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Re: 14.5 mpg in SF [kjr2487] by dpp8f
Jun 02, 2008 (3:16 pm)
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Replying to: kjr2487 (Mar 08, 2008 9:14 pm)

I have an '08 CR-V 2WD EX-L now with 1500 miles on it. I am averaging 14.7 mpg in the city around Los Angeles and think this is way too low. I am driving on flat terrain, in moderate temperatures, with no A/C, proper tire pressure, no overly-rapid acceleration, and lots of coasting instead of braking. In short, I am doing everything I possibly can, and I am still getting very poor gas mileage, far short of EPA's 2008 20 mpg rating for city driving.
 
Note: on my one significant highway drive so far, I averaged 27mpg, which equals the EPA 2008 mpg rating for highway driving.
 
Any thoughts?
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Re: 14.5 mpg in SF [dpp8f] by stevedebi
Jun 02, 2008 (4:03 pm)
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Replying to: dpp8f (Jun 02, 2008 3:16 pm)

"I am driving on flat terrain, in moderate temperatures, with no A/C, proper tire pressure, no overly-rapid acceleration, and lots of coasting instead of braking. "
 
That seems REALLY low. A couple of things I did on my 2003, which went from 18 to 21 MPG in the city.
 
I inflated the tires to 35 PSI.
 
I discovered that I got better MPG by doing a brisk acceleration up to about 35 MPH, and then easing off. Doing a "granny-style" very slow acceleration actually used more fuel, because the car is more efficient at higher speeds, so the sooner you get there (at reasonable acceleration), the better. And the longer you stay at speed, the better (see below).
 
Plan your routes to avoid traffic and stop lights / signs.
 
Don't accelerate to a stop - do what you can to keep the vehicle moving, by timing lights where possible, and slowing early when you know you won't make the light.
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Re: 14.5 mpg in SF [dpp8f] by acarperson
Jun 03, 2008 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: dpp8f (Jun 02, 2008 3:16 pm)

That is too low. My wife mostly drives our '07 EX 2WD in the hilly areas of Palos Verdes and gets 19-21 MPG. Around town on flat terrain we get 22-23 MPG and on long trips we average 29-30 MPG.
Your mileage is probably low enough to warrant a visit to the dealer. Could be something as simple as a clogged air filter or maybe brakes need adjustment.
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Gas Prices by kevman3
Jun 03, 2008 (9:24 am)
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I am really getting hammered buying gas lately. Getting around 25MPG consistantly on my 2008 EX-L, 80% highway. Otherwise love the car, but if they come out with a hybrid CRV, I am going to check it out. Spending over 100. a week on gas, my car alone. Don't even want to talk about my wife's Pilot!
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Re: Gas Prices [kevman3] by stevedebi
Jun 03, 2008 (1:43 pm)
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Replying to: kevman3 (Jun 03, 2008 9:24 am)

"I am really getting hammered buying gas lately. Getting around 25MPG consistantly on my 2008 EX-L, 80% highway. Otherwise love the car, but if they come out with a hybrid CRV, I am going to check it out. "
 
If you slow down to 60 MPH, you might get 30 MPG.
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Re: Gas Prices [stevedebi] by snagy1
Jun 04, 2008 (3:53 am)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jun 03, 2008 1:43 pm)

if you are getting 25mpg and you are in a SUV, then you are doing pretty good. Quit complaining. Our neighbor is getting 21 mpg in her escape cause she's a lead foot. It 's all about how fast you drive. My husband slowed down in his Pilot and is getting 22 mpg average. Even though its a bigger engine, the RPM's are much lower. Hook up a ScanGauge to it and it will help you improve your MPG's, it did for us. google Scangauge, pay the $ 150 and you will see results.
 
Edna
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Re: Gas Prices [snagy1] by kevman3
Jun 04, 2008 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: snagy1 (Jun 04, 2008 3:53 am)

Edna,
 
I am not complaining, thought that what this site was for, to discuss this vehicle. Everyone knows going slower gets better mileage. Car does not need a scan gage, computer tells you what your getting as you drive.
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Re: 2wd vs 4wd? [tylertj] by troymasters
Jun 04, 2008 (11:25 pm)
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Replying to: tylertj (May 12, 2008 2:02 pm)

Yahoo says off by 1 mile on the highway.
 
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/model/overview.html;_ylt=Ag0B_7ZTvhNR38C04kqX6lQE- c78F;_ylv=3?modelId=5511
 
Anyways, I was thinking the same thing as you regarding getting 2wd or 4wd. I live in an area with no snow, but the 4wd should provide additional safety on rainy days. Two friends told me to get the 4wd drive without a doubt because that is the reason for getting a crossover...to use your car's FULL potential. In addition, think of the resale value. If you plan to keep this car for more then 5 + years, get a vehicle that will keep you happy for a long time.
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Re: 2wd vs 4wd? [troymasters] by kipk
Jun 05, 2008 (2:56 am)
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Replying to: troymasters (Jun 04, 2008 11:25 pm)

I agree!
 
Most of the money spent up front for the AWD will be recovered at resale time.
 
Mileage depends more on driving techniques than whether or not there is a diffreintial in the back.
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Re: Gas Prices [kevman3] by snagy1
Jun 05, 2008 (4:18 am)
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Replying to: kevman3 (Jun 03, 2008 9:24 am)

Sorry about that, my text didn't come across very politely. What I was trying to allude to was that it is an SUV, and we should expect MPG between 20 and 28 per the sticker. If we wanted better MPG, we all would have purchased something else. With regard to the Scangauge, there are other settings that help while driving. One of the settings is LOD (load on demand). Easy to Google to learn about it.
 
Edna

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