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Old 12-Sep-2007, 02:35 PM
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Is my Civic fuel efficient or can it get better?

I have a 2004 Honda Civic with 49,000 (83,000km) on it. I filled up a full tank of gas and it lasted 297 miles (505km). Is this good? Bad? If it is bad, any suggestions on how I can make it more fuel efficient. So far I have checked the 30 tires (30PSI), changed air filter, changed spark plugs, changed oil.

Anything else I can do? Please let me know.
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Old 13-Sep-2007, 05:24 PM
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driving habbits, don't race to the next light, and try to drive like you only have brakes as a last resort.
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Old 13-Sep-2007, 07:26 PM
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I gonna tell you that you have atleast 50 more km/tank with that fill up...thats about right for mixed hwy/city driving
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Old 13-Sep-2007, 08:43 PM
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I dont understand. The total was 300.5 miles, which is 482 kilometres. I know this is ok but I expected a little bit more. I was trying to see if there's anything else I can do to make the car more fuel efficient.
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you could gain alittle with things like a high flow filter/exhaust. or like on the hybrids, a lighter rim and tire combo, and tires with a harder compound typically will last longer and have a lower rolling resistance. also don't carry a bunch of stuff you don't need in your car or trunk. I know this may seem obvous but I know alot of people who drive around treating their car like a storage locker.
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