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Lifetime Fuel Economy: 40.06 MPG(US)
90 Day Running Average: 39.88 MPG(US) |
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| General Description |
EPA Values |
Year: 1997
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Trim: HX
Vehicle Type : Gasoline
Curb Weight: 2324
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EPA City: 31
EPA Highway: 39
EPA Combined: 34 |
| Description |
1997 HONDA CIVIC HX 2 DOOR COUPE
1.6 L VTEC-E 115HP Engine
5 Speed Manual Transmission
Power Steering
Power Locks
Power Windows
Power Mirrors
Air Conditioning
Tilt Steering Wheel
Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Extras
Si Shifter Knob
Si Headrests
36 to 48 MPG
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| Modifications |
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Driver Effort - Limit A/C Use
Removed door/key/headlight buzzer
Replaced Dome Light with larger, brighter dome light
Tinted Windows Dark.
Factory OEM Digital Clock
A/C JDM Vent Pocket
Si "Halo" Headrests
Si Leather Shifter Knob
Replaced Rear Seat to install Plywood Flat Surface for Car Camping
Replaced 96-98 Red/Amber Tailights for 99-00 Red/ClearTailights
New Aftermarket Headlights (One started fogging in a week, aiming is impossible to set right) Do Not buy aftermarket ones forn your Civic
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| Planned Modifications |
Fuel Saving Tips
1 Avoid High Speeds As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph (100 km/h) vs 75 mph (120 km/h) will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.
2 Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady acceleration and braking, fuel economy may increase by as much as 20%. .
3 Keep Tires Properly Inflated Keep tire air pressure at the level recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. A single tire under inflated by 2 PSI, increases fuel consumption by 1%.
4 Use A/C Sparingly When the air conditioner is on it puts extra load on the engine forcing more fuel to be used (by about 20%). The defrost position on most vehicles also uses the air conditioner.
5 Keep Windows Closed Windows open, especially at highway speeds, increase drag and result in decreased fuel economy of up to 10%.
6 Service Vehicle Regularly Proper maintenance avoids poor fuel economy related to dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels.
7 Use Cruise Control Maintaining a constant speed over long distances often saves gas.
8 Avoid Heavy Loads Remove the sand bags from your trunk in the spring and pack lightly for long trips.
9 Avoid Long Idles If you anticipate being stopped for more than 1 minute, shut off the car. Restarting the car uses less fuel than letting it idle for this time.
10 Purchase a Fuel Efficient Vehicle When buying a new vehicle examine the vehicle's rated fuel efficiency. Usually choosing a small vehicle with a manual transmission will provide you with great fuel economy.
Gas Buddy
The 10 Commandments of the HX
1 I am the Civic HX, who brought you out of the grasp of bad fuel mileage.
2 You shall inflate your tires to max sidewall psi and maintain them properly, for it helps your mpg.
3 You will obey the shift indicator light, for it knows how to get great gas mileage.
4 Do not drive your HX in vain, rather, use it to visit many places in one trip.
5 You shall not murder the gas pedal, for your mpg will suffer.
6 You shall not covet thy neighbor's Hybrid, for the HX can achieve the same, if not, better mpg.
7 You shall pay attention to the road ahead, anticipate traffic flow and coast it gently to a stop light and accelerate smoothly and slowly.
8 You shall perform recommended maintenance and tune-ups, for it shall keep your HX in good mpg.
9 You shall not speed, for speeding leads to poor mpg.
10 You shall spread the good word of better mileage to others.
EPA's 10 Tips To Improve Your Mileage
1. Drive sensibly
Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.
2. Observe the speed limit
Gas mileage decreases approximately 7% for every 5mph over 60. Driving 10 miles at 65mph instead of 70mph only takes 40 seconds longer.
3. Remove excess weight
Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2%. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.
4. Avoid idling
Idling gets 0 miles per gallon. Cars with larger engines typically waste more gas at idle than do cars with smaller engines.
5. Use cruise control
Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas.
6. Use overdrive gears
When you use overdrive gearing, your car's engine speed goes down. This saves gas and reduces engine wear.
7. Keep your engine properly tuned
Fixing a car that is noticeably out of tune or has failed an emissions test can improve its gas mileage by an average of 4 percent, fixing a serious maintenance problem, such as a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve your mileage by as much as 40 percent.
8. Check and replace air filters regularly
Replacing a clogged air filter can improve your car's gas mileage by as much as 10 percent. Your car's air filter keeps impurities from damaging the inside of your engine. Not only will replacing a dirty air filter save gas, it will protect your engine.
9. Keep tires properly inflated
You can improve your gas mileage by around 3.3 percent by keeping your tires inflated to the proper pressure. Under-inflated tires can lower gas mileage by 0.4 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Properly inflated tires are safer and last longer
10. Use the recommended grade of motor oil
You can improve your gas mileage by 1-2 percent by using the manufacturer's recommended grade of motor oil. For example, using 10W-30 motor oil in an engine designed to use 5W-30 can lower your gas mileage by 1-2 percent. Using 5W-30 in an engine designed for 5W-20 can lower your gas mileage by 1-1.5 percent. Also, look for motor oil that says "Energy Conserving" on the API performance symbol to be sure it contains friction-reducing additives..
When all else fails, let the cat drive...
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I Drive Slow To Save Gas
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