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I bought a used 2004 5-speed HCH earlier this month, had 4823 miles when I got it. The previous owner had kept the "Trip B" odometer as the total miles on the car - the total miles and the Trip B odometer miles read the same number of miles. Total MPG for the Trip B odometer reads 34.8 MPG. So to me, that logically says that the car has achieved only 34.8 MPG over the first 5700 miles. Is that what I can assume? If so, that's pretty paltry overall mileage for a Hybrid, wouldn't you all agree? Does anyone else have a trip meter that has been maintained equal to the mileage on the car, and does yours show something similarly low? Thanks !!!
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Replying to: larsb (Aug 02, 2004 11:55 am) That may explain the 35MPG and getting rid of it in 5,700miles. Personally I use trip A for my daily commutes and trip B for tank to tank. For me, using one of the trip meters for lifetime mileage wouldn't work, as once in a while I'll accidentally reset it. When I got the car in January I didn't know anything about driving with load and started off right away with mid 50's tank averages. By Feb-March I was upper 50's averages and I've posted my latest. Since my driving habits are not "normal" please let me say that my wife occasionally uses the car, A/C full blast and knows little about conserving fuel, and she averages 45-50MPG on almost all of her trips. If it were me I'd reset both trip meters, get the car up off the 30PSI tire pressure (if you haven't already...You be the judge here) and see what you can do for average tank MPG. If you are still seeing the crummy 30's then I'd have the car checked, especially front end alignment.
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Replying to: misterme (Aug 02, 2004 2:40 pm)  My first two tanks have been 38.4 and 43.1, so I am doing OK with my two tanks I suppose. My driving is almost ALL city, very little highway miles, and I live in Phoenix, so I have been using the A/C almost full blast almost all the time. I have learned many good tips on these boards, and that's why my current tank is doing so well. Plus I have about 180 highway miles on that tank also. My tires are 38 PSI. I'm using synthetic oil which I put in myself at 5073.1 miles. I use ECON and cruise control and I coast whenever possible. I'm not going to get too awfully worried unless I start slipping into the 30s consistently. But I bought this car with the intent of getting low-to-mid 40s, so I hope I can do that. Laters....... |
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| Slightly OT here, but I use Trip A for MPG, and Trip B for maintenance intervals. | |
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Notice in the C&D review that they mentioned that using the ECON on the Honda made a 13 MPG difference....That's seems high, no? any comments?
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Replying to: larsb (Aug 17, 2004 6:45 am) |
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anybody out there replaced their HCH low rolling resistance tires?i've got a nail in the sidewall of a front tire, and am going to get both front ones replaced. i assume they're more expensive than normal, but just curious if anyone knows approx. cost and/or availability.
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Replying to: econguy (Aug 17, 2004 5:18 pm) TireRack.Com has the OEM tires for $67 each..... Bridgestone B381 (Performance All-Season) Specs | Warranty | Reviews Sidewall Style: Blackwall Size:185/70-14 SR Speed Rated Price: $67 Estimated Availability: In Stock Hope this helps...Laterz..... |
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before i post - thanks for the tire info, larsb...was very helpful. the current problem i'm having cropped up in the past few weeks. i thought it would go away after i had the 40k maintenance done, but no such luck. when i'm driving under 5 mph - e.g. creeping along in stop and go traffic, or going through a parking lot - the car (which has a CVT transmission) is very "jerky". not a very technical term, i know, but it best describes what's happening. happens pretty consistently, regardless of whether i'm lightly stepping on the gas pedal, or taking my foot off of it and just letting the car coast along. motion is similar to driving a manual transmission, and not quite giving it enough gas before letting out the clutch - i.e. the car tends to lurch forward, albeit slowly in my case. anybody at all have any clue or guess as to what the heck's happening? would appreciate any info, or even knowing if any other owner has had this experience. thanks guys (and gals!)
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