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#1824 of 2058 Re: Don't waste money ! [kenlw] by targettuning Sep 30, 2008 (9:49 am)
Replying to: kenlw (Sep 18, 2008 9:58 am) Gas in the U.S. of A. is 87 octane minimum but as those who drive into Mexico and points south know Pemex regular gas is less than 87 so one may actually encounter sub 87 octane within driving distance outside of the continental US (Mexico) Replies to this message: pescatore (Sep 30, 2008 7:10 pm)
#1825 of 2058 Re: Getting BAD MPG! [sphere99] by targettuning Sep 30, 2008 (9:57 am)
Replying to: sphere99 (Sep 29, 2008 6:11 pm) Probably not. I thought that by now everyone knew the dynamics of heavy city (read...stop and go with more stop than go) is by far the worst circumstance for fuel economy. Remember, you are getting ZERO mpg much of the time (while stopped) and not much better on the "go" part because you accelerate (and there is another No-No for good fuel economy) to only a modest speed before stopping yet again. The cycle repeats and fuel economy goes down the tubes. 18-19 is actually good under these difficult conditions. Replies to this message: ruking1 (Sep 30, 2008 11:45 am) kipk (Oct 01, 2008 2:23 am) thegraduate (Oct 06, 2008 2:37 pm)
#1826 of 2058 Re: Getting BAD MPG! [sphere99] by izmirian Sep 30, 2008 (10:22 am)
Replying to: sphere99 (Sep 29, 2008 6:11 pm) it think that's way too low. I just got mine and getting around 31 to 35mpg both highway and city. I'd recommend to take it to the mechanic.
#1827 of 2058 Re: Getting BAD MPG! [targettuning] by ruking1 Sep 30, 2008 (11:45 am)
Replying to: targettuning (Sep 30, 2008 9:57 am) I would hazard a guess and say correct. Doing the kind of driving (downtown Chicago) is probably one of the most grueling environments for this persons Civic!
#1828 of 2058 Re: Don't waste money ! [targettuning] by pescatore Sep 30, 2008 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: targettuning (Sep 30, 2008 9:49 am) "Regular" gas at a Shell station in Estes Park, CO was 85 octane. "Regular" gas at an EXXON in Cody, WY was 85.5 octane. same for Casper, WY, Jackson, WY, Grant Village at Yellowstone, and Ft Collins, CO.   There's plenty of places in the U.S. of A. where gas is less than 87 octane.
#1829 of 2058 Re: Getting BAD MPG! [targettuning] by kipk Oct 01, 2008 (2:23 am)
Replying to: targettuning (Sep 30, 2008 9:57 am) >"Probably not. I thought that by now everyone knew the dynamics of heavy city (read...stop and go with more stop than go) is by far the worst circumstance for fuel economy."   Good Post! That pretty much sums it up.   sphere99,   City driving is different for every person. Heavy traffic, lots of stop and go, and short trips do seriously effect mileage. Can't expect good mileage while burning fuel at a traffic light or creeping along at 1 mph.   Take it out on the hyway and drive a conservative 65 and see how she does.   Kip
#1830 of 2058 Re: 07 mileage checks [mycle1000] by mycle1000 Oct 01, 2008 (6:07 am)
Replying to: mycle1000 (May 20, 2008 6:48 am) gosh, sorry, guys... i meant to say i use e10, 10%ethanol. i know e85 is trouble for civics.
#1831 of 2058 by ts45 Oct 03, 2008 (5:57 pm)
You purchased the wrong car, should have gotten a hybrid.   You must be driving your car like your at a drag strip.   I have a 2007 Civic EX Coupe 1.8 and get 25-28 City, stop and go. Get 40.5 73 mph on the highway (blindfolded).   Also, check your math skills.   I know Chicago driving, I can understand poor mileage on the Kennedy in a log jam.   Do your self a favor, drive 65 mph lile the guy said, check that mileage on a road trip, remember it, and never check your bumper to bumper mileage again.   Take the CTA.   Quit your job and move closer to home.   Sell your home and move closer to work. Replies to this message: mikefm58 (Oct 04, 2008 4:14 am)
#1832 of 2058 Re: [ts45] by mikefm58 Oct 04, 2008 (4:14 am)
Replying to: ts45 (Oct 03, 2008 5:57 pm) Quit your job and move closer to home.    Sell your home and move closer to work.   Great advice, plenty of available high paying jobs out there and home prices are at all time highs, also shouldn't take too long to make up the savings in gas. How long do you think?   *sarcasm*
#1833 of 2058 Re: Getting BAD MPG! [sphere99] by wai Oct 04, 2008 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: sphere99 (Sep 29, 2008 6:11 pm) You should have 32-33 MPG if you drive mostly highway (80%) at highway speed of 65 MPH, which is what I get for my 08 EXL Auto after break-in period at 1,600 miles.

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