Great test. Honda engineers seem to know what they are doing in this case. Thanks fir the video!

Appreciate you going through the hassle of comparing both intakes for this video, good content!

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

gonna pickup a ridgeline this summer. thanks for the video.

Years ago at Sport Compact Car magazine, we did a similar test with intake systems and on average they did little to nothing for fuel economy. Although to be fair, they seemed to help out with hp/torque measured on a chassis dyno. Good job on the test.

Im glad you made this video. on modern engines, basically anything newer than 2001 when ODB2 really got more complex, these CAI style filters do nothing for performance or MPG unless you're willing to do an actual stage2 tune. The ECM is programmed to default to meet emission standards, not horsepower or torque. supposed denser/more air into an engine means more fuel added. I don't think adding fuel equals better MPG LOL.

Fantastic content and I haven't even bought a Ridgeline. Yet. Thanks! *subbed

That was really cool and very helpful thank you

The intake snorkel drawing air out of grill should help take care of hot air under hood near filter

That's a pretty damn good mileage for a truck. We'll soon be driving over 220 miles.. Hopefully I can get the same out of my Passport!

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

I been messing around with best ways of driving. I can milk the best MPG out of any vehicle in most cases. My MPG tests are to show how good the fuel economy can be for long road trips.

Just got a 2021, you should do mufflers and exhaust systems next! Also a video on maintenance on the arm filters!

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

It’s on the list. I’m a little behind because I bought a home a month ago and so my content is on hold until I’m done refreshing the home. If all goes well I expect to be back up and running within 3 weeks. Looking forward to starting and creating content again. Have come up with a good list to keep me busy.

@michaellieberman5424

3 жыл бұрын

@@YuriyMotso I'd love to see just a muffler swap purely for sound enjoyment.

Excellent 👍 Short and to the point. New Sub 😁 Cheers

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am trying to keep the videos are short as possible as not to waste peoples time.

That difference would be $89 for me per year average. Seems worth it for me if the performance increase has no strings attached. Thanks for sharing!

I've had an oem replacement K&N filter in my '15 3.5 V6 Accord for about 5 years now. It has always been between 1-3 mpg more than when the oem paper filter was installed, with much better off-idle throttle response. Not sure why the drop in mpg from the AEM filter, but the inboard computer might need a little more time to learn the AEM flow rates per rpm.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

The trip computer is always wrong. My average difference is 2.2mpg off from actual based on real world driving. You can see my wrap up video of the trip across United States. However these are both are AEM filters and the closed system seems to be doing better as it sucks in colder air compared to the AEM open intake. I will be doing a video shortly that will be comparing Stock filter verse ECO. That will give a full and complete comparison for all these items.

@tylersyhabandith1481

3 жыл бұрын

What was the price of gas tho

Than you Yuriy!

There in a PRL high flow intake kit now if you're itching for more dyno testing

Long ago I was selling Acrua, Honda, Toyota , Plymouth Chrysler n GM. The dealer had 5 franchises but I was trained in Acura . I asked an engineer at a training lecture n I was asking about tires n mileage in the same light as the above video and his reply was you know we spend millions in research to get the best mileage for this car to get the best mileage we can squeeze out of all the technology so why do you want to change the tires? We would have done it otherwise!!! 🌷☮️

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

I do agree with you on all but However the tires is not necessarily true. Car manufacturers need to make money and the vehicle has to be as inexpensive to manufacture as possible. Tires are not a critical component for them as they know many people switch them out anyways. Tires are negotiated to be good enough but not the best for the vehicle to keep cost down. Imagine they sell hundreds of thousands of cars a year and to reduce the cost by $200 on a vehicle by getting a mid grade tire as “factory” saves the company upwards and over $20 million dollars a year. So I agree that they do the best the can for efficiency but not on tires as it’s not manufactured by OEM and a bought out item.

@scottlanier5133

7 ай бұрын

Not true. They do what can strike their desired balance on performance. Reliability and cost

It’s almost as if the cylinder disable and auto start/stop don’t do anything but add more wear and tear.

