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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 19, 2005 12:44 pm)  I filled up my tank completely and put odometer "A" in zero by the time it was empty "A" read 180.1 miles. Now that's 12.3 gallons I poured into the tank divided by 180.1 and that's 14.64 mpg. Do you think this is a Lemon? The dealership told me in my face today that the CR-V would normally spend 12 to 14 mpg. I am complaining to Honda about this. Alex
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Replying to: latino71 (Aug 31, 2005 7:40 am) Otherwise, you have no idea how much gas you used out of your tank.. A common mistake.. regards, kyfdx
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Replying to: kyfdx (Aug 31, 2005 7:43 am)
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Replying to: latino71 (Aug 31, 2005 9:45 am) I get 26 mpg in 95% City driving. I shift at 2500 RPM's, almost never exceed the speed limit (which is 35-45 in my town), and don't race from light to light, but rather time it so that I don't have to stop at every light. This is different from when gas was $1.50, I would have been at the "head of the pack" Now I drive like an old lady. There some old ladies that actually drive faster than I. |
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2005 CRV EX AT Tires at 32 psi Odometer under 3,000 Traveled from central Connecticut to central Maine total miles 672 total gas 25.48 avg mpg 26.4 The trip Nawth was in heavy traffic with some construction delays. For this 280 miles, the CRV did 26.6 mpg. Returning home, with much lighter traffic and frequent use of Cruise Control set at approx 65 mph, the CRV did a bit better than 28. Local trips amounting to 100+ miles, the CRV avg 22.24 mpg. Although the town in Maine has only one traffic light and is surrounded by blue highways, the local mileage was only marginally better than I get in Central CT suburban stop and go. Overall I’m getting what Honda promised and may get better with break in. |
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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 19, 2005 12:44 pm) can you tell us how you changed your driving style? apologies if you already did and i missed it. 
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6,820 miles, 22.84 avg mpg, 60% city, 40 % hwy. The vehicle is not drive hard and is not driven over 70 on the interstate. Latest trip, 1002 miles, 24.66 mpg, 90% interstate, 10% traveling thru small towns. Best mpg 26.73. Currently 18.37 mpg, 9 mile commute to work with few stops. Exxon, Chevron, Shell, 89 octane. Michelin Destiny tires since 1,236 miles on odometer. Mobile 1, 0-20 synthetic. I have a 99 4Runner SR5 V6 with 77, 710 miles, avg. mpg in similar driving is 19.72 mpg. Latest trip, 1720 miles, 24.92 mpg, 95% interstate, 5% city, dead stop on I-20 for one hour, 102 degrees outside. Best mpg 25.41. Exxon, Chevron, Shell, 89 octane. Michelin LTX tires. Valvoline 5-30 dino. 96 Camry LE 4 cyl, 92,973 miles, EPA 21 city, 27 hwy. 50% 4 mile one way city drive to work, 50% rural roads. 25.26 mpg. Texas to Colorado trip with 7500 miles on odometer, 2047 miles, avg 34.76 mpg with car loaded. Will still do 32+ mpg on rural roads. Exxon, Chevron, Shell, 89 octane. Michelin Destiny tires, Valvoline 10-30 dino. The CRV is the first vehicle I have owned that I have not been able to exceed the EPA ratings. Perhaps the mileage will improve when I hit 10000 to 20000 miles.
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Replying to: KarenS (May 25, 2005 5:41 am) 850 miles averaging 18.5 in mostly city. "> I hope this improves!! 87 Octane. Easy driiving in first 500 miles.. |
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Replying to: clunkerdriver (Sep 02, 2005 9:12 am) Well, keep in mind that I have a 2003, which has a 4 speed transmission. Basically I accelerate briskly, but do not exceed 2500 RPMs. I try and get to 35 MPH in town (generally the speed limit) as soon as I can without exceeding 2500. Sometimes I have to let off on the accelerator pressure to get the engine to shift into the final gear (usually at around 30-35 MPH). Then I watch my Tach - I have found that I can maintain 35 MPH on a level surface with 1500 or so RPMs, but if I'm not careful, the RPMs will creep up, without a significant increase in speed. I can't really explain that, except that maybe the traffic is influencing me. When I first realized this, I found I was driving about 1700 -1800 RPMs for just about the same speed. I have found that this generally keeps up with most traffic - nobody honks their horn, anyway. Those that stomp on the gas are generally about 50 feet ahead of me at 35 MPH. Well, OK, if they really stop on the gas, they are 100 feet ahead. This includes something that is also a safety enhancement - I find myself watching the traffic ahead so as to compensate for the "accordian effect" normal to traffic. So I am more alert to upcoming problems. The other tricks are to try and time the traffic and the lights, so that you don't have to speed up and hit the brakes all the time. Every time you accelerate that 3500 lbs of metal, it takes more gas. So try and time the lights such that you make them, especially if you go the same route every day. Which is another thing, check your various routes to work and see which one provides the most consistent speed at approximately the same distance. My "bad" MPG (18.3 MPG) was when I really dipped into the VTEC, with "jackrabbit" starts that went into the 3000's for RPM. I actually got the RT4WD to kick in often, which seldom happens now. It sure was fun though... One note: I don't skimp on the gas when accelerating onto a freeway, or passing. I usually get up to 4000 RPM on the on-ramp. And I never hinder traffic, not ever. I'll use a little more gas first. You will also save if you stay at 65 MPH. My absolute best tank was in New Mexico last year. I went about 60 MPH for 1/2 of the tank, and 80 MPH for the other 1/2. I got 30.8 MPG (as I recall). I've often wondered what would have happened if I'd gone back by the secondary roads instead of the Interstate, but we found ourselves 180 miles North of Santa Fe, NM - all the way into Colorado, in my misguided attempt to get back from Taos. Don't ask for details, it is painful to a person like me who generally has a very good sense of direction.  Beautiful scenery, however, in the fall. I also found the neatest ski resort nestled in the mountains. I was trying to get over those same mountains, but when the road turned into dirt, I decided to circle around the mountains on the paved roads. It turned out to be a rather large circle.  BTW, I was over 400 miles on that tank, which is unusual. That was only the second time I've gone over 400; the other time I got 27.5 MPG, which tells you that I was running on fumes when I stopped at 410 miles. I missed my exit on the interstate, and in some parts of Arizona, and California, that means a lot of miles to the next stop. I put in around 15 gallons as I recall. My mileage increased at about 3000 miles. |
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Replying to: viper07 (Sep 10, 2005 5:39 pm) The CR-V doesn't need 89 octane. Save yourself some money and use 87 if it's available. I think you'll find that your Owners Manual says to use a minimum of 86 octane. JM2C
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