Cruising Range - Honda Pilot

droeun · 12-20-2008, 02:44 PM

Just curious how far everyone else is able to drive before refilling? I travel with wife, 2 toddlers, 7 year old & can't seem to get higher than 255-300 miles (13-15 MPG) before refilling. Tires are at 35, car is properly aligned & air filter is new. Mix of 60/40 city/hwy driving. Is the car just too heavy?

ctobio · 12-20-2008, 04:14 PM

It really depends on the type of driving you're doing and your driving habits.

I just went on a road trip with the family, and filled up the tank at 370 miles with 17 gallons. This was cruising on winter gas at 75mph.

youbetcha · 12-21-2008, 07:44 AM

I usually fill up between 375-425 miles, FWIW.

rocky · 12-21-2008, 08:32 AM

On my long interstates runs I usually limit it to 350-370 before I fill up again.

Whether the limit is 65 or 70, I'm usually just over that.

Much beyond 75 and mpg crumbles into the teens. Otherwise I get anything between 20 and 22. No obvious reason why it varies.

scuba steve · 12-21-2008, 12:41 PM

i get 15-17 in mixed driving and i have larger wheels an tires. i gained about 1 mpg taking the roof basket off. i'm taking it from LA to SF next month so i'll see how it does. the last time, we took the 5 home at 80-85 and averaged 16-17 mpg.

jamesbalzer · 01-11-2009, 02:46 PM

350-400 on Interstate trips at 82-85mph. Can't figure it out, seems to be the same at 70mph....that'w with 20's and 255 tires which surely offer more rolling resistance than the stock tires.

rlapid · 01-11-2009, 04:22 PM

what year is your pilot? 2WD or 4WD? mileage? my 06 4WD with just over 51k gets around 370 miles with mixed 70% highway/30% city driving.

there are many factors to consider in mpg--driving habits, having the ac on, windows/moonroof open, road conditions, etc.

sblvro · 01-11-2009, 05:19 PM

This trip to the rockies and the sierra nevada, I averaged 19-20mg with cargo box on top and a fully loaded pilot. taking the I-5 south at blistering pace especially in grapevine left me with 17mpg where the average speed was 90-100mph. and yes on premium.

december northwest pilot trip

scuba steve · 01-11-2009, 05:59 PM

on the trip back from SF to OC, i got 327mi on 16.1 gallons. i have an ex-l awd. i was set at about 78mph the whole way. that's the best mileage i've ever seen on this car.

ED27 · 01-16-2009, 10:39 AM

Just came back from a 2K mile road trip - DC to Florida. Cruising from 65 to 75 MPH (wife driving) we were able to get a little over 24MPG. With me driving 75 to 85 MPH, the average was a little over 20MPG.

youbetcha · 01-16-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally posted by ED27
Just came back from a 2K mile road trip - DC to Florida. Cruising from 65 to 75 MPH (wife driving) we were able to get a little over 24MPG. With me driving 75 to 85 MPH, the average was a little over 20MPG.

That trip is about perfect for getting good gas mileage. Those southern interstates are FLAT. The drivers cruising through VA and the northern states all see hills, etc., which will kill gas mileage.

whizmo · 01-17-2009, 04:08 AM

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Originally posted by droeun
Just curious how far everyone else is able to drive before refilling? I travel with wife, 2 toddlers, 7 year old & can't seem to get higher than 255-300 miles (13-15 MPG) before refilling. Tires are at 35, car is properly aligned & air filter is new. Mix of 60/40 city/hwy driving. Is the car just too heavy?

Your mileage is not unusual.

- Mark

switch · 04-18-2009, 06:46 AM

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Originally posted by whizmo

Your mileage is not unusual.

- Mark

I get about 270 miles per tank around the city.

Driving 65mph on a flat interstate, I've got up to 430 miles on a tank.

Driving the usual 75mph to 80mph on a flat interstate, i get 360 miles on a tank.

I've never hit the rated highway/city numbers.

krygny · 04-18-2009, 09:07 AM

On long-haul / over-the-road / all-highway trips, I consistently get 400 miles (~25 mpg) per tankful. In normal driving I get 275-300 miles (20 mpg). About 70% of my normal driving is highway.

Zeus · 04-30-2009, 10:27 PM

When I first bought my 2007 Pilot, I calculated the gas milage at about 17 mpg. I have generally been getting @ 250 miles per tank, but there again my right foot would admittedly make one heck of a fishing sinker...

12-20-2008, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
droeun Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: VA Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cruising Range Just curious how far everyone else is able to drive before refilling? I travel with wife, 2 toddlers, 7 year old & can't seem to get higher than 255-300 miles (13-15 MPG) before refilling. Tires are at 35, car is properly aligned & air filter is new. Mix of 60/40 city/hwy driving. Is the car just too heavy?

