2001 Accord I4/AT winter gas mileage in CO

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Alex, Jan 23, 2006.

  1. Alex

    Alex Guest

    Hello. I wonder if the following is a reasonable estimate:

    http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm shows that mileage for a
    2001 Accord I4/AT should be 23 MPG City/30 MPG Highway, which coupled
    with the oxygenated winter fuel we get here in Colorado and probably
    less then optimal driving style should account for ~18-20 MPG the car is
    currently getting. If someone thinks it's possible to do better then that
    by doing some diagnostics/work on the car I'd really like to hear the
    suggestions.

    Thanks a lot,

    Alex.
     
    Alex, Jan 23, 2006
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  2. Alex

    Elle Guest

    Given the mountains you may be driving and that winter
    oxygenated fuel and winter lower engine efficiency alike may
    be playing a role, you may not be able to do better.

    The car has to be maintained properly (plugs and wires
    changed per maintenance schedule, ignition timing checked
    and adjusted as needed/appropriate (is your car
    distributorless?), tires at correct or slightly higher
    pressure, etc.) for optimum performance.

    See http://home.earthlink.net/~honda.lioness/id11.html for
    details.
     
    Elle, Jan 23, 2006
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