Hi all,
Warning: potentially annoying post ahead
So after an unexpected hit and run (while parked!), my 2007 Honda Fit was totaled. The used car market is crazy right now and especially here in LA. After wanting another Fit, but being unable to find one with the right combination of features + price tag, I ended up with a 2006 Honda CR-V SE AWD. It's been loved rolleyes by 7 previous owners, had 168,000 miles when I bought it, no service records, and an aftermarket catalytic converter (OEM likely stolen).
Took it to a reputable Honda shop for a look over... they found an oil leak at the Vtec solenoid, but everything else checked out. Fluids were changed (oil+filter, trans, rear diff) along with the air filter, tires rotated and inflated, etc etc...
First tank of gas scored me 18MPG with mostly city driving. Coming from a 32MPG Fit... that hit hard.
For all the obvious reasons (including driving style), I know to expect much less fuel economy, but was hoping to see at least 21MPG city.
In an effort to balance costs with gains, I'm thinking of doing the following "tune up" items in an effort to improve MPG:
Warning: potentially annoying post ahead
So after an unexpected hit and run (while parked!), my 2007 Honda Fit was totaled. The used car market is crazy right now and especially here in LA. After wanting another Fit, but being unable to find one with the right combination of features + price tag, I ended up with a 2006 Honda CR-V SE AWD. It's been loved rolleyes by 7 previous owners, had 168,000 miles when I bought it, no service records, and an aftermarket catalytic converter (OEM likely stolen).
Took it to a reputable Honda shop for a look over... they found an oil leak at the Vtec solenoid, but everything else checked out. Fluids were changed (oil+filter, trans, rear diff) along with the air filter, tires rotated and inflated, etc etc...
First tank of gas scored me 18MPG with mostly city driving. Coming from a 32MPG Fit... that hit hard.
For all the obvious reasons (including driving style), I know to expect much less fuel economy, but was hoping to see at least 21MPG city.
In an effort to balance costs with gains, I'm thinking of doing the following "tune up" items in an effort to improve MPG:
- Blackstone analysis at next oil change
- New plugs + coils
- Valve adjustment
- Fuel filter
- annnnnnnd, what else, if anything?