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xtremeIX 03-25-2013 03:58 PM

Just bought a 1998 Civic HX
 
So, I live in Southern California, commute an average of 120 miles a day, and decided to get rid of my 26 mpg pick-up truck and try a Civic HX. My goal is to reach 50 miles per gallon with the car. We'll see how it turns out. I'm sure this forum will be of great help!

Daox 03-25-2013 04:51 PM

Welcome to the site and good luck with the HX, its a nice car. I'd start by blocking off at least the upper and half of the lower grill. I'd also recommend a scangauge or equivalent to monitor things. They're quite invaluable.

mikeyjd 03-25-2013 05:40 PM

Hi! Welcome. I'm new too :)

PaleMelanesian 03-25-2013 05:44 PM

Those cars are a real gem. Should do you well.

HydroJim 03-25-2013 06:47 PM

Welcome! If you have any questions, just ask. This forum is full of knowledgeable people.

xtremeIX 04-01-2013 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Daox (Post 363184)
Welcome to the site and good luck with the HX, its a nice car. I'd start by blocking off at least the upper and half of the lower grill. I'd also recommend a scangauge or equivalent to monitor things. They're quite invaluable.

By blocking off the lower grill you're trying to raise the temperature of the coolant to get more potential for lean burn mode....correct? What have you found to be the optimum temperature for lean burn? I'm purchasing a ScanGuage II and would like to know.

California98Civic 04-01-2013 06:27 PM

The grill blocking is mainly about aerodynamics. I don't have lean burn on my 98 Civic. Check my page for other notes you might find useful, though. Also, look at the links at the top of the page "65+ mods" and "100+ hypermiling tips".

Tire pressure is a good freebie. Drive speed limit.

Is the car auto trans or manual?

xtremeIX 04-01-2013 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by California98Civic (Post 364558)
The grill blocking is mainly about aerodynamics. I don't have lean burn on my 98 Civic. Check my page for other notes you might find useful, though. Also, look at the links at the top of the page "65+ mods" and "100+ hypermiling tips".

Tire pressure is a good freebie. Drive speed limit.

Is the car auto trans or manual?

It's a manual transmission and has 200,000 miles on it. I should be getting a Scangauge in the mail within the next few days so I'll be able to get a lot more information. I'll look into blocking the grill and I put my tires to their max rating of 44psi.

This weekend I have a new exhaust manifold I'm putting in and we are changing the timing belt. Other than that it runs great. I drove it for the first time this morning on my 120 mile commute and the gas gauge has barely moved so we'll see how far the car goes on a tank within the next few days; I'll post the results.

PaleMelanesian 04-02-2013 10:30 AM

The other benefit of grille blocking is the car warms up faster. A cold engine burns more fuel than a warm one, so we want to get to the warm state faster.

turbovr41991 04-02-2013 11:02 AM

Very cool! Nice choice for a car. I have the HX engine in my car so if you have any questions, just ask. Too bad you didn't buy my old scan gauge. It was already programed for a lean burn indicator for the HX. I am pretty sure I still have the codes to input. I will try to find them for you. It is very handy. I displayed RPM, TPS, LOD, and the lean burn indicator. I am sure you will like that car alot! Congrats on the nice find!!!

xtremeIX 04-04-2013 01:35 AM

This week was the first time commuting in my Civic hx and after my fillup tonight I've already achieved my goal of 50 mpg....lol. I'm shocked I was able to keep the car at 68 mph and still get that kind of mileage. :eek:

Well, once my Scangauge gets here I'll see if I can hit 55 mpg. I love this car!!! .....and so does my wallet!!!

California98Civic 04-04-2013 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xtremeIX (Post 364908)
I've already achieved my goal of 50 mpg

+1

indiaaircoolers 04-04-2013 02:26 AM

I am a newbie to the discussions and it's really cool for what you are looking for. Good luck for you.

turbovr41991 04-04-2013 09:51 AM

Awesome. What kind of hypermiling are you doing?

xtremeIX 04-04-2013 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by turbovr41991 (Post 364942)
Awesome. What kind of hypermiling are you doing?

I coast as much as possible in traffic, down hills, and at lights, keep my speed between 65/70 mph, try to keep it in lean burn mode, and keep the AC off or as low as possible so the compressor doesn't cycle on as much.

Xist 04-06-2013 02:42 PM

I think that if I towed my car it would still manage to get under fifty miles to the gallon.

Welcome and good luck!


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