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Sedans Honda Accord 2008 Honda Accord Coupe and Sedan
5526 messages, Last post on Sep 12, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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I'm sure this has been mentioned before, but I cannot locate the forum. Has anyone else noticed how high the Rpms are at highway speed? At 60 mph my engine speed is well over 2000 RPM. Is this normal? I also have an 03 Honda pilot, and 60 mph is about 1600 RPM. Am I missing something, doing something wrong, or is this the way Honda geared the Accord? Right now I get about 22 MPG average, which I think is kind of low. My old 1991 Acura Legend, which I loved so much, got 25 mpg average! If I'm in the wrong category, please direct me, I'd like to get an answer. Thanks for everyone that contributes serious facts or opinions to this website, it is invaluable to any consumer!
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Replying to: marklud (Feb 14, 2009 10:24 am) Honda has geared the engine shorter (which means higher RPMs per MPH) so that it can more easily jump into VCM mode, using less fuel. If the gearing was taller, the engine wouldn't be able to stay in VCM mode as much, because it wouldn't have enough power at low RPMs to run in 3 or 4-cyl mode. Your Pilot doesn't have VCM, so it is always running 6 cylinders, so the lower RPMs make more sense in that application. I know Honda uses this logic, because the Odyssey vans that have VCM run about 200-300 RPM higher at 60 MPH than those without VCM. Regarding your old Legend...it was a smaller, slightly lighter vehicle about 60 fewer horses. It also is rated at 17/21 under today's standards (where your V6 Accord is rated 19/29) so I'm slightly skeptical that your driving style is the same. Not sure where the differences are. 22 MPG is the EPA estimated combined average for your vehicle, so you aren't far off from where you should be in your new car. Best, TheGraduate |
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Replying to: marklud (Feb 14, 2009 10:24 am)
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Will the new 2009 Acura TL wheels fit the new 2008 Honda Accord EXL V6 sedan? They are 17x8 I believe.
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Replying to: jeremyaaron (Mar 06, 2009 7:20 am)  tirerack.com shows various mfg's rims 17 x 7.5 & 17 x 8 as qualified substitutes.
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Replying to: jhinsc (Feb 15, 2009 7:20 am) |
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I just ordered a set of 2008 Acura TSX A Spec wheels with center caps, and Honda TPMS sensors. I have a 2008 EXL V6 Sedan. The current wheels on mine are 17x7.5 with a 55 offset. The A Spec wheels are the same 17x7.5 with the offset of 55. These will fit my car correct with no issues?
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Replying to: jeremyaaron (Mar 20, 2009 7:40 am)
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Replying to: cstiles (Mar 20, 2009 3:09 pm)
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Replying to: jeremyaaron (Mar 21, 2009 5:50 am) |
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