Re: 2007 CRV Heavy fuel consumption
 

"Alice" <Alice@wonderland.com> wrote in
news:1178371241_81863@sp6iad.superfeed.net:

>
> I recently purchased a 2007 CRV ( 2.4 L Petrol engine).

2-wheel drive or 4WD/AWD?

> So far so
> good. Very well made car however I am getting ridiculously high fuel
> consumption figures. On average in City/Urban driving I'm averaging
> 17.5L per 100km or 13.4 mpg. This is what you would expect from a
> truck not a brand new Honda. The worst consumption I could find on
> web reviews was 19.6mpg which is a far cry from what I'm getting. Am
> I missing something?
>
> The car hasn't had it's first run-in service yet. I'm currently using
> RON 95.

Why hi-test? Doesn't the CRV call for 86-87 octane?
You're wasting money using a higher octane than specified.


check tire pressures.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: How to tell a genuine Honda Accord (05) Bumper from After market?
 

"Guest" <llcoolj@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:lVMZh.2701$296.2678@newsread4.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> "Guest" <llcoolj@aol.com> wrote
>>> I was thinking about asking them to let me see the parts before they
>>> begin. If it is painted already (was order today and they said it will
>>> be in tomorrow), then it will more likely than not be on mine. I just
>>> like it to be as it was. There are cruelty to animal laws, but you
>>> can't sue anyone when they decide to committ suicide with your car!
>>
>> Ask Geico what exactly the contract says about using OEM body parts.
>> Because as you continue to insist none of this was your fault, I can only
>> think you are also rationalizing what Geico should give you vs. what the
>> contract /you signed/ says it should give you.
>>
>> Start flames. Then post the contract terms and take responsibility for
>> agreeing to them.
>>
>
> I assume that I can because I had a windshield replaced and they approved
> a Honda glass. I did ask the Geico man about OEM and he said yes. If he
> did not, I would have raised hell.
>
>

If your Accord is made in North Americam, it most likely has PPG
manufactured glass that also says Honda on it. PPG is also a common brand of
glass used in the replacement mnarket.

Re: How to tell a genuine Honda Accord (05) Bumper from After market?
 

"Guest" <llcoolj@aol.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in message
> news:lVMZh.2701$296.2678@newsread4.news.pas.earthl ink.net...
>> "Guest" <llcoolj@aol.com> wrote
>>> I was thinking about asking them to let me see the parts before they
>>> begin. If it is painted already (was order today and they said it will
>>> be in tomorrow), then it will more likely than not be on mine. I just
>>> like it to be as it was. There are cruelty to animal laws, but you
>>> can't sue anyone when they decide to committ suicide with your car!
>>
>> Ask Geico what exactly the contract says about using OEM body parts.
>> Because as you continue to insist none of this was your fault, I can only
>> think you are also rationalizing what Geico should give you vs. what the
>> contract /you signed/ says it should give you.
>>
>> Start flames. Then post the contract terms and take responsibility for
>> agreeing to them.
>>
>
> I assume that I can because I had a windshield replaced and they approved
> a Honda glass. I did ask the Geico man about OEM and he said yes. If he
> did not, I would have raised hell.
>
>

If your Accord is made in North Americam, it most likely has PPG
manufactured glass that also says Honda on it. PPG is also a common brand of
glass used in the replacement mnarket.

Re: How to tell a genuine Honda Accord (05) Bumper from After market?
 

On May 1, 11:16 am, "Guest" <llco...@aol.com> wrote:
> I recently had an animal run into my car and it destroyed my bumper. I took my ride to the Honda dealer for repair and my insurance is Geico. I made sure that I requested an original OEM bumper. I was able to get an OEM on my windshield that cracked for no reason, so I want to make sure that the car stays with original parts unless of course "I" happen to actually cause damage due to my neglegnece. SO far, things just happen to this car that is beyond my control.
>
> Is there anything to look for as far as identifying the bumper as original OEM? It is the front bumper by the way.

I'd check your policy to see about an animal collision deductible. It
is frequently much less than your normal deductible. it is in my
state ($50) by law.

There's no reason they can't show you their supplier invoice,
inlcuding the price. The adjuster and the repairman are not really
buddies, but they know they have to work well together, and it looks
like they are from the outside looking in. Their unified purpose is
to keep you relatively happy and get done with you with minimum effort
and money invested.

