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#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.
#13 of 491 Actual mileage in '05 EX by van_info Aug 29, 2005 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: woodie57 (Aug 27, 2005 6:05 pm) I am doing 20% city and 80% highway and the average fuel mileage is 17 mpg. I am using Fuel Grade 89. If I use the 87, it goes down to 15.5 mpg.
#14 of 491 Consumer Report EPA #'s by jipster Aug 29, 2005 (4:42 pm)
Big article in Octobers issue of CR reguarding EPA testing methods and why 90% of motorist aren't getting the mpg they expect. EPA on Honda Ody in city driving is 20mpg. Consumer Reports independent test on the Ody EX showed a city mpg of 12 mpg. A shortfall of 40%.City driving showed the highest discrepancy between claimed and actual mpg...many in the 35%-50% range.
#15 of 491 Wild variations by inkyofok Aug 29, 2005 (4:43 pm)
Motorweek got 22 mpg on their standard test loop which is good. We drove to New mexico from Tulsa and back this summer. 24 mpg, family and 70 mph. Not bad really. 27 achievable but 65 only once and very flat and steady. City mileage will never be good. Simply 4500 lbs to lug around. Overall not a great disapointment.   The 28 figure is real if you drive 60 mph, no AC and no family. Flat and steady.

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