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Acura TL Real World MPG

333 messages, Last post on Nov 07, 2009 at 8:03 AM

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#61 of 333 Re: Filling it up..... [frisconick] by bodble2 Jul 25, 2005 (4:39 pm)
Replying to: frisconick (Jul 25, 2005 5:41 am) The TL (probably more to do with the Honda V6, because we found the same thing with our Accord V6)) is a car that shows a huge difference between highway MPG and city MPG. So when the % of city driving (especially the slow, stop-and-go variety) goes up, you will find your MPG dropping exponentially. Replies to this message: frisconick (Jul 25, 2005 4:53 pm) delmar1 (Jul 25, 2005 8:31 pm) frisconick (Jul 26, 2005 5:34 pm) and 2 more... bodble2 (Jul 25, 2005 9:57 pm)
#62 of 333 Re: Filling it up..... [bodble2] by frisconick Jul 25, 2005 (4:53 pm)
Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 25, 2005 4:39 pm) You are correct, stop and go driving just kills TL mileage. I just love the cry Emotorcon lol Replies to this message: delmar1 (Jul 25, 2005 8:31 pm) frisconick (Jul 26, 2005 5:34 pm) delmar1 (Jul 26, 2005 8:37 pm) and 1 more... bodble2 (Jul 25, 2005 9:57 pm)
#63 of 333 Re: Filling it up..... [frisconick] by delmar1 Jul 25, 2005 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: frisconick (Jul 25, 2005 4:53 pm) Not only the stop and go...but the warm up phase. The worst mileage is during the first 3 miles. So if you are planning to have the TL to be a short runner....plan to get lower mileage (23mpg?). After it warms up....the way she goes! Replies to this message: frisconick (Jul 26, 2005 5:34 pm) delmar1 (Jul 26, 2005 8:37 pm) frisconick (Jul 27, 2005 6:55 pm)
#64 of 333 Re: Filling it up..... [frisconick] by bodble2 Jul 25, 2005 (9:57 pm)
Replying to: frisconick (Jul 25, 2005 4:53 pm) I would say these 2 are your favourites: If I had a buck for everytime you used either one....
#65 of 333 Re: Filling it up..... [delmar1] by frisconick Jul 26, 2005 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: delmar1 (Jul 25, 2005 8:31 pm) I didn't realize that. How did you figure this out? Do a lot of short runs and see your mileage drop like a stone? Replies to this message: delmar1 (Jul 26, 2005 8:37 pm) frisconick (Jul 27, 2005 6:55 pm)
#66 of 333 Re: Filling it up..... [frisconick] by delmar1 Jul 26, 2005 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: frisconick (Jul 26, 2005 5:34 pm) I filled my tank every 3 miles. NOT. This may be a bad way to gauge this...but I have two points of evidence. 1) I reset the MPG computer multiple times when I started the engine and noticed what type of mileage. 2) I already had >100 miles on the MPG computer gauge...noted the MPG when I started the engine...the noticed how the MPG sank like a lead balloon. I really believe the MPG computer is rather accurate when I test it against the number of miles driven on a gas tank fill-up (miles divided by gallons to fill the tank). And as you can see...I fiddle with all the darn electronics in the car. I like that mpg computer. Replies to this message: frisconick (Jul 27, 2005 6:55 pm)
#67 of 333 Re: Filling it up..... [delmar1] by frisconick Jul 27, 2005 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: delmar1 (Jul 26, 2005 8:37 pm) That makes sense, I also believe that the computer is very accurate. I didn't think you filled your tank every 3 miles.
#68 of 333 Lower mpg than others.... by bouvsrus Jul 27, 2005 (8:02 pm)
I'm amazed at reports of avg mpg in the low to mid 20's. I have only one type of driving. Daily commute from 'burbs to Washington DC. Based on the car's guages, I consistently average only 20 mpg and the avg. mph is always 25 mph. Slow city driving only. Of course, I didn't by the TL for its mileage (we bought a Toyota Highlander Hybrid last month to address that goal). From several posts I gather mpg results are largely function of type of dirivng but if anyone has happened on some "tips" for increasing mpg let me know. What a fantastic car! Replies to this message: frisconick (Jul 28, 2005 5:35 pm)
#69 of 333 Re: Lower mpg than others.... [bouvsrus] by frisconick Jul 28, 2005 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: bouvsrus (Jul 27, 2005 8:02 pm) There is not much you can do with city driving. I drive in San Francisco, and the streets are jammed, then I get poor mileage. The only good mileage is freeway driving, there is nothing you can do.
#70 of 333 MSNBC dicussion regarding regular unleaded fuel by delmar1 Aug 06, 2005 (7:31 pm)
I took the following link from the TSX site discussing MPG http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8844563/

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