12-20-2008, 04:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
ctobio Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Connecticut Posts: 737 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It really depends on the type of driving you're doing and your driving habits. I just went on a road trip with the family, and filled up the tank at 370 miles with 17 gallons. This was cruising on winter gas at 75mph. __________________ Constantino Tobio Vehicles in the driveway: '06 Honda Pilot EX-L w/RES, Redrock Pearl '03 VW Passat Wagon GLX V6, Blue Anthracite '73 VW Fastback, Marina Blue '94 John Deere LX176

12-21-2008, 07:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
youbetcha Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 454 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I usually fill up between 375-425 miles, FWIW. __________________ 2007 EX

12-21-2008, 08:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
rocky Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 6,715 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On my long interstates runs I usually limit it to 350-370 before I fill up again. Whether the limit is 65 or 70, I'm usually just over that. Much beyond 75 and mpg crumbles into the teens. Otherwise I get anything between 20 and 22. No obvious reason why it varies. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chris...19131498101662

12-21-2008, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
scuba steve Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rancho santa margarita Posts: 131 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i get 15-17 in mixed driving and i have larger wheels an tires. i gained about 1 mpg taking the roof basket off. i'm taking it from LA to SF next month so i'll see how it does. the last time, we took the 5 home at 80-85 and averaged 16-17 mpg. __________________ '03 pilot '92 miata '95 ///m3

01-11-2009, 02:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
jamesbalzer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	350-400 on Interstate trips at 82-85mph. Can't figure it out, seems to be the same at 70mph....that'w with 20's and 255 tires which surely offer more rolling resistance than the stock tires.

01-11-2009, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
rlapid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Sacramento, California Posts: 847 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what year is your pilot? 2WD or 4WD? mileage? my 06 4WD with just over 51k gets around 370 miles with mixed 70% highway/30% city driving. there are many factors to consider in mpg--driving habits, having the ac on, windows/moonroof open, road conditions, etc. __________________ 2006 Pilot EX-LN 4WD \| Taffeta White \| "Amelia" OEM accessories: chrome side steps, crossbars, cargo tray, cargo cover, wheel locks, rear splash guards, door edge guards, full-size spare Aftermarket accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound, LED license plate and door bulbs, Infinity 6012i speakers, 4300k HID, 35% tint, Nokya yellow fogs + yellow Lamin-X

01-11-2009, 05:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
sblvro Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: chicago&michigan&arkansas Posts: 1,985 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This trip to the rockies and the sierra nevada, I averaged 19-20mg with cargo box on top and a fully loaded pilot. taking the I-5 south at blistering pace especially in grapevine left me with 17mpg where the average speed was 90-100mph. and yes on premium. december northwest pilot trip __________________ 2003 starlight silver pilot EX-LRES 2003 black onyx Lexus IS300 1988 mitsubishi galant sigma 203000 miles and running 2006 evolution IX MR(RIP) 2009 black raven escalade hybrid http://www.doctorownedcars.com/

01-11-2009, 05:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
scuba steve Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: rancho santa margarita Posts: 131 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	on the trip back from SF to OC, i got 327mi on 16.1 gallons. i have an ex-l awd. i was set at about 78mph the whole way. that's the best mileage i've ever seen on this car. __________________ '03 pilot '92 miata '95 ///m3

01-16-2009, 10:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
ED27 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 1,367 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just came back from a 2K mile road trip - DC to Florida. Cruising from 65 to 75 MPH (wife driving) we were able to get a little over 24MPG. With me driving 75 to 85 MPH, the average was a little over 20MPG. __________________ 2004 EX-L NBP OEM Running Boards, Window Visors & Other Misc. Accessories Kenwood DDX7015 (Double-DIN Unit), KNA-DV4100 (Nav Unit), Directed 9" Overhead DVD/Monitor, Autopage RS-855LCD, AutoIntelligence BlueConnect (Handsfree Bluetooth Car Kit)

04-18-2009, 09:07 AM	#14 (permalink)
krygny Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NY Panhandle(c) Posts: 2,829 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On long-haul / over-the-road / all-highway trips, I consistently get 400 miles (~25 mpg) per tankful. In normal driving I get 275-300 miles (20 mpg). About 70% of my normal driving is highway. __________________ 2003 EX-L, Sage Brush Pearl Side Steps • Rear Splash Guards • Cross Bars • Cargo Tray • Cargo Cover • All-Season Floor Mats • StreetPilot ColorMap • WeatherTech WeatherFlectors • Fortera TripleTreds

04-30-2009, 10:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zeus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MA Posts: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	When I first bought my 2007 Pilot, I calculated the gas milage at about 17 mpg. I have generally been getting @ 250 miles per tank, but there again my right foot would admittedly make one heck of a fishing sinker...

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