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#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.
#2544 of 2672 Recent mileage 09 Sedan LX-P by hondaowner10 Apr 05, 2009 (6:41 am)
My last 2 fill ups have averaged 29.5 mpg. I drive about 50/50 highway and rural (back roads 40mph).
#2545 of 2672 Winter gas. by tankbeans Apr 16, 2009 (12:34 pm)
Does anybody know if they are getting rid of winter blend for the season? My last tank only yielded 23ish. I should start letting it get down to 1/4 before I fill, I've only been letting it get down to half, well 9 gallons left. Replies to this message: packer3 (Apr 16, 2009 2:42 pm) tankbeans (Apr 16, 2009 6:45 pm)
#2546 of 2672 Re: Winter gas. [tankbeans] by packer3 Apr 16, 2009 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: tankbeans (Apr 16, 2009 12:34 pm) Proabaly around May it will be full strength.   08 Accord 4 door LXP. L4\177hp Took a trip up to Mass from NJ, two people 65/75mph full hwy. (always cruise control) and some good traffic back ups 26mpg, on the way back three people no traffic back ups 27.6mpg. In my books thats horrible don't mean to beat the dead horse but I can't help from thinking about my 04 Malibu 4 door V6\200hp, 37mpg on the same type of run. However that's what's good about leasing in 2 years the Accord is gone. Replies to this message: tankbeans (Apr 16, 2009 6:45 pm)
#2547 of 2672 Re: Winter gas. [packer3] by tankbeans Apr 16, 2009 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: packer3 (Apr 16, 2009 2:42 pm) I agree that the new Accord is quite the porker, but I've never driven one so I can't say whether the lower mileage would outweigh the good parts.   I'm just wanting "full strength" gasoline back because I'm a fairly spirited driver and the winter gas gets crappy mileage by comparison. All things being equal of course.   I can pull down 27 during the summer with a 60/40 city/hwy even when I'm being spirited. In the winter I'm lucky to get 23.   2003 Accord LX Coupe I4 Auto- 60802 miles.   This car still gets better mileage than my 95 Accord EX did. Slightly more powerful, but oddly enough it's about 100 lbs lighter. Explain that one.

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