Hi all.
I hope I can get some input to make me feel better. I love the car EXCEPT MPG. I wish I found this forum before my purchase.
Three days ago I bought the 2011 1.8 S sedan with 4500 miles - a service loaner. It was certified so I got the 100K drivetrain and purchased the 100K bumper to bumper. Because is was a "used car" it didn't have the window sticker and the dealer saleman said mileage was 26/34. Now I realize the mileage he quoted was for the CVT which I don't have. First tank averaged a shocking 28.8. This was mostly flat country and hwy driving with a very light foot.
I've been a Civic driver for years and expected at least in the lower 30's. This is the first new car we've ever purchased did so for the MPG savings by replacing our Odyssey van. We need to do better to make this purchase worthwhile.
I'm an engineer and car hobbiest. I can do just about everything with cars. What can I expect after break in or is 5000 miles already broke in? What mods can be made to help MPG? Is the an economy chip that can be purchased for the computer? Lighter wheels? Different air delivery? I would be interested in any input!!!!
Thanks, Gene
I hope I can get some input to make me feel better. I love the car EXCEPT MPG. I wish I found this forum before my purchase.
Three days ago I bought the 2011 1.8 S sedan with 4500 miles - a service loaner. It was certified so I got the 100K drivetrain and purchased the 100K bumper to bumper. Because is was a "used car" it didn't have the window sticker and the dealer saleman said mileage was 26/34. Now I realize the mileage he quoted was for the CVT which I don't have. First tank averaged a shocking 28.8. This was mostly flat country and hwy driving with a very light foot.
I've been a Civic driver for years and expected at least in the lower 30's. This is the first new car we've ever purchased did so for the MPG savings by replacing our Odyssey van. We need to do better to make this purchase worthwhile.
I'm an engineer and car hobbiest. I can do just about everything with cars. What can I expect after break in or is 5000 miles already broke in? What mods can be made to help MPG? Is the an economy chip that can be purchased for the computer? Lighter wheels? Different air delivery? I would be interested in any input!!!!
Thanks, Gene