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#770 of 782 Re: 2009 CR-V after 3 weeks [klanger] by klanger Jun 24, 2009 (11:43 am)
Replying to: klanger (Jun 24, 2009 5:29 am) Video on hypermiling CR-V
#771 of 782 mpg by johnsc Jul 13, 2009 (8:49 am)
I just got a 09 CRV FWD LX and couldn't be happier. It's getting 27-28 in light city use, short trips, 45-65 mph with several traffic lights, stop signs and a bridge. For comparison, my 08 Kia Spectra5 2.0 compact car got the same 27-28 for the exact same commute and much worse on the highway. The CRV has a 5 speed transmission. It is a very solid ride and handles amazingly well. The bottom line is the CRV beats many 4 speed compact cars mpg and is an SUV. More traffic lights and fast acceleration will lower mpg. I'll post a follow up later but for now the CRV is awesome. I'm 6'3'' and have lots of room in front or back. Also good cargo space, only a tiny bit less than a 4 runner or Jeep, but just about double the mpg. I took a big loss on dumping the Kia after a year but should made up for the loss with the CRV.
#772 of 782 Help! by pfloydman Aug 27, 2009 (8:37 pm)
Help...I just got an 09 CR-V 4WD EX-L w/NAV. The posted MPG on the sticker is 20 City, 27 Hwy, combined 22. Now, I've only driven about 100 miles so far, of which probably 60 were city and 40 hwy, but on the screen I'm getting 14.1 mpg. I don't floor it when the light turns green, it hasn't been ungodly hot (requiring lots of A/C), and I don't have a ton of cargo. I just don't get it. I know that the 20/27 is from "ideal conditions" but I wasn't expecting the combined number to be off by a whopping 8mpg. Any thoughts? I was getting 10-12 mpg combined on my Ford Explorer and was really excited for the upgrade. Replies to this message: lzc (Aug 28, 2009 4:50 am)
#773 of 782 Re: Help! [pfloydman] by lzc Aug 28, 2009 (4:50 am)
Replying to: pfloydman (Aug 27, 2009 8:37 pm) The normal mileage variation is pretty wide. Driving styles, conditions, etc. will make for a big difference. But 14 mpg! That's way too low. But you've gone only 100 miles. Did you reset the mileage meter when you started driving? If not, do that. Who knows what kind of test driving miles were put on it.   I have never reset the "B" trip meter on my 2007 CR-V, so I have a complete mileage reading for the car. It's 26.1 mpg. The meter, and you won't like this, probably reads high--1/2 to 3/4 mpg in my experience.   Check the tire pressure, although dealers usually over inflate tires. Be assured, a well-running CR-V under normal driving conditions will deliver 20+ mpg. Good luck.
#774 of 782 MPG by sr146260211 Aug 28, 2009 (5:26 am)
Never, never count on the onboard mpg screen for a reading. Always off by a few mpg. Use the try and true method by filling up to the first click at a gas station you use on a regular basis. Then after at least 3/4 tank left fill up again at the very same station and the very same pump to the first click only. This will give you a better reading.   Driving any car a short distance without giving the engine a chance to warm up is a mpg killer. Example...   My former 2006 Civic ( 25mpg city sticker ) got about 24/25 miles per gallon on a 10/12 mile city round drive per day.   When I only drove 1/2 mile up and then later 1/2 mile back from a store or bank, my mpg was 16 to 17 miles per gallon. See the big difference when you only drive a short distance.   Long traffic lights, many traffic lights over few lights will also give you a less mpg reading. Replies to this message: kcall2 (Aug 29, 2009 6:00 pm)
#775 of 782 Re: MPG [sr146260211] by kcall2 Aug 29, 2009 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: sr146260211 (Aug 28, 2009 5:26 am) Picked up my EXL FWD on 17 July and ran out the initial dealer supplied tank of fuel. Zeroed out the onboard mpg reading at around 275 miles, and reset Trip A to zero, then filled up using the fill till shutoff then trickle till shutoff method. Three full tanks and 894.6 miles later, here are results.   First, though, driving conditions. Suburban and rural 35 - 45 mph limits, rolling hills, stops typically 1/2 to 1 mile, 85 percent.Short interstate 65 - 70 mph 15 percent. A/C on auto, 2 occupants mostly. Tires inflated to recommended 30psi. Temps, Oklahoma typical 85 - 95.   Calculated mpg using miles/gallons fuel = 23.53mpg. Best tank was 24.72mpg (last tank), worst was 22.87mpg. Onboard mpg reading for the three tanks of fuel is 24.2mpg. Whats that, 1 percent or so off? I'll take it.   So far, I'm a happy camper. The "Cute Little Car", as my grandkids call it, is tight and responsive, fairly quiet and very handy. Lotsa stuff goes in the cargo area, which along with being a Honda is the main reason for this purchase.
#776 of 782 trip computer by motoguy128 Aug 31, 2009 (11:40 am)
On my second fill-up, my tri pcomputer actually read lower tha nmy calculated amount. I'll see if that continues. It would be a suprise because on our altima, it always comes out reading higher tha nthe calculated amount. I'm starting ot think the trip computer is more accurate than hand calculation. Hand calculation could be off by a 1/2 gallon depending and require you average 3 or 4 tanks together.   I think what will throw off the mpg indicator the most, is the gasoline itself. the energy content of the gasoline can vary slightly.. especially if ethanol is used. I think my dealer filled it with E10 when delivered (it's usually cheaper in the midwest), so I wasn't suprised when my mileage improve noticeably on the next 2 tanks... that along with more break-in.
#777 of 782 '05 crv with 23.5K by saabgirl Nov 03, 2009 (2:32 pm)
In mixed suburban driving during the summer of '09 -- avg 21.5 mpg with low of 18 and high of 25.8   In mostly highway mileage during the same period -- avg 28.4 mpg with a high of 31. Speed in the range of 60 - 75.   Context -- G'year Assurance Comfort Tread tires at 30 psi. A/C running when SaabGirl deemed it necessary, which is anytime temp exceeds 60. Carrying two adults on trips plus couple hundred pounds of stuff. Drove with traffic flow; no special effort to squeeze out better mileage. Shell 87 -- fuel most often used.   Off-topic note: One thing I've appreciated about this very practical machine is that it still has no rattles or squeaks, even on rough pavement.
#778 of 782 31.7 MPG's Cross Country by crvexl2008 Nov 22, 2009 (7:06 pm)
Just completed 3000 mile cross country trek in 2008 CRV EX L 2 wheel drive which had 11400 miles at srtart of trip . I averaged an astounding 31.7 MPGs most of which was at 70MPH on Cruise control. The low end MPG 23.1 up mountains in the west the best at 37.8 going down those mountains. No issues whatsoever about anything. Vehicle ran better than Secretariat in the 73 Kentucky Derby !
#779 of 782 good accelerator and airflow up on k &n filter by hp2009 Nov 23, 2009 (2:24 pm)
i have brought k an n filter ..for $43.00 and i have noticed following changes:   1.i can see increase in my accelerator and hardness on accelerator feeling when going over highway has been gone   2.i noticed millage going up(need time for exact miles up) since i brought this filter after 3 months use of car now i can see good accelerator and airflow up   3.before k and n filter..city and highway trips...24 around and i did not have long trips yet...   thanks hp Replies to this message: steve_ (Nov 23, 2009 2:53 pm) kipk (Nov 24, 2009 7:06 am) hp2009 (Nov 24, 2009 7:34 pm)

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