My dilemma is this I have a stock 1994 Accord which I primarily use for highway driving. Lately my gas mileage has been somewhat low, just under 370 miles to the tank(no gas leaks). A friend told me that Hondas are notorious for poor gas usage. Is this true and either way how can I better my gas mileage. Not looking for extreme rewards just better mileage. Any help greatly appreciated.

Tire pressure= good
fuel filter= 5500 miles on it
spark plugs= bosch platinums
wires= accel
cap and rotor= oem(changed in november 03)
air filter(cleaned monthly)= k&n
oil= full synthetic castrol(changed between 3000-3500mile)
oil filter= fram

 

try injector cleaners (SEA FOAM) found at Napa auto stores or STP I heard that would work also. You should also look in the DIY I did a write up on how to clean your trottle body.

 

Your friend has obviously never driven a german car, or he's biased towards german cars. No, hondas are NOT known for poor usage. On the contrary, after much research, it's why I ditched a 2001 Jetta for my 94 Accord. My honda gets better mileage than any Jetta ever will. 370 is about what I get on my car, and she's an EX with an auto trans. The best mileage I've gotten, is usually on LONG roadtrips, like from here to LA or SD. I've gotten almost 500 miles on my last trip. But on my regular work commute which is all highway, 370 sounds about right...

 

370 - 400 is normal. 1994 EX was rated at around 26 mpg highway.

 

I get 320 and the needle is on E. I drive half freeway and half city.

 

thanks all, i appreciate the info, Ill try the sea foam and look into the throttle body cleaning in the diy. You guys are awesome thanks again