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Old 06-12-2008, 01:01 PM   #9 (permalink)
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it was just an observation (light) and not to be disputed as fact.
As soon as you start using it to adjust your behaviour, then you have started treating it is fact.

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how would you explain the difference in mileage then?
All the ways we have talked about in previous mileage threads. Combined with the ease of miss-assumptions on gas usage caused by poor measurement methods.

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how can it be difference in formulation when it says "premium" different brands=same result?
Because the formulation is an unknown combined with unreliable measurement methods.

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how can you say it is mistuned when it has been serviced by honda and is in top form than your honda pilot?
Because our engines adjust themselves and alternating tanks may add yet another source of error into conclusion.

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With that I agree!
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