98 Prelude Mileage?

Discussion in 'Prelude' started by mrkrl, Apr 8, 2008.

  1. mrkrl

    mrkrl Guest

    I own a 1998 Prelude which has an automatic transmission, I purchased
    this car about 7 months ago. What kind of mileage do you Prelude
    owners get?

    I seem to average around 20 mpg which only gets worse in cold weather
    driving. On a full tank I might get 280 miles, some times 270 if I'm
    lucky once in a while I get about 290 to a tank. This seems to be
    about 40/60 city & highway.

    I like this car but would like better MPG. I recently changed the
    plugs & air filter but that's it.

    Should I be getting better than this?
     
    mrkrl, Apr 8, 2008
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  2. mrkrl

    Elle Guest

    fueleconomy.gov says mileage should be around 21 mpg
    combined city and highway for your Prelude.
    Try the tips at:
    http://honda.lioness.googlepages.com/gasmileagetips to
    ensure optimal mileage.
     
    Elle, Apr 9, 2008
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  3. mrkrl

    tww1491 Guest

    You might get 27-28 on the highway -- which was what I typically got on the
    01 5 spd I owned. 20 around town with your auto is probably about it. The
    Prelude turns a high rpm -- I recollect 4200 at 80, so the mileage is not
    what you would get on an I4 Accord.
     
    tww1491, Apr 9, 2008
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