Gas Mileage?
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I haven't gone anywhere long distance yet. I have only 200 miles so far and my Pilot hasn't seen a gas station so far - at least not with me. The first tank was from the dealer and he delivered it to me at my house - 115 miles.
Will find out mileage after I fill'er up at the next gas-station trip.
21.5 sounds pretty good though. all high-way driving or a mix of city and hwy ?
Will find out mileage after I fill'er up at the next gas-station trip.
21.5 sounds pretty good though. all high-way driving or a mix of city and hwy ?
pjl56 said:I admit that I am babying the Pilot a bit as I complete the 500 mi. break-in period, but I am averaging 21.5 mpg through 2 tanks of fill-ups so far.
Your experience?
stop and go mileage: 17.3mpg
I noticed that the low fuel warning light worked well this morning. Here in SoCal, even highway traffic is still stop and go during rush hour. The first tank of fuel yielded 330 miles about 17.3mpg. I tried my best step easy on the gas during this break-in period. Never took it above 60MPH. Hope the second tank will give better mileage like yours. Cheers, JK
I noticed that the low fuel warning light worked well this morning. Here in SoCal, even highway traffic is still stop and go during rush hour. The first tank of fuel yielded 330 miles about 17.3mpg. I tried my best step easy on the gas during this break-in period. Never took it above 60MPH. Hope the second tank will give better mileage like yours. Cheers, JK
Re: stop and go mileage: 17.3mpg
I am lazy. What's the break-in period ? 600 mi or 1000 mi ?
I am lazy. What's the break-in period ? 600 mi or 1000 mi ?
johnnyk said:I noticed that the low fuel warning light worked well this morning. Here in SoCal, even highway traffic is still stop and go during rush hour. The first tank of fuel yielded 330 miles about 17.3mpg. I tried my best step easy on the gas during this break-in period. Never took it above 60MPH. Hope the second tank will give better mileage like yours. Cheers, JK
1500 miles break-in period
On the 97 CRV, and 91 Previa I did 1000 miles stop/go never above 60MPH before driving on freeway (above 60MPH). On 97 Lexus LS400, my wife put in 300 miles or so. The dealer told her that she shouldn't even bother with break-in on Lexus. On the Pilot, we will try to baby it to 1500 miles before racing it on CA freeway, chasing those X5 boats. Cheers, JK
On the 97 CRV, and 91 Previa I did 1000 miles stop/go never above 60MPH before driving on freeway (above 60MPH). On 97 Lexus LS400, my wife put in 300 miles or so. The dealer told her that she shouldn't even bother with break-in on Lexus. On the Pilot, we will try to baby it to 1500 miles before racing it on CA freeway, chasing those X5 boats. Cheers,
JKGot 21
I just did my first mileage test --refilled the tank and figured out that I averaged 21 miles per gallon (that was abou a half a tank interstate driving ... didn't go above 60 mph)... and half a tank's worth of in-city short hauls.)
I thought that was pretty good!
My Pilot (who turn 2 weeks tomorrow) now has 1200 miles on it. I have stopped babying and took it up to 75 mph briefly on the interstate yesterday. Sounded good.
I'll see what the next tank brings (this trip meter is handy, isn't it?) I also like the external temp read-out...
Diane
I just did my first mileage test --refilled the tank and figured out that I averaged 21 miles per gallon (that was abou a half a tank interstate driving ... didn't go above 60 mph)... and half a tank's worth of in-city short hauls.)
I thought that was pretty good!
My Pilot (who turn 2 weeks tomorrow) now has 1200 miles on it. I have stopped babying and took it up to 75 mph briefly on the interstate yesterday. Sounded good.
I'll see what the next tank brings (this trip meter is handy, isn't it?) I also like the external temp read-out...
Diane
Temp. Read-Out
I've read elsewhere of folks complaining that the outside temp. read-out has been "off" by quite a bit (generally low). I haven't tracked this too close, but my experience has been that it's pretty accurate (I think).
Congrats on the 2-week Pilot birthday, Diane!
I've read elsewhere of folks complaining that the outside temp. read-out has been "off" by quite a bit (generally low). I haven't tracked this too close, but my experience has been that it's pretty accurate (I think).