OEM refurbs are not as good as OEM new, strictly speaking. The OEM
factory primer is frequently better than a refurb has. Keeps your
paint from falling off 2 or 3 years down the road.

The price difference between the two is minimal, maybe $60-75 in the
U.S. from my experience. Pay it if necessary, assuming you're
keeping the car a few years. And, I wouldn't even touch an
aftermarket POS.

Some policies will require you to accept aftermarket parts, check
yours. It is the cost of getting that great premium.

Re: How to tell a genuine Honda Accord (05) Bumper from After market?
 

On May 1, 11:16 am, "Guest" <llco...@aol.com> wrote:
> I recently had an animal run into my car and it destroyed my bumper. I took my ride to the Honda dealer for repair and my insurance is Geico. I made sure that I requested an original OEM bumper. I was able to get an OEM on my windshield that cracked for no reason, so I want to make sure that the car stays with original parts unless of course "I" happen to actually cause damage due to my neglegnece. SO far, things just happen to this car that is beyond my control.
>
> Is there anything to look for as far as identifying the bumper as original OEM? It is the front bumper by the way.

I'd check your policy to see about an animal collision deductible. It
is frequently much less than your normal deductible. it is in my
state ($50) by law.

There's no reason they can't show you their supplier invoice,
inlcuding the price. The adjuster and the repairman are not really
buddies, but they know they have to work well together, and it looks
like they are from the outside looking in. Their unified purpose is
to keep you relatively happy and get done with you with minimum effort
and money invested.

OEM refurbs are not as good as OEM new, strictly speaking. The OEM
factory primer is frequently better than a refurb has. Keeps your
paint from falling off 2 or 3 years down the road.

The price difference between the two is minimal, maybe $60-75 in the
U.S. from my experience. Pay it if necessary, assuming you're
keeping the car a few years. And, I wouldn't even touch an
aftermarket POS.

Some policies will require you to accept aftermarket parts, check
yours. It is the cost of getting that great premium.

Re: 2007 CRV Heavy fuel consumption
 

I just got an 07 it now had 1400 miles on it. it averages 26mph I was
getting 29 on the highway with cruise on set @ 70. big differance from
my 05 explorer it got 14 avg and best was 20 on highway.

On 5 May 2007 19:46:56 GMT, Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote:

>"Alice" <Alice@wonderland.com> wrote in
>news:1178371241_81863@sp6iad.superfeed.net:
>
>>
>> I recently purchased a 2007 CRV ( 2.4 L Petrol engine).
>
>2-wheel drive or 4WD/AWD?
>
>> So far so
>> good. Very well made car however I am getting ridiculously high fuel
>> consumption figures. On average in City/Urban driving I'm averaging
>> 17.5L per 100km or 13.4 mpg. This is what you would expect from a
>> truck not a brand new Honda. The worst consumption I could find on
>> web reviews was 19.6mpg which is a far cry from what I'm getting. Am
>> I missing something?
>>
>> The car hasn't had it's first run-in service yet. I'm currently using
>> RON 95.
>
>Why hi-test? Doesn't the CRV call for 86-87 octane?
>You're wasting money using a higher octane than specified.
>
>
>check tire pressures.

Re: 2007 CRV Heavy fuel consumption
 

I just got an 07 it now had 1400 miles on it. it averages 26mph I was
getting 29 on the highway with cruise on set @ 70. big differance from
my 05 explorer it got 14 avg and best was 20 on highway.

On 5 May 2007 19:46:56 GMT, Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote:

>"Alice" <Alice@wonderland.com> wrote in
>news:1178371241_81863@sp6iad.superfeed.net:
>
>>
>> I recently purchased a 2007 CRV ( 2.4 L Petrol engine).
>
>2-wheel drive or 4WD/AWD?
>
>> So far so
>> good. Very well made car however I am getting ridiculously high fuel
>> consumption figures. On average in City/Urban driving I'm averaging
>> 17.5L per 100km or 13.4 mpg. This is what you would expect from a
>> truck not a brand new Honda. The worst consumption I could find on
>> web reviews was 19.6mpg which is a far cry from what I'm getting. Am
>> I missing something?
>>
>> The car hasn't had it's first run-in service yet. I'm currently using
>> RON 95.
>
>Why hi-test? Doesn't the CRV call for 86-87 octane?
>You're wasting money using a higher octane than specified.
>
>
>check tire pressures.