Hello All,

Please help my Honda Accord (Discussion Continues) consumes fuel excessively.

My dashboard is squeaky clean and I still had my engine scanned. No single error code came up.

Had my exhaust system checked and its very intact

Also had the O2 Sensor checked and its in perfect condition.

Serviced the engine, changed the oil filter, engine oil and plugs. Yet it drinks fuel like a child drinks ribena.

I have had my tyres checked and i ensure the psi doesn't exceed 40 and use the recommended tyres but it still does not improve the fuel consumption.

My house is approximately 12 minutes to my office and I don't use the car at work yet N2,000 fuel won't last for 2days with the AC on.

I have complained to different mechanics and they have asked me to cope with it. I am getting frustrated as i notice the needle on the fuel gauge moving while driving.

Please what else can I do to improve the fuel consumption.

PS: it is an v4 and not v6.

What is the distance from your house to your work place?

So many factors can be responsible for high fuel consumption. The list is long. How old is this car if I may know? If you are in lagos and you need to fix the problem. Call 08156087872 or 08165520837

This is beyond what an ordinary road side mechanic can handle ,u need a professional that is skill in diagnosis analysis to help you fish out the culprit .
Call autologic @08061166316 if you are in Lagos.
Engine performance issue and computer control is our specialty.
We will use data streaming to analysis whatever is responsible for the high fuel consumption with the aid of our state-of-art diagnostics equipment.

Stop buying N2000 worth of fur fill it up till almost half

Reduce your tire pressure to between 29 and 32 post a pic of your dash with engine running warmed up need to check idle speed and engine temp.

When you get home touch all the wheels and see if one is extra hot just in case your brake is hung up apart from that don't do anything drastic

I had same probs too, I resolved it myself by the following steps.

I reduced my harsh acceleration (the more u press the GAS pedal, the more hole you put in your pocket)
I increased my fuel purchase, to avoid large vacuum in the tank.
I reduced my tire pressure to about 33 psi.
I reduced my RPM from about 1800 RPM to 800 RPM by shutting down my faulty FITV valve.
with all these, I gained 9 MPG.
I use to have 22MPG but now its 31MPG for a 1997 make honda.
Also jack up each Tyre consecutively and ensure no wheel is locked by faulty brake caliper.

When you drive from home to office touch the rims to check if they are exceptionally hot if so then service your brake system

sultaan:
Stop buying N2000 worth of fur fill it up till almost half

Reduce your tire pressure to between 29 and 32 post a pic of your dash with engine running warmed up need to check idle speed and engine temp.

When you get home touch all the wheels and see if one is extra hot just in case your brake is hung up apart from that don't do anything drastic

The N2,000 was just to give an illustration of the consumption rate. See the picture of my dashboard with the engine steaming

itcelebrity:
I had same probs too, I resolved it myself by the following steps.

I reduced my harsh acceleration (the more u press the GAS pedal, the more hole you put in your pocket)
I increased my fuel purchase, to avoid large vacuum in the tank.
I reduced my tire pressure to about 33 psi.
I reduced my RPM from about 1800 RPM to 800 RPM by shutting down my faulty FITV valve.
with all these, I gained 9 MPG.
I use to have 22MPG but now its 31MPG for a 1997 make honda.
Also jack up each Tyre consecutively and ensure no wheel is locked by faulty brake caliper.

How did you reduce your RPM

honmusa:
This is beyond what an ordinary road side mechanic can handle ,u need a professional that is skill in diagnosis analysis to help you fish out the culprit .
Call autologic @08061166316 if you are in Lagos.
Engine performance issue and computer control is our specialty.
We will use data streaming to analysis whatever is responsible for the high fuel consumption with the aid of our state-of-art diagnostics equipment.

mayor2013:
So many factors can be responsible for high fuel consumption. The list is long. How old is this car if I may know? If you are in lagos and you need to fix the problem. Call 08156087872 or 08165520837

Sadly I'm in PH and do not intend to come to Lagos until Christmas

Your engine is warm but your thermometer says it's cold your idle speed is not too bad it could be because e your car thinks it's cold fix that first if you have removed the thermostat that is the only thing wrong here so far and it will cause your fueling problem


I will attach 2 pics from my car cold and warm, look at the temp and compare to yours with the engine warm 'steaming' my thermostat opens at 205F

sultaan:
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What car model has this dash sir?.

d33types:

What car model has this dash sir?.