Thanks for all your troubleshooting👍🏼 I Love your channel. My 2018 Ridge RTL-E at beginning was doing 28 mpg to 31, than the honda dealership in florida replaced the fuel pump and fuel line and the mpg start going down and now after 2 years its doing 17/18 mpg hwy at max speed of 75mph, and 11/12 mpg city+hwy, i call Honda USA right after i noticed the mpg going down, so they told me go to a dealership twice and so far they can’t find anything wrong….always had a K&N filter since i got it. I can’t smell any gas from a leak, but im doing a record of the mileage with receipts from Costco…Honda even told me to change the brand of gas, but its the same…any one has an idea what should i do next ? By the way, i was always driving very easy on the gas pedal and a month ago i start pressure a little more and the mpg went up to 14/15 mpg…looks like i should hammer down from now on…

Thanks for the video. Is your Ridgeline an AWD or a 2wd? I wish I can average that mpg on my 2019 Pilot. Usually i get 22-24mpg.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Awd. Now this is a best case scenario. That’s the only way I could see which is better. But honestly I frequently get 25mpg+ on my Ridgeline and not based of the Honda computer estimate but at the pump. I have done so many of these drives and tests I’m amazed at how efficient the truck is. My actual average is similar to yours. More in the 22 range. Lately I have been doing a ton of yard work with my new home purchase.

@argowal

2 жыл бұрын

@@YuriyMotso I have a Gen 1 Ridge and i get 18mpg so its amazing to me.

Having owned two G2 Ridgelines, I'd say you had some gas pump cutoff issues with the regular air box. Very rarely is the trip computer that close (you will always be 2.4 mpg or more high on the computer for hwy miles). I suspect if you did it again, hit the same pump on the same day, the AEM Performance airtake would be slightly HIGHER. I'd guess/assume you got a different pump at Costco and the pressure switch was off.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah was a bit closer than I’m used to as well. I notice typically 2.2mpg off from trip computer and actual. I always just fill up the tank until it shuts off on its own. Was a different pump as well.

Nice thorough vid. Was there a change in wind speed or wind direction between both trips? Air temp too? Also you would have the use the exact same pump nozzle installed the exact same depth and angle for this to be more accurate. I'm guessing the AEM had small gains actually. I've never owned an aftermarket intake and had less mpg. I could be wrong tho. Again, good video.looking to buy a 2021 ridgline eventually.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

You are correct. I had created a new video correcting flaws that are in my control for the comparison. The numbers are still good and accurate I believe just not fair comparison. Wind speed and temp are not in my control. kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6lk3KyncrfeYLw.html

I watched your install of the AEM intake, after installation did you receive and emission or AWD codes? I recently installed a AEM CAI and shortly after the test run the codes tripped on me. Anyone have the same issue? J have 2021 sport trim.

Horsepower Torque & gas mileage all tops for AEM drop in filter... I've been running with eco on maybe I should turn off to get that extra 4.5 mpg with getting this drop in & Michelin LTX2 stock size tires .. that seems weird oh well

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

I want to conduct a test to see if eco really works. It’s on my list.

You didn’t use the same pumps. Could be a difference in sensitivity of the pump handle shut off... I would say they are close enough they have the same MPG in my eyes.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

also remember this is AEM vs AEM in a stock air box. I will be doing a fuel economy test with the stock air box and stock filter as well as with ECO mode and the new Takeda Intake system.

Just got mine. 28 on the interstate

Hello. can you advise any mods and tips that may help with MPG?? Even at 65mph on a flat Florida highway in eco mode. the most i have ever gotten for an entire trip is 23 mpg. huge difference than yours. Thanks

@YuriyMotso

2 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to make a video about it. It’s too complicating to explain in writing. Easy as a visual. But essentially it’s the driver who determines fuel economy more than equipment.

Have yo done any exhaust mods yet ? And if not are you planing on it

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Have not done any yet. I’m not sure yet if I plan on doing one at the moment. I’m not particularly interested in the droning noise that typically comes from NA vehicles as opposed to turbo vehicles.

