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#876 of 1765 Tuesday Chats by pf_flyer HOST Aug 17, 2004 (2:49 am)
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#877 of 1765 ECON makes *13 MPG difference*? by larsb Aug 17, 2004 (6:45 am)
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? Replies to this message: misterme (Aug 17, 2004 1:54 pm)
#878 of 1765 Re: ECON makes *13 MPG difference*? [larsb] by misterme Aug 17, 2004 (1:54 pm)
Replying to: larsb (Aug 17, 2004 6:45 am) It would depend on how much time was spent while stopped.
#879 of 1765 cost of replacing hybrid tires by econguy Aug 17, 2004 (5:18 pm)
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. Replies to this message: larsb (Aug 19, 2004 6:39 am)
#880 of 1765 Re: cost of replacing hybrid tires [econguy] by larsb Aug 19, 2004 (6:39 am)
Replying to: econguy (Aug 17, 2004 5:18 pm) Dear EconGuy:   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.....
#881 of 1765 anybody else having this problem?... by econguy Sep 02, 2004 (5:24 pm)
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!) Replies to this message: john1701a (Sep 02, 2004 5:39 pm)
#882 of 1765 Re: anybody else having this problem?... [econguy] by john1701a Sep 02, 2004 (5:39 pm)
Replying to: econguy (Sep 02, 2004 5:24 pm) > anybody at all have any clue or guess as to what the heck's happening?   Yup! The belt is slipping. Some owners have found relief by simply just getting the transmission fluid replaced. Try that.   Honda is having troubles with their CVT currently. GM had actually stopped production of their CVT in January. But they ended up resolving the problem. And Ford is debuting 2 vehicles with CVT for the 2005 model year. So it's likely Honda has some tweaking to do still.   Note that Prius uses a totally different CVT, the "planetary" type instead of a belt.   JOHN
#883 of 1765 Honda CVT by misterme Sep 07, 2004 (10:00 pm)
"Yup! The belt is slipping" I've never came across any articles, technical or otherwise to support a theory of CVT belts slipping but would be interested in any links you may provide.   "Some owners" Who were those owners? I'd hate to hear of someone having the expense of a fluid change based on such a vague statement.   "Honda is having troubles with their CVT currently" Again, I've never came across any articles, technical or otherwise to support any Honda CVT problems. Other than your vague statments can you provide links?   "So it's likely Honda has some tweaking to do still" Are you saying that Ford and GM CVT's are the same as Honda? What tweaking does Honda still have to do?
#885 of 1765 I have the same thoughts... by isellhondas Sep 12, 2004 (10:43 am)
Honda has been building CVT transmissions since 1996 and I have never, once heard of any such troubles. Replies to this message: xcel (Sep 12, 2004 12:56 pm) rfruth (Sep 18, 2004 3:18 pm) paul12 (Sep 19, 2004 6:34 pm)

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