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Re: New 2008 Odyssey EX [dorlando1] by capizzo
Dec 07, 2008 (1:23 pm)
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Replying to: dorlando1 (Dec 07, 2008 10:51 am)

BELIEVE IT OR NOT, WE WERE GETTING HORRIBLE GAS MILEAGE WITH OUR 2007...OUR 2004 WAS GETTING ABOUT 26 MPG HIGHWAY AND ABOUT 18 MPG CITY. WHEN WE HIT OVER 8000 MILES WE WENT FROM ABOUT 18 HIGHWAY AND MAYBE 14 CITY, TO BACK TO WHER THE 2004 WAS.
I'VE HEARD OTHERS SAY THE SAME THING ABOUT THE "BREAK-IN" PERIOD.
I WAS SORRY WE TURNED IN THE 2004 FOR THE 2007, BUT NOW WITH ABOUT 10,800 MILES, IT'S GETTING SUPERIOR MPG CITY AND HIGHWAY.
MAYBE 18 CITY AND 28 HIGHWAY WHICH IS GREAT FOR THIS FINE RUNNING VEHICLE....BUT IT TOOK A LOT OF GAS DOLLARS IN THE BEGINNING.ESPECIALLY SINCE THE PRICE OF GAS WENT UP RIGHT AFTER WE LEASED IT...SO HOPEFULLY YOURS WILL DO THE SAME...GOOD LUCK, AND DON'T COUNT THE ODYSSEY OUT YET...I THINK THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS, AND ARE MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GRADE-LOGIC DRIVE-TRAIN...WE ONLY PUT ABOUT 7500 MILES A YEAR ON OURS...MOSTLEY CITY DRIVING, SO THID WAS A REAL "GUZZLER FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF USE..IT PROBABLY SUCKED UP ABOUT $1500 IN REGULAR IN 12 MONTHS.
BEST REGARDS,
LOU
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Re: That's good! [dorlando1] by capizzo
Dec 07, 2008 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: dorlando1 (Oct 29, 2008 4:02 am)

THE WIND NOISE IS RIDICULOUS WITH THE REAR WINDOWS DOWN AT ANY SPEED OVER 25 MPH..THE NOISE REALLY POUNDS EVERYONE IN THE CAR! .I CAN'T BELIEVE HONDA LET THIS PROBLEM PASS QUALITY CONTROL....SO MUCH FOR THE REAR WINDOWS FEATURE...SUCKS!
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How much difference does a VCM make in real world conditions by aps4
Dec 08, 2008 (7:39 am)
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I am debating between EX & EX-L, The only attractive thing in EX-L for me is VCM. In real driving conditions does it really give that much better mileage to warrant the extra cost. I don't really care for other bells & whistles that come with EX-L as compared to EX. What do you guys think?
 
Thanks in advance
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07 Odyssey tire pressure by zakiman
Dec 09, 2008 (11:29 am)
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Tire pressure on our odyssey was low for a few weeks so I set the pressure to 32 psi for now snd the tire pressure indicator no longer on the dashboard. I know the manual say 33 psi (front) and 35psi (back).
 
here is my stupid question:
The mechanic where I set the tire pressure told me to set 39 psi ( front) and 42(back) , and I thought this was way too high for the van. He even showed me 42psi on the sidewall of the tires. Is this true? Should the pressure be set to 39 front/42 back? or what should I set it to during winter vs. summer?
 
Many thanks for helping me out!
zaki
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Tire Pressure by bikechuck
Dec 09, 2008 (2:25 pm)
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I would go with the recommendation in the manual. I would never deviate by as much as your mechanic has suggested without checking the suggestion out with Honda or a tire company.
 
I have had service people tell me not to use the oil recommended in my manual and to me that is always a red flag and an indication that I need to begin looking for a new place to get my car serviced.
 
The engineers that write the specs for your manual are professional people that know their products. I trust them more than individual mechanics who come and go from various dealerships.
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Re: 07 Odyssey tire pressure [zakiman] by jlsxpressllc
Dec 09, 2008 (6:41 pm)
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Replying to: zakiman (Dec 09, 2008 11:29 am)

I would follow what the manual says. Your suspension is tuned to the air pressure stated in your manual. I would strongly suggest you find another mechanic.
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Re: Tire Pressure [bikechuck] by capizzo
Dec 09, 2008 (7:51 pm)
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Replying to: bikechuck (Dec 09, 2008 2:25 pm)

I FIND THAT 40PSI FRONT AND BACK IS THE BEST...MY HONDA MECHANIC AT THE DEALER AGREES.....GOOD LUCK.
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Re: Tire Pressure [capizzo] by zakiman
Dec 10, 2008 (8:08 am)
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Replying to: capizzo (Dec 09, 2008 7:51 pm)

[capizzo] but the manual states 33 psi (front) and 35 psi (back). Why 40 psi on all four is the best? this doesn't make any sence!
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Re: First tank, '08 EX-L [dsrtrat2] by dsrtrat2
Dec 11, 2008 (1:28 pm)
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Replying to: dsrtrat2 (Dec 07, 2008 12:08 pm)

"Full" tank from dealer. Got 24+ MPG at first fill up. Drive a lot of semi-rural roads with 35-55 MPH limits and a few stop signs and traffic lights. Will see how the 2nd tank goes.
 
Second tank, very little freeway or stop and go driving and got 25.7 MPG.
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Re: First tank, '08 EX-L [dsrtrat2] by dsrtrat2
Dec 15, 2008 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: dsrtrat2 (Dec 11, 2008 1:28 pm)

"Full" tank from dealer. Got 24+ MPG at first fill up. Drive a lot of semi-rural roads with 35-55 MPH limits and a few stop signs and traffic lights. Will see how the 2nd tank goes.
  
Second tank, very little freeway or stop and go driving and got 25.7 MPG.
 
Third tank was 24.8 MPG with about 25% freeway miles. So last 2 tanks averaging 25.2 MPG.

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