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That's what this board is all about, no?
Do you know why I am not getting the good mileage that you are getting ?
Some things to consider in comparing my car vs yours.
I had one passenger (my mom)and about 10 pounds in the trunk (various clothes and such). A total of about 375 pounds in the car.
The temperature outside was about 50 degrees.
I did not ever have to run the A/C or heat (sunshine kept us at a good temp inside).
I use Chevron regular unleaded. In the south the blend may be a different formula than another area of the country (winter formulas often reduce miles per gallon).
2,500 miles on the car at the time of the trip (so it was pretty well broken in).
The cruise control was set exactly on 75 mph for 99% of the trip, with only 2 rest stops. The times cruise was off I had to drop to about 65 mph in heavier traffic in Montgomery AL.I merged relatively slowly, not getting the tach over 3k rpm.
What kind of terrain were you in? I was in rolling hills of Alabama.
If you'll post your response to these criteria we can go over the differences together.
Good luck car crazy!
BTW, my latest mixed city/hwy 50/50 driving returned none other than 29mph (or a 50/50 split). I'm pretty light footed (usually below 3k rpm unless I have to gun it, and then I let loose!)
I'm just kind of curious, as the fastest I've ever been was 100 mph in my 96 Accord 4-cyl (and still had power to go prolly 20 mph faster, amazing). I never did that again.
BTW- that Accord is still going strong on its engine/tranny, and delivers 29 mpg regularly in mixed driving. I now have 156,000 miles on it.
Enjoy your V-6, xkiddx
'p.s. i will enjoy the v6, love it..
"...ME TAKING IT UP TO 130 TO 135 MPH..."
What kind of flowers would your family prefer for the funeral?
...and I can see (at least fuel efficiency-wise) why.....
.....FWIW: I have a six that can do that...............
I too have a 2006 SE Auto with 3200 miles on it. I'm only getting 260-290 miles in between fill ups compared to others who are getting at least 340-350 miles.
There's something wrong with these Accord SEs! I'm beginning to hate my Accord again. I should have learned my lessons with the previous O3 Accord LX, which sucked big time! Thanks, it got wrecked, me with only minor bruises.
Disappointed, ramida
now then, when are you filling up? when the light first comes on? you realize that is a very inaccurate indication of low-fuel.
on my '02 4cycl for example, I typically have about 4 gallons left. do you know how many gallons remain in your tank when the light comes on?
it will be a function of your mileage, but also the conditions (hwy / city).
i believe you will experience a break-in improvement in mileage.
Some people (not pointing fingers) drive faster than normal, but to them, it IS normal. You can see my mileage in earlier posts...MY normal acceleration is keeping the RPMs under 3,000 before the gear change; its on the slow side for many, but I've found it makes little difference in my punctuality, since I'll end up stopped at the same red light as the hot rod revving to 5,000. My lowest tank was the first one, in which I got 26 mpg; ever since, I've improved to a mixed average (6 miles at 70 mph freeway with 9 miles of suburban roads, from 30-45 mph with about 20 total traffic lights/stop signs) of about 28 mpg.
The low fuel warning light comes on approximately 4 gallons in advance of Empty (and the needle is almost at the red line with 3 gals left).
thegrad
on my car, the gas guage seems to be pessimistic, making it look like there is less gas than there really is (based on how many gallons it takes). I have not yet (and likely never will) seen the low fuel light, since I try not to let the tank run down that much.
I will be taking my first real trip 9after 2 months of ownership) this weekend. Round trip from NJ to VA, which should be ~325 miles, all highway 9and hopefully no stop and go!). Hoping for low-mid 30's, if I can keep the speed reasonable (75 or below).
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
thegrad
2006 Accord EX Auto
....I don't have a four in my Accord Coupe 6M.....
...low fuel light glows with 3.1 to 3.3 left........
..this month's trip to NAF, El Centro/RTN, used four tanks............31.7,29.3, 33.0 (slow easy drive: EC to Santa Ana) finally Burbank to Sacramento in five hours flat: 30.9.....
