy. Reliance upon the information on this site creates no liability for Carponets, its employees, representatives or agents.
Also he didn't like the new upscaled Taurus, but wanted the old type, which we could not find, even used. The views and data in this paper are my own. Even with my hub flooring it and driving it like it was a Porsche it still averaged 44mg. It would be great to have a category full of owner reviews. I continued to watch the internet site, , where I made the purchase to later see another, and another, and more Volts showing up with an interesting trend. We began trading in the Toyota Prius several years ago and now that Chevrolet Volts are coming off leases, we are starting to trade them. There's an oil tracker within the car itself and you reset it every time you change the oil.
The only real feature i am missing is a towing and electrical hook up for the second battery that i can tow behind me to improve on my 35-36 mile battery driving. My region is among the best rated in the country for emissions per Union of Concerned Scientist , and your estimate, if you can about honestly, isnt remotely true since I get my power from a diverse group of sources. Thank you again for helping me to take a second look at a Volt! Electronics on the car are mind-numbing, but you don't need to know anything out of the ordinary. As I wrote before, changing the oil too soon is a waste of time and money. The technology is amazing and have used almost no gas.
The end all be all is that I love this car! I deserve it, and so do you. Science today has been hijacked somewhat by people who put blind faith in the findings of some of the most politically vocal scientists. We are firm believers in frequent oil changes. The numbers vary somewhat according to zip code so you can check them out for yourself at , keeping in mind that there may be other algorithms out there. Lubing and inspecting an engine that never run more than 1000 miles? If the oil gets too dark or discolored by contaminants too soon, check with your dealer before changing it. Acquisition cost is the key driver in total ownership cost as the numbers below will soon tell. Congratulations on your first year! Science should be thoroughly and continually reviewed, debated, updated -- and contrarian views welcomed! I went against that and use Mobil 1 since 1998, changing it once a year.
None of them appealed to me. I only attempt to show the pure fueling benefits from a Volt compared to a Prius. I feel like a queen riding in it. Driver seat is a bit uncomfortable and I worry about all the electronics working well in 5 years but so far it's an amazing car. Below is the original label. If not, I can certainly create one but I didn't want to reinvent any wheels if I didn't have to.