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2003 Acura MDX 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 54,000 miles
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Hello, my well maintained acura MDX 03' recently traveled through Canada and the Yukon Territory. Although my manual states 91 octane minimum, I was forced to use whatever was available through these very remote, areas... (unleaded with who knows what in it). Prior to the drive I got 17 -18MPG city driving, now the best I ever see on my trip computer is 11/12MPG.
I am driving in colder conditions (30F), but I can't imagine the cold air alone is the cause for a 33% reduction in fuel economy!
I took it into the dealership who scuffed at me when I mentioned it might be fouling of spark plugs, and told me 12MPG sounds about right. (Not according to my manual). My manual did mention something about using gas in Canada and negative side affects.
I have no knocking sounds.
I have had the air filter replaced, what else can it be? What can I have looked at when I take it in?
Also, where I live, the best gas I can get is 90 octane, not 91, is this ok?

There is no real reason to have to use super unleaded fuel with computer engine management, not on an SUV anyway. Air pressure correct in the tires?makes a big difference. Try replacing the fuel filter and put a full load of super in it to see if the mileage changes.