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#60 of 89 Re: Premium fuel in the 2003+ Accord V6... [blufz1] by elroy5

Jan 21, 2007 (2:24 pm)

Replying to: blufz1 (Jan 21, 2007 12:28 pm)
What mag did this test? I would like some details. Not that I would switch to premium, in any case. But I have heard from good sources that premium will improve power.

#61 of 89 Re: Premium fuel in the 2003+ Accord V6... [elroy5] by blufz1

Jan 22, 2007 (12:55 am)

Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 21, 2007 2:24 pm)
Sorry, I take a lot of mags and this was a few years ago. Motorcycle users have also tested and concluded that regular produces the same hp as premium. Hope this helps.

#62 of 89 Re: Premium fuel in the 2003+ Accord V6... [elroy5] by robr2

Jan 22, 2007 (12:32 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 21, 2007 2:24 pm)
IIRC it was Car and Driver. It was about 3-4 years ago.
 
The only way to really see if using premium has any benefit is to dyno the vehicle under laboratory conditions.
 
Seat of pants dyno can be wrong - especially if one wants to believe one way or another.

#63 of 89 Fuel Tank Capacity on 2006 Accord 2.4L - 15.4 Gallons? What's the Reserve? by bf109ace

Apr 06, 2007 (1:51 pm)

Correct me if I'm wrong. I read the 2006 Accord 4-cyclinder 2.4L has a 15.40 Gallon fule tank. What's the reserve (in term of gallon)in the tank that will not be usable before the engine stops running? Will I be able to use up all 15.4 gallon?
 
My experience has been that when I used up 12.50 gallon, the Empty Tank Warning Light is on. In one occation, I drove another 40 miles after the light was on. Then, when I filled up the tank I could only pump in 13.56 gallon.
 
How much fuel (in gallons) is left when the warning light is turned on? Techically, will I be able to use up all 15.4 gallons. If so, will it do harm to the fuel system (i.e. deposit at bottome of tank will be sucked in the fuel system)?
 
I don't intend to use up all 15.4 gallons but it's good to know what the bottom line is.
 
Please share your experience. Any adice? Thanks.
 
Richard

#64 of 89 Re: Fuel Tank Capacity on 2006 Accord 2.4L - 15.4 Gallons? What's the Reserve? [bf109ace] by blufz1

Apr 06, 2007 (2:31 pm)

Replying to: bf109ace (Apr 06, 2007 1:51 pm)
I think they have been 17.1 from 98 forward. The most I have put into my 2002 is 16.6.

#65 of 89 Re: Fuel Tank Capacity on 2006 Accord 2.4L - 15.4 Gallons? What's the Reserve? [bf109ace] by robr2

Apr 06, 2007 (2:41 pm)

Replying to: bf109ace (Apr 06, 2007 1:51 pm)
I don't know the answer but be careful when running that low. Typically, fuel pumps are in the gas tank and the gasoline is used to cool it - run too low and you stand the chance to damage the fuel pump.

#66 of 89 Re: Fuel Tank Capacity on 2006 Accord 2.4L - 15.4 Gallons? What's the Reserve? [bf109ace] by elroy5

Apr 06, 2007 (3:09 pm)

Replying to: bf109ace (Apr 06, 2007 1:51 pm)
The rated capacity is 17.1 gallons. The light will usually come on at about 13.5 gallons on my 03 Accord (same size tank). Do you actually want the car to run out of gas for some reason? 17.1 minus 13.5 would be 1.6 gallons, so for my car I could go about another 40 miles easy, after the light comes on. It's nice to know how far you can safely go, if you're particular what kind of gas you want.

#67 of 89 Re: Fuel Tank Capacity on 2006 Accord 2.4L - 15.4 Gallons? What's the Reserve? [elroy5] by blufz1

Apr 06, 2007 (3:13 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Apr 06, 2007 3:09 pm)
I set my B trip meter to 0 when the E light comes on. The best I've done is 60 miles after the light come on.

#68 of 89 Re: Fuel Tank Capacity on 2006 Accord 2.4L - 15.4 Gallons? What's the Reserve? [elroy5] by mrbill1957

Apr 06, 2007 (4:23 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Apr 06, 2007 3:09 pm)
17.1 minus 13.5 would be 1.6 gallons, so for my car I could go about another 40 miles easy, after the light comes on.

 
I think you mean 3.6 gallons.
 
Mrbill

#69 of 89 Re: Fuel Tank Capacity on 2006 Accord 2.4L - 15.4 Gallons? What's the Reserve? [mrbill1957] by elroy5

Apr 06, 2007 (4:43 pm)

Replying to: mrbill1957 (Apr 06, 2007 4:23 pm)
Thanks Mrbill, hit the wrong number.

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