Heather Peters
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My Honda Civic 2006 still gets 51 mpg under ideal conditions, even with the battery modification that Heather mentions. In summer driving fast, 65-70 this still comes out around 47 mpg.
Ideal conditions, however, requires summertime temperatures, flat highway unobstructed or with a steady flow of traffic at 49-51 mph, no headwind, sea-level and tires inflated to 35lb. Sudden acceleration and passing take a tole.
The following circumstances degrade mileage considerably: rain, snow, ice, cold weather, hills, stop go traffic, headwind or gravel. As a result I average 36 town: winter, big hill, snow, ice, and rain. Highway same conditions yields 40-42 at 55 to 65 mph. Most people fail to realize the effect temperature, altitude and road conditions have on engine power and thus fuel utilization.
I am still tickled pink to have the hybrid with regenerative braking in a car that has superior handling and good power. I still think my model is the best package and it will get the mileage if I don't push it too hard.
One other caveat is the oil specification of synthetic 0-20 wt. Heavier oil will also reduce mileage in winter.
My Honda Civic 2006 still gets 51 mpg under ideal conditions, even with the battery modification that Heather mentions. In summer driving fast, 65-70 this still comes out around 47 mpg.
Ideal conditions, however, requires summertime temperatures, flat highway unobstructed or with a steady flow of traffic at 49-51 mph, no headwind, sea-level and tires inflated to 35lb. Sudden acceleration and passing take a tole.
The following circumstances degrade mileage considerably: rain, snow, ice, cold weather, hills, stop go traffic, headwind or gravel. As a result I average 36 town: winter, big hill, snow, ice, and rain. Highway same conditions yields 40-42 at 55 to 65 mph. Most people fail to realize the effect temperature, altitude and road conditions have on engine power and thus fuel utilization.
I am still tickled pink to have the hybrid with regenerative braking in a car that has superior handling and good power. I still think my model is the best package and it will get the mileage if I don't push it too hard.
One other caveat is the oil specification of synthetic 0-20 wt. Heavier oil will also reduce mileage in winter.
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posted by Clancy Hughes | 12/30/2011 05:25:00 PM
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