Improve MPG's?
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I've been noticing my car has been getting 14.1 MPG for the past 6 months
I don't do highway driving, mostly suburbs with only 5 traffic lights in a 5 mile stretch
All 4 tires are like new, always at 32PSI
Is this normal or do I have a faulty sensor? O2? PCV?
I don't do highway driving, mostly suburbs with only 5 traffic lights in a 5 mile stretch
All 4 tires are like new, always at 32PSI
Is this normal or do I have a faulty sensor? O2? PCV?
#3
Drifting
That's exceptionally low. The car will do worse on winter fuel and if you live in a place that gets cold in winter, but the worse I've ever seen in continuous stop and go traffic is about 18 mpg. Something is wrong, assuming the calculations are correct.
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Since the torque converter recall software update I have been averaging 13-14MPG year round on a similar commute (I use Gas Cubby). Ive been to several dealers, had the car checked out multiple times, and even opened a case with ACR and they all believe my MPG is normal based on the new shifting program. Pisses me off, but I have been unable to find anything else to do short of getting a new car.
#6
Burning Brakes
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I'll have to look at my car, but in my other vehicles that wasn't the most reliable source. Better than going "I get 200 miles per half tank, I used to get 300!" but not quite as accurate as resetting the trip meter and dividing that by the gallons you fill the car up with.
#7
Since the torque converter recall software update I have been averaging 13-14MPG year round on a similar commute (I use Gas Cubby). Ive been to several dealers, had the car checked out multiple times, and even opened a case with ACR and they all believe my MPG is normal based on the new shifting program. Pisses me off, but I have been unable to find anything else to do short of getting a new car.
exactly same here
that is my almost all city drive mpg 14 15 heavy throttle foot
highway is 20 to best case 24
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#9
Intermediate
Drei, if it's dry you can check with a local tire guy and see if you should try a higher psi. In dry SoCal with the OEM tires I normally run 40 psi. It makes the ride a little rougher but you mpg should dramatically improve.
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#10
Drifting
Here's one other thought. If you keep the HVAC on "Auto" setting, the A/C comes on quite a bit to reduce cabin humidity, even if it's not warm outside. When outdoor temps are not warm, I manually turn the A/C off to stop this. The cabin feels very comfortable, but I think it helps a couple of MPG, especially in stop and go driving. I
#13
You're right, I just ordered this kit that includes both the engine and cabin filter
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#15
You're right, I just ordered this kit that includes both the engine and cabin filter
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acura TL Engine Air A C Cabin Filter Kit New | eBay
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Acura TL Engine Air A C Cabin Filter Kit New | eBay
#16
Pro
On the cabin filter, I am liking
Mann Filter MCF 1008 Cabin Air Filter with Polyphenol Layer
One note on the cabin filter - make sure you get the edges of media pinched into the slots on the 2 sides. Seen too many times where the filter is just thrown in willy nilly
On a personal note: I am dreading carrying my summer tires and rims down 3 flights of stairs...at least the winter tires and rims are hell of lot lighter
Mann Filter MCF 1008 Cabin Air Filter with Polyphenol Layer
One note on the cabin filter - make sure you get the edges of media pinched into the slots on the 2 sides. Seen too many times where the filter is just thrown in willy nilly
On a personal note: I am dreading carrying my summer tires and rims down 3 flights of stairs...at least the winter tires and rims are hell of lot lighter
Last edited by Anicra; 04-02-2016 at 03:17 PM.
#17
I have been getting crappy fuel economy too! Almost all winter it has been 13-15L/100KM. I live in Ontario, Canada so I do experience pretty cold winters. Also 95% of my driving is city. Cold weather and no remote start makes for warming up the car for a 12 minute drive very troublesome. My temp control is also set to Auto... I will see if it improves when temperatures improve.
#19
Instructor
I have similar commute of about 5-7 miles, with 8-9 traffic lights, and 3-4 stop signs. I get about 14 - 15 mpg, so very similar. Asked dealer couple times, and he says that is normal with the commute I have.
I need to change the air filter to see if that helps.
I need to change the air filter to see if that helps.
#20
I was getting around 17mpg and have always thought the miles counter on our cars was not always rite. a few weeks ago i reset the ecu (Ktuner) back to factory and took off Neg bat cable and it reset the MPG on both A & B.
Now i'm averaging 29.5 hwy and 17 city on my last 2 fillups.
don't know if this helps but just my 2 cents.
Now i'm averaging 29.5 hwy and 17 city on my last 2 fillups.
don't know if this helps but just my 2 cents.
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