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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 13, 2008 7:54 am) True. I'm all for following the manual on most things, but oil changes every 10,000 and filter changes every 20,000 miles seems to be a little screwy. It does say that the filter only needs replacing every 20,000 miles and the oil every 10,000 at least for my 03. I don't know if the recommendation changed for the 06, well it did since the 06 was the year MM was introduced.
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Replying to: tankbeans (Oct 13, 2008 8:35 am) In my car, I drive relatively conservatively when I can (around town I don't usually end up revved past 3k RPM). My minder suggests an oil change around 7500 miles.
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Replying to: thegraduate (Oct 13, 2008 8:51 am) |
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Replying to: kiawah (Oct 13, 2008 7:27 am) |
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08 EXL-V6, from central Mass to Western Mass to Northern Vermont and back. 85% hwy avg 70 mph max 80 mph, balance primary state roads avg 40-50 mph, some extended idling and several cold starts, morning temps mid to high 30's and daytime temps 60-70, tach never exceeded 4,000 rpm AC use was minimal. 566 miles, 20.072 gal = 28.2 mpg. Once again I had to add a quart of oil  around 6,000 miles since last change. While some have mentioned in these forums that their experience has shown that Honda engines do not consume oil, my personal experience is add a quart every 6,000 miles. Engine currently has 6,100 miles miles on its' current oil with MM showing 30% oil life. Could the oil consumption be another result of VCM? The system is electronically controlled, and uses special integrated spool valves that do double duty as rocker-shaft holders in the cylinder heads. Based on commands from the system's electronic control unit, the spool valves selectively direct oil pressure to the rocker arms for specific cylinders. This oil pressure in turn drives synchronizing pistons that connect and disconnect the rocker arms. 08-09 V6 owners with VCM, do your self a favor and check your oil levels. |
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Hey all- My quest to crack 30 is in full swing. I'm not there yet, but I just filled up today and got 27.08ish. I've been trying to moderate my speeds and keep the revs down. I have been able to use cruise control more often. I've noticed that it's easier not to speed when you aren't driving during peak times. I'm not as tempted to keep up with people as there aren't that many people on the road. |
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Unfortunately, my quest to crack 30 isn't going to come to fruition, but I've leveled off at 26-27. The nice part is that if I'm smart, but still drive pretty much the same as always I can hit 27 which I'm happy with. Sure 29 is nice, but with winter coming I have to get ready to take the hit again. Snow, defrost, different fuel mix all add up to nasty mileage. 
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Got my 08 Accord LX-P back in February. Heading into this past week, I was sitting on around 6100 miles, all but a couple of hundred being city driving. First few tanks were a little lower than I expected - 20.5 - 21.2 range. Not what I was getting in my old 4-cylinder 96 Chevy Beretta (24-26), but at least the Accord is much bigger, has four doors and is a lot more comfortable. Last fillup on only city driving saw it increase up to just over 22. Finally took a long highway trip for a postal union meeting - Panama City to Jacksonville, Fla. Trip there, averaging 68-70 mph and hitting Jax rush hour, I got 31.22 mpg never running the A/C. Coming back, same route and probably similar average though I did hit 100 briefly to get away from a block of cars and semis and using the A/C for defrost, I topped off and tallied a 35.96 mpg average.  While I do wish the city average would be a little better, given how I drive it, getting at least what the sticker said (21/31) is OK, unlike our previous 06 Odyssey.
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Replying to: bigbutr (Oct 25, 2008 2:37 pm) |
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Woot, I was able to fill my car today for $22 and change. I got a net 26 mpg or so. Not happy, but not upset. It is what it is. I've had the heat going on and off since the temperatures are trending down in my area. Trying to keep my mileage up, but you know I'm only human and there are factors up here in MN that I can't control. The other day I even had a Canadian tell me that he prefers Canadian winters to the winters in MN because it's too cold here. |
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