What kind of gas mileage are you getting on your MDX?

Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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What kind of gas mileage are you getting on your MDX?

For the older style MDX owners (2001-2006), I'm curious what type of mileage you are getting. I'm pretty sure that the label said 17/23, but I'm not getting 23 on the highway.

I traveled 600 miles yesterday from Columbia, SC to Columbus, OH and averaged a smooth 20.6 MPG. Not bad, but with it raining to beat the band, I never went above 70. I thought at that speed, I'd have a shot at hitting 23MPG, but it wasn't meant to be. Anyone else out there, get much better? I think the mileage should realistically be more like 16/21. Looking forward to hearing from you guys.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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i get 17/23 and i'm usually going 75-80 mph

do u use 93 octane? (i do)
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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Did you have any luggage, extra weight, etc? That will affect mileage.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:01 PM
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increase the air pressure to 35 PSI all around, also check your engine filter. Do you use premium fuel? How many miles on the X? I used to get around 24 with my 06 that was still in break in doing about 74 MPH
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 07:10 AM
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Trip computer avg 19.8 (on country roads, hiway and city) on my 04 touring on premium
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Good responses. I do use only 93 octane BP gas. Seems to like it; no problems with performance. The car has 48k on it. Tires are set to 32/32. Tires are low-rolling resistant Goodyear Integritys. I'll try the 35 PSI.

As far as weight, that probably is a key variable. Family of 5 was in the car along with all of our stuff from traveling to see the family in the south.

I seldom drive the MDX as my wife's daily driver. Much prefer my TL, but I'll get her to check on the intown driving. Seems most of the time when I look at the MID with her driving in town that it hovers around 15 or so.
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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My mom has an 04 with 94K and is constantly getting 15-17 mixed. My aunt has an 03 with 94K and is seeing around 20-22....The tires are loud and noisy on the 04 which I think is why the MPG are worse but I wasn't expecting them to be that bad. When I drove her truck for a week, I was seeing 19-21, maybe she's got a led foot.
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 01:49 AM
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16 - 17 mpg
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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I do average 17MPG in city/town driving (15-19MPG). Depending on the elevation changes on the highway route you take, you can average anywhere from 20 to 28 MPG. I can drive a turnpike route that follows the coast or get on Rt95 and get 28 MPG. But if I travel the eastern part of Rt80 with all the hills, I will get lower 20's. Also, remember that this is pure highway. If you are doing combo highway/city, don't expect more than 18-20MPG.
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Old Jan 1, 2009 | 11:46 PM
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Average around 17 in my 04.
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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on a trip from CA to CO, we averaged about 25mpg.

driving to/from work with 1/2 highway and 1/2 streets, I average 18-19. But I drive slow, and stop slower...

I'm using regular fuel. It makes no sense, but I seemed to get worse mileage using premium. Made the switch mid-2008.
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