I bought a Dodge Dart last week. So far I love everything about it except one thing, the gas mileage. I figured that I would be getting the lower-end milage extimate as it is my commuter car - say 30 MPG - but I'm not even getting close to that. Is there an economy setting I don't know about? When the light hits the dash and you can see all the un-lit idiot lights I see one that says "ECO", but it's not mentioned anywhere in the manual.

Any ideas?

 

Welcome to Dodgeforum! is the a mpg computer in the car, what does it say?

 

Good question, I should have added that.

I have the 2.0 liter 6-speed automatic. (No turbo...)

 

Ok, I solved my own mystery. Unfortunately I did not buy the engine package that gets 29 city, 39 highway. I dug out the sticker and it plainly states 24 city, 34 highway.

Whoops. When I saw and sat in this car and played with all the toys I guess I forgot about that detail...

My fault entirely, though I wish the dealer would have said something. I told him I was looking for fuel economy.

 

Welcome to DF
Thats still pretty good mileage.

 

True, it's not shabby. It compares well to other cars it's size with similar specs.

I'm loving the car so far...