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#1809 of 1837 Drop in Fuel Efficiency for 06 Odyessy by BC_ATL Jan 12, 2009 (2:13 pm)
I've had the car since new and regularly serviced by the dealer. Last month I noticed a sudden drop in fuel efficiency. I used to get 520+ miles on a tank now I can barely get 300!!   I just had the car serviced for the 60k interval but the efficiency has not imrpoved. I keep the tires inflated to the reco level and only use gas from BP.   The dealer said they can run a test but it would cost $200+ and take several days. They also said sometime the gas station changes their supply to an inferior quality.   Has anyone else had a similar experience or knows what I can do?   Thanks Replies to this message: ivan_99 (Jan 13, 2009 8:25 am) BC_ATL (Jan 13, 2009 3:19 pm) ateixeira (Jan 13, 2009 11:45 am)
#1810 of 1837 Re: Drop in Fuel Efficiency for 06 Odyessy [BC_ATL] by ivan_99 Jan 13, 2009 (8:25 am)
Replying to: BC_ATL (Jan 12, 2009 2:13 pm) was that just the one tank? or was it repeated fill-ups that returned that mileage.   does the van perform normally? Is it sluggish, jerking, smoking, etc?   Did you run the tank dry recently (gunked injectors) ?   I'm assuming you're driving the same as before...i.e. you haven't started idling for an hour to pick up kids...or sitting idling waiting for bank/fast food/medication -- or anything else that is a convenience.   Inferior gas? not sure a station would want to switch to that...   Not being a mechanic...I'd initially think it's filters (air)...I'd start checking the cheapest thing first...   Sounds odd for an 06... Replies to this message: BC_ATL (Jan 13, 2009 3:19 pm)
#1811 of 1837 Re: Drop in Fuel Efficiency for 06 Odyessy [BC_ATL] by ateixeira Jan 13, 2009 (11:45 am)
Replying to: BC_ATL (Jan 12, 2009 2:13 pm) Atl = Atlanta?   It's not *that* cold there, is it? That could certainly explain a drop of 2-3 mpg or so, especially with short trips.   My trip computer shows the average mileage drops for the first 3-4 miles or so of each trip I take now (it's been sub-freezing in the AM lately). Then it'll go back up once the engine is warm.   So short trips could kill mileage, if the engine never reaches operating temps.   Other questions - do you still see the ECO light come on when you coast to a stop, if you have VCM?
#1812 of 1837 Re: Drop in Fuel Efficiency for 06 Odyessy [ivan_99] by BC_ATL Jan 13, 2009 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: ivan_99 (Jan 13, 2009 8:25 am) I had the car serviced last week and had the filters changed. I've checked the tires too and all is okay with them.   I'm running my own test using another brand of gas and depending upon what happens I may go back to the dealer for a full diagnostics. I found some info on www.fueleconomy.gov that says it could be some things not normally checked by a standard service.
#1813 of 1837 Honda Odyssey 96 Van Mileage by 96ODvn Jan 15, 2009 (10:36 am)
30-32 MPG on non-stop freeway 23-25 MPG rush hour stopo n go freeway 20 MPG city stop n go has only 49K miles because mom just didn't like it and only used it when her other car was in the shop. What sort of mileage after 90K?
#1814 of 1837 Dodge Caravan Gas Mileage by moparmtn Jan 23, 2009 (7:56 am)
I have a 2003 Grand Caravan which now has 113000 trouble free miles. I get about 22 mpgs all around and 25.5 on the highway witth cruise set at about 69 mph. On a trip out west last year we covered 11998 miles loaded down and pulling a pop up camper and we averaged for the whole trip 21.9 mpg. I was extremely amazed at this especially with all the mountains we climbed... and use of E85. All of this was done on secondary roads. Using the E85 gave me a rough idle but really did not notice much difference in performance then started to mix it about 50/50 and ran great throughout the midwest...
#1815 of 1837 24mpg by ateixeira Feb 02, 2009 (1:42 pm)
Took a road trip for a family reunion and hauled some seriously heavy loads, often luggage for the 17 people that were there.   Mileage was usually around 24mpg or so. It was mostly highway but higher speeds than usual due to the 70 mph speed limits in Florida (I did 75 or so, but my dad was goin' 90 ).
#1816 of 1837 Drove 100miles, averaged 33mpg. by ninjai Apr 05, 2009 (11:38 pm)
Replying to: peralta (Jun 30, 2007 9:04 pm) I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.8L V6, 7 seat. I was driving about 65 mph behind a semi truck. The truck broke the wind for me and I was able to average 33mpg.   Normally I drive about 69 to 73mph and average around 27, maybe 28mpg.   I always use cruise control because it saves the most on gas.   I use 89 and sometimes 91 Fuel, also it helps to have an awesome air filter, so I got a K&N Air Filter ($45), not bad since it cost $25 for a standard air filter, plus they are not reusable. We need to save money everywhere, so investing into a $45 filter which is reusable, washable, and guaranteed for 1 million miles, you really cannot go wrong. Pays for itself after 3 tanks of gas at least. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Apr 09, 2009 10:15 am)
#1817 of 1837 Re: Drove 100miles, averaged 33mpg. [ninjai] by ateixeira Apr 09, 2009 (10:15 am)
Replying to: ninjai (Apr 05, 2009 11:38 pm) Drafting large trucks definitely works. I've noticed that too, on the trip computer. They usually don't like it, though, and try to get you off their tail.   Just be careful that you don't chip a windshield from debris they may kick up - that would cancel any savings you may accumulate.
#1818 of 1837 2006 Kia Sedona MPG in Puerto Rico by lavrishevo May 11, 2009 (7:09 pm)
Recent trip to Ponce, PR from Trujillo Alto, PR about 90 miles each way. 1/3 mountain roads and the rest mountain highway. Lots of climbing up for miles and back down. Steep climbs, enough to put the van down to 4th gear about 90% of the climbs.   I averaged 22 MPG overall with 4 people, A/C on, and some extra gear and about 75 - 80 MPG except uphill in 4th which I averaged 65 - 70 MPH. I think that is pretty good considering the terrain. I usually get about 25 - 27 on flat terrain with a/c at 65 MPG   Not as good MPG as others out there but much better power, comfort, and features especially to the Caravan. Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 15, 2009 8:07 am)

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