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#480 of 489 09 EX-L by kevman3 Aug 25, 2009 (7:37 am)
Just picked it up, I am hoping to get 27mpg on my 50 mile commute to work every day. Was getting 28 on CR-V. I'll let you know how it goes.
#481 of 489 Mileage comparison 09 EX vs EX-L by jreichling Aug 26, 2009 (7:56 pm)
Anyone have any info on real world mileage comparison between the two?   Honda literature shows EX getting combined 18 and EX-L (with i-VTEC) getting combined 20 mpg. I had one dealer tell me that the EX would get better mileage in real world. I am looking to buy and trying to decide between the two. Replies to this message: nobo (Aug 27, 2009 5:01 am)
#482 of 489 Re: Mileage comparison 09 EX vs EX-L [jreichling] by nobo Aug 27, 2009 (5:01 am)
Replying to: jreichling (Aug 26, 2009 7:56 pm) Did the dealer that told you the EX will get better mileage have an EX-L in stock.? Often the dealer will make statements that will get you to buy what they have in stock. Also was it dealer management or someone in sales that told you the EX would get better fuel economy?
#483 of 489 07 EX-L w/27K gets 26-31 Hwy 14-16 City by claim5 Aug 29, 2009 (2:33 pm)
Been commuting from Chicago to St. Paul once a month since March, when I fill up in Chicago mpg tops out at 26 going up to Mn, but return trip always better mileage. Got to be the Chicago EPA blend fuel. Best mileage last month during a fishing trip to northern MN, for a week of mixed driving the average came out to 31 mpg. Back in the Chicago area I get about 15. Last year's 5000 mile trip through the south to the Keys and back up through the East Coast we averaged 26 for the trip. Pretty decent mileage for a 5000 lb (loaded with 5 people and all their stuff) van. Was also very hot, often over 100 degrees, at 75-80 mph with air set at 68.   Brother in law's family have an 07 Town & Country LXI. They're up in Michigan, and get about 22-24 hwy. Nice van, but he's driven mine and says it feels more like a sports car in comparison. I agree. That's why I bought it, much tighter and I think Honda engineered it better. Oh, the 160 speedo got his attention, too.   This is my second EX-L and I've been thinking about getting a 2010. Just recently began having judders between 2nd and 3rd gear after software update by Honda. I think it's up-shifting too soon. Following wobblyknobbles on other forum.
#484 of 489 Re: 31.5 MPG EX-L Odyssey [bowtiefan1] by ezydriver Sep 03, 2009 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: bowtiefan1 (May 10, 2008 2:15 pm) The K&N air filter was ordered from one of the many online automotive stores along with a case of Honda oil filters. I do not think it makes much difference compared to a Honda air filter. Easy driving with the a/c only on when needed, rear air off, good air pressure in the tires but mostly, I think a steady right foot. My wife does not get as good gas mileage as I do even with the same ave. speed, (GPS calculation.) If you are looking for fun gadgets try a "Scan Gauge." Once you have the speed and fuel sensors calibrated it is very accurate.
#485 of 489 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Real City MPG by sonicw Sep 25, 2009 (5:01 am)
I just purchased a 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring (w/o PAX). Excellent shape with only single-owner 20,000 miles. Runs excellent and smooth. But...   Yes, there is always a "but" isn't there?   I am somewhat shocked at what I believe to be less-than-expected city mileage. Live in Central Florida, run A/C continuously, most miles are city driving. No heavy foot and smooth on accelerating. My wife and I are experiencing 13-15 MPG city! Last night when we filled up it was our all-time low of 13.1 mpg!!! This was our third fill-up since purchasing the Ody.   Does this not seem extremely low? Is anyone else experiencing comparable city mileage? Any ideals? Suggestions? Replies to this message: hi_tech_rep1 (Sep 25, 2009 6:43 am) sonicw (Sep 25, 2009 7:14 am) mkielm (Sep 27, 2009 5:42 pm) sonicw (Sep 28, 2009 4:52 am)
#486 of 489 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Real City MPG [sonicw] by hi_tech_rep1 Sep 25, 2009 (6:43 am)
Replying to: sonicw (Sep 25, 2009 5:01 am) Howdy! I posted on this board ~ 7 months ago. My 2008 EX-L has had as low as 15.1. My 2002 NEVER got below 18.8. That is a 20% hit on city mileage. I have overinflated my tires by 3PSI and it seems to help. My city averages ~ 18ish.. The BEST highway was 24.8 ~ 3 months ago. I now have 14k. My recommendation is to SLOWLY accelerate w/ this new Oddy. I did not have to w/ the old one, but I don't want 15.1 ever again. Ironically, that was when gas was $4.05 per gal. Good Luck. Replies to this message: sonicw (Sep 25, 2009 7:14 am)
#487 of 489 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Real City MPG [hi_tech_rep1] by sonicw Sep 25, 2009 (7:14 am)
Replying to: hi_tech_rep1 (Sep 25, 2009 6:43 am) Thanks for the quick feedback. Based upon what you have offered and what another friend who is an Ody owner reports (17-18 city MPG), I'm going to call my Honda dealer, schedule an appt, and take advantage of some of that Honda Care I hear so much good about. I'll let you know how things work out.   My fear is that the unusually low mileage might be a precursor to something else. I'm already excessively easy on accelerating (and should not even have to do this). If it were not that I park it inside a locked garage every night and park it outside my office window during the day, I'd almost be suspect of someone siphoning gasoline out from underneath.   And ~ You're right. At the current and past gas prices, it's more like "anatomy-per-mile" (an arm and a leg) than "miles-per-gallon".
#488 of 489 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Real City MPG [sonicw] by mkielm Sep 27, 2009 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: sonicw (Sep 25, 2009 5:01 am) I have 08 EX-RES.   I also posted earlier with questions on similar experiences with low mpg. I just hit 13.1 on city driving for the first time (also a new low for me). I had the new programming installed by my dealer re: the service notice on the tranny studdering issue between 2nd and 3rd a few weeks before this "new low".   Wondering if anyone has experienced poor mileage after this computer program update? I was getting poor mileage before, but not 13 in city.   My other question was whether anyone had improved mileage after an extended break-in (8k to 10k or after the second oil change)?   Thanks, mkielm Replies to this message: sonicw (Sep 28, 2009 4:52 am)
#489 of 489 Re: 2008 Honda Odyssey Touring Real City MPG [mkielm] by sonicw Sep 28, 2009 (4:52 am)
Replying to: mkielm (Sep 27, 2009 5:42 pm) I took my 2008 Touring into the dealer over the weekend. The computer diagnostics could find nothing wrong or out-of-range. However... my programming had not been done so they did the tranny studdering issue programming while it was in the shop.   I thought I'd share this since my experience seems to indicate that the tranny studdering programming fix may not have anything to do with the low mileage.   In my case, I plan to change gas stations on my next fill-up. I've used nothing but the very same wholesale club gas pumps since I purchased my Ody. Next fill-up I plan to switch to an entirely different independent major gas station and see what happens. I just have a sneaky suspicion, call it a hunch.   I'll let the forum know the outcome when I've calculated my mileage after next fill-up.   The Honda mechanic did agree that 13.1 MPG was excessively low, that diagnostics can't point to anything specifically wrong, the tranny programming wouldn't do anything to help or hinder mileage, and that maybe its related to the gasoline that I am using.

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