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#37 of 46 Re: New 2006 HCH [davem7] by ski49 Jun 20, 2006 (6:24 am)
Replying to: davem7 (Jun 13, 2006 7:28 pm) Sorry for the delay in replying.   I don't use the FM frequency mode for my Roady2. In my 2006 HCH there is an auxillary port that is directly compatible with the Roady2 using a simple standard connection available at any Radio Shack or similar store.   It will plug in right below the cigarette lighter and is also used to attach and MP3 player and similar items. Using this connection method gives almost exactly the same performance as the dealer installed unit. To hear the XM radio simply chose the AUX button.
#38 of 46 Re: New 2006 HCH [ski49] by moparbad Dec 07, 2006 (10:45 am)
Replying to: ski49 (Jun 13, 2006 3:26 pm) Power sun roof - weighs too much which would reduce mpg.   22 lbs.   That is difference in curb weight of a car with power sunroof and without power sunroof with all other equipment being the same. The results were obtained using Mitsubishi Lancer.   Power Sunroof is not going to affect mileage in any significant manner at all whatsoever.
#39 of 46 RE: Disappointed [hybrid_bri] by rogerb46 Feb 16, 2007 (3:14 pm)
Replying to: hybrid_bri (Jul 21, 2005 12:43 pm) Windows down can actually increase gas consumption as well! Air-stream effect or something like that.
#40 of 46 A/C with windows closed vs no A/C windows open by grumpy64505 Sep 28, 2007 (5:53 am)
On my 2002 HCH is seemed as though I got better mileage with the windows closed and A/C on, but with my 2006 going the same speed and the same road I get better mileage with the A/C off and windows open. I don't care about aerodynamics and anything else, I just know my personal results.   Also, the 2006 is far superior to the 2002 in size, pep, and mileage.   I love this car.   Winds, hills, heavy foot will make a difference. I can control the last one, but not the first two.   Someone earlier mentioned the Accord Hybrid. We drove one prior to purchasing the Civic and chose the Civic.   The Accord is a SUPER car, but I could not justify the cost when it only got a couple of miles more per gallon. The performance was terrific and I could have gotten a lot of tickets with it but chose to pass.
#41 of 46 How do I activate the built-in XM Radio? by okt Jan 01, 2008 (1:35 pm)
I just bought a used 2006 HCH with Navi - it says it's XM ready, but I can't seem to find any activation instructions. I already have XM in my wife's Acura, but this one has me stumped.
#43 of 46 K&N air filters and other questions by jberk May 04, 2008 (10:43 am)
Has anyone out there tried a K&N high flow air filter in the civic hybrid. I know that I have gained some mileage with them on my other vehicles.   Is there any way to reprogram the system to allow the motor to not restart if you come to a stop and shift to park.    Does anyone know why Honda detentes the shifter to second instead of drive??
#44 of 46 new 2004 honda hybrid owner. by stubedo Oct 12, 2009 (3:36 pm)
i bought this car at 98,000. it had the shutter and honda is now fixing it by putting in a new clutch. i am planning to do my own oil changes and transmission oil changes. parts are a problem. the dealer has had my car for two weeks. parts for the clutch and air conditioner could not be found locally. carquest sells all the oils and filters far cheaper than honda. i was advise to change the transmission fluid every 12000 and the oil every 3000-5000 depending on length of time the engine is on. 20 miles or more on open roads, each time you can get 5000 miles. stop and go on local streets every 3000 miles. i have heard that adjusting valves is very important. i have not found out yet how many miles before adjustment. does nayone know? stuart williamson - ca
#45 of 46 mythbusters test by stubedo Oct 12, 2009 (3:43 pm)
Replying to: blane (Jul 21, 2005 5:44 pm) two exact same vehicles run on a track one with all windows open the other with airconditioner on busted the myth that windows open caused so much drag it made the car more inefficient in miles per gallon. turns out the car with air on burned 15 % more fuel. stu
#46 of 46 HCH 2006 Status by maleah18 Oct 16, 2009 (5:55 am)
I've had my 2006 HCH for a little over 3 years now. It has been a great ride. I've managed to put 32,000 miles on it. A couple of oil changes, 1 full maintenance check, and things are ticking well for the most part.   MPG - is great when road tripping.I've maxed at 51 MPG. Ok in the city, maybe around 32 MPG. I drive mainly to work (about 11 miles total per day), it's stop and go traffic. In the colder/snowy months it's less, about 25-27 MPG. I've noticed recently when my battery guage is very low, the acceleration deteriorates, it's running mainly on gas at this point. I'm hardly a press the petal to the metal person, but when it's like this, I have to just to get it to move. The batter assistance/charging battery lights seem not to work properly when this happens. It doesn't assist (no battery power) and it doesn't seem to charge. But after a little bit of cruising, the battery power gets restored, and things (lights) start to function again.   RPM - In the colder months, my rpm's tend to jump up and down between 0 to 1 when I come to stops, instead of cutting off the gas. After a few miles, the car has warmed up and it settles down, but still keeps the RPM at at least 1. I've mentioned this to the mechanics, but nothing ever came of it. So, is this normal?   TIRE NOISE - I've been hearing a noise as my tires rotate. I go fast, the noise goes faster. It's not a break pad grinding, but something in the rotation. I thought it might be something with the tire bearings. Again, I've mentioned this to the mechanics, nothing came of it. So I've been driving with it for at least a year. It's not a bad sound, just isn't as silent as it was when I bought it. Could this be a problem I need looked at?   Other than those issues, the car works great! I'll be road tripping with it tomorrow. Saving gas and the world one gallon at a time.

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