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Old 04-12-2015, 09:10 PM   #5 (permalink)
Civic4ever
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YJ8er - '96 honda civic EX
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Originally Posted by MobilOne View Post
Being a 96, it should be OBDll compliant making a Scan Gauge usable.
yes it is! a scangauge2 is what i'm thinking!

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Originally Posted by California98Civic View Post
Airdam and grill block are wicked cheap and easy to do. Also, get rid of power steering. These little cars don't really need it and it uses significant fuel. With those and good use of EOC and clutch starting you'll get up to 50mpg fairly soon, when you're determined.
Yes a lower grill block and air dam is a planned mod. Also the steering rack is loose enough that I am going to replace it. Would a manual steering rack work? not only cheaper...if it saved me gas I'd like that even better!

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Originally Posted by MPGomatic View Post
Greetings, Civic4Ever!

To echo MobilOne, definitely add a gauge of some sort, whether ScanGauge, EcoMeter, OBDII Dongle/Smartphone app, or something else shiny.

California98Civic suggested airdam and grill block, I've been rolling with both, but I just ripped my air dam off. Working on something new

Go with synthetic oil and a good set of low rolling resistance tires when it's time to change.

My fave mod so far, dollar for dollar is a B&M short throw shifter ($60) and Energy Suspension poly shifter bushings ($10).
Watched your vid, nice!
Okay so the advantage of synthetic oil is?
and yes LRR tires are on the list!!!
I build a custom shifter bushing and have a nicer shift knob on the way!
I'm looking forward to my mods!
Thanks everyone!
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