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#31 of 221 Re: TSX Real World [stillageek] by johnny420 Jul 21, 2005 (5:21 pm)
Replying to: stillageek (Jul 21, 2005 4:59 pm) Hey, stillageek, I don't care how heavy one is on the gas, I just can't believe the TSX would ever get only 180 miles on a tankful. That's something like 10.5 MPG on a full 17 gallon tank. That's not poor, that's phenomenally bad.   I drive the wheels off mine all the time, and the warning light doesn't ususually come on until the 320 mile mark or so, indicating I've still got 3+ gallons left.   I suspect we're getting our collective chains yanked, or this person is really bad at math.   Johnny
#32 of 221 Re: Acura TSX Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [johnny420] by upset5 Jul 21, 2005 (10:04 pm)
Replying to: johnny420 (Jul 21, 2005 5:16 pm) I am not heavy footed, I don't drive like a maniac, I don't have the navigation system but I am actually quite good at math. The dealer told me that after 3000 miles, the engine is considered broken in. They don't know where else to look; they just hand me another sheet from Acura explaining how one arrives at the listed MPG. Replies to this message: robr2 (Jul 22, 2005 6:17 am) rko2 (Jul 22, 2005 10:38 am) upset5 (Jul 22, 2005 3:41 pm) frisconick (Jul 25, 2005 6:32 am)
#33 of 221 Re: Acura TSX Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [upset5] by robr2 Jul 22, 2005 (6:17 am)
Replying to: upset5 (Jul 21, 2005 10:04 pm) Honda engines have a reputation for not achieving the best fuel economy until somewhere aroung 10,000 miles. Give the engine time to fully break in.   Also, what are your driving conditions? Are you doing stop and go, NYC, rush hour traffic or rural/interstate driving? There are so many things that can affect fuel economy.   Good Luck.
#34 of 221 Re: Acura TSX Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [upset5] by rko2 Jul 22, 2005 (10:38 am)
Replying to: upset5 (Jul 21, 2005 10:04 pm) If you are really driving this car normally....that is driving some highway miles, not idling much, and using premium, there may be something wrong with your setup. I'm assuming the dealer has already done a once over on your engine/fuel system.   A few things to try.... 1. Almost empty the tank and use premium gas from a well known brand (amoco, shell, bp, etc.). 2. Ask the dealer to change your oil and do the regular checks. 3. Ask the dealer to check your brakes. It is possible one or more brake pads are misaligned and constantly rubbing the rotor. I would guess this would dramatically reduce gas mileage. 4. Keep rigorous records of your gas mileage, down the hundreth of a gallon and mile (from the regular odometer, not the trip), and write down the date, time and gas station (keep your receipt). If you have consistent reconds to show the dealer, this will help your case. 5. If your current dealer still won't listen, go to another dealer. 6. If you still get nowhere, call Acura and open a file for investigation. Kep asking for the next person's boss if you don't get anywhere. Persistence (in a calm and friendly voice always) is underrated. 7. If you still don't get anywhere, you can bring up talk of plastering this information on every TSX site and contacting your local better business bureau.   If you numbers are truly that low, I would think you have an easy time claiming that you have a lemon. You should be able to right the situation. Good luck, and let us know what happens. Replies to this message: upset5 (Jul 22, 2005 3:41 pm) frisconick (Jul 25, 2005 6:32 am)
#35 of 221 Re: Acura TSX Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [rko2] by upset5 Jul 22, 2005 (3:41 pm)
Replying to: rko2 (Jul 22, 2005 10:38 am) Thanks for your advice. I've already done 1-5 including showing all the gas receipts. I did call Acura and all they did was send me the same papers the dealers all gave me. They calimed that no one has complained about this problem. I find it hard to believe that I will have to wait to hit the 10,000 mile mark before the engine breaks in-I'll trade the car in before that). But I will call Acura again and request they open a file for investigation. Thanks you. Replies to this message: frisconick (Jul 25, 2005 6:32 am)
#36 of 221 Re: Acura TSX Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [KarenS] by drewba Jul 24, 2005 (9:01 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jun 02, 2005 9:21 am) I've had a 2005 AT TSX for about a month now. In that time, I've averaged 23.7 MPG in a mix of about 90% city (and congested freeway) and 10% open highway. The most recent tank was the best, in spite of me accelerating quite a bit more aggressively now that I'm through the break-in period.
#37 of 221 Re: Acura TSX Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [upset5] by frisconick Jul 25, 2005 (6:32 am)
Replying to: upset5 (Jul 22, 2005 3:41 pm) I would check to see if your state has a lemon law.
#38 of 221 drewba by jg88 Jul 25, 2005 (12:50 pm)
Getting 23-24 mpg in 90% city driving seems pretty good to me. That's the kind of dricving that usually results in the worst condidtions for gas engines and the best for hybrids. Replies to this message: drewba (Jul 25, 2005 4:14 pm)
#39 of 221 Re: drewba [jg88] by drewba Jul 25, 2005 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: jg88 (Jul 25, 2005 12:50 pm) Yeah, it isn't too far off. My previous car (a 1998 Passat) was rated at 21 city/30 highway if I remember correctly and that got me 23-24 MPG for the same type of driving. Thus, I'm hoping to get a little higher for a newer, marginally more efficient car.
#40 of 221 Re: Acura TSX Owners: MPG-Real World Numbers [johnny420] by azpackerfan Jul 27, 2005 (7:44 pm)
Replying to: johnny420 (Jul 21, 2005 5:16 pm) I have 25K miles on my 2004TSX with automatic. I have been using regular unleaded for the last 10K miles while driving 75% of the time on the interstate in the Phoenix area. I keep track of the mileage at each fill up and have been averaging 31.5 MPG. I have not noticed any decrease in performance or engine noise. I am very satisfied with the vehicle and would certainly consider another TSX for my next purchase.

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