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Replying to: oldbird (Aug 07, 2007 8:49 am) Of course some of the guy's practices are down right dangerous and others impractical. However for real world drivers there is a lot to be learned. Willingness is a major KEY to achieving better mileage from any vehicle we drive. Interesting that over on the Civic or the Fit or the Accord forums, when someone reports they are getting better than average mileage, the others want to know how, why, and so forth. On the Pilot forum, comments like absurd, can't be done, something wrong with the picture, and so forth are written more.  Thanks, Kip |
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Replying to: oldbird (Aug 07, 2007 8:49 am) I started enjoying my Pilot a few months ago when I was determined to utilize the V-TEC motor to it's potential. I now routinely tach my motor to above 4300 rpm to feel and hear the different valve duration kick-in. Fun, fun ,fun! Then I usually return to my regular driving habits which includes 7 of the 8 items recommended in the article. (I use my air conditioning often). Still getting around 19 mpg in my regular carpool commute. Joe
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Replying to: justaveragejoe (Aug 08, 2007 12:34 pm) averagejoe - When I tach higher than 2500 rpm, I think I can actually see the fuel gage moving down. What happens at 4300? Have fun, Jimmmmmy
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Replying to: jimmmmmy (Aug 08, 2007 12:41 pm) At 4300 rpm, a control module directs the VTEC system to switch intake valve operation to the high-speed mode. An electric spool valve opens to route pressurized oil to small pistons within the intake-valve rocker arms. These pistons then slide to lock the three rocker arms together. As a result, both intake valves follow a central high-lift, longer-duration cam lobe. The extra lift and longer duration provide the added air and FUEL the engine needs to produce high peak horsepower and a broader torque band. In other words, it is when the Pilot starts to go "BRAAAAAAT" and I start to say "WOWEEEEEEEE". I really try to drive both ends of the spectrum but have a difficult time keeping my RPMs under 2500 even when I try hard. I think it is the tendency of the vehicle. Joe
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Replying to: justaveragejoe (Aug 08, 2007 2:40 pm)  Joe, Your explanation of the HONDA VTEC operation is better than I have seen elsewhere. I'm still trying to understand the advantage of overhead cams if rockers are used, other than the VTEC and similar devices used by other mfg. Which are fairly new on the scene. Originally the OHC purpose was to provide an "INLINE" operation to the valves from the cam and eliminate the rockers and long push rods from changing direction and so forth. Is there a URL with Pictures and such illustrating the Honda operation? I can usually understand pictures and slow moving animations!  Thanks, Kip
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Okay, passed the 1,000 mark and have filled up twice since last posting. I have a bit of a heavy foot on highway driving. Sunday fill: 22.823 mpg, Around 180 highway miles, mostly flats and AC, probably 65mph avg. on highways. Today's fill (not even half tank, but cheapest gas in a while)so filled up: 19.866 mpg, 120 highway miles, AC, 70+ MPH avg. on highways. |
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I will continue to post my MPG records for my new 2WD PILOT. My first record (Summer 2007) is at the top of this post and the latest record will be on the bottom of this post. - 22 MPG, 90% highway 65 mph and moderate rolling terrain, fully loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, MI, WI, MN - 17.6 MPG, 100% city, 0-50 mph, flat terrain, half loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, MN - 18.5 MPG, 100% highway 80 mph, moderate terrain, fully loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, MN, IA - 20.5 MPG, 100% highway, 85 mph, flat terrain, fully loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, NE - 20.6 MPG, 90% flat highway 80 MPH then 10 % slowly up 2000' in elevation, fully loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, CO - 22.2 MPG, 90% flat highway 70 MPH and 10 % slowly down 2000' in elevation, fully loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, CO - 21.4 MPG, 100% flat highway 84 MPH, fully loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, CO, NE - 21.0 MPG, 100% highway medium terrain 82 MPH, fully loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, NE, IA - 22.2 MPG, 100 % highway medium terrain 78 MPH, fully loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, IA, MN - 19.7 MPG, 100 % city driving with a LIGHT-LIGHT foot, half loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, MN - 16.8 MPG, 100% city driving, 0-50 mph, flat terrain and more stop and go, half loaded, 100% AC, dry conditions, MN I'll keep you posted. Jimmmmmy August 10, 2007 |
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Brought the car in for road test they fill up tank drive it then refill it sucks they got 15 mpg i get 13 but someone told me to look into a cold air filter ( have no idea what it is ) to increase horsepower and gas mileage any ideas about it
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07 AWD EX-L, 20 for the mileage 75-80% HYW (65-70 mph) for the the first 1000 miles, AC on all the time. Not bad in my opinion. I had some individual experience with my traded 03 Camary SE (V4), 20 for the first 2 years, 18k (75% city, even that is quite low)! Eventually reach 25+ when I started long commute for a year, finally reaching close to 30 by the time I traded around 50K miles |
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Replying to: kipk (Aug 09, 2007 1:40 am) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcT_ZyY3F0k&mode=related&search= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q24D0xv49d4&watch_response Joe
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