Update #5Update #4
Vehicle: 2017 Civic EX Hatchback
Total tuned time: 6 months, 29 days
Tuned miles driven: 82684 (~5,660 total)
Tuning device(s) used: Ktuner v1.2
Tunes used: Phearable 1.5
Fuel used: Shell 93
Additional related mods: No intake resonator
Problems/issues: Absolutely 0 issues in terms of the tune. I think my AC is dying though, last few drives its been super hot even after over 45 minutes of driving.
Driving style: Definitely a lot more calm than previously, been trying to save a little money wherever I can
Tuning experience notes: Struggled a little when installing, but other than that it has been super reliable w/out any issues.
UPDATE: 02/04/2023: Still going great so far!UPDATE: 06/11/2021: Going great so far!
Vehicle: 2017 Civic Sedan Touring - CVT
Total tuned time: 1 year, 4 months
Total tuned mileage: Around 50k miles? total mileage is 102.5k miles
Tuning device(s) used: KTuner V1.2
Tunes used: TSP Stage 1, Phearable 1.5 - Currently custom tuned by DRob.
Fuel used: Shell, Costco, Chevron (91 only)
Additional engine mods: PRL Cobra CAI w/RACE MAF, PRL Intercooler (Stock charge pipes), PRL Catted Downpipe.
Problems/issues: Had a minor leak coming from the transmission oil pan. Known about it for a couple months, but finally fixed it yesterday. It was caused by a broken oil pan bolt, leaving a very small gap between the tranny, gasket, and pan. I broke it the last time I replaced the CVT filter. I put too much torque on the bolt and snapped it. Luckily I didn’t have to drill the broken bolt off, I used a knife and slowly kept turning it until it came off. Replaced the filter and thankfully the oil color and magnets inside looked good. No weird colors or shavings.
Driving style: 80% highway and fairly fast but haven’t been too aggressive
Does anyone know of an aftermarket dip stick for the oil? The color on the OEM one makes it difficult to see the level. Anything I can do to the OEM one to make it easier to check the level?
No doubt. I mean my car has a bunch of cosmetic and handling mods but beyond a performance drop in, PRL intake hose and Phearable 1.5R, I have no other engine related mods. For me, it's enough and honestly, I love my car being "stock-ish but better".
That's the great thing about modding. Done right, it's all about creating YOUR perfect ride.
And it has to be mentioned there is some correlation between adding bolt ons and a higher failure rate. There's been 35 major failures in the thread. 31 were running bolt ons.
I pretty much have the same mods as you, except I have an intercooler. I’m tempted to get a downpipe…kind of hesitant though, plus I have a hatch.No doubt. I mean my car has a bunch of cosmetic and handling mods but beyond a performance drop in, PRL intake hose and Phearable 1.5R, I have no other engine related mods. For me, it's enough and honestly, I love my car being "stock-ish but better".
That's the great thing about modding. Done right, it's all about creating YOUR perfect ride.
And it has to be mentioned there is some correlation between adding bolt ons and a higher failure rate. There's been 35 major failures in the thread. 31 were running bolt ons.
Good evening! I have similar mods with my 17' Touring and now recently the Hondata Flash pro and cat back delete. Today I inadvertently tested my gas mileage range. I ran 382 miles, and passed up several gas stations on my road trip back home. I was 60 miles from home when my Fuel light came on. I knew there was a gas station 32 miles away, so I wasn't worried..until I rolled up on it and it was closed. At 32 miles to go, I had a bar and a half left on the gage. When I finally coasted on fumes to the station, I had half a bar remaining...you talking about a scared mofo lol! My 91 CRX and 95 Integra could drive 50+ miles on E, so why not my 17' Civic? We she did it, mods and all! If someone was there to follow me, I believe I could have gotten 5 more miles, but not trying to test the theory anytime soonUpdate 1: Switched from Hondata Carb to Ktuner V2 with Phearable OTS tune
Update 2: 8 month Phearable non-SI 1.5 tune use, oil analysis changes are in italics and underlined.
Update 3: Stopped using Costco 91 gas, see "Fuel used" for details. Minor updates on total miles driven and time since tuned.
Vehicle: 2017 Civic LX Hatchback
Total tuned time: 5.5 years
Tuned miles driven: 48,000
Tuning device(s) used: Hondata CARB Flashpro (4 years ) ; currently using KTuner V2 ( 14 months)
Tunes used: Previous - Hondata +6 Carb with custom tweaking by MakSpeed. Current - Phearable Non-Si Stage 1.5 street tune w/27Won intake option
Fuel used:Costco Premium 91 OctaneUPDATE 01/20/2023: Might be a regional issue, but the quality of Costco 91 octane gas has been the shits lately. knock control is spiking in the .70 - .9 range where it used to be .49 - .55. Gas mileage has dropped significantly, much more than the usual 5% winter blend drop. Performance also felt sluggish, on par with having the "eco" button engaged. Switched to Shell premium, along with 1.25 gallons of E85 per 10 gallons of premium. This has brought the performance and gas milage back to where it generally should be. The issue with the poor quality Costco premium gas has also been noted by a few other friends with tuned cars in the San Diego area.
Additional related mods: 27Won CAI hybrid, Prodrager cat back exhaust
Problems/issues: None ( mechanical or tune related )
* minor issues - ( for me ) There is a learning curve when it came to installing and running the KTuner. The Flashpro Carb software was intuitive for a novice, easy to install, and easy to use Bluetooth gauge display and having the cable to the flashpro module routed in a unobtrusive manner. The Ktuner software is a bit more complicated to figure out, and finding a place for the V2 module is a challenge to have a clean looking installation without exposed cable.
Driving style: current - Daily Driver with 80% going for part throttle economy (41.5 mpg average summer blend, 39.5mpg winter blend) remaining 20% off road & canyon carving
Misc Comments: Was pretty happy with the Flashpro Carb tune as a daily driver, biggest drawback was only 1 tune can be used at any given time. Was intrigued by the Phearable / KTuner's ability to "switch on the fly" change of tunes.
Update: Slight drop in overall mpg since the switch to using the KTuner over the Hondata, roughly 1 mpg penalty with everything else being equal, In return, a more useable powerband is available with the Ktuner / Phearable tune. Continue to be impressed with how well the KTuner / Phearable tune works with keeping LTFT within + 0 / -2 and STFT within + 5/ - 5 during drives.