Acura Integra Type-R All Integra Type R Discussions

Gas Mileage fluctuation!!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 24, 2002 | 05:10 PM
  #1  
disordeR's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 2,809
Likes: 0
From: CA, usa
Default Gas Mileage fluctuation!!!!

So, the past two tanks I have been getting about 23 MPG, when I usually get 26 MPG. What gives? I didn't drive my car any harder than I usually do, but the sudden change in gas mileage DID come after acura replaced my dipstick tube. Any ideas? Should I reset the ECU?
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2002 | 05:19 PM
  #2  
HXMan's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 5,698
Likes: 0
From: Midwest
Default Re: Gas Mileage fluctuation!!!! (disordeR)

I notice a definate loss of milage when it goes from kinda cold/warm to really cold.

Figure the ECU has to run warmup enrichment longer, and colder air means more O2, which means more gas needed.
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2002 | 06:30 PM
  #3  
Asahi's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 4,968
Likes: 0
From: Chattanooga, TN, USA
Default Re: Gas Mileage fluctuation!!!! (disordeR)

I would guess weather. I actually picked up 3mph leaning out my interstate cruising RPM's (4000-5500) at partial throttle. The ATS put me down around 21 mpg and the leaning out put me back at 24 mpg (City and highway miles)
Reply
Old Dec 24, 2002 | 07:05 PM
  #4  
Bob#455's Avatar
Honda-Tech Member
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 2,339
Likes: 0
From: Land of Oz, KS
Default Re: Gas Mileage fluctuation!!!! (disordeR)

the sudden change in gas mileage DID come after acura replaced my dipstick tube
I think you've found the answer Watson. Seriously, who cares? 3 mpg is no big deal...the car is just fine...probably has to do more with temperature, humidity, and driving habits than anything else.

If you were getting 10 mph during city driving, then I'd be concerned...but I average 24 so 23 doesn't seem like a big deal.
Reply
Old Dec 29, 2002 | 11:48 AM
  #5  
Tiamat-blue's Avatar
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
From: Western, Mass, USA
Default Re: Gas Mileage fluctuation!!!! (Bob#455)

Over the past 2 months I've been getting lower mileage as well. I think it has something to do with the weather. Or at least I'm hoping it does...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Skywalk
Acura RSX DC5 & Honda Civic EP3
21
Jul 18, 2010 02:14 PM
averyvm
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
9
Jan 15, 2009 01:03 PM
suken19
Acura Integra
6
Jun 5, 2008 02:14 PM
roflcopterdown
Honda Prelude
45
Dec 31, 2007 12:09 PM
jimjonez
Honda Accord (1990 - 2002)
1
Dec 20, 2006 02:30 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 12:30 AM.