WoW! $45 to fill up! have questions about saving gas - Page 2

striker_1818 · 06-09-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

i heard if i shift too low that my MPG will actually go down...cause it uses more gas to power the car...

yah i drove one before i had my civic...my fill up was...about $100

A WEEK! 11MPG FTL! 25 Gal tank FTL!

...when can i expect my MPG to go up? after 900ish miles?

Before my 3,000 mi, I'd get a 23-24mpg constantly. I took it back to the dealership to see what was up. they said that after my first oil change, things should change and i should test it for a week. If things were still the same, then bring it back. So, after my free oil change, i noticed a slight increase in mpg. But i was putting in cheap gas. Went with Citgo, Mobil and Exxon, then i was living in the mid to low 30's. Can't complain now

SoCal07Si · 06-09-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

WoW! $45 to fill up! have questions about saving gas

Where u get gas?!?!

Takes me 60 now! (at least)

Grey2.0SI · 06-09-2008, 03:38 PM

i always fill up on the 7-11 88 octane special blend. is it worth it to go premium? i know you get better mpg due to better detonation but is it really worth the extra $ now adays?

KraziAzn · 06-09-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by striker_1818

Before my 3,000 mi, I'd get a 23-24mpg constantly. I took it back to the dealership to see what was up. they said that after my first oil change, things should change and i should test it for a week. If things were still the same, then bring it back. So, after my free oil change, i noticed a slight increase in mpg. But i was putting in cheap gas. Went with Citgo, Mobil and Exxon, then i was living in the mid to low 30's. Can't complain now

the salesman told me my 1st oil change is going to be at 10k miles...they said all the new cars are every 10k...so its gonna be a while...

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Originally Posted by SoCal07Si

Where u get gas?!?!

Takes me 60 now! (at least)

do u fill up with premium?

packers04 · 06-09-2008, 03:58 PM

running ac will save fuel if you are driving interstate speeds over 60 mph versus having the windows and sunroof open. especially on long trips.

taffysi · 06-09-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Grey2.0SI

i always fill up on the 7-11 88 octane special blend. is it worth it to go premium? i know you get better mpg due to better detonation but is it really worth the extra $ now adays?

It looks like you have an SI, right? How long/miles have you been driving with the 88 octane? Please don't tell me you've been filling it with 88 octane all this time??!!!

SoCal07Si · 06-09-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

do u fill up with premium?

unfortunately

Grey2.0SI · 06-09-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by taffysi

It looks like you have an SI, right? How long/miles have you been driving with the 88 octane? Please don't tell me you've been filling it with 88 octane all this time??!!!

no sir. i've had my Si afew weeks now, and im still on my first tank, which i used the 88 on. I get good throttle responce and im a little under a half tank with about 160 miles (i think).

if i got the

with 88 octane, im assuming i should use premium?

SoCal07Si · 06-09-2008, 04:07 PM

Yes, u should be using premium. Just like the sticker on the gas door/owners manual tells u too.

Grey2.0SI · 06-09-2008, 04:09 PM

whoops

ill fill up premium next time

KraziAzn · 06-09-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal07Si

unfortunately

yah if i were to use the good gas...my fill up would be around 60 too

***Izzy*** · 06-09-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

i heard if i shift too low that my MPG will actually go down...cause it uses more gas to power the car...

...when can i expect my MPG to go up? after 900ish miles?

It's a matter of finding that sweet spot in the range where you can shift as early as possible without losing too much power. In the Si, for example, anything below about 2200 and the car feels like a dog. At 2400-ish, it feels that it has enough power to scoot along. Not to increase speed drastically, but enough to putter around. Try to feel out the car, when it starts bogging and when you don't have to be in gear accelerating. Just a matter of trial and error.

Be in the highest gear possible...I usually can get to 5th (and mostly 6th) even with city driving in the Walnut/Diamond Bar/etc. area.

My mileage went up slightly everytime I went to fill up. I'm now getting 27-28mpg constantly with some fun spattered about. And that's an Si model.

carspidey · 06-09-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by packers04

running ac will save fuel if you are driving interstate speeds over 60 mph versus having the windows and sunroof open. especially on long trips.

