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Old 05-15-2011, 02:20 PM
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Cool New Guy Here, But Wanted to Share my MPG Numbers...Other MPG Numbers Welcome :)

I introduced myself last week I believe, but wanted to share this info with you all on the MPG I am getting. Check it out:

2005 Accord EX-L V6 Sedan 5AT


432.1 mi/12.436 gal = 34.759 mpg

193.0 mi/5.542 gal = 34.825 mpg

I drive 120 miles round trip each day M-F for work this entire summer (my engineering co-op job this summer) with approx 95% is interstate between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, AL. 54 miles each way is I-20/59 with ~3 miles on each end being city driving at 45-50 mph. I drive right at 61 mph on the interstate and do the PSL (posted speed limit) in town. I also drive to work in the morning with no AC and use CC, but in the evenings use AC and CC. I also shut the motor off for stops longer than ~10-15 seconds because stop lights I go through in Birmingham last 2-3 minutes each. I also DWL (drive with load) on some grades instead of using CC the entire time, but I would say I use CC 90% of the time as the grades on my route are not bad at all.

I am also getting a Ultragauge in tomorrow that I ordered and will use it to get even better MPG. I'm now extreme hypermiler by any means, just drive slower than the PSL, easy acceleration, and always keep the tires inflated 4 psi above max rated (which btw, my tires are wearing very, very well now showing hardly any wear even after 20k miles).

Anyways, I just wanted to show you guys what these cars are capable of even with a V6 and 5AT in the sedan.

BTW: Here's what my fuel gauge and trip odometer looked like on the above tanks, and I plan to get 500 miles per tank very soon.

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Old 05-16-2011, 10:54 PM
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Those numbers are nuts! I don't even think I'll get close to 400 miles on my current tank.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 10:28 AM
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Well I got gas with 256 miles on the trip and it took 10.1 gallons to fill the tank. That gives me ~25mpg which isn't too bad. I drive mostly highway miles, but there were a few days with a lot of local and stop-and-go driving. I'm hoping my mpg increases on the next fill-up.
 
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Old 05-18-2011, 06:14 PM
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I get around 25 to 27 mpg that is mainly city millage and rush hours. I am planning to use Redx as I saw the benefit on my other diesel car. Will post my findings.
 
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Old 05-20-2011, 05:25 AM
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I'm using a fuel log app on my cell phone n I'm gettin 22-25 mpg. However, I am driving 'normal' not attempting to better my mileage. I am going to try higher octane,additives, etc to see if any beneficial increases.
 
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Old 05-22-2011, 03:49 AM
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99 4dr LX 2.3l 27.8 on HWY
 
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560 km for 51 liters. that is 10.9 km/L. and approx. 25mpg
50/50 hwy city drive with AC on threw out the trip.
 
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Old 06-13-2011, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SSharon
Well I got gas with 256 miles on the trip and it took 10.1 gallons to fill the tank. That gives me ~25mpg which isn't too bad. I drive mostly highway miles, but there were a few days with a lot of local and stop-and-go driving. I'm hoping my mpg increases on the next fill-up.
I drove back and forth to Baltimore yesterday (408 miles) and filled up right before I left and right when I came home. I only used 12 gallons of gas. 34mpg, not bad at all!
 
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Old 06-14-2011, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Honda4me
I get around 25 to 27 mpg that is mainly city millage and rush hours. I am planning to use Redx as I saw the benefit on my other diesel car. Will post my findings.
I don't think this Redx made much difference to be honest


though, I have been noticing that I do accelerate quiet a bit and I take my time to change the gear to a higher gear

from 2nd to 3rd gear my revs are about 2600rpm, do you guys think it is a bit too much???
 
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Old 07-26-2011, 02:17 PM
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I just bought my first Accord: a 2001 w/only 77K! (It's a 4D, EX, Auto.)

On my first tank of gas, I averaged 23.41 mpg. This is not very impressive, although I should mention that I typically go 75-80mph on the highway and always have the AC cranked. I'd love to see better fuel economy, if anybody's got suggestions...
 


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