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Total miles (80%:20%): 302.4, in city: 250 miles, high way: 50 miles.
AC on: 20%
Most times one person was in the car, occasionly 2 or 3 people.
So 302.4/11.1 = 27 MPG.
Purchased miles)
8/2/2006 13.795 8,914 39.17
7/21/2006 13.536 8,333 42.12
7/12/2006 11.676 7,815 38.27
7/3/2006 11.165 7,358 39.14
Best mileage obtained by turned off A/C, cruised at the speed of 58 MPH, coasted down hills, anticipated traffic and red lights to the best of my knowledge, avoided city traffic and extra loads, tire pressure was 37 psi front and 35 psi rear. Also, observed significant mileage increase after first oil change at 5999 miles (thought I should have done that earlier but my maintain minder still has 30% oil life at 5999).
And finally, what kind of MPG did you get when you first purchased your car? I'm on my first tank and I'm only averaging about 26 MPG with suburban driving. I'm told fuel efficiency improves with age.
...certainly agree with several of your fuel saving tips....
..altho' around here it's hard to use 58 MPH ......a lot of mouthbreathers about these days; they rush up behind you .........(and then shoot off on the next exit)!!
..sounds like you picked a good car for your fuel saving routine.....
You're doing better than I........with the V-6 my all-time best was just over 39 - - - in the flat Arizona desert at about 2150 rpm.......
..best, ez..
To answer your question above, I averaged about 23 MPG/City and 30 MPG/Highway from 0 miles to 5999 miles (Accord '06 EX-L 4cyl Auto).
After I had my engine oil/filter changed at 5999 miles, I noticed a significant improvements in mileage during the following month: my highway mileage increased to 33 MPG on the first tank after the oil change and to 36 on the second tank. I always drive very carefully, like anticipating lights and traffic.
Then, I decided to test cruise control on my car. Before I wasn't sure about using cruise control to save gas b/c we have some hills around plus heavy traffic in parts of the highway during morning rush hours, but my MPG increased to 39 MPG with cruise control on.
The following are my techniques:
1. Drive with cruise control set on 58 MPH. Cancel the cruise control if conditions don't allow and later gently re-accelerate to 58 MPH with pedal and turn on the cruise control
2. With cruise control on, gently accelerate before hills with pedal before let it slowly return to 58 MPH (tachometer reaches 2500 RPM briefly during acceleration and later returns to 1900 RPM).
3. Cancel the cruise control when reach the crest and coast down hill (I think in the hot Summer, this is the time to turn on A/C with windows up on highway).
4. Near the bottom of hill, accelerate gently with pedal to 58 MPH and set cruise control back on.
25 mpg (50/50 city/highway); best mileage 31 mpg (mostly highway). Lifetime average is around 28mpg. I am normally driving fast, but not aggressive (no stop light drag races ...).
Overall, I am very pleased with the mileage for such a fast and powerful car.
Pull up to your favorite gas pump
Fill the tank (make sure the fill nozzle is fully inserted, and stop at the first click off)
Set the trip odometer
Drive (the more miles, the better)
Pull up to the same pump as before (in the same position)
fill the tank exactly as before (stopping at the first click)
record gallons, and miles before you leave the gas station.
Divide miles by gallons
Your answer is your miles per gallon.
Overall, I am very pleased with the mileage for such a fast and powerful car.
..05 AV6 6M here: as you rack up more engine wearing-in miles, you stand to be even more pleased with your fuel economy...........
..best, ez..
So, basically not conditions condusive to top mileage (and the AC was on all the way). Overall got about 32.5 mpg. Not too bad considering the conditions, but a little less than I expected.
The same trip, under these conditions, in our Odyssey would probably have gotten about 23-24 tops, so still a nice improvement.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
258.5 miles / 6.61 gallons
Overall, this means that with A/C running constantly, cruise control set on 76 MPH, only me and one bag in the trunk, I managed to achieve 39.1 MPG. I haven't refueled since my return trip, so with my driving around town today, my mileage will not reflect the strictly highway mileage that I measured on the way to the beach.
Overall though, I was quite pleased that I drove to the beach for less than $20. (6.61 * $2.809 a gallon) for $18.57 of Chevron Regular.
I LOVE these cars...
thegrad
10,400 miles on Graphite Pearl EX
...is that ometimes called the "Redneck Riviera?"
..best, ez..
Yep, the very place! It has recently taken a turn upscale, though. Property values have doubled in the last three years, although they did take a hit when Hurricane Ivan hit directly on Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. It's a beautiful place, that redneck riviera!
(Now, if someone posts 40 mpg in an Accord V6 with A/T, I gonna move m'booty very quickly to my nearest Honda dealership - current finances be hanged...
