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2179 messages, Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 8:41 AM
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Replying to: idn2008 (Jun 30, 2009 10:26 am) Yes, that could be a factor. Let's continue that debate here: Honda Accord I4 vs V6. VCM comments anyone? |
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After just passing 1,000 miles in my 09 Accord with VCM, I have no complaints what so ever. It is barely noticeable with a similar feeling to that of a transmission shift. I feel Honda should use VCM technology on its entire line of 6 cylinder engines (as it currently does not- ie Ridgeline). |
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Jun 30, 2009 6:15 pm)
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Replying to: elliott2 (Nov 08, 2009 4:37 am)
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Nov 08, 2009 7:08 pm) |
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Replying to: accordguy0325 (Nov 08, 2009 7:08 pm) |
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Because I had nothing to contribute and I doubt anyone would believ em anyway. Same old pepl;e saying the same old things. Ok, by now, I have driven probably three dozen different V-6 Accords and I ahve been along on many, many test drives. NOT ONCE have I felt or experienced this "problem" and it has never been brought by a customer. Our Service Department has NEVER heard of this nor has our Factory Rep who visits many stores. Take this for what you will.
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Replying to: isellhondas (Nov 11, 2009 8:38 pm)
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Replying to: elliott2 (Nov 12, 2009 2:23 am) People are "screaming"? This is the first I've heard of this too. |
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Replying to: elliott2 (Nov 12, 2009 2:23 am) 26 Months of ownership 26,000 miles Per MM avg distance between oil changes 7,000-8,000 miles Unscheduled oil additions: 2 quarts typically  6,000 miles between changes If, as in previous Accords ( I believe Gen 6 and older) that had no MM but a 5,000 mile recommended oil change interval, I would have never needed to add any oil between changes. Avg Fuel Economy: 23 MPG Best: 32.16 MPG Worst 17 MPG In my particular vehicle the oil that I need to add 6,000 miles is due to the MM indicating oil change requirements an additional 50% more miles than in the Gen 6 Accords. The extra miles and 5W-20 oil as opposed to 10W-30 that most people were probably using in their Gen 6 vehicles I believe plays a factor in some oil consumption. Is the Gen 8 Accord the perfect car? Nope. But compared to many family sedans in it's price range, I feel it still holds a spot near the top. Just one owners impressions based on a very singular experience. Gen 7 owners will probably chime in that they have no need to add oil and their MM are indicating mileage similar to mine between changes. This I believe is due to the fact the the V6 Accord reached it's pinnacle in that iteration. I held out for the Gen 8 because I felt the styling was better looking to my eye then the Gen 7. So I got the style and size I desired, but with a somewhat schizophrenic engine that if pushed feels refined and powerful, but casual cruising and the on again off again sensations provided by the VCM activity, reminds me that in it's attempt to be a large, spacious, fuel sipping, family sedan, it took a step backwards from the previous generation.
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