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What is this discussion about? Toyota Prius, Honda Fit Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid, Honda Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid, Toyota Highlander Hybrid, Hybrid Cars, Coupe, Hatchback, Truck

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#46 of 133 costco micheln x-radial new tires by xkmail1 Feb 06, 2009 (6:24 pm)
on my 07 hch, I got rid of my stocker sp3t something or others and got the michelins. Mileage dropped overnight from about 38 to 31. Raised pressure to 40psi, no change. I didn't see the value in hydroedge as I live in the desert it rains 4 days a year. ANy input on mpg and tires?
#47 of 133 Unhappy with mpg by 74apollo Feb 09, 2009 (1:24 pm)
I bought an '08 HCH last January and was impressed with the mpg from the get-go. By August, I was consistently getting an average of 43 mpg for combined highway and city miles. On an 800 mile trip, I got around 50 mpg. Then I was told the tire control arms needed to be replaced (as outlined in one of their bulletins) so I had that work done and negotiated 4 new tires because my others ones were all cupped. Since that time, mpg has sucked. I can't get over 41 mpg on the highway and 32 in town. Anyone else have this problem? I'm beginning to wonder if their mpg ratings were based on the wrong size arms and once the new ones were put on, it won't get anywhere near that. Replies to this message: gagrice (Feb 09, 2009 1:50 pm) 74apollo (Feb 09, 2009 1:56 pm)
#48 of 133 Re: Unhappy with mpg [74apollo] by gagrice Feb 09, 2009 (1:50 pm)
Replying to: 74apollo (Feb 09, 2009 1:24 pm) I would say the difference is the tires. Are they Low rolling resistance like the originals? Replies to this message: 74apollo (Feb 09, 2009 1:56 pm)
#49 of 133 Re: Unhappy with mpg [gagrice] by 74apollo Feb 09, 2009 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Feb 09, 2009 1:50 pm) Yes, they are the same tires as the originals.
#50 of 133 Honda hybrid expected maintenance and issues by mary jo Feb 09, 2009 (6:16 pm)
I'm considering buying a 2006 Civic Hybrid with 31,000 miles. I've never had a hybrid before. What repair issues should I expect? How long will the battery last? Are there items that might have problems that are NOT covered by the power train warranty? What else should I be thinking about? Replies to this message: 74apollo (Feb 10, 2009 2:05 pm)
#51 of 133 Re: Hybrid Vehicles Maintenance and Repair [Mr_Shiftright] by charlesp Feb 10, 2009 (11:25 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 27, 2008 7:47 am) Any chance this same battery could work as the replacement in a Hylander Hybrid 2006? Toyota parts here quotes just a standard 51R battery at $99 as the replacement for HiHy should the installed battery fail.
#52 of 133 Re: Honda hybrid expected maintenance and issues [mary jo] by 74apollo Feb 10, 2009 (2:05 pm)
Replying to: mary jo (Feb 09, 2009 6:16 pm) You might want to call the previous owner and find out why he/she got rid of it. There are some serious issues with the tire control arms that are discussed under a different forum. You might want to read through that.
#53 of 133 Re: Driving without IMA [stevedebi] by killerbunny1 Feb 21, 2009 (8:37 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 31, 2008 10:44 am) Good point about CR-V. we've replaced the A/C compressor 2 times (i.e.vehicle's third compressor) before 55,000 miles! We are considering buying a Honda-certified 2008 Civic Hybrid for $18K, but now are wondering if cost savings will be offset by high maintenance. Judging by posts on this thread, we're better off getting a regular fuel-efficient Fit or even Nissan Versa.
#54 of 133 Will not run. by vertex Feb 21, 2009 (7:01 pm)
My 2006 has DTC P0A00 which is not listed in the manual. However, it is a generic electric motor coolant code. I checked the 2 sensors, for MG1 and MG2, and find they are OK, about 125K at 40F. The ECU has 5V at the connector with it unplugged from the motor. Is there anything else that can cause this, or is my ECU fried?
#55 of 133 Honda Civic Hybrid 2008 by george128 Mar 13, 2009 (5:54 pm)
As advertised by Honda, I do not feel that my car ever goes to electric drive only . Honda says under 35 mph on a level road with a battery sufficiently charged,engine warm,light throttle.and in city cruising etc.that it does.The service mgr says it is happening but you won't know it and also said that if it fails that an error code occurs.I asked for specifics as to when it will happen and got no answers and no error code involved.In my letter to Honda in California I was pushed back to the Dealer.So I have no answers.Are there any thoughts on this issue? Replies to this message: stevedebi (Mar 15, 2009 8:47 pm) kdhspyder (Mar 16, 2009 12:31 pm) galileo5 (Apr 12, 2009 5:06 am) whitey9 (Apr 12, 2009 8:44 am)

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