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2672 messages, Last post on Nov 23, 2009 at 2:36 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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Replying to: bud_foxx44 (Aug 20, 2009 7:22 pm) 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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Replying to: bud_foxx44 (Aug 20, 2009 7:22 pm) |
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Replying to: bud_foxx44 (Aug 20, 2009 7:22 pm) High speeds kill mileage, especially if you are using AC. |
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I've had the chance to be a passenger a few times lately which has allowed me to observe others' driving habits. I've come to the conclusion that many people don't anticipate very well. It doesn't make sense to me to punch the gas pedal when you can see something ahead that will make you stop or slow down, such as a red light or slow moving traffic. Technically, every time you use the brakes, you are wasting that energy. (Yes, I know that you have to be reasonable about this.) I wonder how much better mileage might be for some folks if they just could learn some different driving techniques. I also understand the fun in quick acceleration. And there are plenty of folks who couldn't care less about mileage. I'll bet EZ and Dudley go easy on the brakes.  Of course, like me, they have manuals with the increased engine braking.
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Replying to: blufz1 (Aug 20, 2009 8:29 pm)
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Replying to: bud_foxx44 (Aug 22, 2009 2:12 pm) |
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Replying to: bud_foxx44 (Aug 22, 2009 2:12 pm)
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Excellent point about the brakes. Yes every time you use them you waste energy. Obviously you can't avoid them completely, but anticipation is your friend. Glide up to stops, why give the car gas when you are going to stop anyway? Yes, my brakes tend to last forever - my last car ('90 Integra MT) the front brakes lasted until 190,000 miles.
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Replying to: dudleyr (Aug 24, 2009 6:09 am) My 06 EX-L has over 73k miles and I'm down to 3mm on the rear brakes. Fronts are at 6. Lots of highway miles though.
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