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Re: 08 LX I4 5M [packer3]
by stephen987
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Aug 14, 2009 (5:28 pm)
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Replying to: packer3 (Aug 14, 2009 5:14 pm)
If you're only getting 16 mpg in town with an LX-P, you must be driving with the handbrake on.
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Re: 08 LX I4 5M [thegraduate]
by icyou812
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Aug 15, 2009 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Aug 08, 2009 9:58 pm)
Well I drove a friend to a suburb of Chicago today to get a car, a more realistic trip to check the mileage. 455.4 miles driven, 13.27 gallons used = 34.3mpg. Filled up at the same pump when we got back. 180 of the miles were at 70mph (IA), 255 at 65mph (IL), and 20 suburban. Maybe 10-15 minutes of idling with the air on to keep the kids from roasting while waiting on my friend. Used AC all the way. I bet a cooler day with no AC and 55mph would net a couple more mpg., but not a likely thing as it would mean being trapped in the car with the kids (10 & 6) for a longer period of time 
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Re: 08 LX I4 5M [icyou812]
by thegraduate
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Aug 15, 2009 (9:07 pm)
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Replying to: icyou812 (Aug 15, 2009 6:35 pm)
For a full size car loaded up with A/C going at highway speeds, that's pretty good I'd say!
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2009 Accord Coupe LX-S I4 Auto, Update
by cpboy99
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Aug 15, 2009 (11:34 pm)
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So after the horrible first half tank, I'm glad to report that my mileage has been great.
7/26 285mi / 11.099gal = 25.7mpg (first half tank, dealer filled, break in period).
8/2 457mi / 15.670gal = 29.2mpg
8/7 210mi / 7.549gal = 27.8mpg
8/15 423.4mi / 14.892gal = 28.43mpg
I have a pretty consistent usage pattern of 70% hwy and 30% city.
I must say I made the right choice for a vehicle. After getting used to the car, and learning it's shifting patterns and when to force it to upshift, I'm getting lots of power and great mileage. 
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Re: 2009 Accord Coupe LX-S I4 Auto, Update [cpboy99]
by tankbeans
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Aug 16, 2009 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: cpboy99 (Aug 15, 2009 11:34 pm)
What do you mean by "forcing an upshift?" I'd be curious to know if the same thing can be applied to my 03. So far my rolling average since March of 2008 is right above 25 mpg and I have a 4 cylinder. I drive more often in the city since there is construction on the highway going down to where I work and I'd rather avoid that at all costs.
Enjoy your new car! My next one will probably be mid Gen IX or early Gen X. I have no reason to replace it now.
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Re: 2009 Accord Coupe LX-S I4 Auto, Update [tankbeans]
by cpboy99
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Aug 16, 2009 (10:32 pm)
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Replying to: tankbeans (Aug 16, 2009 10:12 am)
Hm... by forcing an upshift, I was more referring to getting used to the engine and learning what rpms the engine likes to shift at. Therefore when I'm right near a shifting rpm, I give the gas pedal a slight pump to make it shift to the next gear. Then back off and continue at the same speed.
A while back I read on some gas saving pamphlet to do this. Maybe it's incorrect?
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Re: 2009 Accord Coupe LX-S I4 Auto, Update [cpboy99]
by tankbeans
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Aug 17, 2009 (3:26 pm)
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Replying to: cpboy99 (Aug 16, 2009 10:32 pm)
Oh I understand now. I don't doubt that it's a good tip. I know I used to push mine up slightly past 43 mph, as per thegrad's tip, to force it to shift into 5th gear and then I'd drop back if I was going to be on a stretch where it would be 40 mph for an extended period. When I did this my car would be running about 1200 rpm. No sense in sticking in 4th for a long stretch.
I'll have to start paying more attention so I might be able to make use of the same technique.
I find it amazing how slight variances in the gearing of a given car can produce such differing amounts of rpm. My brother's car, a 94 Corolla 5-speed manual, pushes 4,000 rpm at 75 mph, while mine, 03 Accord LX Coupe 4-cyl, is only running about 2500 at 75 mph and barely 2750 at 80. (/random tangent over)
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Is my Car Broke
by bud_foxx44
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Aug 20, 2009 (7:22 pm)
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Folks, I have a I4 Auto Accord 2009 and I am getting lousy mileage. My first 3 tanks are averaging 22 to 23 MPG. I have a 78 mile commute one way with about 65 of them solely highway and the rest 40 to 50 MPH with some lights. I should be getting high 20's to over 30. Do I need to give it more time to break in?
Thanks in advance
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Re: Is my Car Broke [bud_foxx44]
by personatech
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Aug 20, 2009 (7:52 pm)
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Replying to: bud_foxx44 (Aug 20, 2009 7:22 pm)
Your expectations are high and your mileage is low. With that drive I would expect more in the mid- to upper-20s. Most of my driving is a 35 mile commute with the first 5 and last 2 miles at 35-50MPH with a few traffic lights, the rest somewhat curvy back roads with an occasional straightaway. I usually get 25-27MPG which is right where the EPA said my mileage should be. The ONLY time I ever got over 30MPG was on 100% highway trips. I didn't notice much improvement after break-in - these mileages were realized from the get-go.
That being said, 22-23MPG seems low. Check your tire pressure, make sure you shift into D and not D3 (easy to do), and use decent quality gasoline.
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Re: Is my Car Broke [bud_foxx44]
by blufz1
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Aug 20, 2009 (8:29 pm)
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Replying to: bud_foxx44 (Aug 20, 2009 7:22 pm)
How fast are you driving on the highway?
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