Congrats on the 2-week Pilot birthday, Diane!
TopMomm said:
Re: Temp. Read-Out
External temp read-out has been fairly accurate here in the Bay Area. I have seen it vary from 67 to 87 in the last week or so.
External temp read-out has been fairly accurate here in the Bay Area. I have seen it vary from 67 to 87 in the last week or so.
pjl56 said:I've read elsewhere of folks complaining that the outside temp. read-out has been "off" by quite a bit (generally low). I haven't tracked this too close, but my experience has been that it's pretty accurate (I think).
Congrats on the 2-week Pilot birthday, Diane!
Re: Re: Breakin miles
What happened to you pjl ? You actually checked the manual
Thanks for the 600 info though. I feel better that I don't have to worry keeping my speed in check for too long. Felt weird when everybody and their brother was overtaking here in SF. They must be thinking - what is this guy nuts - driving an SUV at or under 60 mph.
What happened to you pjl ? You actually checked the manual
Thanks for the 600 info though. I feel better that I don't have to worry keeping my speed in check for too long. Felt weird when everybody and their brother was overtaking here in SF. They must be thinking - what is this guy nuts - driving an SUV at or under 60 mph.
pjl56 said:
Re: Re: Re: Breakin miles
I think the "key" during the break-in period is being extra-gentle getting up to speed and not staying at one speed for too long (i.e., cruise at 60mph for 30 minutes at a time). With all the power under the hood, I took it up to 70mph within the first 600 miles and it barely seem to test the engine. At 70, I believe the rpm's were still ~ 2000. My Jeep would be spitting out >3000 revolutions at that speed.
I think the "key" during the break-in period is being extra-gentle getting up to speed and not staying at one speed for too long (i.e., cruise at 60mph for 30 minutes at a time). With all the power under the hood, I took it up to 70mph within the first 600 miles and it barely seem to test the engine. At 70, I believe the rpm's were still ~ 2000. My Jeep would be spitting out >3000 revolutions at that speed.
03pilot said:What happened to you pjl ? You actually checked the manual
Thanks for the 600 info though. I feel better that I don't have to worry keeping my speed in check for too long. Felt weird when everybody and their brother was overtaking here in SF. They must be thinking - what is this guy nuts - driving an SUV at or under 60 mph.
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Mileage?
No idea what my mileage is yet. I've only filled my tank up once so far. But what a shock....I put in over $24. I'm used to $12-$14 for my Civic EX.
No idea what my mileage is yet. I've only filled my tank up once so far. But what a shock....I put in over $24. I'm used to $12-$14 for my Civic EX.
18.6 in city
OK, just did another mileage test. I'd gotten 21 mpg in a mix of interstate and city driving (half and half), but most latest tank averaged just 18.6. This was totally short drives around town -- so I'm happy. It's about what I was expecting/hoping for.
Am just over 1500 miles now....
Diane
OK, just did another mileage test. I'd gotten 21 mpg in a mix of interstate and city driving (half and half), but most latest tank averaged just 18.6. This was totally short drives around town -- so I'm happy. It's about what I was expecting/hoping for.
Am just over 1500 miles now....
Diane
SOCAL Mileage
Using mine for commuting - 25 miles at 80 MPH; then 10 miles at 40 MPH each way (about 70 miles a day) gives me 19.8 MPG for my first 1000 miles. No big road trips yet, so mileage should be a little better then. Got about 24 for my CR-V for same commute.
Great accelleration and so quiet compared to the 99 CR-V I had last.
BTW, can't imagine anyone trying to stay at 60 on a CA freeway. Seems like we have either total clog and 5 MPH or bumper-to-bumper 80 MPH.
Using mine for commuting - 25 miles at 80 MPH; then 10 miles at 40 MPH each way (about 70 miles a day) gives me 19.8 MPG for my first 1000 miles. No big road trips yet, so mileage should be a little better then. Got about 24 for my CR-V for same commute.
Great accelleration and so quiet compared to the 99 CR-V I had last.
BTW, can't imagine anyone trying to stay at 60 on a CA freeway. Seems like we have either total clog and 5 MPH or bumper-to-bumper 80 MPH.
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