I have honda 1997 model v6 engine the fuel consumption is high, tell me the normal fuel consumption in litres/km and solution to this high fuel consumption.
Thanks.

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See if any of these tips to improve gas mileage help:

1. Check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
2. Replace oxygen sensor. A bad oxygen sensor can radically affect gas mileage, since it controls fuel injector duration.
3. Go over the whole ignition system. Replace, for example, spark plugs (with exact brand and plug number that came in the vehicle), spark plug wires, rotor, and distributor cap. Replace platinum plugs at half the recommended mileage.
4. Replace air filter and fuel filter.
5. Check idle rpm and engine timing.
6. Check MAF sensor, if so equipped.
7. Check tire pressure.
8. Add Shell Regane or Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner to gas tank every 6 months. This will clean fuel injectors, throttle body, valves, and combustion chamber.
9. Use full synthetic lubricants; e.g. engine oil, manual synchromesh transmission fluid, automatic transmission fluid, and differential fluid. This should increase gas mileage by 8 to 10%.
10. Check for dragging brakes, including emergency brake.
11. Check alignment.

Because of the difficulty in replacing the rear spark plugs on V6 engines, they are often left in too long, which can significantly lower gas mileage. If you decide to replace the spark plugs, only use NGKs.