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#1 (**permalink**) 11 Sep 2003, 12:07 pm

what's with my Element and only 18mpg? I was expecting better...anyone share
this experience?

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Rick Ross
(760) 803-1199

#2 (**permalink**) 11 Sep 2003, 12:28 pm

There have been other reports of low mpg or sudden drop in mpg. I have not
experienced this myself as I am averaging 22 mpg. This is not bad for the
Element considering I am still breaking in the engine and the mpg is
increasing every tank.

You can do check these msg boards for more information.

http://www.elementownersclub.com
http://www.hondaelement.org
http://www.hondasuv.com

Good luck!

"Rick Ross" <rickross1948@netscape.net> wrote in message
news:BZ18b.170$Pd2.176811@news1.news.adelphia.net. ..
> what's with my Element and only 18mpg? I was expecting better...anyone
share
> this experience?
>
>
> --
> Rick Ross
> (760) 803-1199
>
>

#3 (**permalink**) 11 Sep 2003, 07:11 pm

I cant imagine bad mileage.....it is the pinnacle of aerodynamics

TH
"Silk" <silk@smooth.org> wrote in message
news:mh28b.52135$yG2.43373@twister.nyroc.rr.com...
> There have been other reports of low mpg or sudden drop in mpg. I have
not
> experienced this myself as I am averaging 22 mpg. This is not bad for the
> Element considering I am still breaking in the engine and the mpg is
> increasing every tank.
>
> You can do check these msg boards for more information.
>
> http://www.elementownersclub.com
> http://www.hondaelement.org
> http://www.hondasuv.com
>
> Good luck!
>
> "Rick Ross" <rickross1948@netscape.net> wrote in message
> news:BZ18b.170$Pd2.176811@news1.news.adelphia.net. ..
> > what's with my Element and only 18mpg? I was expecting better...anyone
> share
> > this experience?
> >
> >
> > --
> > Rick Ross
> > (760) 803-1199
> >
> >
>
>

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