Civic fuel consumption, again
10-09-2006, 01:18 AM
#46
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
Steve Mackie wrote:
>>You might try a new O2 sensor in your Civic. I suppose it's possible
>>that your unit is not working quite right. Check the O2 wiring
>>connectors and harness - maybe a connection itn't quite snug. Have you
>>looked at the plugs? They might indicate an out-of-spec mixture or
>>other problem. Apart from that, I duunow.... Cam timing belt off a
>>notch? Ignition timing wrong? Nerfed exhaust gasket blocking airflow?
>> Dead squirrel in airbox?
>
>
> I hope none of those things are wrong with my 5 month old Civic.
>
> Steve
You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
or 5 years, it matters not.
-Greg
>>You might try a new O2 sensor in your Civic. I suppose it's possible
>>that your unit is not working quite right. Check the O2 wiring
>>connectors and harness - maybe a connection itn't quite snug. Have you
>>looked at the plugs? They might indicate an out-of-spec mixture or
>>other problem. Apart from that, I duunow.... Cam timing belt off a
>>notch? Ignition timing wrong? Nerfed exhaust gasket blocking airflow?
>> Dead squirrel in airbox?
>
>
> I hope none of those things are wrong with my 5 month old Civic.
>
> Steve
You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
or 5 years, it matters not.
-Greg
10-09-2006, 02:27 AM
#47
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
On Sun, 08 Oct 2006 22:18:01 -0700, Greg Campbell wrote:
> Steve Mackie wrote:
>
>>>You might try a new O2 sensor in your Civic. I suppose it's possible
>>>that your unit is not working quite right. Check the O2 wiring
>>>connectors and harness - maybe a connection itn't quite snug. Have you
>>>looked at the plugs? They might indicate an out-of-spec mixture or
>>>other problem. Apart from that, I duunow.... Cam timing belt off a
>>>notch? Ignition timing wrong? Nerfed exhaust gasket blocking airflow?
>>> Dead squirrel in airbox?
>>
>>
>> I hope none of those things are wrong with my 5 month old Civic.
>>
>> Steve
>
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
>
> -Greg
He's getting similar mileage to what I am getting on the Si, which isn't
good, but that could be due to a large amount of city driving or driving
like a maniac.
The mileage isn't THAT far off that I would expect it to be caused by
malfunction, but it is hard to tell...
Any trips that were predominately highway? At around 50-60 MPH?
The closest you'll get to EPA is usually in that range...
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 2:25:07 AM
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Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot
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Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
~ "Wizard of Oz "
> Steve Mackie wrote:
>
>>>You might try a new O2 sensor in your Civic. I suppose it's possible
>>>that your unit is not working quite right. Check the O2 wiring
>>>connectors and harness - maybe a connection itn't quite snug. Have you
>>>looked at the plugs? They might indicate an out-of-spec mixture or
>>>other problem. Apart from that, I duunow.... Cam timing belt off a
>>>notch? Ignition timing wrong? Nerfed exhaust gasket blocking airflow?
>>> Dead squirrel in airbox?
>>
>>
>> I hope none of those things are wrong with my 5 month old Civic.
>>
>> Steve
>
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
>
> -Greg
He's getting similar mileage to what I am getting on the Si, which isn't
good, but that could be due to a large amount of city driving or driving
like a maniac.
The mileage isn't THAT far off that I would expect it to be caused by
malfunction, but it is hard to tell...
Any trips that were predominately highway? At around 50-60 MPH?
The closest you'll get to EPA is usually in that range...
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 2:25:07 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
Scarecrow (Ray Bolger): I haven't got a brain... only straw.
Dorothy (Judy Garland): How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?
Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot
of talking... don't they?
Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
~ "Wizard of Oz "
10-09-2006, 02:27 AM
#48
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
On Sun, 08 Oct 2006 22:18:01 -0700, Greg Campbell wrote:
> Steve Mackie wrote:
>
>>>You might try a new O2 sensor in your Civic. I suppose it's possible
>>>that your unit is not working quite right. Check the O2 wiring
>>>connectors and harness - maybe a connection itn't quite snug. Have you
>>>looked at the plugs? They might indicate an out-of-spec mixture or
>>>other problem. Apart from that, I duunow.... Cam timing belt off a
>>>notch? Ignition timing wrong? Nerfed exhaust gasket blocking airflow?
