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#3 of 491 '99 Odyssey by lfan Jun 27, 2005 (6:30 pm)
We get about 18mpg in normal driving (80% city, 20%hwy). On our vacation, 80% hwy, we get about 25mpg. The van just is not too efficient in stop and go. We use 87 octane. High octane doesn't seem to increase mileage more than 1or 2 mpg's.
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#5 of 491 '05 EX-L by stickguy Jul 06, 2005 (9:26 am)
getting about 15-17 around town (very shrot hop stuff, horrible for mileage). Just took a weekend trip from Phila. to NY (long island) and got just over 23. That includes 1/2 stop and go on the turnpike, some 65-80 cruising, and a fair amount of local on the Island (running to the beach, etc.)   Doing another trip soon that should be mostly highway (but up into the hills). Hope to get 25ish on that one.   For what it is and what it does, and the type of driving, about what I expect and not too bad.   I figure I could easily get 25-27 on a straight highway run to the south, where it's mostly flatland.
#6 of 491 Fuel usage nothing like expected! Nothing Economical about it by ali019 Aug 24, 2005 (2:24 pm)
Good luck Stick......I've been driving my 05 Odyssey for 9 mos now, (14,000 miles), checking the mpg since the last oil change...In 3000 miles, average is less than 18 Mpg. I live in SC, and mostly driving to Myrtle Beach and back (500 miles round trip, and can't get any flatter). I never would invested this much money to get this kind of disappointment. I feel I was very badly deceived by Honda.     I am seeing alot of mention of terrible fuel economy in people's reviews. Seems like everybody has an "It is what it is" attitude. Can't something be done about this? Is it legal to advertise something so untrue?     Is there anyone out there that gets what is stated? ( 20-28 for mine) Replies to this message: whahappan (Oct 13, 2005 7:45 am)
#7 of 491 Bad Fuel Mileage by may0man Aug 24, 2005 (6:40 pm)
I've had my '05 Odyssey for 2 months, have 2000 miles, probably 70%city and 30% highway. Although I didn't expect anything like the EPA, I'm only averaging 15 MPG My wife drives it most of the time taking the kids to school and getting groceries so she isn't hotrodding it, the highway trips we keep it around 65-70, We do run the AC a lot (it's hot in Texas) but can't imagine it pulling 10 MPG out of it.
#8 of 491 '05 EX-L by cstoffer Aug 25, 2005 (10:07 am)
I have an '05 EX-L, with the "intelligent" VCM V-6 engine. We picked up the vehicle at the dealer and immediately left for a vacation of about 1000 miles one way. On the trip there we averaged about 20 mpg. Not any better on the way home. I was hoping to be at 26 mpg, as the driving was nearly all highway, but that didnt happen. Has anyone experienced their mpg increasing with the age of the vehicle? Thanks. Replies to this message: aspesisteve (Aug 26, 2005 9:47 pm) cccompson (Aug 27, 2005 7:11 am) fljoslin (Dec 14, 2005 11:15 am)
#9 of 491 Re: '05 EX-L [cstoffer] by aspesisteve Aug 26, 2005 (9:47 pm)
Replying to: cstoffer (Aug 25, 2005 10:07 am) i was hoping to hear from someone with the new VCM-v6. With gas approaching $3.00 per gallon I was thinking anything near the EPA rated 28 mpg for the '05 Oddy is very impressive.   but after hearing your milege numbers I'd have to say it's very disapointing to hear you getting 20 mpg even if the engine has yet to be broken in.   We were getting 21 in our '02 Oddy while fully loaded and pulling a 1,200 lbs trailer and the EGR valve was faulty. I'm now curious to see if our milege will improve.
#10 of 491 Re: '05 EX-L [cstoffer] by cccompson Aug 27, 2005 (7:11 am)
Replying to: cstoffer (Aug 25, 2005 10:07 am) Yes, the mileage will improve over time. My Touring will get 28 on the highway IF the speed is kept at 65-70 (over that and it drops dramatically). There is no way this vehicle can ever achieve 20 in town - it is simply too heavy - though I have come close to 18 mpg.
#11 of 491 Actual mileage in '05 EX-L by woodie57 Aug 27, 2005 (6:05 pm)
I am getting 17 city and 24 interstate. That's with 4 kids and myself and some luggage with A/C. City is without luggage and on a fair amount of 45 MPH roads.   I don't notice when the engine switches off cylinders. Is it when the ECO light comes on? I have not even read the manual. I have made an effort to avoid changing speeds quickly on the highway to hopefully eliminate the cycling back and forth. Probably a waste of effort but it keeps my mind occupied while driving. It just isn't as exciting as when I was 16!! Replies to this message: van_info (Aug 29, 2005 12:22 pm)
#12 of 491 05 EX-L RES NAV First tank 18.1 Second 20.2 by mich_chow Aug 29, 2005 (11:53 am)
Mostly (say 70%) city. Lots of idle time with AC on (more on first tank). AC on 90% time. Regular unleaded fuel. No significant weight on the van. Highway speed 65-70, city speed 40-45. Tried to maintain same speed as much as possible. Not too bad, IMO.

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