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Originally Posted by some_other_dave
Less than 35 MPG in a CRX? Must have been a real zoomy one, or perhaps you weren't trying. Or both... 
(My tanks just dropped below 45 MPG for my 1990 Si, the "sporty" model for the US.) |
I had the Si. Very fun and zoomy. But I try for the most part. Got almost 35mpg but the tanks were hard to track. I tried to time the pumps but it was never the same on that car.
Post your car and gas logs Dave!
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Originally Posted by MorphDaCivic
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!
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Got the update. Tires at max pressure 44psi. Thought about moving the LP lower but we'll see if that actually happens. (I know you notch the holder but I dont have a dremel) And I wont be using a KN filter but the air filter IS dirty so Ill probably be replacing it along with the oil. Stupid expensive 0w-20!
And Ive tried different ways of going up the hill. (Speed/RPM wise)
Sadly though the speed is only 25mph but most people go 40-ish.
(its not worth the $100+ ticket however)
Cool youre running the marathon. Not the first time I take it?