@pm270x

3 жыл бұрын

The new 2021 Ridgeline appears to have dual exhaust like the Pilot and Passport, not to mention a beefed up grill. It looks pretty sharp. www.motortrend.com/news/2021-honda-ridgeline-pickup-truck-first-look-review/

Is your ridgeline awd or front wheel drive

I have a 2018 Honda Ridgeline LTR-E AWD I get a little less than 23 mpg highway actual and 14 mpg city. I have a hard time believing that mileage you stated unless it is a 2WD. I have had 4 Honda Ridgelines 2 G1 and 2 G2, one G2 not AWD 17 city and maybe 25 highway. I keep records every fill up. I had the dealership recalibrate the crank using software but that didn't help. If you change anything other than what came with the Ridgeline it voids the warranty. The G2 AWD sucks for gas mileage . I love the ride and power and the convivence of a small truck and SUV and ride of a car. There are some issues with the 2017-2019 Ridgelines and Pilots and Odyssey with the injectors. Honda has extended the warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles on the injectors for original owners and other owners.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

I know where your coming from because I heard rumors of these kind of numbers and I never believed it either until I moved to the south. The video literally shows my distance traveled between fill ups and shows exactly how many gallons are poured into the tank for this exact purpose so that if a viewer disagrees they can do the math themselves to double check. The truck is though only freeway miles on cruise control so that the test can be repeated as closely as possible. Yes in real world with city driving you will not get over 23-25mpg but in this specific test yes you will. I have done this similar test maybe 30 times and not based off trip computer but off calculation based off miles/gallons, I can get between 28-30 mpg with ease and consistently. So hopefully that answers your question but again these numbers are just for testing in as controlled environment as possible to be able to determine which products are the most efficient.

I thought that when you add more air it would have too add more fuel so they are just for performance?

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

The ecu makes slight adjustments to counteract the higher flow rate but ultimately has limits on how much compensation it can adjust. I have another video comparing 4 filters back to back and the AEM products perform the best for Fuel efficiency. kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6lk3KyncrfeYLw.html

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Saw your post on running lean and so adding more fuel to compensate. What probably is happening is that this increases more air flow than the ecu can handle so it continues to be lean which increases fuel economy. Regardless In my testing I have done over 3000 miles and the AEM products have been superior every time to OEM.

Do you have other mods to improve fuel economy? I’ve never seen over 25 mpg on my 2017 RTS trip computer.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you live? Can be a huge factor also this is to show optimum fuel efficiency between filters not necessarily what your getting in the city. By knowing which filter produces the highest fuel economy on strictly highway driving you can make an informed decision on which filter will give you better return on investment and fuel economy based off this info. No other mods at the moment but will be testing other things in the future soon.

@vitalitylifestylemedicinek3304

3 жыл бұрын

@@YuriyMotso The Midwest. I just picked mine up in Chicago recently & it got max of 25 on the trip computer, about 20 after the math.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Lead foot much? 😁 My trip computer is off by 2.2 mpg. But I always check off maths as the trip computer is not reliable. I am a grandma driver to be honest so it may be why I get such good fuel lol 😂

@vitalitylifestylemedicinek3304

3 жыл бұрын

@@YuriyMotso I’m trying to back off. I’m a transitioning Subaru driver. Now when I drive my wife’s the gas & brake pedals are very touchy compared to the Ridgeline, so I drive jerky for a minute. 😆 I want to do all I can to improve fuel economy even though the Ridgeline has best in class ratings.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

@@vitalitylifestylemedicinek3304 Congrats! I am a recovering Subaruholic as well. 😆 What you coming from? I have a history of 2006 wrx hawk eye, 2008 wrx hatch, 2011 sti, 2015 forester xt. As you can see I love me some turbo fun. I do want to test out a few more fuel "Improvement" mods that I have seen and people are requesting. So as time is permitting I am working on everything I can.

I have just the k&n filter and I went from 27mpg to 30mpg. The Ridgeline is equipped with an OE cold air intake which the AEM kit defeats its purpose.

@jasonschwartze83

3 жыл бұрын

Is this computer calculated or hand calculated?

@squidusn71

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonschwartze83 on board computer. That's the mpg after I put on a heavier set of 20in rims and 255 tires. With the OEM wheels and tires, I've gotten 32mpg on the highway. All this is based on the computer and doing 60-65mph, Eco off, AWD RTLE.

@IamGroot786

3 жыл бұрын

@@squidusn71 LOL, love your screen name being a Navy vet myself.

@jasonschwartze83

3 жыл бұрын

@@squidusn71 So, what transmission do you have? I have the 6 speed in my pilot and I cannot break 30 mpg(computer based). Of course I did just new tires, so maybe that has had some impact with the gas mileage.

