You have the CVT? I noticed here that when it is colder, the mileage suffers a lot. The warm up period when it has to run rich causes part of that, so a garage or block heater would help that. While it operates in freezing conditions it gets 10-15% worse economy and there is not much help with that. The Civic does not have active shutters like Accord has. It is simpler. Some oils will yield up to 3% better economy. Is your driving in town with many starts and stops? Highway gets you 10% better mileage. The Civic has no hybrid system to help nudge the car and get it moving. With my manual I get about 37mpg in my city and 41 highway when its not that cold. Worse if its cold.I just bought a 2019 LX Hatch that has 21,000 KM which is approximately 13,050 miles. Hoping to keep it stock for 6 more months though before considering a tune/downpipe. I'm not quite getting the fuel economy I hoped for.
I am hoping to drive the car for 3 years and keep it under 60,000 miles before I try to sell privately!
Does anyone have tips other than routine oil change? I typically do my own, every 3,500 to 4,000 miles on my previous car.
Nope Sir. I have a 6-MT I don't think I could do a CVT in a Civic. I'm in Canada and temp's have been OK the past week, but when we are below 5 degrees Celsius I let her warm up for about 2 minutes, longer once we are in full blown winter mode, which I haven't experienced yet with this car. Basically my conversion works out to about 28 mpg, still better than the 16 mpg I was getting in my Infiniti but I did have double the power and torque almost.You have the CVT? I noticed here that when it is colder, the mileage suffers a lot. The warm up period when it has to run rich causes part of that, so a garage or block heater would help that. While it operates in freezing conditions it gets 10-15% worse economy and there is not much help with that. The Civic does not have active shutters like Accord has. It is simpler. Some oils will yield up to 3% better economy. Is your driving in town with many starts and stops? Highway gets you 10% better mileage. The Civic has no hybrid system to help nudge the car and get it moving. With my manual I get about 37mpg in my city and 41 highway when its not that cold. Worse if its cold.
Well shit, I need to recant... My battery died yesterday at 103,067 miles/4 years 3 months 2 days haha No maintenance minder to tell me to check the battery! LOL Really no warning lights or anything. Just went to crank 'er up after fueling up after a 5 hour drive and she ded... New $75 Interstate 51R from Costco is cranking well!102,000 miles and 4 years in. It’s not luck. Take care of something and it lasts. I follow the maintenance minder and that’s it.
Well glad your limbs are all in use. I don't know what I would do long term without my 6MT. I think Honda did well also in crafting an engine with light weight, high compression, and good air intake velocity for a turbo motor. It also has low friction features like polishing, cylinder honing and coated piston skirts. I would say that the oil you use can really help. What is in there now? Your interval is fine. I drive easy for five minutes. This reduces fuel consumption and fuel dilution. What is your RPM range? I was afraid to lug the motor but have brought down my minimum from 1900 to 1500 but that is very light throttle if warming it up or driving slowly in parking lot. then I work it to about 3k. Revving up to 3500 is fine too on economy but you will find the minimum you need to maintain speed and as you own it longer you get better constantly. By the way its not "drive like an old man." It's called hyper-mileing! It has a much better ring! You should get about 34 mpg in town with cold climate if easy on it. 38 at least highway. If you are at lower elevation you might use more fuel. I am above 1300 meters.Nope Sir. I have a 6-MT I don't think I could do a CVT in a Civic. I'm in Canada and temp's have been OK the past week, but when we are below 5 degrees Celsius I let her warm up for about 2 minutes, longer once we are in full blown winter mode, which I haven't experienced yet with this car. Basically my conversion works out to about 28 mpg, still better than the 16 mpg I was getting in my Infiniti but I did have double the power and torque almost.
Driving is a very short commute at 18 KM one way with pretty much all city. It' s not quite stop and go but its no where need highway speeds.
I think I'm going to have to take it a bit easier on the throttle and see how the next tank goes, I will fill up on next trip and reset and drive it like an old man and see what happens.
Same goes here I have no idea what I would without the 6MT. I test drove and signed a deal for a 2020 Toruing, on day of pick up they asked for $4,500 more as they messed up the paperwork and my trade in value. In a way I am glad it didn't work out as a CVT even with the touring features isn't my cup of tea. Mainly was going CVT touring only because of the GF.Well glad your limbs are all in use. I don't know what I would do long term without my 6MT. I think Honda did well also in crafting an engine with light weight, high compression, and good air intake velocity for a turbo motor. It also has low friction features like polishing, cylinder honing and coated piston skirts. I would say that the oil you use can really help. What is in there now? Your interval is fine. I drive easy for five minutes. This reduces fuel consumption and fuel dilution. What is your RPM range? I was afraid to lug the motor but have brought down my minimum from 1900 to 1500 but that is very light throttle if warming it up or driving slowly in parking lot. then I work it to about 3k. Revving up to 3500 is fine too on economy but you will find the minimum you need to maintain speed and as you own it longer you get better constantly. By the way its not "drive like an old man." It's called hyper-mileing! It has a much better ring! You should get about 34 mpg in town with cold climate if easy on it. 38 at least highway. If you are at lower elevation you might use more fuel. I am above 1300 meters.
its amazing how the transmission on the U.S auto manufacturers vehicles are failing years ago they were the best automatics fords C4 and C6 autos Chryslers 727 and GMs turbo 350 and 2 speed power glide. Yes they were simple three speed automatics but they lasted then today’s 6 to 10 speed autosI can't wait to have such luck as I'm coming from two Ford Edges (2017 and 2018) SELs. Both Fords have suffered catastrophic failures of the transmissions, PTUs or engine. I'm done with FORD.
I know right!?its amazing how the transmission on the U.S auto manufacturers vehicles are failing years ago they were the best automatics fords C4 and C6 autos Chryslers 727 and GMs turbo 350 and 2 speed power glide. Yes they were simple three speed automatics but they lasted then today’s 6 to 10 speed autos