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#473 of 491 wow by shawnab12 Jun 19, 2009 (10:35 pm)
man these milage numbers are so varied it's crazy, probably different terrain. We just picked up an 09 exl this weekend. We rented an lx one a year or two ago for highway and loved it, i know i was driving 75-80mpg from florida to georgia probably mostly cruise. 2 adults and 1 infant, car was loaded to the gills with xmas stuff. At the time i was freakin impressed with the milage probably around 25mpg that whole time...i've made this trip hundreds of times. huge difference coming from xterra 6 banger 2wd.that never got more than 18 I always get with that exactly what http://www.fueleconomy.gov says, 14/18...now that's a pos, neighbors tahoe gets better with an 8cyl. So i'm hoping for the published numbers if not better with vcm but who knows...city sucks no matter what unless you drive a 4 banger camry.   great car, cross overs barely get more more mpg if any. the ford edge,etc limo types are just station wagons. Mazda 5 does look interesting mpg wise and seating wise though haven't seen it in person. Replies to this message: hi_tech_rep1 (Jun 20, 2009 4:07 am)
#474 of 491 Re: wow [shawnab12] by hi_tech_rep1 Jun 20, 2009 (4:07 am)
Replying to: shawnab12 (Jun 19, 2009 10:35 pm) I now have 10k on my 2008 EXL and JUST got my best mileage. It was 90% highway and I was traveling low 70's mph trying to maintain the ECO. The trip got 24.5MPG on semi-hilly terrain. HOWEVER, two tanks before that I was traveling 90% city driving and got a very disappointing 15.4. As I have stated in prior emails, my 02 EXL NEVER got below 18.4 in ANY tankful. Now that gas is climbing again it will become more of an issue......
#475 of 491 Poor gas mileage on 08 EX-L by mkielm Jul 10, 2009 (12:01 pm)
This forum has been informative. I've been having same issue as others with very poor gas mileage on 08 Odyssey EX-L. Interesting notes regarding a break-in mileage requirement that a few people have experienced (8k - 10k before mpg rises to expected/advertised). I was wondering if those that had this experience noticed the increase in mpg after a scheduled service? I've tried to be on top of tire pressure and am not a heavy foot driver, so am hoping that this is just a break-in issue. Has anyone had any luck with a Honda dealer when addressing poor mpg? Thanks, mkielm
#476 of 491 34, 32, 31, then 28 and 24.5 MPG by ezydriver Aug 21, 2009 (1:04 pm)
We just got back from a xcountry trip, 10k total miles. On 0% alcohol fuel on 5 consecutive ,100% highway, fill-ups to eliminate top-off inconsistencies we got 34, 32 ,31 MPG. Then 28 and 24.5 MPG during the shift to 10% alcohol fuel in the East. Light winds, 0W-20 oil, 92-93 octane fuel, +400 miles, per fill-up, K&N air filter, 60K miles on our 2007 Odyssey, at 65 - 68 MPH, with the A/C on most of the time, on dry roads, with normal tire #. (GPS was used for the MPG calculation). Yes I was driving under the speed limit, but the traffic was light and I do not "draft" or ever coast in neutral. I-90 and 80 fill-ups were at roughly the same altitudes, known via GPS. The higher octane fuel gives use a lower pennies per mile since it is less than 8% more than Reg. and we get more than 10% better fuel mileage. Easy Driver Replies to this message: nobo (Aug 21, 2009 1:19 pm) ezydriver (Aug 24, 2009 6:19 am)
#477 of 491 Re: 34, 32, 31, then 28 and 24.5 MPG [ezydriver] by nobo Aug 21, 2009 (1:19 pm)
Replying to: ezydriver (Aug 21, 2009 1:04 pm) Does your Odyssey have VCM?   Corn fuel sucks for good MPG. Makes the politicians happy though. Replies to this message: ezydriver (Aug 24, 2009 6:19 am)
#479 of 491 Re: 34, 32, 31, then 28 and 24.5 MPG [nobo] by ezydriver Aug 24, 2009 (6:19 am)
Replying to: nobo (Aug 21, 2009 1:19 pm) Our 2007 Ody has VCM and the ECO 3 Cylinder option, EX-L. Most of the time we drive on cruise control, driving just a bit slower than most of the cars a trucks helps. I try to prevent downshifting on hills by dropping Cruise Control on the steeper uphill sections of the highways.    I agree with your statement regarding alcohol laced fuel.
#480 of 491 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 491 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 491 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?

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