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Serpentine Belt Impacts MPG? Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting ggent16 New User Jun 1, 2011, 1:18 PM Post #1 of 4 (2591 views) Serpentine Belt Impacts MPG? Sign In 2005 Honda Accord v6 ~70k milesSeveral months back I brought my 2005 Honda Accord in and had the Serpentine Belt replaced at a local auto shop. Prior to bringing the car in, I would routinely get about 23 miles per gallon around town. Since bringing the car in, I have been getting about 19-20 mpg around town. Is there some way that the Serpentine belt (or the way it was installed) impacted my mileage? Thanks, Greg Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 1, 2011, 2:07 PM Post #2 of 4 (2587 views) Re: Serpentine Belt Impacts MPG? Sign In No, not really. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Mr.scotty Enthusiast Jun 1, 2011, 5:08 PM Post #3 of 4 (2579 views) Re: Serpentine Belt Impacts MPG? Sign In Check tire pressure. when was the last time the vehicle had a full maintenance service done? Do you always use the same fuel station? Take anything out of the car you don't need: golf clubs, bag of bricks etc..etc.lol -------------------------------------------------------- Your only as good as your tools! Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Jun 2, 2011, 5:25 AM Post #4 of 4 (2574 views) Re: Serpentine Belt Impacts MPG? Sign In Agree with Hammer Time and Mr. Scotty - will add that if using a new gas station OR if more ethanol is being use which may be done with soon you will see less MPG with ethanol fuel mix than real gas. With recent acquisition, if you just started using A/C you could notice a drop in MPG. That and IMO you get more fuel if cold and air is denser so propensity for more MPGs from that exists. Not many that I've hear of, but some gas station cheat! Most folks wouldn't notice 5-10% less product. Proven by a family member that a station cheated - that time a bit too much as more fuel went in than tank's listed capacity and wasn't totally empty to begin with! Most stations are checked for accuracy and label applied when last verified and we all have to trust that wasn't corrupt, T   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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