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96Midori 09-19-2014 07:37 PM

New with 96 Civic Hatchback
 
Hey guys glad to be a part of these forums! I'm Travis and this is my 1996 Midori Green Civic. It's got just over 200,000 miles, and just achieved 40mpg using some of the strategies I've been reading on here. I look forward to learning more and meeting you guys. :)




http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...y/IMG_0972.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ley/Midori.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ey/midori2.jpg
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ey/midori3.jpg

96Midori 09-19-2014 07:38 PM

Oh and just in case anyone cares, here are some of the things I've done to it so far:
Polished Mugen RNR wheels
Acura Integra GSR cloth seats
Megan Racing coilovers
and a lot of OEM extras :)

Daox 09-19-2014 08:46 PM

Welcome to the site. It sounds like you're already doing pretty good with the car. Do you have any modifications planned for the car?

96Midori 09-19-2014 09:43 PM

I have a few ideas in mind for the car. Mainly some JDM modifications though. Been searching these forums to find some simple aero mods I could try.

MetroMPG 09-20-2014 08:15 AM

Welcome!

That top photo is great ... like the colour, too.

Top bit of advice is to get a fuel economy display in there. Instant and resettable average feedback will let you adjust the nut behind the wheel even more. Fortunately you've got OBD2, so lots of options.

96Midori 09-20-2014 11:05 AM

Right, I've been researching MPGuino the past week. Do you have any other recommendations?

And thanks! The color is called Midori green, and they only came out in 1996 models. :) glad you like it!

Chrysler kid 09-20-2014 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 96Midori (Post 446453)
Right, I've been researching MPGuino the past week. Do you have any other recommendations?

And thanks! The color is called Midori green, and they only came out in 1996 models. :) glad you like it!

Love midori green, love hatches. Wanna trade wheels? Or cars :D

MetroMPG 09-20-2014 04:00 PM

Popular plug n play options are the Scangauge-2, Sg-e or Ultragauge.

96Midori 09-20-2014 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrysler kid (Post 446459)
Love midori green, love hatches. Wanna trade wheels? Or cars :D

Thanks! I dont think I could get rid of it though :)
Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroMPG (Post 446499)
Popular plug n play options are the Scangauge-2, Sg-e or Ultragauge.

Great I'll look into those.

xavi 09-21-2014 04:45 PM

Welcome!!
What code is your civic's engine?

96Midori 09-21-2014 07:13 PM

It's the stock d16y7. Pretty decent (but slow) motor.

PaleMelanesian 09-22-2014 09:48 AM

Hi! I have a soft spot for a 96 with D16Y7. Is yours a stick? It can offer a whole lot of mileage if you push for it. I second (and third and fourth etc) the call for a gauge. Seeing what affects mileage in real time is the best mileage improver there is. I have the Scangauge-II.

Short-shift it (2000 rpm), keep about 1/2 throttle when you're accelerating, use neutral whenever you're not accelerating.

96Midori 09-22-2014 12:05 PM

Yeah it's a 5 speed. Just replaced the clutch last month so I've been enjoying that. :)
And I've been using those strategies you mentioned and have seen good results so far! This weeks goal is to get 42 mpg.

PaleMelanesian 09-22-2014 05:22 PM

Is it a DX or a CX? I believe the CX got better (lower rpm) gears. What's your rpm at 60 mph?

I topped out at about 45 mpg before getting a gauge.

96Midori 09-22-2014 05:26 PM

It's a DX. It actually does not have an RPM gauge. Not even a clock come to think of it haha.

96Midori 09-22-2014 09:47 PM

Well after doing some research it looks like I'll be getting the Scangauge ll. I'm going to see how this tank goes first and I'll update you guys around Thursday.

PaleMelanesian 09-23-2014 10:33 AM

Yeah, I had the same lack of Tachometer. You can use mph as a rough guide though. To shift at roughly 2000 rpm, you want to shift at 10, 20, 30, 40 mph. And 50 if you had a 6th gear :(. If you're just cruising on local streets and not accelerating, 5th is plenty good at 30 mph.

96Midori 09-23-2014 11:13 AM

Wow ok I usually have it in 4th while cruising at 30-35mph, but I'll try 5th gear this week. I also read that Scangauge has a Tach on it so that's good. I'll try to add more pictures soon.

MetroMPG 09-23-2014 02:32 PM

Yup, keep upshifting until it lugs, then back off a gear. :)

Kidding - sort of!

You definitely want to be in the highest possible gear once you've finished accelerating. Downshift if you need power.

