fuel economy

On Sep 2, 12:24 am, stephen wrote:
> 1998 accord ex ,v6. i’m getting 22mpg with a mix of city-hwy travel
> does this sound about right? what would this be with a 4cyl car? the
> car all checks out in good working order.I drive very conservitable.
> this is my first small car i’m used to guzzeling trucks. should these
> cars make more?
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According to www.fueleconomy.gov the EPA estimate for the 98 accord V6
is 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway, 21 mpg combination. For the 4
cylinder version: 20 city, 27 highway, 23 combined.

It sounds like it is getting pretty much what it should.
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actuaaly i checked everything, i was a machanic for years (in the 70's & 80's) i had the car put on a analyser and all systems cleared after 2 new oxygen sensors,no hot break's, i was recently told the v.tec with the 4sp auto wasn't that great on mileage but i would still apreciate your input( oh yes, the trans also check's out,
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thanks, as i said its my first small car i was hopein for more. well thats better than 12mpg !
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For a V6 you're about right, yes. I know my 96 Accord EX 4Cyl w/vtec is getting around 28-30 with a mix of city/hwy and if it's pure hwy I get around 32, sometimes as much as 34....and that's with OVER 300k miles!
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