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| I got rid of my RAM because 5,000 pounds of truck got 14.8 tops, and that was driving it like granny. I like Chrysler trucks, but they have never been gas champs. 4.7 V8 was working hard all the time. My Honda 3.5 has the same hp and weighs 500# less, so it is more responsive--plus 4th and 5th gear are overdrive. After being in the Ridgeline for a year now I notice Honda's improvement in the mpg department as I just passed the 13000 mile mark. Last 3 tanks were 20.5, 20.3 and 20.3, which is xlnt for the ride I get. Nice job Honda. | |
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Replying to: speed09ridge (Apr 24, 2008 4:25 pm) 1) The engine needs time to break in, typically 5-10,000 miles. 2) You really need to fill up and record mileages over a couple of tanks. Gas (winter blend), vehicle position (how much gas did you put in? was the vehicle level, or listed (tilted) to allow more or less than the last or next time you filled up), and your driving habits for that period need to ba averaged out. I have a 2007 Dakota with 3.7 v6 & 6-spd manual. My average for the first 8-10,000 miles has been 18 mpg, with highs in the low 20's. My lowest tank was in the 15-16 range. Recently, it has crept up to 22-23 mpg, primarily hwy driving. I accelerate moderately, keep my speed below 60 and have changed to all synthetic fluids and regularily use STP (Gas Treatment & Complete Fuel System Cleaner; as the car (engine) ages, it should break in, but deposits begin from day one to start to push the efficiency in the other direction. It is my theory, but it makes sense to keep it clean rather than pay to have an "Induction Syetem Cleaning" done  $175-$200 every so often.)
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19.68 50/50 HWY /City 22.43 35/65 HWY/City Total since purchased 2500 miles 18.95 MPG. 700 Mile trip tomorrow see what the HWY brings at 75 MPH. |
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| Recent trip Minneapolis to Grand Forks 75-80 MPH going against the wind 95/5 HWY/City 17.5 MPG Return trip 75-80 MPH 100% HWY 19.38 Total for trip 18.24 MPG with speeds of 75-80. Total milegae on truck 3000 miles one month old. | |
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Replying to: carbuyer11 (Feb 13, 2008 10:01 am) For new Ridgeline owners, hang in there. A little mileage on the odometer, a steady foot, some attention to the posted speed limit, regular maintenance, and properly inflated tires should yield mileage that well exceeds that posted by the EPA. By the way, I do not have a roof rack, and I do have a cargo bed tonneau cover....both of which likely contribute to the above-average mileage. |
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Replying to: sbackart (May 11, 2008 5:23 pm)
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Replying to: bdyment (May 12, 2008 4:12 am) Regarding aerodynamics, not having a roof rack and covering the cargo area probably have something to do with this truck delivering somewhat better mileage than a brick. I just refilled my tank from a combination of city (90%), and Highway (10%), and the Ridgeline delivered that characteristic 15.4 MPG. Getting that mass to move from a standstill certainly requires that V6 to drink deeply...and the lower gears required certainly boost the RPMs. I'll post after this next round-trip...which should total about 560 miles on flat terrain. My biggest challenge will be staying in the right lane for most of the trip. I understand your skepticism. All I can do is report the facts...and will keep doing so. Thanks.
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| I was also hauling about 500 LBs of college goods home plus 2 other passengers. I was happy getting 19.2 MPG on the way home at 75-80 MPH. I have taken other trips to Grand Forks with my wife Sonata and we will get 27-28 going to and 31-32 going home. I also drive to Chicago and find the same going to Chicago I get 2-3 MPG better than driving back to Minnepolis. In the Twin Cities I stay in the right lane and drive 55-60 on the HWY. In the suburban towns I time the lights and do slow acceleration, I hope to average 20 MPG on this next tank full 50/50 HWY/Cty. One thing I do not do is slow or impede the flow of traffic. | |
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Replying to: sbackart (May 12, 2008 5:36 am) |
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| 2 months old 4500 miles average since purchase 18.4 MPG consisting of 50/45/5 HWY/Suburban/City. Last tank 19.1 50/50 HWY/SUB. Changing the oil in the next week going to synthenic see what that brings. | |
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