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#2534 of 2672 Castrol Oil by packer3 Mar 24, 2009 (2:13 pm)
Has any body tried that new Castol synthetic 5W- 20W in there car yet. Replies to this message: catmike (Mar 26, 2009 11:00 am) plethysmo (Mar 31, 2009 8:01 am) packer3 (Mar 31, 2009 2:00 pm) catmike (Mar 31, 2009 8:34 pm)
#2535 of 2672 Re: - [dudleyr] by carzzz Mar 25, 2009 (7:37 am)
Replying to: dudleyr (Mar 24, 2009 6:34 am) I agree with the points you listed above. Maybe you should aware that over-inflated tires make your car harder to stop. It's caused by less contact area and the front tires bounce.
#2536 of 2672 Re: Castrol Oil [packer3] by catmike Mar 26, 2009 (11:00 am)
Replying to: packer3 (Mar 24, 2009 2:13 pm) Packer, to your qestion, I'd say no; but... I have used Mobil1 at 5W-20 and really like it. My 08 EX L's mileage improved several miles per gallon (i didnt save the numbers). With the long oil change interval in the new Honda's synthetic's make sense. I've driven four cars and one truck over 100k using Mobil1 with nary an engine problem. Replies to this message: plethysmo (Mar 31, 2009 8:01 am) packer3 (Mar 31, 2009 2:00 pm) catmike (Mar 31, 2009 8:34 pm)
#2537 of 2672 Re: - [dudleyr] by tallman1 Mar 26, 2009 (5:36 pm)
Replying to: dudleyr (Mar 24, 2009 6:34 am) I still have my original tires (about 30k on the bridgestone summers   Interesting that yours came with Bridestones. Mine did as well. I know we've discussed that on Edmunds before but I can't remember if there was any particular reason. We both have manuals though... and great mileage. Hmmmm   It also sounds like those who have Michelins aren't too happy with them. Mine are at 65k and doing fine.
#2538 of 2672 EX V6: 28.8 MPG by mark4490 Mar 29, 2009 (8:35 pm)
Car: 2004 Accord EX V6 sedan Load: 2 people plus some light luggage Tires: Yokohama W4S, 32/34 psi Mileage: 78k   During Valentines Day weekend my GF and I went to a little B&B just south of Morro Bay, CA. The round trip was 430 miles (95% highway, 5% city) on one tank of regular Costco gas (14.932 gallons).   We took I-101 to route 1 all the way down which was relatively slow and scenic. There were some sections where the road was clear and we could get some speed. Route 1 overlooks the Pacific coast so it has a lot of twists and elevation changes and we weren't going that fast (<50 mph max). Coming back we crossovered to I-101 via 41-E and then took 46-E to I-5 north where traffic was moving briskly (as usual). There was a lot of traffic (Sunday evening) so there was a lot of passing and darting in and around traffic. I'd say the average speed on the return was around 75 mph. The entire trip, though mostly the return, had a lot of heavy sustained acceleration (love the V6 power for passing!) and braking. We put 430 miles on the odometer and averaged an astounding 28.8 MPG! Replies to this message: tankbeans (Mar 30, 2009 8:47 am)
#2539 of 2672 Re: EX V6: 28.8 MPG [mark4490] by tankbeans Mar 30, 2009 (8:47 am)
Replying to: mark4490 (Mar 29, 2009 8:35 pm) Congratulations. I struggle to get that out of my 4 with winter and everything.   My last several tanks, post november, when winter hit have been sub 26. Hoping once the winter blend is out of the picture again my mileage will improve.
#2540 of 2672 Re: Castrol Oil [catmike] by plethysmo Mar 31, 2009 (8:01 am)
Replying to: catmike (Mar 26, 2009 11:00 am) From www.fueleconomy.gov   Use the Recommended Grade of Motor Oil You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30 can lower your gas mileage by 1-2 percent. Using 5W-30 in an engine designed for 5W-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5 percent. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives. Fuel Economy Benefit: 1-2% Equivalent Gasoline Savings: $0.02-$0.04/gallon   No mention of synthetic vs conventional. Replies to this message: packer3 (Mar 31, 2009 2:00 pm)
#2541 of 2672 Re: Castrol Oil [plethysmo] by packer3 Mar 31, 2009 (2:00 pm)
Replying to: plethysmo (Mar 31, 2009 8:01 am) Good info thanks, I remember back when I use to work part time at this family gas station for 20 years and seen alot. They use to use 10/30W in the winter and in the summer go up to I think it was 10/40W some guys would go to a straight 30W or 40W and we took out the thermostat in the summer to keep the engine cooler how much dont know but I do remember getting better gas mileage. I also remember this one older guy putting a good un measured shot of Marvel Mystery oil in his gas tank before filling up, he swore by the stuff car never burnt any oil and it idled like a charm after ten years, the car was a Pinto.
#2542 of 2672 Re: Castrol Oil [catmike] by catmike Mar 31, 2009 (8:34 pm)
Replying to: catmike (Mar 26, 2009 11:00 am) CORRECTION:   "mileage improved several miles per tank... "
#2543 of 2672 Recent mpg - 08 EXL V6 by jhinsc Apr 01, 2009 (9:55 am)
My recent fill up yielded 25.2 mpg and I estimate I did about 60/40 city/hwy. I have now have a longer commute with more stop lights and traffic, plus I do a lot of mini-stops during the day where I leave it idling for a minute or so as I put stuff in and out of the trunk. I was only expecting about 22 mpg so I was pleasantly surprised.

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