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I have a 2002 CR-v EX with Automatic and 64k miles. I have taken several trips from Dallas to Colorado Springs, and on these trips, have averaged 28-33 mpg with A/C on. Around Dallas, I average 19-23 mpg with A/C. Over the years, my milage has gone down. I think it may have to do with the new tires that I put on the vehicle, the Goodyear TripleTred. Great tires for traction, but noisy.
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I was getting about 20 mpg. I do 95% city driving with lots of lights. I have used Goodyear Triple Treads since the first week. (Very hard ride but good traction) I recently changed to Mobile 1 synthetic of the right value and a top Purotator (As I remember) filter. At the same time, the change to part Ethanol gas and cold weather hit NJ. Plus my battery was defective and replaced. My mileage has dropped from 20, down to about 16 mpg. Does this make sense or could I have a problem? I don't carry much cargo or people as a rule. Tires are inflated properly. I am at a loss.
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Replying to: tc4all (Dec 25, 2005 10:46 am) The change in fuel blend is the cause of your reduced fuel mileage. JM2C
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Replying to: theracoon (Dec 25, 2005 1:22 pm)
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Replying to: tc4all (Dec 25, 2005 4:28 pm) It is more likely that 2 mpg came from ethanol and the other 2 mpg from MTBE used in winter gas. Also the grade of oil will make a difference. I usually do my own changes with Mobil 1 0W-20, but I had a freebie from the dealer, and went with their change. Supposedly they used 5W-20, and my mileage went from 30 mpg highway (summer) to 25 highway (winter). Combination of winter gas and non-synth oil are probably contributing to my MPG descrease. I will change out to Mobil 1 after 3000 miles on the dyno oil. |
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Replying to: rrrrb (Dec 13, 2005 7:17 am) Are you using synthetic? What type of tires were you using previously? Thanks |
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I noticed that till I hit the 5000 miles mark my CRV drove a bit heavy with some kind of resistance. The pickup was very poor.. I would be afraid to make quick lane changes in a crowded quick stop and go freeway. But now it seems to be responding a lot better and feels more lighter to drive. I always use Mobile 87 grade and tire pressure is usually 34psi. Till date I was pretty frustrated with the mpg but it seems to have improved now. Seems to have improved from 21/22mpg to 24 mpg till date for city traffic.
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Hi I'm looking  Toyota, thinking Matrix, Corolla, or Prius, mostly to save on gas $$ and have a reliable car. From what I'm reading here, Matrix doesn't sound like a good bet on either count. I'm looking at a loaded 2006 XR Automatic. Comments/insights are much appreciated! Thanks 
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Replying to: seahorse1 (Jan 18, 2006 9:49 am) You are on the CR-V forum, which is Honda - do a search for toyota/matrix board. Or XR car. |
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Replying to: seahorse1 (Jan 18, 2006 9:49 am) I'm looking Toyota, thinking Matrix, Corolla, or Prius, mostly to save on gas $$ and have a reliable car. From what I'm reading here, Matrix doesn't sound like a good bet on either count. I'm looking at a loaded 2006 XR Automatic. Comments/insights are much appreciated! Thanks Go with the XRS, 6spd manual version. The engine is made by Yamaha. |
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