Chrysler 300

sultaan:
Your engine is warm but your thermometer says it's cold your idle speed is not too bad it could be because e your car thinks it's cold fix that first if you have removed the thermostat that is the only thing wrong here so far and it will cause your fueling problem


I will attach 2 pics from my car cold and warm, look at the temp and compare to yours with the engine warm 'steaming' my thermostat opens at 205F

Here's mine. During the cold start and when it's warm

Good so when your fuel level gets to the half way write down the odometer mileage then add 20 litres of fuel drive again to it reaches half way then to know how far you drive on 20 litres cal plate per litre then you know if you are actually burning fuel

sultaan:
Good so when your fuel level gets to the half way wrote down the odometer mileage then add 20 litres of fuel drive again to it reaches half way then to know how far you drive on 20 litres cal plate per litre then you know if you are actually burning fuel

Alright. Thanks a lot. I'll give you feedback.

Modified: Just filled my tank with about 39 litres and snapped my dashboard to benchmark where the mileage is

Sultaan, please can you compare the two pictures. I topped my tank with 39 litres from the initial picture with mileage of 70951. Now it's back to half with a mileage of 71076.

Is it normal or its just me overreacting.

sultaan:
Good so when your fuel level gets to the half way write down the odometer mileage then add 20 litres of fuel drive again to it reaches half way then to know how far you drive on 20 litres cal plate per litre then you know if you are actually burning fuel

Thanks,
With your aforementioned formular i figured out that my accord 2003 2.4 vtec doch is consuming 10ltrs per 80km.
Nb: after scanning we learnt that there is o2 sensor malfunction.

magicfingers009:
Hello All,

Please help my Honda Accord (Discussion Continues) consumes fuel excessively.

My dashboard is squeaky clean and I still had my engine scanned. No single error code came up.

Had my exhaust system checked and its very intact

Also had the O2 Sensor checked and its in perfect condition.

Serviced the engine, changed the oil filter, engine oil and plugs. Yet it drinks fuel like a child drinks ribena.

I have had my tyres checked and i ensure the psi doesn't exceed 40 and use the recommended tyres but it still does not improve the fuel consumption.

My house is approximately 12 minutes to my office and I don't use the car at work yet N2,000 fuel won't last for 2days with the AC on.

I have complained to different mechanics and they have asked me to cope with it. I am getting frustrated as i notice the needle on the fuel gauge moving while driving.

Please what else can I do to improve the fuel consumption.

PS: it is an v4 and not v6.

Ogini? That one na die ó. I use the same car and if there is one thing I love about it, it's the fuel economy. For fifteen straight days I was going from Gbagada to ikeja, approximately 16 miles to and from and the car still about 2/5 left in the tank. I was impressed and i don't go any where without the AC on. What you should do is have someone clean the injectors. My mech here in Gbagada did with mine and it's been a dream.

tolulinks:

Ogini? That one na die ó. I use the same car and if there is one thing I love about it, it's the fuel economy. For fifteen straight days I was going from Gbagada to ikeja, approximately 16 miles to and from and the car still about 2/5 left in the tank. I was impressed and i don't go any where without the AC on. What you should do is have someone clean the injectors. My mech here in Gbagada did with mine and it's been a dream.

Pls kindly give me ur mech contact, mine is evil spirit 2011 V6, I used 3k fuel at the rate of N141 per litre (NNPC) from egbeda to festac, via ikotun cele ijesha and from festac to egbeda via Cele ijesha oshodi IKEJA along with AC and traffic. Is it normal or not?

abidemidare:


Pls kindly give me ur mech contact, mine is evil spirit 2011 V6, I used 3k fuel at the rate of N141 per litre (NNPC) from egbeda to festac, via ikotun cele ijesha and from festac to egbeda via Cele ijesha oshodi IKEJA along with AC and traffic. Is it normal or not?

Contact multi autolab on 08156087872 or 08165520837. 12b Alhaji olarewaju yekini street Akesan bustop igando lagos

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Pls kindly give me ur mech contact, mine is evil spirit 2011 V6, I used 3k fuel at the rate of N141 per litre (NNPC) from egbeda to festac, via ikotun cele ijesha and from festac to egbeda via Cele ijesha oshodi IKEJA along with AC and traffic. Is it normal or not?[/quote

Its normal.

abidemidare:


Pls kindly give me ur mech contact, mine is evil spirit 2011 V6, I used 3k fuel at the rate of N141 per litre (NNPC) from egbeda to festac, via ikotun cele ijesha and from festac to egbeda via Cele ijesha oshodi IKEJA along with AC and traffic. Is it normal or not?

