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491 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 7:32 PM
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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
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Replying to: ezydriver (Aug 21, 2009 1:04 pm) Corn fuel sucks for good MPG. Makes the politicians happy though. 
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Replying to: nobo (Aug 21, 2009 1:19 pm) I agree with your statement regarding alcohol laced fuel. |
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| 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. | |
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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.
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Replying to: jreichling (Aug 26, 2009 7:56 pm) |
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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. |
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Replying to: bowtiefan1 (May 10, 2008 2:15 pm) |
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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? |
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