Finally hit my goal of 40+...

[Harpo]

Think of any small changes, don't look for just big things. Much in like making a Race Car light, you can spend thousands getting one or two parts lighter, or you can make hundreds of small changes for no money to get same net effectweight loss.

I run 50psi Sidewall Rating. I check it weekly.

The ScanGuage is really the "best tool" for the dollar. You can learn so much about when to do what when you have good info. I took mine off for one week trip cycle. My mileage went down about 1.5mpg from tank fill. The constant monitoring is the biggest bang for the buck IMO.

I can get an extra 1mpg just by P&G for 2.5miles until car reaches best oeprating temp. Recently, I've found a parking place in the garage that allows me to "nose-in" which is against all normal Hypermiling techniques. However, that one spot get's full sun on hood of the Civic for 2-3 hours before my commute home. The results are simple. Better engine operating temps and higher IATs before I even leave the garage. About 1.5-2mpg difference as compared to trip to work. It's like have a block heater for free!

It's about time to take off cold air block now that summer is here. Once I get above 125degree IAT, the computer starts rolling back timing and feeding in more fuel flow. I would never have know that if it wasn't for monitoring ScanGuage. Upper grill block will stay.

[Arminius]

I just want to parrot what Harp just said, plus add that you can't always compare your mileage to the mileage of others. Your driving conditions (i.e., hills, weather, congestion) are unique to you, so results will vary.

But like Harpo said, the guage will be a good investment. It will be your coach. Also, I personally would drive slower, which will easily increase your FE.

[Arminius]

Originally Posted by ZachUA

It was a lot of work to stay at the right speed, and to remember to push in the clutch everytime I could coast ...

I'm probably going to start a huge controversy with this question. But I was curious why you use the clutch. You can put your car in neutral by simply gently shifing the stick into neutral when letting off the gas. That way you're not "riding the clutch," or even touching it until you put it back into gear.

I will now hide in a safe place while others critique what I just said.

[The Baron]

What does your Civic recommend for psi? Not the tires themselves, but the car. Hard to imagine it would be much more than 35 psi or so.

Be careful with going overly high on the hyperinflation. You'll get uneven tire wear which will cause pre-mature wear, thus nullifying any savings on fuel.

[redline5th]

Congrats! I reached 40mpg in mine last year on a trip across the state.

It's a good feeling.

[pumafeet10]

Originally Posted by The Baron

What does your Civic recommend for psi? Not the tires themselves, but the car. Hard to imagine it would be much more than 35 psi or so.

Be careful with going overly high on the hyperinflation. You'll get uneven tire wear which will cause pre-mature wear, thus nullifying any savings on fuel.

You know you are completely wrong? most people on here and places like cleanmpg.com ahve their tire pressures much higher. like most that have any clue the higher you go the less frictional losses and variances you have leading to less deflection and energy wasted throughout the tire leading to less wear, better handling, longer life,more even wear, no need for tire rotations and much longer glides.

its like oil companies telling people to change their oil every 3k with all oils even synthetic, when they want to make money and have things wear out faster so people have to buy more stuff.

[The Baron]

Originally Posted by pumafeet10

You know you are completely wrong? most people on here and places like cleanmpg.com ahve their tire pressures much higher. like most that have any clue the higher you go the less frictional losses and variances you have leading to less deflection and energy wasted throughout the tire leading to less wear, better handling, longer life,more even wear, no need for tire rotations and much longer glides.

its like oil companies telling people to change their oil every 3k with all oils even synthetic, when they want to make money and have things wear out faster so people have to buy more stuff.

'Tis debatable.