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#21 of 981 Re: 2005 EX-L [jim70] by loveipos1234 Aug 16, 2005 (6:31 am)
Replying to: jim70 (Aug 15, 2005 11:38 am) I have 31,000 miles on it. Yes, its pretty much an even mix, but in the Chicago land area, even highway miles is often stop and go. I get about 20 mpg when I am moving at 70-75. Now I have noticed when I am in a rural area where there is not that 10% Ethynol mixture or Oxygenaged gas, my mileage is 1-2 mpg better. I used a Durablend oil, and change it every 3 months. I do not hot rod it. I also realize it is a fairly large SUV, but for the mileage I get, I would rather have a larger engine and more pep.
#22 of 981 First Improvement at 1500 miles - EX-L by lfan Aug 19, 2005 (7:09 pm)
I was getting 18-19 MPG during 1st 4 tankfuls before 1500 miles. In my last 2 tanks, I've gotten 22 mpg with the same driving pattern (70% hwy 30% suburban stop and go). I drive moderately with speeds ~72-75 on the hwy. My coworker with an '03 EX says he regularly gets 24 mpg so that's something I will shoot for.
#23 of 981 2005 milage by wkroberts Aug 21, 2005 (10:31 am)
Approaching 20K miles on a 7 month old 2005 Pilot that commutes from Orange County to Beverly Hills 3 days a week and to San Diego once a week. The average is about 15 MPG around town with a best of 18.5 on the road. Using the AC makes a big difference. The same commute in my 2003 Explorer (XLT 2WD) brings 17-18 around town and 21 on the road. I average about 40K miles a year on the cars that I own, not counting rentals. Replies to this message: rpowers (Mar 11, 2006 11:09 am) hj708 (Mar 11, 2006 11:41 am) rpowers (Mar 16, 2006 6:08 pm) qbrozen (Mar 12, 2006 8:41 am) thegraduate (Mar 12, 2006 1:29 pm) tidester (Mar 12, 2006 9:26 pm) and 2 more... rpowers (Mar 16, 2006 6:11 pm)
#24 of 981 Re: how about with towing [aspesisteve] by walleye5 Aug 21, 2005 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: aspesisteve (Jul 28, 2005 3:12 pm) I just got back from a fishing trip where I towed my ~1300 lb boat; 95% was towing with the rest short trips into town. I averaged 20.4 mpg for the entire trip. I drove easy, no fast starts, cruise control at 68 mph. Mostly fairly flat roads here in Wisconsin and the wind was mostly in my favor or neutral; no head winds. I ran the air after about 9 AM once it warmed up, both directions, so drove 2 hours w/o each day and the rest with it on. The total miles I put on was 950, so a good test. Also, I averaged 19.8 last year on a similiar trip. I've noticed wind makes a pretty big difference, I consider these my best figures under near-perfect towing conditions. Not bad for an AWD vehicle.
#25 of 981 2005 EX-L MPG by leo Sep 05, 2005 (9:34 pm)
Seems like everybody getting 21mpg one way or another. I took the car on vacation to Sunriver Oregon in July with 4 people, 3 bikes and the third row fold down for lots of carry on. I am getting between 19.5mpg(drove thru rain 65-70mph) and 21.5mpg(70-75mph) on the way back. 20.5mpg around town in Sunriver. Replies to this message: jdschu66 (Sep 09, 2005 6:53 pm)
#27 of 981 Gas Octane level for Pilot EX by rmandal Sep 09, 2005 (6:49 am)
Guys:    I just bought a new Honda Pilot -05 EX. The dealer gave me a tank Full, but he put 87 Octane level. When I asked him he says that this level of Octane is fine.   When I was reading thru the Owners manual it says that the Pilot needs a minimum Octane Level of 91 or above. I am confused now and was wondering what you guys suggest and what do you put in your Pilots.   Thanks for your thoughts. Replies to this message: jdschu66 (Sep 09, 2005 6:31 pm)
#28 of 981 Re: Gas Octane level for Pilot EX [rmandal] by jdschu66 Sep 09, 2005 (6:31 pm)
Replying to: rmandal (Sep 09, 2005 6:49 am) 87 Octane is just fine, I've been using it for a year with no pinging or hesitation. I think 91 is for towing if my memory serves me correct. Enjoy using the cheaper 87 as the Acura MDX needs the 91.
#29 of 981 Re: 2005 EX-L MPG [leo] by jdschu66 Sep 09, 2005 (6:53 pm)
Replying to: leo (Sep 05, 2005 9:34 pm) My Pilot gets as high as 24 on the interstate and as low as 17 in city with a/c. There are other factors that come into play as you have noted. Wind is a BIG one, tail vs cross vs head, which gets compounded by luggage on the roof.   Anyone that rides a bicycle very much will know when your automobile using the most gas and when it's not!
#30 of 981 1500 miles on 05 Pilot by larsca Sep 10, 2005 (4:02 am)
I'm very disappointed with my MPG numbers. Every car I have ever owned, rented, or borrowed, I have gotten the same results with. I always get close to the higher end of the scale, but with the Pilot I can't even get up to the worst MPG. With 70-80% highway driving I still haven't been able to get even 17 MPG.   And no, it's not my driving style that's the problem.   Other than the dismal MPG, I like the car a lot. Replies to this message: gr8mo (Sep 12, 2005 5:31 am) dillj (Sep 14, 2005 5:33 pm) leninator (Sep 17, 2005 6:10 pm) bsolve1 (Aug 01, 2007 6:24 pm) kipk (Aug 02, 2007 3:15 am) jim1234 (Aug 20, 2007 3:47 pm) bsolve1 (Nov 11, 2007 10:40 pm)

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