>>> Dead squirrel in airbox?
>>
>>
>> I hope none of those things are wrong with my 5 month old Civic.
>>
>> Steve
>
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
>
> -Greg
He's getting similar mileage to what I am getting on the Si, which isn't
good, but that could be due to a large amount of city driving or driving
like a maniac.
The mileage isn't THAT far off that I would expect it to be caused by
malfunction, but it is hard to tell...
Any trips that were predominately highway? At around 50-60 MPH?
The closest you'll get to EPA is usually in that range...
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 2:25:07 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
Scarecrow (Ray Bolger): I haven't got a brain... only straw.
Dorothy (Judy Garland): How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?
Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot
of talking... don't they?
Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
~ "Wizard of Oz "
> Steve Mackie wrote:
>
>>>You might try a new O2 sensor in your Civic. I suppose it's possible
>>>that your unit is not working quite right. Check the O2 wiring
>>>connectors and harness - maybe a connection itn't quite snug. Have you
>>>looked at the plugs? They might indicate an out-of-spec mixture or
>>>other problem. Apart from that, I duunow.... Cam timing belt off a
>>>notch? Ignition timing wrong? Nerfed exhaust gasket blocking airflow?
>>> Dead squirrel in airbox?
>>
>>
>> I hope none of those things are wrong with my 5 month old Civic.
>>
>> Steve
>
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
>
> -Greg
He's getting similar mileage to what I am getting on the Si, which isn't
good, but that could be due to a large amount of city driving or driving
like a maniac.
The mileage isn't THAT far off that I would expect it to be caused by
malfunction, but it is hard to tell...
Any trips that were predominately highway? At around 50-60 MPH?
The closest you'll get to EPA is usually in that range...
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 2:25:07 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
Scarecrow (Ray Bolger): I haven't got a brain... only straw.
Dorothy (Judy Garland): How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?
Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot
of talking... don't they?
Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
~ "Wizard of Oz "
10-09-2006, 02:27 AM
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
On Sun, 08 Oct 2006 22:18:01 -0700, Greg Campbell wrote:
> Steve Mackie wrote:
>
>>>You might try a new O2 sensor in your Civic. I suppose it's possible
>>>that your unit is not working quite right. Check the O2 wiring
>>>connectors and harness - maybe a connection itn't quite snug. Have you
>>>looked at the plugs? They might indicate an out-of-spec mixture or
>>>other problem. Apart from that, I duunow.... Cam timing belt off a
>>>notch? Ignition timing wrong? Nerfed exhaust gasket blocking airflow?
>>> Dead squirrel in airbox?
>>
>>
>> I hope none of those things are wrong with my 5 month old Civic.
>>
>> Steve
>
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
>
> -Greg
He's getting similar mileage to what I am getting on the Si, which isn't
good, but that could be due to a large amount of city driving or driving
like a maniac.
The mileage isn't THAT far off that I would expect it to be caused by
malfunction, but it is hard to tell...
Any trips that were predominately highway? At around 50-60 MPH?
The closest you'll get to EPA is usually in that range...
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 2:25:07 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
Scarecrow (Ray Bolger): I haven't got a brain... only straw.
Dorothy (Judy Garland): How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?
Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot
of talking... don't they?
Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
~ "Wizard of Oz "
> Steve Mackie wrote:
>
>>>You might try a new O2 sensor in your Civic. I suppose it's possible
>>>that your unit is not working quite right. Check the O2 wiring
>>>connectors and harness - maybe a connection itn't quite snug. Have you
>>>looked at the plugs? They might indicate an out-of-spec mixture or
>>>other problem. Apart from that, I duunow.... Cam timing belt off a
>>>notch? Ignition timing wrong? Nerfed exhaust gasket blocking airflow?
>>> Dead squirrel in airbox?
