Re: Gas Mileage of 2005 Odyssey EX-L

> > jean-marc wrote: > >> > I purchased a 2005 Odyssey EX-L, lured by the high gas mileage claimed >> > by >> > Honda: 20 miles/gallon for local and 28 miles/gallon for highway. >> > After >> > consuming a couple of tanks of gas, I noticed that the actually gas >> > mileage >> > is only 17 miles/gallon even I drive 70%-80% on highway. I wonder if >> > anyone >> > has comments on this. Does my car have some defects or Honda lied on >> > gas >> > mileage? >> > >> > Thanks! >> >> Hello sir. >> >> I'am in Canada,Québec and I have the same problem than you. I thing >> Honda lied on this specification. I bought my 2005 Odyssey at the end >> of november 2004. I listed all the tanks with all miles (KM) FROM THE >> BEGINING and it's a big big joke. I have an EX edition. I try to find >> solution with Honda but they are verry slow. I'm shure they know this >> trouble (plus some others like electrical windows relay, lost of >> program in the computer, lost of power on the sliding doors, >> etc...)but they do'nt have solution at lower cost! If you want a copy >> of my list, I can send it to you. Thanks and good luck with your new >> Honda. (Excuse my english...) > > Here's the reason you won't get the same mileage as the E.P.A. > "ESTIMATES" you might get. > > > The below Q & A is from Honda Service News. You can ask your dealer for a > copy if verify this info. > if you feel the need. > > > Tech Line fields many questions on fuel economy, including why some > vehicles don't get the fuel > mileage estimates shown on the fuel economy label (part of the Monroney > label that's on every new > car and truck). Before you read this Q & A, here's a sample label with an > explanation of its > contents. > > Question: Why can't I get the City and Highway mpg estimates shown on the > label? > > Answer: The mileage estimates on the label reflect the average mpg > attained by similar vehicles in a > model line under controlled laboratory conditions and are not the result > of an actual road test. And > remember, as stated on the fuel economy label: "Actual mileage will vary > with options, driving > conditions, driving habits, and vehicle's condition." > > Question: Just how are the EPA mileage estimates made anyway? > > Answer: Test vehicles are run by professional drivers on a treadmill-like > device that easures > exhaust emissions and fuel usage. During the test, the vehicle's > headlights, A/C, heater, audio > unit, and all accessories are turned off. Upshifts on M/T vehicles are > typically made at 15 mph (1st > to 2nd gear), 28 mph > (2nd to 3rd gear), 41 mph (3rd to 4th gear), and 52 mph (4th to 5th gear). > The City portion of the > test simulates a 7.5 mile stop-and-go trip with an average speed of 20 > mph. The trip takes 23 > minutes, has 18 stops, and keeps the engine idling about 18 percent of the > time to simulate rush > hour traffic delays. > The Highway portion of the test simulates a 10-mile drive with speeds > averaging 48 mph. It's > run from a hot start in a mix of rural and interstate driving conditions. > There are no stops, and > there's not much idling time. When both test results are known, the City > mpg is lowered by 10 > percent, and the > Highway mpg is lowered by 22 percent; this makes the results closer to > real worldls fuel > consumption. > > Question: How do I calculate mpg? > > Answer: You divide the miles driven by the number of gallons of fuel that > you > used. > > Question: How can I increase my vehicle's mpg? > > Answer: To increase your vehicle's mpg, do this: > . As often as possible, accelerate slowly and smoothly, keep your engine > speed below 3,000 > rpm, and lower your road speed. > . Keep your tires inflated to the specs listed on the doorjamb sticker. > . Keep your vehicle in top condition by following the maintainance > schedule > listed in your owner's manual and by using the recommended engine oil. > > Question: Where can I get more info on fuel economy? > > Answer: You can get a free copy of the Model Year 2001 Fuel Economy Guide > by any of these > means: > Mail: National Alternative Fuels Hotline > 9300 Lee Highway > Fairfax, VA 22031-1207 > Phone: 800-423-1363 > Internet:
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