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2058 messages, Last post on Aug 26, 2009 at 6:19 PM
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I've had my EX Sedan with Automatic for over a month now and put about 3,000 miles on it. So far, the MPG is about what I expected. I drive about a 50/50 mix of city and highway with some of the highway miles in bumber to bumper traffic. I'm a fairly conservative driver, but every now and then, I really punch it in order to merge onto the freeway. Here is what I've experienced so far: In 50/50 mix driving, I get about 32-34 MPG with the A/C running. On a recent freeway trip (70-75 MPH), I got 36.2 MPG with the A/C running. The mileage seems to be getting better with every fillup, and I'm extremely happy with the car. I'm looking forward to the fall and winter when the car is fully broken in, and I can turn off the A/C and hopefully get up to 40 MPG on the freeway. 
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Miles: 25,000 Highest ever: 39.6 mpg (speed limit highway driving with a/c) Lowest ever: 28 mpg (frequent redlining) Lifetime average: ~33 mpg |
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I have owned my 04 Civic LX coupe with manual for a little over a year now. Up until a couple of months ago, I typically got 33-35 MPG in the city, and 38-40 on the highway. During the past two months, my mileage has dropped considerably. Sometimes as low as 28. Lately i've been getting 28-32 in the city. My tire pressure is okay...all maintenance is up to date, including oil changes, tire rotations and new air filter. I have 15,000 miles and all of my driving habits are the same as they always have been. I am a very easy driver and don't drive fast or hard. I'm concerned about this. What has caused my mileage to drop? Should I take it to the dealer? If i do, what will they be able to do to check it out? Thanks in advance. |
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| I have approx. 22,000 miles on my 2004 Civic EX automatic. On a recent trip of aprox 364 miles, with the AC on, and a good deal of bumper to bumper highway miles in which we had to hit the brakes a lot, and with three bodies in the car on the way up, two on the way back, along with returning with a full trunk of food, (we went to stock up on meats at the commisary at Hanscom airforce base in MA, also amazing how we got THREE big cooler heavy and packed with meats, to fit in that trunk with space to spare, without having to put the back seat down). We averaged 37 MPG. Considering these factors which could have destroyed a car's ability to get anywhere NEAR that figure, I'd say the rest of the automakers should take a lesson. take the Civic's engine apart, piece by piece and find out how they do it.We are sold on the Honda Civic now and forever, LOVE THE CAR!!! Lots of looks too, I guess people are noticing the car more and more as the gas prices go up and up. | |
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I've got 56k miles on my Civic now. Highest ever: 42.5 mpg Typical: 37-40 Mostly highway/back roads |
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I have had the car about a week. First tank with mixed driving 31mpg. 2nd thru 3rd fillups on 600 mile trip. (each fillup at about 1/2 tank). 29mpg. Additional Info. Speeds avg 75-80 with air on, three people in car. Driving through remnants of Katrina (big rain whole trip 10-20mph winds). rpms at 4k around 80. p.s. When you are going 80; blink you are at 90. Drives better than my old crx Si. |
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I just purchase my new car last week and only have 356 mile on it. I drive it very easy around town and I am only getting 22mpg. I did a highway test that was 85% highway and 15% city and got 32mpg. The city mileage is way to low if you go by the city mileage listed on the new car window sticker. (31mpg). The air pressure in the tires is fine and the engine is purring like a kitten but 21mpg in the city is not acceptable. I know the engine is not broken in yet but I would think the mileage should be better than this. Any comments from the members of this discussion group would be greatly appriciated.
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Replying to: hawkeye_stu (Sep 10, 2005 9:53 pm) Be patient. I just bought a Civic EX Sedan with automatic back in July, and now have about 3,500 miles on it. My mileage has improved with every fill-up so far. I started out at 29 mpg in mixed driving, and is now up to 35 mpg. It may not have any effect on mileage, but you should also check your oil level. Mine needed a quart after only 1,000 miles. It hasn't used any since then, so I can only assume that it was not filled properly when the car was delivered (I didn't check it when I bought the car). Good luck! |
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Replying to: dfbidwell (Jul 08, 2005 3:12 pm) No, the wife never even uses the emergency brakes. The car is very peppy, and is eager to rev. It has been dealer maintained, and I have mentioned the MPG, but they did not find anything wrong. |
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I now have 1056 miles on my new car and the strictly city mileage is 24.4. I have not had time to do a highway only test but will do one soon. I will have a mixed city/hwy result by this weekend and will post the results soon after. 
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