FamusFace

Can't help but bitch about this topic. I know I'm not the firdt to talk about it. Just wanted to know how much km do you guys get on a full tank of gas. Given that its winter and our cars don't exactly sip premium gas, I really think that I should get more than 400km on a full tank! Tires are well inflated, K&M air filter, passive/agressive driving.

i think it might be a couple of reasons why my mpg continue to sux ass.
1, I'm at 104k km and may need to change my pluggs.
2, i have these horrible no name winter tires that I think are part of the problem.

what do you guys think? Will doing an EGR cleaning help much or even seafoam as well

GQstyle

I only do city driving w/ the TL-S really. Not on the highways much at all, so I get around the same...anywhere from 400-450km on a full tank. I was pretty shocked at first (especially compared to the wife's 4 cyl. Accord), but I understand this is pretty standard "economy" for TL's and city driving.

I changed my plugs a couple of thousand km's ago. Smoother idle, better response, but didn't really notice a big change in fuel economy, in terms of gains.

The Dougler

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650km all highway though, most of my drives are windsor to toronto and i usually finish with a quarter tank. but once i hit the city it drinks pretty fast.

FamusFace

I'm not sure if this is relavent but it seems as though you have an '04TL. Is it the exact same engine as the 'nn and if it is I'm preety sure Acura has made it more efficient over the years. Hence, possible better efficiency and mileage than the '99s. Can anyone shed some light on whether its the same VTEC egine Honda has been using on the 2nd & 3rd generation TLs????

fahoumh

The most I've ever had was about ~620km right as the light came on, but that's all highway, including some stop-and-go garbage on the 401 getting through the GTA. Mixed, I get 500km when the light turns on. And strictly within the city, I get 400km per tank, except the winter where a few times I only got 300km! Sometimes I drive pretty aggressively but I typically take it easy...it's a lot less stressful.

vtec260

In summer, about 500km when the light comes on to refill. In winter, about 400 to 450 depending how much idling I do to warm up in -30C weather. Ethanol blended gas sucks in terms of mileage and using non-blended gas gets me about 30-40km more per tankful in comparison. I have 03 TLS with 52xxx km.

01tl4tl

Do Seafoam treatment fully with 2 or 3 cans total.
New NGK Iridium or Platinum spark plugs
Make sure K&N is not dirty or over-oiled during recent service- common prob
Spray clean inside Throttle Body

Yes the engines went from 3.0-3.2-3.5 so mileage may suffer on newer cars

Tires with great traction also reduce mileage so its a trade-off there

Tdot_TLS

i ge about 400k to 450k with city and hwy drivin and i get about 650k right when he light goes on with all hwy driving

derrick

Mixed city/highway driving ... about 450km before I fill about 48L. In the summer, the fuel economy improves.

Best mileage I ever got from the car: 720km before the light went on. Highway 401 from TO to Windsor going 120km/h, no stops, no A/C, windows up! I thought I was driving a diesel that day ...

Tdot_TLS

yea caus from toronto to winsor is alot of down hill i get less km going from toronto to montreal then on my way back i get more

Wyman

Only 380 KM with my Type S, mostly city.

FamusFace

yeah same here, I get about 360kim when the fuel light comes on and then 400km when its on the last tick.

Tdot_TLS

don't u guys have 3 gen tl??? with a 3.5L

TMLInfinity

Yea for sure.

I got my 06 TL auto just in November so my TL has not gone through a summer yet.

I get around 400-430km per tank. Mixed highway and city.

But remember that in the winter since it is colder, things are alot more dense so fuel gets consumed a bit more.

Remember that time in mid march we had a week of 10+ degree weather?

I noticed my mileage went up a bit cause it was warmer. then the next week it went back down cause it got cold like a b&*$%.

fahoumh

The TL comes with a 3.2-litre engine

Malayalee King

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450-470 everyday stop-and-go driving

mezzerTL-S

i get about 450 to 480 mixed city and hwy winter and maybe up to 500 in the summer

fahoumh

I went up to Ottawa this weekend and drove a little while back down before I had to fill up. I ended up hitting 700km on 53 litres of fuel. That's about 7.6L/100km (31.2mpg). I may have been able to squeeze some more but the tire pressure on the driver's side tires were a little low, especially the rear tire. Plus I'm overdue for an oil change...but I'm not sure how much of an effect that would have, if any.

EDIT: Oh yeah, going 115-120km/h, no A/C.

Theforeignkid

430km retarded driving in the city, hard acceleration ( i push the car to the redline) cornering and stoping. Always use 91, 94 octane.

MOBB

375-400 City driving, i once did 700km on cruise control Montreal-Philadelphia non stop set at 120khm.

canadiantls

I usually get more than 550 km per tank mostly highway but with some stop and go with a little bit of 5500-6000 RPM. I'm never bellow 500 km. But latelly I had an average of 450 km so I just did the seafoam and change my spark plugs (Iridium IX) and should have a good improvement. Best I ever had is 670 km.

I have a 2003 TL type S with 148 000 km. Still running very smoothly. Great car.

mamamilk008

06 AT, I only get 440km for the first few tanks during the break in period, under 2k rpm shift point.

I now have 8700km on the dash and am constantly getting 360 to 380 pure city driving... try to shift as much as I can at 2500 rpm. I notice turing off the VSA doesn't save much gas cause I'm too happy to accelarate all of a sudden when I feel itchy on my foot w/ the VAS off.

Shift point is the biggest impact on gas mileage.... But I only get 400km at shift point 2500rpm compared to 360 to 380km when constantly shifting between 3000 to 4000rpm. I figure I can afford $7 on gas for the joy of driving, not for the envoirnment though.

Also the tire pressure, I have my tires pressure set at 35PSI compared to 33 recommended by factory. I just like the firmer feeling and it's easier on gas too w/ higher tire pressure. Don't do it if you worry about premature tire wear in the middle of the tire.

Now I don't know if I could get 430km per full tank if I am constantly hitting the redline.... am I missing something here? Is the 2G a lot easier on gas compared to the 3G?

Peace.

bigbadboss101

Gas mileage on the G2 looks like is similar to the 02+ Maxima.