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09-06-2006, 02:13 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 25
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Broke my longtime MPG & mileage goal
Hi, this is my first post here at gassavers.
I followed a link here from friends of mine, krousdb, philmcneal and decided to join.
I've been training in hypermiling since Feb '04 and finally broke my long time goal:
Driver: Hot Georgia
Miles: 1003.4
Gallons: 13.4
Model Year: 2004
Model: Civic Hybrid
Tranny: CVT
Fuel type: 87 Regular
MPG: 74.9
Additives: none
Speed: About 55 average
Road: 95% highway
Average trip: 47 miles
Beginning ODO 74,823
Ending ODO 75,827
Terrain: Very hilly to/from Atlanta to/from rural N. GA
PSI: 51PSI all the way around (Cold sidewall Max)
Tire: Factory LRR Dunlops (About ready for new skins)
Oil: 0-20w Honda dealer stuff
A/C: None
Whew! I'm ready for another one!
I've also been active around the net showing folks they can dramatically improve MPG in what ever they currently drive.
Glad I found this website.
-Steve
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2004 Civic Hybrid AT (CVT)
Personal record: 1003Miles on single tank, 74.9MPG calculated.
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Last edited by Hot Georgia : 09-06-2006 at 02:21 PM.
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09-06-2006, 02:38 PM
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granny just passed me
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Nice tank! Welcome to the site.
How close were you to running out of gas?
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2008 EPA adjusted:
Distance traveled by bicycle in 2007= 1,830ish miles
Average commute speed=25mph (yes, that's in a car)
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09-06-2006, 02:40 PM
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Flying Under the Radar
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Raliegh, NC
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Finally you showed up! Welcome Steve!
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09-06-2006, 02:57 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Newnan, GA
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Hurray! Another GA member! Sign up for the GasSavers FRAPPR so we don't look so all alone down here!
Congrats on getting a 1000 mile tank...I'm trying hard for a 500 mile tank (10 gallons)!
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09-06-2006, 03:03 PM
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I should be WORKING now
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Eastern Ontario
Posts: 4,791
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Hi Steve,
Impressive mileage. I've seen some of your posts around the net pre-CMPG and GS.
I'm afraid if I were to try for a 1000 mile tank, it would be December before you heard from me again. Don't drive that much 
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09-06-2006, 03:08 PM
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Just a Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Poconos PA
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Welcome and Well done man!
Jeez I would just be happy with a 500 mile tank but I think that is unattainable with this car. Maybe the next though....
Again great job!
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09-06-2006, 04:17 PM
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CRse-Xer
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Toronto
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Welcome and Well done man!
Jeez I would just be happy with a 500 mile tank but I think that is unattainable with this car. Maybe the next though....
Again great job!
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Very possible! I've almost gotten that mileage driving my 91 SI conservativly. |
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09-06-2006, 04:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newport RI USA
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Could it simply be the tire pressure or have you really broken in the engine very well - Outrageous Mileage MAN!! Nice Going!
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09-06-2006, 04:45 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 25
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Thanks for the warm welcome! 
kickflipjr asked:
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My gauge is divided into 20 segments or "bars" and the last bar went out at 992 miles.
In the past I've driven +25 miles past showing empty but didn't want to risk running out the next day. (I've never ran out)
Thanks again!
-Steve
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2004 Civic Hybrid AT (CVT)
Personal record: 1003Miles on single tank, 74.9MPG calculated.
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09-06-2006, 06:02 PM
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Driving on E
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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Welcome Welcome!
It's guys like you that make me consider getting a hybrid.
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09-06-2006, 06:05 PM
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Flying Under the Radar
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Raliegh, NC
Posts: 1,694
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Steve,
You need to go into your garage and change your vehicle type from gasoline to hybrid. It's difficult enough competing with Aero Civics and crazy Metro pilots. 
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09-06-2006, 06:24 PM
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FE nut
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Elkhart, IN
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Welcome Steve! Awesome job! It's numbers like that that pretty well make up my mind that I need to get a HCH2 if I ever get enough money together.  After going with Tom, Wayne, and Tony to the meeting in Oak Creek, WI a couple of weeks ago, I came to the conclusion that my type of driving would be better suited to the Honda instead of the Prius. If I lived in a big city I would probably go with the Prius. My dream would be to have an Insight but there are 4 in my family and they wouldn't fit. Again, awesome numbers. Next goal is 1,100 or 1,200?
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09-06-2006, 06:35 PM
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Flying Under the Radar
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Raliegh, NC
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I'm thinking that the 5MT HCH-1 has more hypermiling potential than the CVT HCH-II. I think that Wayne would agree. A used HCH-1 might replace the VX some day, unless I can find a diesel hybrid instead.
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09-06-2006, 06:40 PM
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FE nut
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Elkhart, IN
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Originally Posted by krousdb
I'm thinking that the 5MT HCH-1 has more hypermiling potential than the CVT HCH-II. I think that Wayne would agree. A used HCH-1 might replace the VX some day, unless I can find a diesel hybrid instead.
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I suppose that since I'm pretty good with a 5-speed that a HCH-1 may be something I could wring more mileage out of. What was the last year for the HCH-1 with a 5-speed?
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Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall, torque is how much of the wall you take with you.
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09-06-2006, 06:47 PM
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Flying Under the Radar
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Raliegh, NC
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2005 I think. in addition to the 5 speed, it also had lean burn. The HCH-1 CVT does not have lean burn. The HCH-II only comes with CVT and does not have lean burn either.
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09-06-2006, 06:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
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1996 Honda Civic LX. I love that Honda is expanding in America...It shows that pushing for technology rather than pure profits is finally paying off for them!
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09-06-2006, 06:56 PM
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FE nut
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Elkhart, IN
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Originally Posted by krousdb
2005 I think. in addition to the 5 speed, it also had lean burn. The HCH-1 CVT does not have lean burn. The HCH-II only comes with CVT and does not have lean burn either.
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2005 it is then. Now, if I can find one on Ebay...
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Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall, torque is how much of the wall you take with you.
2007 Prius,
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09-06-2006, 10:24 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 25
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krousdb wrote:
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You need to go into your garage and change your vehicle type from gasoline to hybrid.
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Done. Sorry about that!
BTW can anyone point me to the frapper map?
Thanks.
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2004 Civic Hybrid AT (CVT)
Personal record: 1003Miles on single tank, 74.9MPG calculated.
Supporter of http://www.fairtax.org
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09-07-2006, 01:03 AM
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Sweet my own title
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Surrey B.C
Posts: 494
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yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa georoge welcome to the another part of the team 
haha yeah them austin powers avatars is an encouragement to us all!
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If your reading this, then good for you, your saving some gas because your here.
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09-07-2006, 04:07 AM
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3 pedals>*
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,024
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I want a 595 mile tank. Which is 50mpg.
I thought it was 103 miles but looking closer it was 1003 *drool*
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09-07-2006, 07:11 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Newnan, GA
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Originally Posted by Hot Georgia
BTW can anyone point me to the frapper map?
Thanks.
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