Civic fuel consumption, again
10-07-2006 | 12:50 PM
#31
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
"ExtremeValue" <raheem@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> What is overfilling, by the way. I fill the tank until the nozle stops
> automatically.
>
That is proper filling; overfilling happens when more gas is squeezed in by
waiting a minute and trying to get some more to trickle in or (even worse)
by pulling the nozzle partway out of the neck and "topping up" the tank that
way. It can get liquid gasoline in the charcoal canister through the vapor
line to the tank, which saturates the charcoal.
Mike
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>
> What is overfilling, by the way. I fill the tank until the nozle stops
> automatically.
>
That is proper filling; overfilling happens when more gas is squeezed in by
waiting a minute and trying to get some more to trickle in or (even worse)
by pulling the nozzle partway out of the neck and "topping up" the tank that
way. It can get liquid gasoline in the charcoal canister through the vapor
line to the tank, which saturates the charcoal.
Mike
10-08-2006 | 09:11 PM
#32
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> EPA rated the '93 Accord automatic at 28mpg on the highway. My car
> consistently averaged 32-34mpg on the highway under normal conditions. In
> fact, it even got 36mpg on one occasion a few years ago. And BTW, those are
> U.S. gallons in my mileage figures, not Imperial gallons.
Sorry, Steve, you should have bought a ~13 year old Accord!
(92 5-spd wagon, averaging over 33 overall since purchase in Feb. 36+
tootling along two lane roads at 50~60)
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?
Looking at your sheet, you seem to do OK on the big road trips.
What sort of highway speeds to you cuise at? If you have the time, try
cutting your speed by 10KPH on your next big trip and see what happens.
As for city, just try to anticipate traffic and don't be afraid to ease
off early when you see slow traffic ahead. Every time you use the
brakes, you are burning gas. When accelerating, the consensus seems to
be that moderate acceleration at low RPM is probably ideal. The engine
will burn fuel more efficiently near 75% throttle than when tiptoeing
about at 30%. (An automatic transmission may complicate things by
downshifting unneccessarily.)
-Greg
> EPA rated the '93 Accord automatic at 28mpg on the highway. My car
> consistently averaged 32-34mpg on the highway under normal conditions. In
> fact, it even got 36mpg on one occasion a few years ago. And BTW, those are
> U.S. gallons in my mileage figures, not Imperial gallons.
Sorry, Steve, you should have bought a ~13 year old Accord!
(92 5-spd wagon, averaging over 33 overall since purchase in Feb. 36+
tootling along two lane roads at 50~60)
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?
Looking at your sheet, you seem to do OK on the big road trips.
What sort of highway speeds to you cuise at? If you have the time, try
cutting your speed by 10KPH on your next big trip and see what happens.
As for city, just try to anticipate traffic and don't be afraid to ease
off early when you see slow traffic ahead. Every time you use the
brakes, you are burning gas. When accelerating, the consensus seems to
be that moderate acceleration at low RPM is probably ideal. The engine
will burn fuel more efficiently near 75% throttle than when tiptoeing
about at 30%. (An automatic transmission may complicate things by
downshifting unneccessarily.)
-Greg
10-08-2006 | 09:11 PM
#33
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> EPA rated the '93 Accord automatic at 28mpg on the highway. My car
> consistently averaged 32-34mpg on the highway under normal conditions. In
> fact, it even got 36mpg on one occasion a few years ago. And BTW, those are
> U.S. gallons in my mileage figures, not Imperial gallons.
Sorry, Steve, you should have bought a ~13 year old Accord!
(92 5-spd wagon, averaging over 33 overall since purchase in Feb. 36+
tootling along two lane roads at 50~60)
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?
Looking at your sheet, you seem to do OK on the big road trips.
What sort of highway speeds to you cuise at? If you have the time, try
cutting your speed by 10KPH on your next big trip and see what happens.
As for city, just try to anticipate traffic and don't be afraid to ease
off early when you see slow traffic ahead. Every time you use the
brakes, you are burning gas. When accelerating, the consensus seems to
be that moderate acceleration at low RPM is probably ideal. The engine
will burn fuel more efficiently near 75% throttle than when tiptoeing
about at 30%. (An automatic transmission may complicate things by
downshifting unneccessarily.)
-Greg
> EPA rated the '93 Accord automatic at 28mpg on the highway. My car
> consistently averaged 32-34mpg on the highway under normal conditions. In
> fact, it even got 36mpg on one occasion a few years ago. And BTW, those are
> U.S. gallons in my mileage figures, not Imperial gallons.
Sorry, Steve, you should have bought a ~13 year old Accord!
(92 5-spd wagon, averaging over 33 overall since purchase in Feb. 36+
tootling along two lane roads at 50~60)
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?
Looking at your sheet, you seem to do OK on the big road trips.
What sort of highway speeds to you cuise at? If you have the time, try
cutting your speed by 10KPH on your next big trip and see what happens.
