A good tank!

[Gasoline Fumes]

After fixing a leaking filler neck, I thought I'd check the MPG of the old Civic Wagon Aerobrick. I haven't tested the mileage in a few years, but it used to average around 38 MPG. I used to think that was pretty good compared to both the old and new EPA numbers. But now I got over 51 MPG!!!

I drove slower. Usually about 45-50 MPH on 55 MPH rural roads and upshifting around 2000 RPM. And I used my newly added kill switch as often as it made sense.

Car mods:
Grill block, increased tire pressure, hubcaps, air dam, no passenger side wiper, no mud flaps, no rear seat, kill switch

[zhillz]

Can someone hit me up with kill switch info? I have done them to the fuel pump for theft prevention, where do you guys put yours and do you engage them when coasting or???

[Gasoline Fumes]

I have my kill switch in series with the wire that turns on the main relay. I thought it was the best option on a Honda as it shuts down the ECU in "kill" mode. I use it when coasting in neutral. I was previously just using the key, but I lost accessories like turn signals when I did that. And I was getting concerned about excessive wear on the ignition switch.

I forgot to mention that I'm running 185/65-14" front tires and original size 175/70-13" rear tires. According to those "your speed" radar signs, the oversized front tires have corrected the speedometer. With the correct front tire diameter, I was seeing 30 MPH on those signs and 32 MPH on the speedometer. Now the numbers match with the taller tires. What does that say about the old 38 MPG on smaller tires? I think it means it was actualy less than 38 MPG?

I'm glad the old Honda Accord hubcaps are secured by the lugnuts, I have 13" caps on the 14" wheels.