This is how to get high MPG from your RDX
10-20-2016, 02:02 PM
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It's like I'm in a 80's jiffy lube here..
10-20-2016, 02:05 PM
#43
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No I did not. The way I hear some comments it looks like to me awful lack of knowledge in vehicle maintenance. But I'm glad you mentioned it now.
Really? Good I learned something new today that you can pull out a plug and by just looking at it you will know in what condition it is (I assume your engineering degree is from Canada).
Preventive maintenance at reasonable intervals is by far cheaper than expensive repairs. That is the gain I get.
So? If they do I'm happy for them. If they don't I gave some tips. Up to every individual to look at them.
[/QUOTE] You eventually realize all you're doing is emptying your wallet faster.[/QUOTE]
You go it rite! This is the first ever car I own in my life so I'm just learning. Hope to learn from your experience soon.
Really? Good I learned something new today that you can pull out a plug and by just looking at it you will know in what condition it is (I assume your engineering degree is from Canada).
Preventive maintenance at reasonable intervals is by far cheaper than expensive repairs. That is the gain I get.
[/QUOTE] You eventually realize all you're doing is emptying your wallet faster.[/QUOTE]
You go it rite! This is the first ever car I own in my life so I'm just learning. Hope to learn from your experience soon.
10-20-2016, 02:07 PM
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10-20-2016, 02:10 PM
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10-20-2016, 02:13 PM
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10-20-2016, 03:52 PM
#51
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I always love new tool members.
Oh my friend, it'll be nice knowing you for the extra 3-4 weeks. That's usually how dumb as fuck assholes, who belittle and talk down to everyone in general last around here.
Better yet, keep your strict money burning regime to yourself instead of poisoning members who actually want to learn about their cars. I have friends exactly like you, who would spend a shit ton of money on "preventive" maintenance who after 8 or 10 realized how stupid they were on their own. But sure, you're a gem.
Also, yes, looking at spark plugs is exactly how you tell if they're in good shape or not. I'm glad you took mechanics 101 in high school... or not. You must be a Trump supporter. Your dumb fuckery, ignorance and simple mindedness has already told a fortune about you.
Oh my friend, it'll be nice knowing you for the extra 3-4 weeks. That's usually how dumb as fuck assholes, who belittle and talk down to everyone in general last around here.
Better yet, keep your strict money burning regime to yourself instead of poisoning members who actually want to learn about their cars. I have friends exactly like you, who would spend a shit ton of money on "preventive" maintenance who after 8 or 10 realized how stupid they were on their own. But sure, you're a gem.
Also, yes, looking at spark plugs is exactly how you tell if they're in good shape or not. I'm glad you took mechanics 101 in high school... or not. You must be a Trump supporter. Your dumb fuckery, ignorance and simple mindedness has already told a fortune about you.
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10-20-2016, 04:34 PM
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10-20-2016, 04:40 PM
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10-20-2016, 04:41 PM
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singularity point, but it is theoretically impossible to get because the earth is rotating so our speed > 0
10-20-2016, 04:45 PM
#64
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Again, go and read the document and see what the engine heath does to the oil. The 5K interval is the most accepted and widely used practice. Google it in other car forums and you see it. It doesn't mean though that the oil can't go more than that. It just may not hold its property if it is used in highway driving condition.
10-20-2016, 04:48 PM
#66
I only get about 10.5mpg (20 on the highway) on my normal commute. I read that it has a lot to do with the 6.2 liters of displacement engine. What I don't get, is that I'm good with the maintenance, use the same 93 octane fuel and travel the same distances more or less than a lot of my friends and they all seem to get a higher miles per gallon of fuel. What gives? I almost feel like I bought a lemon.
10-20-2016, 04:51 PM
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10-20-2016, 04:52 PM
#70
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Emry, you're so smart.. 
10-20-2016, 04:54 PM
#72
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10-20-2016, 04:56 PM
#73
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Originally Posted by emry
So let's assume your air filter is clean and the plugs are in good shape. The other things that come in mind for crappy MPG are half-baked MAF sensor or O2 sensor. But those usually go bad at high mileage.
10-20-2016, 04:57 PM
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10-20-2016, 04:59 PM
#75
True!
I use the 5K and go synthetic, but that's just cause it makes me feel happy to do maintenance and hopefully prevent issues.
Also, the bad gas mileage is due to my displacement and heavy foot.
Although for that size motor, over 20 on the highway I was pretty impressed.
I use the 5K and go synthetic, but that's just cause it makes me feel happy to do maintenance and hopefully prevent issues.
Also, the bad gas mileage is due to my displacement and heavy foot.
Although for that size motor, over 20 on the highway I was pretty impressed.
10-20-2016, 04:59 PM
#76
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Both sensors are supposed to go up to 100K miles. If get the malfunctioning symptoms the best way is to test them with scanning tool. That's what I do. Without scanning tool then you are shooting in the dark.
10-20-2016, 05:00 PM
#77
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No no, we need your infinite wisdom. Come on, don't tell us you're a dumb fuck after all, pulling bullshit intervals out of your asshole, because you spent 8 minutes on bobistheoilguy, and you now have full encompassing knowledge on the internal combustion engine, and just cars in general. That would be truly disappointing.
10-20-2016, 05:01 PM
#79
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your scanning tool wont tell you shit unless the sensor has already failed.
10-20-2016, 05:02 PM
#80
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Originally Posted by emry
Both sensors are supposed to go up to 100K miles. If get the malfunctioning symptoms the best way is to test them with scanning tool. That's what I do. Without scanning tool then you are shooting in the dark.
5k replace oil
50k: replace engine