Mileage slipping with every fillup 91 LX 5spd

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Jan 10, 2008 | 09:53 PM

#41

chris91

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RE: Mileage slipping with every fillup 91 LX 5spd

That gas mileage seems normal, I have a '91 Accord DX 5-speed, my 32 mile highway commute each way is about 30 when warmer, but dropped to 27 when the temps got colder. 243k and no oil between changes Chris

Jan 11, 2008 | 05:47 AM

#42

JohnL

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RE: Mileage slipping with every fillup 91 LX 5spd

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ORIGINAL: drummer1279
the ethanol is corn based instead of sugarcane based if that makes a difference.

Can't see why, ethanol is ethanol and methanol is methanol, I don't think the base material it's produced from makes any difference.

Jan 11, 2008 | 01:12 PM

#43

drummer1279

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From: greenville, south carolina

RE: Mileage slipping with every fillup 91 LX 5spd

didnt know for sure, i try to avoid ethanol at all costs although its getting harder to do

Jan 15, 2008 | 08:29 PM

#44

cheggie

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From: Laurens, SC

RE: Mileage slipping with every fillup 91 LX 5spd

Hey Hey! Mileage no longer slipping! I got 27.6 MPG today after trying a top tier gasoline. I guess that's some improvement. At least it isn't going down anymore.