..you need not settle for the four to post good numbers... (4 is a good engine; this 6 is a great engine....IMHO)
best, ez
My light came on at an obvious 4 gallons: The light came on around 370 on that particular tank. I remember, b/c the gas flap was frozen when I stopped to try and fill up. I drove on home and broke out the hair dryer. I went back to Chevron and had about 410 miles on the tank. As far as number of gallons, it took 14 and change, meaning that I had about thirteen left when the light came on (I drove highway and about 70mph most of the way to my home, then slowly back to Chevron. (I figure 30-35 mpg in that 40 miles.)
I think BOTH engines are great, given the power and economy that comes from them.
I usually fill up about every half tank or 200-250 miles on interstate trips, whichever comes up...I have to GO after drinking sweet tea for three or four hours!
Just as you don't fill up again to check your MPG after driving 5 miles... The more miles tested, the error-factor becomes less significant.
250 miles isn't similar to checking after 5 miles.
I can hardly wait to see what Honda is going to do in 2008 to compete with the new 2007 Camry boasting 268hp in their new V-6.
This is pure speculation, but I see the Accord possibly getting the 3.2L engine from the TL, probably around the TL's 258 hp. The TL needs to be rear-drive next time around to support ANY more horsepower/torque due to its torque steer problem. The Accord needs to be careful of this, also.
Anyway, got just about 33 mpg. This was a combo of stop and go (I just love I95) and cruising at various speeds up to ~ 75 (a couple of time I briefly went over). Had a few times we just sat creeping along, or a line into a toll, so it was anything but steady cruising.
So, IMO, not too shabby given the conditions. I also just ticked over 1,500 miles on the trip.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
My car does not do so good locally as it just gives 24 but i read on this forum that they improve as they break in.
Keep your Honda's well-maintained and they will likely give you miles and miles of service with great mileage.
You keep mentioning Chevron. The brand does not matter. You'll get the same results with any brand or no-brand fuel as long as it's 87 octane. Save your money.
**The bad tanks were obvious...rough starts, choppy, coughing idles...I took it to the dealer, they said it was probably just bad gas and to let it pass through.
Chevron where I fill up is $2.11 a gallon. The RaceTrac nearby is currently $2.09. It's worth my $.20 a fillup for the Peace of Mind.
You may can find an article online by googling "Top Tier Gas". It recently came out in an article in Car and Driver that I read. 8 Gas Stations (companies) that sold the best quality gasoline for cars. I believe all of them had a detergent agent (such as 'Techron' at Chevron stores) that helped keep fuel injectors cleaner, and instrumented tests confirmed it. Among them were Sunoco, Chevron, Shell, ExxonMobil, etc. In fact, my owner's manual (in the 2006)reccomends gas with a detergent agent in it (I'm nearly positive I read that), 87 octane.
Not the same results, about the same money, and much more conveniece and peace of mind. For you, what you use seems to work for you, and I'm glad. My problem may be localized in nature (bad gas at RaceTracs).
I've been using the least expensive fuel (of the correct octane rating) in my cars since 1959. Except for one tank of fuel in the mid-1960's, that had some water in it because it probably was drawn from the bottom of a gas station's virtually empty underground tank,I have NEVER had ANY problems with fuel.
I've not calculated my savings over the past half-century, but they have obviously been substantial over the life of the approximately twenty vehicles that I've owned during that period.
You can spend your money any way you wish. But you now have my advice.
I have noticed that sometimes I am able to get 250 miles to a 1/2 tank of gas while other times I am struggling to get 175 miles to 1/2 tank. My miles per gallon seem to be all over the place, ranging from 24 mpg to 27 mpg, although it has been more in the 24-25 mpg range than 27. Is this normal? Is there a different way to calculate what I am truly getting? I live in southern California and it is wrong to say "freeway" miles because it really is city driving on the freeway. I used to get, on a consistent basis, better mileage on my 04 Accord Sedan 4 cyl auto. It was more in the 27 mpg range.
Also, how does cold weather affect mileage? And, is southern California weather considered cold? There have been a few mornings where there has been ice on the windshield.
Thanks,
Lea
Thanks,
Lea
In cold weather, the engine will run a little richer (i.e., use more gas) until it warms up but I wouldn't consider southern Cal. cold. It was 17 this morning in Indiana and the high was 38. Now that's cold
http://www.toptiergas.com/
You're doing the right thing. Divide the number of miles you've driven by the number of Gallons you used to drive those miles.