As for city, just try to anticipate traffic and don't be afraid to ease
off early when you see slow traffic ahead. Every time you use the
brakes, you are burning gas. When accelerating, the consensus seems to
be that moderate acceleration at low RPM is probably ideal. The engine
will burn fuel more efficiently near 75% throttle than when tiptoeing
about at 30%. (An automatic transmission may complicate things by
downshifting unneccessarily.)
-Greg
10-08-2006 | 09:11 PM
#34
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
High Tech Misfit wrote:
> EPA rated the '93 Accord automatic at 28mpg on the highway. My car
> consistently averaged 32-34mpg on the highway under normal conditions. In
> fact, it even got 36mpg on one occasion a few years ago. And BTW, those are
> U.S. gallons in my mileage figures, not Imperial gallons.
Sorry, Steve, you should have bought a ~13 year old Accord!
(92 5-spd wagon, averaging over 33 overall since purchase in Feb. 36+
tootling along two lane roads at 50~60)
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?
Looking at your sheet, you seem to do OK on the big road trips.
What sort of highway speeds to you cuise at? If you have the time, try
cutting your speed by 10KPH on your next big trip and see what happens.
As for city, just try to anticipate traffic and don't be afraid to ease
off early when you see slow traffic ahead. Every time you use the
brakes, you are burning gas. When accelerating, the consensus seems to
be that moderate acceleration at low RPM is probably ideal. The engine
will burn fuel more efficiently near 75% throttle than when tiptoeing
about at 30%. (An automatic transmission may complicate things by
downshifting unneccessarily.)
-Greg
> EPA rated the '93 Accord automatic at 28mpg on the highway. My car
> consistently averaged 32-34mpg on the highway under normal conditions. In
> fact, it even got 36mpg on one occasion a few years ago. And BTW, those are
> U.S. gallons in my mileage figures, not Imperial gallons.
Sorry, Steve, you should have bought a ~13 year old Accord!
(92 5-spd wagon, averaging over 33 overall since purchase in Feb. 36+
tootling along two lane roads at 50~60)
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?
Looking at your sheet, you seem to do OK on the big road trips.
What sort of highway speeds to you cuise at? If you have the time, try
cutting your speed by 10KPH on your next big trip and see what happens.
As for city, just try to anticipate traffic and don't be afraid to ease
off early when you see slow traffic ahead. Every time you use the
brakes, you are burning gas. When accelerating, the consensus seems to
be that moderate acceleration at low RPM is probably ideal. The engine
will burn fuel more efficiently near 75% throttle than when tiptoeing
about at 30%. (An automatic transmission may complicate things by
downshifting unneccessarily.)
-Greg
10-08-2006 | 09:22 PM
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> 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
> 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
10-08-2006 | 09:22 PM
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> 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
> 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
10-08-2006 | 09:22 PM
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
> 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
> 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
10-08-2006 | 09:40 PM
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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
That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
JT
10-08-2006 | 09:40 PM
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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
That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
JT
10-08-2006 | 09:40 PM
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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
That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
JT
10-09-2006 | 01:02 AM
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
On Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:40:09 GMT, Grumpy AuContraire 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
>
>
>
> That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
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.
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 1:01:31 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
"Man, the creature who knows he must die, who has dreams larger than his
destiny, who is forever working a confidence trick on himself, needs an
ally. Mine has been tobacco. "
-John Boynton Priestley
> 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
>
>
>
> That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
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.
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 1:01:31 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
"Man, the creature who knows he must die, who has dreams larger than his
destiny, who is forever working a confidence trick on himself, needs an
ally. Mine has been tobacco. "
-John Boynton Priestley
10-09-2006 | 01:02 AM
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
On Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:40:09 GMT, Grumpy AuContraire 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
>
>
>
> That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
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.
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 1:01:31 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
"Man, the creature who knows he must die, who has dreams larger than his
destiny, who is forever working a confidence trick on himself, needs an
ally. Mine has been tobacco. "
-John Boynton Priestley
> 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
>
>
>
> That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
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.
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 1:01:31 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
"Man, the creature who knows he must die, who has dreams larger than his
destiny, who is forever working a confidence trick on himself, needs an
ally. Mine has been tobacco. "
-John Boynton Priestley
10-09-2006 | 01:02 AM
#43
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Re: Civic fuel consumption, again
On Mon, 09 Oct 2006 01:40:09 GMT, Grumpy AuContraire 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
>
>
>
> That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
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.
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 1:01:31 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
"Man, the creature who knows he must die, who has dreams larger than his
destiny, who is forever working a confidence trick on himself, needs an
ally. Mine has been tobacco. "
-John Boynton Priestley
> 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
>
>
>
> That's probably the answer. Civics have gained weight since 1992...
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.
--
Joseph M. LaVigne
jlavigne@hits-buffalo.com
http://www.thelavignefamily.us/MyPipePages/ - 10/9/2006 1:01:31 AM
Tobacconist Brick and Mortar Database: http://bam.tobaccocellar.org/
"Man, the creature who knows he must die, who has dreams larger than his
destiny, who is forever working a confidence trick on himself, needs an
ally. Mine has been tobacco. "
-John Boynton Priestley
10-09-2006 | 01:18 AM
#44
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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 | 01:18 AM
#45
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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