It's a major way manual transmission drivers can smash their cars' EPA ratings in urban driving. EG: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...cra-30059.html

96Midori 09-24-2014 11:21 AM

Well it's day 3 of my new driving style, and I'm at 150 miles and only a quarter tank has been used. Still have to get used to driving 60 on the hi-way. Haha. I also have 40 psi in the tires as well.
I can't believe the difference this has made! I'll keep you all updated.

MetroMPG 09-24-2014 11:37 AM

Do you keep a fuel log? Start one here!

PaleMelanesian 09-24-2014 12:16 PM

I just noticed your location. What (general) part of Dallas are you? I'm 2.5 hours east of you.

96Midori 09-24-2014 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetroMPG (Post 447101)
Do you keep a fuel log? Start one here!

I just started to keep one on a notepad in the car. I'll start doing one here too.
Quote:

Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian (Post 447104)
I just noticed your location. What (general) part of Dallas are you? I'm 2.5 hours east of you.

I actually lived in Longview for 2 years finishing up school. Now I'm in the Allen area finishing up my last 4 weeks. Where in East TX are you?

PaleMelanesian 09-24-2014 04:44 PM

Haha! Longview. Came here for college and stayed.

I've got family in Wylie, not far from you.

96Midori 09-24-2014 04:48 PM

Wow!! So you never saw my car around town? It was on Acura Integra GSR wheels at that time. Either way, small world!

Chrysler kid 09-24-2014 05:27 PM

Allen / McKinney here as well

96Midori 09-25-2014 09:31 PM

Very cool!
Well just wanted to update my progress so far. Today I just hit half a tank of gas at 273 miles. I can't believe the difference my driving style is making. Driving how I was last month, I'd have about a quarter tank or less left.
I will update with my final number at my next fill up. (If that ever happens haha)

96Midori 09-30-2014 06:16 PM

Finally filled up the tank today at 472 miles.

MetroMPG 09-30-2014 08:08 PM

Congrats!

Mpg?

darcane 09-30-2014 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96Midori (Post 446918)
Wow ok I usually have it in 4th while cruising at 30-35mph, but I'll try 5th gear this week. I also read that Scangauge has a Tach on it so that's good. I'll try to add more pictures soon.

Scangauge or Ultragauge should both be able to display a tach on your car.

Now that you have a full tank to report, start a fuel log.

96Midori 09-30-2014 10:11 PM

The tank is about 10.4 gallons, so I'm guessing around 45 mpg. Not bad!

And Scangauge ll will be my next purchase for my car. Can't wait to start using it.

MetroMPG 09-30-2014 10:13 PM

Do you usually note the exact gallons pumped? You should do that -- Take your receipt! You'll need that info to calibrate the gauge too.

96Midori 09-30-2014 10:16 PM

I see. I remember it took 10.4 gallons to fill up earlier this afternoon. I'll keep a more accurate log in the future.

Chrysler kid 10-01-2014 01:07 AM

Nice, definitely keep a fuel log with a small pocket size note book with the date, gallons filled, and trip mileage per tank. The fuel log is also a great way to track maintenance like when you do oil changes and the air filter.

Seriously though if you ever want to get rid of those heavy chrome wheels I'm down the street from you lol

96Midori 10-01-2014 09:18 AM

Not chrome, just polished :)
Only about 8lbs a wheel.

PaleMelanesian 10-01-2014 09:35 AM

Nice result at the pump!

Polished Mugen RNR wheels - Someone on the Fit forums is selling a set. I'd love them, but they're too pricey for my budget. You just about can't find a lighter wheel, for any price.

Somehow, I suspect Chrysler Kid knows this. ;)

firehawk618 10-14-2014 10:41 PM

If it hasn't already been mentioned you can swap clusters to gain the tach. Don't worry about the miles on the cluster you pick up because you can swap out just the speedometer assembly and keep your miles in tact.

Chrysler kid 10-14-2014 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaleMelanesian (Post 448352)
Nice result at the pump!

Polished Mugen RNR wheels - Someone on the Fit forums is selling a set. I'd love them, but they're too pricey for my budget. You just about can't find a lighter wheel, for any price.

Somehow, I suspect Chrysler Kid knows this. ;)

I really don't know much about wheels, figured they were rota reproductions as the real deal is crazy expensive.

96Midori 10-14-2014 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firehawk618 (Post 450359)
If it hasn't already been mentioned you can swap clusters to gain the tach. Don't worry about the miles on the cluster you pick up because you can swap out just the speedometer assembly and keep your miles in tact.

Yeah know about the cluster swaps, but if rather keep it original. Plus, Scanguage can provide that for me too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrysler kid (Post 450361)
I really don't know much about wheels, figured they were rota reproductions as the real deal is crazy expensive.

And yeah they're Mugen wheels. There are slight cosmetic differences between these and the Rota Group N's. And I actually paid about the same for these wheels as a new set of Rotas.


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