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Replying to: sr146260211 (Aug 28, 2009 5:26 am) 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| 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 ! | |
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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
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Replying to: hp2009 (Nov 23, 2009 2:24 pm) |
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Replying to: hp2009 (Nov 23, 2009 2:24 pm) Yes the K&N filter allows more air flow due to the "mesh" being less restrictive. But, you could leave the filter out altogether and get even more air flow. Why not just do that?  The K&N less restrictive "mess" has larger holes and also allows more and larger foreign particals to enter the engine. Those particals can be/are abbrasive to the internal moving parts. Resulting in increased wear inside the engine. Many/most of us bought Hondas because of their known and proven longevity. Honda's engineers have invested many hours and dollars developing the exact amount of air flow required for the best overall performance (see above) of their engines. If more air flow was needed they would have increased the size of the air filter, not the size of the holes in the filter. Do you really believe a $42 air cleaner is better than the one developed by Honda engineers? Keep in mind that K&N's business is selling componants. Honda's business is selling you a vehicle that will last, and last, and last! Kip
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Replying to: kipk (Nov 24, 2009 7:06 am) i have used k and n filter for yrs and i have seen changes with my cars but everybody have different view on k and n filter or other product out there... thanks for your advice hp |
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