Enough about the gas mileage already!

[ajax3811]

I am going to start my own thread with this one.

I really don't understand what all the hoopla about gas mileage has been with this vehicle. Everywhere I read talks about bad gas mileage but my Ridgeline gets just about the same as my Sport Trac did and this vehicle has 45 more hp and is much bigger/heavier. And, from my research, gets as good gas mileage as other trucks in it's class. And... the Ridgeline is the ONLY low emissions truck that I have come across. Given all factors, I think that this V6 is a pretty amazing engine.

And, I don't know what V8s people are talking about as the V8s I am familair with get much worse gas mileage- check out the HEMI on the Dodge 1500 or the V8 on the Ford F150.

If people want good gas mileage a vehicle of this size/weight/utility/power is probably not for them. There are plenty of smaller, lighter, less powerful, and less usefull vehicles out there...!

Also, I seem to remember the mileage posted pretty clearly on the sticker...

[ProHonda]

So what brand of toaster do you own??

Do U like chicken wings ??

I love eating wings while sitting in my Ridgeline, don't own a toaster

[ssg]

"I was so bored this Sunday night I decided to go trolling at the Ridgeline forums"

[ssg]

Originally Posted by ProHonda

So what brand of toaster do you own??

Do U like chicken wings ??

I love eating wings while sitting in my Ridgeline, don't own a toaster

I love eating wings in my Ridgeline but dropped one and it got all over my interior, now I want my money back from Honda because the interior isn't tan like they said it was

[winters ridge]

Originally Posted by ajax3811

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If people want good gas mileage a vehicle of this size/weight/utility/power is probably not for them. There are plenty of smaller, lighter, less powerful, and less usefull vehicles out there...!

Also, I seem to remember the mileage posted pretty clearly on the sticker...

I 2ND this thought.
Just try to get a truck of equal size that gets better milleage.
And keep in mind... the truck has 247hp if you use it it will eat gas.
If you want good milage get a car

[Sheniferous]

I agree with the OP about the gas mileage threads, I just clicked the "new posts" and I swear most of them are about gas mileagle.

Anyone who expects to get exactly the EPA ratings is delusional. The EPA has admitted this, every automotive publication knows this. The EPA testing procedures are outdated and don't take into account things such as Air conditioning usages, or stop and go traffic conditions.

Bottom line: MANY current vehicles post mileage BELOW EPA estimates by an average of 16%.

Starting with the 2008 model year, the EPA will begin revising its testing standards.

Until then, if you get anywhere from 13-17mpg city and 17-21mpg highway it is 100% NORMAL. It could be EVEN LESS depending on your driving style and environmental conditions.

So STOP with all the MPG threads! There are PLENTY of them already!

Remember the 3 cardinal rules of forum etiquette:


1) RTFM
2) SEARCH
3) POST

[swampler]

Originally Posted by ajax3811

And, I don't know what V8s people are talking about as the V8s I am familair with get much worse gas mileage- check out the HEMI on the Dodge 1500 or the V8 on the Ford F150.

I got the same (or slightly better) mileage on my '97 F150 V8 as I do on the RL on my normal day to day driving. The RL does get better on trips though. My F150 was a 2WD extended cab, so that is probably the difference.

[SmokyMtnRidger]

Thank goodness you finally got here! I was trying to hold the fort down today on MPG and am pretty much worn out!!!

Smoky

[stinger]

Originally Posted by ajax3811

I am going to start my own thread with this one.

I really don't understand what all the hoopla about gas mileage has been with this vehicle. Everywhere I read talks about bad gas mileage but my Ridgeline gets just about the same as my Sport Trac did and this vehicle has 45 more hp and is much bigger/heavier. And, from my research, gets as good gas mileage as other trucks in it's class. And... the Ridgeline is the ONLY low emissions truck that I have come across. Given all factors, I think that this V6 is a pretty amazing engine.

And, I don't know what V8s people are talking about as the V8s I am familair with get much worse gas mileage- check out the HEMI on the Dodge 1500 or the V8 on the Ford F150.

If people want good gas mileage a vehicle of this size/weight/utility/power is probably not for them. There are plenty of smaller, lighter, less powerful, and less usefull vehicles out there...!

Also, I seem to remember the mileage posted pretty clearly on the sticker...

I agree 100 %.

[fins2theright]

Originally Posted by ajax3811

I really don't understand what all the hoopla about gas mileage has been with this vehicle. Everywhere I read talks about bad gas mileage.......

I agree. Thanks for your post, and welcome to the forum. My own posting has slowed dramatically in recent days because the MPG crap is everywhere here. I can't understand it, unless it's these "trolls" that people are talking about. None of it makes sense, unless people are in debt because of Christmas Credit card usage, and NOW want to watch their money!

I have no complaints with my MPG. I get 16.6 MPG now, and thats the same as my '04 Tacoma. But this truck is nearly a ton HEAVIER than the Taco.

I have several theories:

1. I think many owners are being more critical of of MPG because this is a Honda. The most fuel efficient and environmentally friendly company out there. You can bet if this truck, in it's current form even, was made in Detroit, the mpg debate would'nt exist.

2. I am guessing the winter mix, along with many newly purchased trucks that are still in the break-in period has a lot to do with it.

3. People are lead footed, and this truck, unlike ALL OTHERS is not only easier to drive fast, but more fun and safe. This truck is probably being used more like a sporty car than the trucks most people replaced with it. I include myself in this, as I would NEVER attempt to take my '04 Tacoma around sharp bends as fast as I can with the Ridgeline.

4. Finally, the holidays are over, and people are broke. We got our credit card bills for our spending, and we are watching every cent we are spending. These people are probably bitching about home heating costs too. And while my gas bill is twice what it was last year, I am not bitching about that either. I can always turn it down a little, put on a ROC sweat shirt, and tuff it out till spring. Likewise, it the MPG of my truck becomes an issue, I can simply slow the F$%&* DOWN! It's all up to me.

I am turned off by the MPG complaints. The fact is, this is a full time all wheel drive, 4 door truck that is loaded with safety features beyond any other truck of it's kind. It weighs in at a staggering 4,500 lbs, but it feels like a 3,000 lb car!

Drive it like you would any other gas guzzling truck, and you will get the same or better mileage.

Drive it like a car, and it's no longer fair to compare to other trucks.

fins