Questions about my Civic.. pls advise

jamescora · 19th January 2007, 12:30

All,

I collected my new 1.8 ES manual on Jan 2nd. Absolutely delighted with it. However, I have a few questions wich I hope someone can help me with:

1. MPG
I am on my thrid full tank of petrol. For the first tank I calculated 38mpg but the car computer said 41mpg. why the difference??
On the second tank I calculated 40mpg (405 miles, 45.68 litres) and the car computer said 43mpg. Again, why the difference??? My calculations are correct. I am filling right to the brim from the same petrol pump each time and waiting until tank is nearly empty before refilling.
Also, my mpg is lower than that quoted by Honda. I presume it will increase in summer and once engine is run in.

2. Fuel filler cap
I have found that I need to pull the filler cap lever a number of times to get the cap to open. I might mention it to dealer if it continues to be a problem. Anyone else found this

3. Bassworks system
I got the baseworks upgrade and am delighted with it. However, the amp is fitted behind the dash so you can’t change the settings. Does anyone else find this strange??

Any help on these is very much appreciated

Meino · 19th January 2007, 12:42

Welcome to the forum jamescora,

Found some reading for you

1.
Fuel meter accuracy
i-vtec economy..
MPG after ECU reset
Economy during running in period

2.
Fuel Filler Cap

3.
Bassworks Kit
[HOW TO] Make the Bassworks system sound reasonable..

And you can find a lot more info when using the search function..

Happy reading

Korkut Varol · 19th January 2007, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meino

Happy reading

And believe me, you'll have allot to read with the fuel filler cap!

Might take your weekend!

jamescora · 19th January 2007, 14:20

Thanks folks. I'll have a read of those

czechplastik · 19th January 2007, 14:37

Ah beautiful Wexford! Lucky man! How do you like the car aside from said issues?

jamescora · 19th January 2007, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

Ah beautiful Wexford! Lucky man! How do you like the car aside from said issues?

Delighted with the car. Its the first new car I have purchased. I always said I would never buy new but once I saw the new civy i was sold.

THe biggest proof of how good the civy is when my brother (a diehard golf fan) had to admit how good the car looks and drives.

Glad I bought the 1.8 too (except for paying excessive taxes to Mr Cowen for crap roads). I drove a friend's 1.4 but found it a bit wheezy.

19th January 2007, 12:30	#1 (permalink)
jamescora Valve Cap Join Date: 27th December 2006 Location: On the side of a mountain in Wexford, Eire. Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Questions about my Civic.. pls advise All, I collected my new 1.8 ES manual on Jan 2nd. Absolutely delighted with it. However, I have a few questions wich I hope someone can help me with: 1. MPG I am on my thrid full tank of petrol. For the first tank I calculated 38mpg but the car computer said 41mpg. why the difference?? On the second tank I calculated 40mpg (405 miles, 45.68 litres) and the car computer said 43mpg. Again, why the difference??? My calculations are correct. I am filling right to the brim from the same petrol pump each time and waiting until tank is nearly empty before refilling. Also, my mpg is lower than that quoted by Honda. I presume it will increase in summer and once engine is run in. 2. Fuel filler cap I have found that I need to pull the filler cap lever a number of times to get the cap to open. I might mention it to dealer if it continues to be a problem. Anyone else found this 3. Bassworks system I got the baseworks upgrade and am delighted with it. However, the amp is fitted behind the dash so you can’t change the settings. Does anyone else find this strange?? Any help on these is very much appreciated

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Meino Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 18th October 2006 Location: Netherlands Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the forum jamescora, Found some reading for you 1. Fuel meter accuracy i-vtec economy.. MPG after ECU reset Economy during running in period 2. Fuel Filler Cap 3. Bassworks Kit [HOW TO] Make the Bassworks system sound reasonable.. And you can find a lot more info when using the search function.. Happy reading

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jamescora Valve Cap Join Date: 27th December 2006 Location: On the side of a mountain in Wexford, Eire. Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks folks. I'll have a read of those

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ah beautiful Wexford! Lucky man! How do you like the car aside from said issues?