Flunctuating between 24 and 27 mpg is totally normal... Your drive is different every day, ESPECIALLY when stuck in California's congested freeways... So all is OK.
The one REAL way to calculate your MPG accurately, is go out for a LONG drive on the freeway, out of the city, keep the speed steady at around 75(use your Cruise Control) and drive for HOURS, no stops, no slow down. Don't load the car too much, don't use the A/C.
Then, after driving 300-400-500 miles, you stop to fill up your tank and do the measuring. That will give you an accurate reading, or at least the MOST accurate reading you can get, as "highway mileage".
I used to get about 28 mpg avg (80/20 highway/city)
Now i get about 22.5 mpg avg (75/25 mix) i use Shell 87 octane..... i avg. 85 - 95 (it is not uncommon for me to clear the triple digits) on highway about about 50 - 55 on the city (yes i speed... sorry)....
Just thought i would check in ... also i used to be fairly calm on the car when i got it ... now im whatever... i usually let it go to 4- 4.5 on the tach if i need to.
Also i have noticed that i am getting better mileage on Chevron... i noticed someone else mentioned this... maybe its all in my head?? go figure...
but seriously, you might want to slow down before you hurt or kill yourself or someone else. think about your reaction times, but now, consider you're amonst many others with differing skills, reaction times, attention, vehicle condition changing road conditions, etc and you cannot predict their actions or have proper situational awareness about what is up ahead. all you need is someone in front of you to zone and drift into your lane, or something to come off the back of a vehicle in front of you, or something to have found its way in your lane, the vehicle infront of you swerves late, and you have no choice but to hit it.
i see this all the time in Atlanta traffic.
game over: inertia=0.0
when you slow down, you should notice improved mileage. by switching fuels, the additives in the current brand will help remove the deposits from your prior brand. if i understand it correctly, it's good to periodically change brands.
various vehicles have different coefficient's of drag, weight, etc. where an accord peaks in terms of fuel economy vs. another... i don't know but at triple digits, you've gone well beyond that optimal (and safe) speed.
Total miles on my new Accord - 792.
Bought the car with 290 miles on it.
Miles driven 379.1
50/50 hwy and city
Gallons used 14.316
MPG = 26.48!!
I let the tank go down until the light came on, and then drove another 35+ miles before filling up. I was surprised to see the pump stopped at 13.9 gallons, so I topped it off until 14.3+ when it kept shutting off. I even nudged the car a bit to make sure no air was trapped in tank. We'll see if my mileage is consistent over the next couple of tanks - I'll report again in a few weeks.
I can't believe I got mileage this good with the V6! I don't drive like a little old lady, but I'm not very aggressive either. Just smooth moderate acceleration from stop signs/lights, and smooth braking, and coasting when I anticipate I'll need to stop if I don't have a lot of traffic behind me. Honda ROCKS!! :shades:
I have gotten over 35 mpg with BP also, I think that any of the top-tiers will likely give you similar results.
The optimium speed for an Accord seems to be between 70-80MPH. When I drive 75 MPH w/o Air Conditioning running, I got 36.4 mpgs. When I drove 80 MPH on the same route, I got 35.1 mpgs. I don't know if driving 70 will be better than 75mph etc...but 75 is as low as I'll go on the 280 mile trek, where the limit is 70MPH.
At 100MPH you are well over 3,000 rpms, probably closer to 3,500, and at 75MPH, I run exactly 2,500RPM (2,000 at 60MPH; It's about 500RPM per 15 MPH.
....good for you.........
...it just will keep on getting better...
..as the miles pile up....
..and you 'get next' to the car.....
..great engine/great car.....
best, ez..
I have to side with thegraduate on this one. There are differences between the gas addititives and the general upkeep and maintenance of stations, pumps and the undeground gas tanks. If you come to Houston do not get Raceway/Racetrac gas or you will be sorry. Addtionally, there is some local variance here, because some of the gasoline is supplied buy local refineries.
I tend to favor Cheveron and Exxon here!
Cruis'n double sixes :shades: ,
MidCow
85% highway driving at almost 70 average, sometimes 60 average at smaller highways.
Average of shade under 27.
The car does drive like a dream!
PT.
That way you save money on your gas (no city driving), and save yourself from loosing more money on the poker table....