Re: 98 Accord LX Fuel Consumption Issue
Usman Ansari wrote:
> Last month I replaced
>
> 1. Air filter
> 2. Spark plugs
> 3. Wires
> 4. Distributor cap
> 5. Distributor
> 6. Both O2 sensors (because check engine light was coming)
>
> Items # 2 to 5 were bought from Honda dealer.
>
> Also, it has new tires (about 8,000 miles), along with items listed
> above, I have the tires rotated and air presure checked.
>
> After all these repairs, 98 Accord LX (116,000 miles) is giving me
> about 23.3 miles/gallon, up from 21.5 miles/gallon before reapairs.
>
> About 3.5 years (@ 77,000) ago, its transmission broke down and Honda
> replaced it for free. I have done most of the service with Honda
> dealer.
>
> Is 23.3 miles/gallon OK for my Accord ? I am expecting little more,
> about 25.7 miles / gallon. What do you guys say ?
>
> Usman
Is it a 4 or a 6?
For a six, it sounds fine. The 4 cyl accord usually does a bit better...
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