15 MPG? Poor milage??
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15 MPG? Poor milage??
I have a 2002 MDX which I purchased pre-owned with low milage about 6 months ago. I have been dissappointed with the gas milage. Getting between 15-16MPGs, about 80%/20% City/highway driving. My wife is the primary driver and she is NOT a lead foot by any means. I have read that the MDX gets pretty good milage for an SUV, but I am wondering if this is typical. I have checked tire pressures (35PSI) and am using 89-91 octane gas (dont really notice a difference). Any feedback would be appreciated.
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YYSteve
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EPA states 17/23 city/highway... given you do majority city the number should be closer to 17. Yes 15 is below 17 but that could have a lot to do with where you live, if there are a lot of hills and so forth with stop go continuous traffic then its reasonable.
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god why so many ppl cry about fuel mileage? Buy a chevy then! when your getting 10 miles to the gallon you will gladly take 15. The EPA mileage is an estimate, it varys.
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I have a 2001 MDX in Chicago area and I get 19.9 mpg in city, dirving LSD, etc. The worst I have ever seen it was 17.7 in the winter with warm-ups and idling to keep warm. At 15, I would check things out.
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Originally Posted by YYSteve
I have a 2002 MDX which I purchased pre-owned with low milage about 6 months ago. I have been dissappointed with the gas milage. Getting between 15-16MPGs, about 80%/20% City/highway driving. My wife is the primary driver and she is NOT a lead foot by any means. I have read that the MDX gets pretty good milage for an SUV, but I am wondering if this is typical. I have checked tire pressures (35PSI) and am using 89-91 octane gas (dont really notice a difference). Any feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks.
YYSteve
Thanks.
YYSteve
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I bought 2003 MDX with 30K miles 3 mo ago for my wife. We are getting between 16 and 17 in town and 22-23 on highway trips. I live close to sea level. Not sure of your mileage but if you haven't done so you should check air cleaner. Depending upon mileage and service to date PCV and/or Plugs might need attention.
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I am getting about 16mpg in city. I plan to replace the egr, new K&N filter and very important is PSI in the tires. I hear huge pluses about airing the tires up to 33-35psi and got really good range on MPG on the MDXs
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