@squidusn71

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonschwartze83 I have the 6speed on my Ridgeline. However, my 2017 Pilot Touring AWD with the 9speed and OE air filter, it was able to get 34mpg(on board computer reading) HIGHWAY ONLY with 4 adults, 2 toddlers, full of cargo doing 60-65mph with eco off. I even took a picture of the dash so i can use as evidence lol.

OEM airbox and tubing, in most of the cases, IS cold air intake.

30 mpg on the highway? I need some more gen 2 owners to speak up and confirm those numbers. My gen 1 gets a whole whopping 19 if I stick to 70mph if I do 75+ it will drop to 15.5-16.

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

A lot has to deal also with where you live. I used to live in Washington and with my wife and kid in the truck we got 27.5mpg. Now for this trip im relocated to Georgia so the landscape is much flatter and was driving by myself so 30 mpg is a realistic number to achieve but not something you will see frequently as this is perfect conditions. Realistically you will be seeing around 24mpg combined.

@elgreco255

3 жыл бұрын

24-25 mpg flat roads ( between Houston and Pensacola) all stock, awd 2019

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

@@elgreco255 what is your cruising speed? As you can see in my video these are the real numbers Im getting because I show both the milage after the trip and then the gallons at the pump so you can see my MPG of 30 is actual. It is also very possible that the AEM filter itself is less restrictive then other filters. Maybe try the AEM dry filter that I used for this test and see if you get anything better. And again this test is strictly from pump to freeway and back to pump so almost no city driving or heavy acceleration that could potentially affect your fuel economy. I used to think that achieving anything over 27mpg was unobtainable until I moved here and did the test over again. Different atmosphere, climate, and roads are all big factors as well as your driving habits.

@CityWok971

3 жыл бұрын

I can get 30mpg on my daily 50mile round trip to work but only if I baby it in eco mode and drive slow.

@pm270x

3 жыл бұрын

I probably live nearby, here in Georgia. In ECO mode, my 2019 Ridgeline RTL-T has gauged 34 MPG on the local freeway (GA 400/US 19) between Cumming and Alpharetta, when window shopping North Point Mall. I now own a 2020 Ridgeline RTL-E, and went on vacation to the Smokies (US 19 to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN) and briefly hit 27 MPG around Andrews, NC which is in a flat valley. But the ZF9 run 70 MPH under 2k RPM in 9th speed. We have a new CR-V Hybrid which comfortably hits upper 30’ to 40’s, so we haven’t utilized the 2020 Ridgeline very much to see how it performs on long freeway runs. The MPG interface operates differently on the 2020 infotainment as compared to my 2019 infotainment. The 2020 infotainment seems more critical in how it calculates MPG.

V6 pickup 30mpg epic

@YuriyMotso

Жыл бұрын

Yep!

Will it fit 2022 Ridgeline?

@YuriyMotso

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Will this unit void your warranty?

@YuriyMotso

2 жыл бұрын

No. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects you of this. Manufacturers must prove the modification caused any issue that might warrant the revocation of warranty. However use own discretion.

Is your ridgeline 2wd?

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

2018 rtle AWD

Man, I'm only getting 20.6 :-(

At what mph?

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

Cruising at whatever speed is posted. Ranging from 60-70mph

@RA-zk4gg

3 жыл бұрын

@@YuriyMotso ok

HELLO? More air means more fuel...

@YuriyMotso

3 жыл бұрын

If you are interested Take a look at my second air filter economy test. I compare these two against the OEM filter and the aFe Takeda filter. Both AEM air filters are more fuel efficient over the OEM filter. When the truck gets more air it runs lean and then the injectors adjust to compensate for the new A/F ratio. However in real world testing these filters are still more efficient over the stock OEM filter. not claiming my test is 100% bullet proof but it was done as easily for repeatability as possible and therefore should be quite reasonable and accurate. kzread.info/dash/bejne/m6lk3KyncrfeYLw.html

definitely won't be helping my fuel economy when I floor it to hear that Vtec noise XD

Next up.. remove the un-monitored cat from underneath the car.. I.e beat the cat thieves. The car won't care as there is no O2 sensor after the last cat..:)

Leave the original one on..the other will cause engine codes.. it will make your car run worse later..

@YuriyMotso

2 жыл бұрын

Two years later and no issues.

How does that filter compare to Canada in my 23 Ridgeline