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#12 of 81 i found a way by gugimann Mar 15, 2006 (4:59 am)
i found a way to get better gas mileage, i've been reading other forums and some people say that if u get the cover for the trunk, then you will get better mileage, rite now i dont have it and my best mileage was 22, my worst was 13.5, i have about 6000 miles on it now and its great Replies to this message: aspesisteve (Mar 15, 2006 9:49 am) bolivar (Mar 15, 2006 8:45 pm)
#13 of 81 Re: i found a way [gugimann] by aspesisteve Mar 15, 2006 (9:49 am)
Replying to: gugimann (Mar 15, 2006 4:59 am) i've heard people say this or removing the tailgate on a truck.   but some will say it's a myth because if you put a truck in a wind tunel, you will see that the design causes air to flow over the hood and back down past the rear of the car. If you were to lower your tailgate while driving it would actually cause increased drag.
#14 of 81 Re: i found a way [gugimann] by bolivar Mar 15, 2006 (8:45 pm)
Replying to: gugimann (Mar 15, 2006 4:59 am) Consumer Reports (CR) tested this 30+ years ago.   Keep the tailgate up. Up the airflow is more efficient that if it is down or removed. And, you should not remove the tailgate because on most trucks it stiffens the sides of the truck - without it the rear sides will start to bend in.   They also tested 'topper' type covers and it just broke even. They thought the added weight overcame any small increase in milage with better air flow.   My guess - a cover would at the best break even. Aren't these covers either fiberglass or thin steel, which has to weigh quite a bit.
#15 of 81 Re: MPG:Ridgeline [beanctr] by eddiem Mar 31, 2006 (8:20 am)
Replying to: beanctr (Jan 18, 2006 9:08 pm) How fast do drive? That has a huge impact, and I am seriously considering the Ridgeline. (Below 60 mph will get you decent numbers.) Also, do you have a cover for the back? (The tailgate up does actually decrease resistance because it creates a "layer" of air that directs the air up and over the gate.) Replies to this message: beanctr (Apr 07, 2006 10:20 pm)
#16 of 81 Re: MPG:Ridgeline [eddiem] by beanctr Apr 07, 2006 (10:20 pm)
Replying to: eddiem (Mar 31, 2006 8:20 am) Typically between 60 and 65 mph (occasionally 70 mph). When I posted the 21.5 MPG I was really babying it and not letting the engine rev too much in each gear. I now have 4500 miles on it and for the past couple of weeks have been driving 100 miles a day (95% freeway) between 60 and 65 mph. During this time, my mileage has been right at 20 mpg and I haven't been as conservative with the throttle. My experience with city driving is the Ridgeline is no different than any other mid-size truck's mileage (in the mid-teens). So far I have been pleased with the mileage.
#17 of 81 Does mpg increase with warm or cold weather. by 55535432 Apr 07, 2006 (10:37 pm)
Been getting lower mileage now (15 mpg mix driving, feather footed, used to get 17.5 the past month)that Maryland weather is getting warmer.I haven't use the aircon since it get so chilly in the truck.I thought it's the winter gasoline mix thats supposed to give out low mileage.Anyone care to provide insights.I'm on my 18000 mile, 4 tires inflated at reccomended psi, and same driving style.What gives?   When the gas prices hits $3.50/gallon by December 2006 as forecasted by a relative who dabbles with the stockmarket, I'm saying goodbye to my baby. By the way he told me that when spring time comes and people get on roadtrips he told me that gas price on the Exxon gas station 1/2 mile from my house will hit $2.75.Guess what it's $2.73.   Are you guys still enjoying your Ridge despite the pain in the pump syndrome going on? How do you deal with it. Replies to this message: aspesisteve (Apr 11, 2006 9:46 am)
#18 of 81 Ridgeline Diesel by toyowner1 Apr 08, 2006 (8:15 pm)
Honda said they will put a diesel in the Ridgeline as soon as they can get it to comply with EPA regulation in all 50 states. Lets hope for better MPG.
#19 of 81 Re: Does mpg increase with warm or cold weather. [55535432] by aspesisteve Apr 11, 2006 (9:46 am)
Replying to: 55535432 (Apr 07, 2006 10:37 pm) gas prices in CA have topped $3.00 for premium - fortunately the Ridgeline takes regular unleaded.   my F150 with it's 35 gallon tank will soon cost me $100 to fill up. gulp
#20 of 81 Re: MPG:HONDA RIDGELINE real world numbers [muggz] by dstrom Apr 17, 2006 (5:27 am)
Replying to: muggz (Jan 16, 2006 3:17 pm) After six months and 5500 miles: Average 18.9 local, 21+ highway, 12.7 pulling my pontoon boat or camper. Just finished a 750 mile round trip to Atlanta at 5 mph above the speed limits (65 to 80 mph) and got 22.7. Keep tire pressures up, install a K&N Air Filter.
#21 of 81 Low Mileage by vijim Apr 30, 2006 (6:36 pm)
I am concerned that I only get 13 MPG driving around St Croix. On my 4x4 Ford Ranger I got 18 MPG doing the same driving. I expected more.   Is there any adjustment the dealer can make ?     Replies to this message: gearhead1 (May 15, 2006 6:38 pm) vijim (May 15, 2006 7:51 pm) gearhead1 (May 15, 2006 11:14 pm)

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