Yours is slightly normal considering you are using v6 and egbeda to festac and back is a lot of miles. I must say I'm also gentle on my pedal and avoid sudden take off ( why do guys do that anyway?) and sudden braking which decreases mileage. Unless you are on the 3rd"mailand bridge, there is no benefit to hitting 80mph ( I prefer miles jare) only to suddenly decelerate when u see traffic. 60mph is great for city driving. I will get the contact for you later as I don't have it now. Cheers

abidemidare:


Pls kindly give me ur mech contact, mine is evil spirit 2011 V6, I used 3k fuel at the rate of N141 per litre (NNPC) from egbeda to festac, via ikotun cele ijesha and from festac to egbeda via Cele ijesha oshodi IKEJA along with AC and traffic. Is it normal or not?

In fact it's normal after seeing your route back to egbeda

tolulinks:

In fact it's normal after seeing your route back to egbeda

After scanning i got P0155. 02 sensor, bank2 sensor 1. Heater circuit malfunction

abidemidare:


After scanning i got P0155. 02 sensor, bank2 sensor 1. Heater circuit malfunction

Gurus in the house can tell us what it means.
Cc gazzuzz

from my experience the O2 wire was touching the hot exhaust pipe which melted the wire and it cause the O2 fuse to burn.

Look at the O2 wire you should find the damage the replace the fuse .

If you check the fuse box first one might be bad

No. 19 OPTION (40 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box.

No. 4 A/F SENSOR (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

No. 23 IGP (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.

abidemidare:


Pls kindly give me ur mech contact, mine is evil spirit 2011 V6, I used 3k fuel at the rate of N141 per litre (NNPC) from egbeda to festac, via ikotun cele ijesha and from festac to egbeda via Cele ijesha oshodi IKEJA along with AC and traffic. Is it normal or not?

Sometimes we need to be sure we are getting the value of our money from all these filling stations. 3k fuel on a V6 via that route is not so bad. We r at Egbeda, if u stay close u can bring it for a comprehensive scan. Or call 09093906654

Thanks guy for the feedback. I noticed that when I changed my pattern of driving to 'cruising' and not exceeding 50km/h. I have been able to save a reasonable amount of fuel. But it still hurts seeing a rickety car overtake me. But I have to respect my pocket in this recession period.

magicfingers009:
Thanks guy for the feedback. I noticed that when I changed my pattern of driving to 'cruising' and not exceeding 50km/h. I have been able to save a reasonable amount of fuel. But it still hurts seeing a rickety car overtake me. But I have to respect my pocket in this recession period.

Do you mean using the cruise drive saves you more fuel?

Kjnwancaro:


Do you mean using the cruise drive saves you more fuel?

No, what I meant was I don't drive fast and pump up the acceleration. I make sure the rev doesn't exceed 2rev/min and maintain a low speed

abidemidare:


After scanning i got P0155. 02 sensor, bank2 sensor 1. Heater circuit malfunction

The problem of consuming fuel has been fixed, we noticed they was nothing in the two catalyst both front and back after we wanted to changed the sensor cables. just imagine, I gave my panel beater 25k to work on the catalyst few months ago and he did nothing. Well, i was introduced to one guy ( panel beater ) in Oyingbo last tuessay, he did it. Ever since then the fuel consumption has really improved, I'm very happy now. I went to Oyingbo yesterday with N2500 fuel to and fro with AC From egbeda via ikeja GRA, Maryland, Anthony, ojuelegba, costain, ido to Oyingbo, coming back, passed thru adekunle 3rd mainland, Anthony, Maryland, ikeja, Egbeda, abesan estate and back home to egbeda. even though the two sensors are yet fixed only the catalyst fixed.

abidemidare:


The problem of consuming fuel has been fixed, we noticed they was nothing in the two catalyst both front and back after we wanted to changed the sensor cables. just imagine, I gave my panel beater 25k to work on the catalyst few months ago and he did nothing. Well, i was introduced to one guy ( panel beater ) in Oyingbo last tuessay, he did it. Ever since then the fuel consumption has really improved, I'm very happy now. I went to Oyingbo yesterday with N2500 fuel to and fro with AC From egbeda via ikeja GRA, Maryland, Anthony, ojuelegba, costain, ido to Oyingbo, coming back, passed thru adekunle 3rd mainland, Anthony, Maryland, ikeja, Egbeda, abesan estate and back home to egbeda. even though the two sensors are yet fixed only the catalyst fixed.

You should have saved more fuel if you have left the catalyst to fix the o2 sensor instead.
O2 sensor is the primary fuel management system ,catalyst is just secondary