For all you HCH I drivers with 50+ MPG...
#42
Re: For all you HCH I drivers with 50+ MPG...
There is an FAQ somewhere on this forum that has a glossary of all the terms. There are many members on this forum with lots of useful tips on how to achieve higher mpg numbers. Try doing a search for FAQ and HCH driving techniques. Oh and welcome aboard.
#43
Re: For all you HCH I drivers with 50+ MPG...
Sorry - I'm very behind on my posts. I can't explain the spike you see. It was a great summer, but I never isolated a cause and was never able to repeat it. Just "one of those things" I suppose. I may have been a mild summer an not so much A/C.
#44
Re: For all you HCH I drivers with 50+ MPG...
Tim this caught my eye:
Q:
How far is your typical drive? My own commute is almost 50 miles each way. If I had a shorter commute I wouldn't get near what I do. For example at about 12 miles I'm typically in the low-mid 50's. If I had to stop and park there that's what I'd get. In my case I still have +35 miles to allow it to creep up.
Q:
How far is your typical drive? My own commute is almost 50 miles each way. If I had a shorter commute I wouldn't get near what I do. For example at about 12 miles I'm typically in the low-mid 50's. If I had to stop and park there that's what I'd get. In my case I still have +35 miles to allow it to creep up.
#45
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How much do the tires weigh? Compared to OEM?
Also, what size rim did you go to? 14inch? I have a set of 14inch Civic HX allow rims (I think it's 10 spoke) and have not noticed any big difference between OEM and HX rims.
The difference that I do see has more to do with the tire... HX rims has my winter set on... and OEM set has LRR tires.
Also, what size rim did you go to? 14inch? I have a set of 14inch Civic HX allow rims (I think it's 10 spoke) and have not noticed any big difference between OEM and HX rims.
The difference that I do see has more to do with the tire... HX rims has my winter set on... and OEM set has LRR tires.
#46
Re: For all you HCH I drivers with 50+ MPG...
Ok... width going up is bad (which you probably already know). That may explain it. The thinner the tire the better as far as FE is concerned. You want the least amount of resistance as possible. This is highlighted in road bikes. The competition wheels are ultra thin. Whereas the hybrid road bikes have thicker tires. You will notice how quick and effortless it is to maintain speed with the thinner tires (weight of bikes remaining the same) as opposed to the thicker ones.
#47
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Thank you for the posts MzScarlet. The only stupid questions are the ones not asked.
I drive to Linburg in Atlanta from the Hall county / Gainsville area which is about 100 miles/day. My drive in is almost exclusively freeway (I-85), and commute distance plays major role in MPG.
You'll always find me in the Right hand lane doing about the speed limits.
There are things you can do to improve your mileage and it depends allot on how much one is willing to change habits. Sounds like you're becoming one of the 1% of drivers who want to improve MPG through better driving habits. Please let us know how it goes and we are surely here to help you.
As a side note- I'd bet the Civic EX would be doing low 20's in the same driving situation.
I drive to Linburg in Atlanta from the Hall county / Gainsville area which is about 100 miles/day. My drive in is almost exclusively freeway (I-85), and commute distance plays major role in MPG.
You'll always find me in the Right hand lane doing about the speed limits.
There are things you can do to improve your mileage and it depends allot on how much one is willing to change habits. Sounds like you're becoming one of the 1% of drivers who want to improve MPG through better driving habits. Please let us know how it goes and we are surely here to help you.
As a side note- I'd bet the Civic EX would be doing low 20's in the same driving situation.
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