Travelled from Grand Forks B.C. to Wayburn SK. I-3 in BC. I. 3 to Lethbridge Alberta, then sth. to Milk River , then east on 501 to Saskatchewan. Road turns to I-13 too Wayburn. Used C.C for most of the trip, but use manual on mountain passes. Climate contol set at around 27 cel.. Speed 95 to 100 k p h.. 1400 Kil. driven first leg. 4.4 ltrs. per 100 Kilometers. Return trip was driven at faster speeds. 110 kph most of the way. Return milage was 4.7 ltr. per 100 kil. Had a total on trip A of 3400+ and came in at 4.6 ltr. per 100 kil. overall. Out side temp. at 34 to 39 cel. Very humide. Total of 9000 kil. on car since new. Cant get the smile off my face, great car. H

 

Just to translate for our American friends:
4.4 l/100km = 52.5 mpg
4.6 l/100km = 51 mpg

 

Just did Los Angeles to Cape Cod, fresh oil change (its first) with Mobil 1 0-20, got 49.4 for the 44+ hour drive. The car was riding a bit heavy; had two people, gear, etc on board, and my friend drove a lot and drove it much more aggressive than I do- he only really "enjoyed" driving when it was in '2'...hehe.

I have noticed a bump in mpg with the Mobil 1, as well as a smoother idle and acceleration. (Honda oil filter) Got my first 600 mile tank here in MA since I've been on the road; the car now has about 9700 miles and after the 3000+ mile road trip the car seems well 'broken-in'. I have observed about a 3-4mpg bump with the Mobil 1. Either way, from the 'break in period' and/or the Mobil 1, I'm getting consistently better mpg.

Love this car.

 

Hello Tom. It sounds like you had your HCH loaded down? I find the power to be great, even in the mountain roads. The CVT works great. My engine runs like a clock! [smooth]. I still have 40% yet to go before first engine oil. I think I will stay with Honda 0-20 as Mobile 1 cost a arm & leg here in Canada. Even with the price of gas $113.09 a lit. here in Can. it is still a economical car to travel in? About 50 % less than what my little Miata uses ,and I think it is more fun to drive! I also like the climate control. Good to hear from you, H