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SoobieOut · 11-19-2010, 04:01 PM

Great to hear you purchased a HCH II. I also drive a 2006 civic hybrid and love it!

Be sure to ask the dealer if it has had the latest IMA reprogramming. There was a recall about 6 months ago. The programming update helped alot in the driveability and improved FE a bit. I usually get between 44 and 48. It is slow on the hills, seems like power kicks in at 5000 to 5500 RPMs. Don't be afraid to drive the revs up that high. I noticed the MPG actually improves if you get up to speed fast and then back off on the hills.

Also increasing the tire pressure helped with the FE.

Only mod I have done so far is moving the license plate down over the lower grill opening. And adding a K&N air filter.

I will be in Hawaii next month to run the marathon!!

Keep us up to date on your new wheels!

11-19-2010, 04:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoobieOut Polymorphic Modder Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 307 2006 DaCivic Hybrid - '06 Honda Civic Hybrid 90 day: 45.16 mpg (US) Thanks: 188 Thanked 40 Times in 25 Posts	Great to hear you purchased a HCH II. I also drive a 2006 civic hybrid and love it! Be sure to ask the dealer if it has had the latest IMA reprogramming. There was a recall about 6 months ago. The programming update helped alot in the driveability and improved FE a bit. I usually get between 44 and 48. It is slow on the hills, seems like power kicks in at 5000 to 5500 RPMs. Don't be afraid to drive the revs up that high. I noticed the MPG actually improves if you get up to speed fast and then back off on the hills. Also increasing the tire pressure helped with the FE. Only mod I have done so far is moving the license plate down over the lower grill opening. And adding a K&N air filter. I will be in Hawaii next month to run the marathon!! Keep us up to date on your new wheels!