What do you mean?
I would think because with the windows open there is more air resistance... and that's why it would be better to just run the AC... but still I am not sure what YOU mean...

***Izzy*** · 06-09-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by carspidey

What do you mean?
I would think because with the windows open there is more air resistance... and that's why it would be better to just run the AC... but still I am not sure what YOU mean...

I'm sure, just by reading both your posts, that you both mean the same thing.

djpaw · 06-09-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

i heard if i shift too low that my MPG will actually go down...cause it uses more gas to power the car...

True !!

2.5-3k is ideal.

Faster you reach the 4th or 5th gear, the better it is.

packers04 · 06-09-2008, 04:50 PM

yeah, on my long trip to tennesse last year it was in the 90 's the whole way, and i ran nothing but ac and got 39 mpg on first tank, and 42 on the second tank. this was with like 500 lbs of weight in the car also.

striker_1818 · 06-09-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

the salesman told me my 1st oil change is going to be at 10k miles...they said all the new cars are every 10k...so its gonna be a while...

Honda doesn't use synthetic oil with our cars.

SilverBane · 06-09-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KraziAzn

so yah...with gas price this high im willing to ride a bike around...damn oil company.

anyways...

i drive a stick btw...

whats the best way to drive? i always shift at 3k rpm and i stay under 3k rpm when i cruise...

i check my air pressure to make sure is not too low or too high...i dont use the AC unless i drive on the freeway...

and like...i get 23 MPG for my EX 08 coupe...its a pretty low for a civic i think...my car is brand new...only have about 350 miles on it...

i was thinking about changing my air filter with the K&N..i heard it brings up MGP a bit...

but yah...wtf..23 MPG? help?

Wow, I paid $70 to fill up my Si today, not sure what you are complaining about...However, I get closer to 28MPG on my Si combined city/highway...

tite681 · 06-09-2008, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiTe~Si~

i filled up 56 dollars with my Si a day ago....

You too? NorCal gas prices suck. I don't understand why it's more expensive here. A lot of major oil refineries in this area.

Gothemi2003 · 06-09-2008, 05:37 PM

LOL...I love this thread. I would give up my first born for a $45 dollar fill up

Just filled up my 03 Dodge Ram 1500 (Hemi of course) $96 DOLLARS for mid-grade (required) and it wasn't even completely empty. That's why I'm here on 8th civic, researching info. for my soon-to-be new Civic owning self.

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06-09-2008, 03:38 PM	#23 (permalink)
Grey2.0SI Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Side Texas Posts: 521 Michael iTrader: 1 / 100%	i always fill up on the 7-11 88 octane special blend. is it worth it to go premium? i know you get better mpg due to better detonation but is it really worth the extra $ now adays?

06-09-2008, 03:58 PM	#25 (permalink)
packers04 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, va Age: 24 Posts: 346 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	running ac will save fuel if you are driving interstate speeds over 60 mph versus having the windows and sunroof open. especially on long trips.

06-09-2008, 04:07 PM	#29 (permalink)
SoCal07Si Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Whitter, So Cali Age: 21 Posts: 12,174 Just call me Daddy iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yes, u should be using premium. Just like the sticker on the gas door/owners manual tells u too.

06-09-2008, 04:09 PM	#30 (permalink)
Grey2.0SI Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Side Texas Posts: 521 Michael iTrader: 1 / 100%	whoops ill fill up premium next time

06-09-2008, 04:50 PM	#36 (permalink)
packers04 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Williamsburg, va Age: 24 Posts: 346 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah, on my long trip to tennesse last year it was in the 90 's the whole way, and i ran nothing but ac and got 39 mpg on first tank, and 42 on the second tank. this was with like 500 lbs of weight in the car also.

06-09-2008, 05:37 PM	#40 (permalink)
Gothemi2003 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 9 iTrader: 0 / 0%	LOL...I love this thread. I would give up my first born for a $45 dollar fill up Just filled up my 03 Dodge Ram 1500 (Hemi of course) $96 DOLLARS for mid-grade (required) and it wasn't even completely empty. That's why I'm here on 8th civic, researching info. for my soon-to-be new Civic owning self.