>>
>>
>> I hope none of those things are wrong with my 5 month old Civic.
>>
>> Steve
>
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
>
> -Greg
He's getting similar mileage to what I am getting on the Si, which isn't
good, but that could be due to a large amount of city driving or driving
like a maniac.
The mileage isn't THAT far off that I would expect it to be caused by
malfunction, but it is hard to tell...
Any trips that were predominately highway? At around 50-60 MPH?
The closest you'll get to EPA is usually in that range...
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 2:25:07 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
Scarecrow (Ray Bolger): I haven't got a brain... only straw.
Dorothy (Judy Garland): How can you talk if you haven't got a brain?
Scarecrow: I don't know... But some people without brains do an awful lot
of talking... don't they?
Dorothy: Yes, I guess you're right.
~ "Wizard of Oz "
10-09-2006, 07:07 AM
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> And they have bigger engines, without options.
>
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
1.8.
>
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
1.8.
10-09-2006, 07:07 AM
#51
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> And they have bigger engines, without options.
>
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
1.8.
>
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
1.8.
10-09-2006, 07:07 AM
#52
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> And they have bigger engines, without options.
>
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
1.8.
>
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
1.8.
10-09-2006, 07:08 AM
#53
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I'll adjust my driving habits for a week, see what happens.
Steve
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I'll adjust my driving habits for a week, see what happens.
Steve
10-09-2006, 07:08 AM
#54
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I'll adjust my driving habits for a week, see what happens.
Steve
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I'll adjust my driving habits for a week, see what happens.
Steve
10-09-2006, 07:08 AM
#55
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I'll adjust my driving habits for a week, see what happens.
Steve
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I'll adjust my driving habits for a week, see what happens.
Steve
10-09-2006, 09:14 AM
#56
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
Joe LaVigne wrote:
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
Actually, the current non-Si Civic engine is 1.8 liters; the Si engine is
2.0 liters.
The non-Si hatch engines in the 7th-gen (2001-05) Civic were 1.7 liters.
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
Actually, the current non-Si Civic engine is 1.8 liters; the Si engine is
2.0 liters.
The non-Si hatch engines in the 7th-gen (2001-05) Civic were 1.7 liters.
10-09-2006, 09:14 AM
#57
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
Joe LaVigne wrote:
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
Actually, the current non-Si Civic engine is 1.8 liters; the Si engine is
2.0 liters.
The non-Si hatch engines in the 7th-gen (2001-05) Civic were 1.7 liters.
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
Actually, the current non-Si Civic engine is 1.8 liters; the Si engine is
2.0 liters.
The non-Si hatch engines in the 7th-gen (2001-05) Civic were 1.7 liters.
10-09-2006, 09:14 AM
#58
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
Joe LaVigne wrote:
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
Actually, the current non-Si Civic engine is 1.8 liters; the Si engine is
2.0 liters.
The non-Si hatch engines in the 7th-gen (2001-05) Civic were 1.7 liters.
> Used to be that the DX would have a tiny engine, and each level up got you
> into more options and a bigger motor. Now they all have the 1.6 liter,
> except for the Si.
Actually, the current non-Si Civic engine is 1.8 liters; the Si engine is
2.0 liters.
The non-Si hatch engines in the 7th-gen (2001-05) Civic were 1.7 liters.
10-09-2006, 09:14 AM
#59
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
Greg Campbell wrote:
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I don't remember if he posted the total mileage travelled, but if it's less
than 10,000km then it may not quite be broken in yet.
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I don't remember if he posted the total mileage travelled, but if it's less
than 10,000km then it may not quite be broken in yet.
10-09-2006, 09:14 AM
#60
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
Greg Campbell wrote:
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I don't remember if he posted the total mileage travelled, but if it's less
than 10,000km then it may not quite be broken in yet.
> You're not getting the mileage others are. Either you drive like a
> maniac, or there IS somthing wrong/different about your car. 5 months
> or 5 years, it matters not.
I don't remember if he posted the total mileage travelled, but if it's less
than 10,000km then it may not quite be broken in yet.