Hence, all the guidance telling people to drive their cars without a trunk full of crap. Most people probably have less than 50 lbs in their trunk, but it must make some sense of a difference, or there wouldn't be a reason for asking people to do that.
Do I think the VP will get more than .5 MPG better than an EX-L? Unlikely.
Everything you've said has made sense, though I'm not sure about myself, and I apologize if I didn't. I'm starting my first day of my sophomore year of college today, so I've been a little stressed trying to get ready for school in the last couple days (I bought books yesterday, OUCH $$$).
Hope everyone has a good day, and keep those mileage numbers pouring in for the perspective buyers out there!
thegrad
This question isn't directed specifically to vhreb123 or thegraduate, but could someone please take a moment to educate me about the difference between an "EX-L" and an "EX"?
An EX-L (short for EX with Leather) is the same basic car as an EX, except for the fact that it adds features to the basic EX, those being:
Leather-trimmed interior
Heated Seats
8-way power driver's seat (versus only power up-down of cloth EX)
Automatic Climate Control
I believe that about covers it, but I could be missing something.
The Auto Climate Control has dual zones.
Outside temperature reading.
XM Satellite radio
Navi is only available as an option on the EX-L. You can't get it on the EX.
I forgot the outside temp reading (they should put that on the EX cloth Accord, I mean, it's on a flippin Civic now!)...
XM is also a big detail I left out.
Thanks for filling in the gaps!
I'm around 8600 miles now on my 06 EX-L I-4 and I've never had a tank of gas that got me less than 30 mpg. I got 30.6 July 7 when I filled up and it hasn't been less than 33.1 since then.
I have a 2002 Accord, I'm got average 27MPG. I am trying to figure out if I need to do "Idle Learn Procedure ".
Thanks.
It can improve the car's mileage.
hope this will hepl.
number(s) in the Accord owner's manual detail this procedure, by the way? For anyone wishing to attempt the "idle learn procedure" our friend, fujis, suggested, I would note that it only be undertaken with the car backed out of the garage or car port to an open area to avoid potentially dangerous buildup of toxic carbon monoxide levels that are always present in exhaust gasses, keep a watchful eye on the temperature gauge to avoid overheating the motor, and remember to write down the memorized radio station frequency numbers before disconnecting the car battery. Oh, and please post back your results.
(Someone might even consider starting a new topic header for an easy way to keep track of "idle learn procedure" posts.)
I learned it from the Honda Pilot forum, I just did it on my new 2006 Pilot a couple days ago. You can search on that forum for results -- people says it really improve the mileage.
Good luck!
Wal-Mart. I spend about $10 a week.
Anyways this is what I have so far-
Total Miles-604
Trip A-58.2
Gallons of gas filled-3.762
Fuel Economy-15.52
What the heck???????????????? :confuse:
Is this what you're getting in the city/commute with NO FREEWAY DRIVING? I don't know if this is normal because I've been hearing that you're getting about 40 MPG in the freeway! :surprise:
My dad averages 22-23 MPG, but has a lead foot (4k RPM acceleration is normal for him in his 2005 EX I-4) and drives in actual rush hour every day.
In mixed driving (coming from Pleasant Grove to Birmingham/UAB) at 9AM, I average about 28-29 MPG, but that includes a trip to Shelby county every week via I-459 (easy highway driving).
On my last beach trip, once again, I got 39.2 MPG, but any kind of revving will bring that number back to the mid-30s, as I've experienced in the past.
In conclusion, start filling up when you've used more than half a tank (preferably 3/4ths or more) for more accurate results (pump errors/clicking off early are magnified with less miles/gallons. Maybe wait two weeks between fillups?
I noticed a change (for the better) after my first 3k miles or so of driving in my MPGs, by about 2 MPG on average. For example, my second tank of gas, I averaged 26 MPG over the same route that I now get 28-29 MPG on. After your car is broken in, I'd expect a minor upswing in mileage.
Anything else I can help on? I like doing so!
Best,
thegrad
Below is a table showing each month. There are three months that overlap now that I have had the car over one year. Two of the three months showed a slight mpg increase over the year before. Some people ask about the "break-in" effect so you can see what mine is below.
2005 MPG
June 27.1
July 26.8
August 27.4
September 25.6
October 27.7
November 26.8
December 27.9
2006 MPG
January 27.5
February 27.7
March 27.8
April 28.9
May 28.6
June 28.6
July 26.5
August 28.0
It's quite simple, to me.
I drive, at minimum, 12 miles of interstate per day, where I'm at a reasonably steady 65 MPH (I-59). You are driving in areas that always have traffic lights.