How to get the best out of your Civic Hybrid

BlueMan · 29th March 2007, 23:52

The definitive guide to hypermiling in a Honda Civic Hybrid II.....

http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1306

Can't wait for mine to arrive!

czechplastik · 30th March 2007, 00:11

Thats a very thorough write up, very detailed and the figures quoted where phenomenal, it does however looks like an extremely dull way of driving and isn't for me!

Very useful guide for Hybrid owners here though, consider sticking it in the wiki.

BlueMan · 30th March 2007, 00:16

Actually driving like that is quite addictive. It is just like trying to beat your best score on your favourite video game and you get real time feedback of how well you are doing.

Seeing 69mpg over 130+ miles in my current previous generation Civic Hybrid is just as much fun as thrashing my Type-R was, but in a different way. Have a go if you get the chance.

Bog · 30th March 2007, 06:44

Wow that Tara has way to much time on her hands! Me? I've got a life, and that includes giving my Civic a good blast evey now then! The the grin on my face is well worth the 2-3 mpg reduction.

(Stands back and waits for the Eco lot to start their attack!

)

Bog · 30th March 2007, 06:48

Blueman, I just re-read my post and it sounds as if I was saying you should get a life, I actually meant the person who wrote the article. No offence meant!

BlueMan · 30th March 2007, 08:19

None taken!

LNT · 30th March 2007, 21:41

That's going to the Nth degree isn't it, and, of course on USA roads, where traffic is lighter, the chance of an an uninterrupted drive is greater, and therefore, the opportunities to do fantastic MPG are greater. I'm sure if I travelled Route 66 or Highway 97 at 55mph on cruise control for 1000 miles, it would show an amazing mpg...As it is, I'll have to make do with my 45ish mpg, which isn't too shabby considering my previous car did about 25mpg.

BlueMan, just you wait until you see your car and you check the tax disk and see £15...and I hope the dealer has made sure that it's reflected in you OTR package!

czechplastik · 30th March 2007, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNT

I'll have to make do with my 45ish mpg, which isn't too shabby considering my previous car did about 25mpg.

I'd be a little disappointed with 45mpg, I'm hitting 42ish mpg with my diesel and I have a very heavy right foot

Maldax · 31st March 2007, 08:43

If your are just measuring over a mile I can get the same sort of figures from my i-vtec! using cruse and driving steady

LNT · 31st March 2007, 23:19

I'm used to p!ss poor fuel economy though, so quite frankly, if it's over 30mpg I'm laughing, but as the miles go on, and the trips to the garage become ever fewer, and the mpg monitor gets ever bigger, I'm getting even happier!

29th March 2007, 23:52	#1 (permalink)
BlueMan Valve Cap Join Date: 24th September 2006 Posts: 11	How to get the best out of your Civic Hybrid The definitive guide to hypermiling in a Honda Civic Hybrid II..... http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1306 Can't wait for mine to arrive!

30th March 2007, 00:16	#3 (permalink)
BlueMan Valve Cap Join Date: 24th September 2006 Posts: 11	It's all a game Actually driving like that is quite addictive. It is just like trying to beat your best score on your favourite video game and you get real time feedback of how well you are doing. Seeing 69mpg over 130+ miles in my current previous generation Civic Hybrid is just as much fun as thrashing my Type-R was, but in a different way. Have a go if you get the chance.

30th March 2007, 08:19	#6 (permalink)
BlueMan Valve Cap Join Date: 24th September 2006 Posts: 11	No problem None taken!

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30th March 2007, 00:11	#2 (permalink)
czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,493	Thats a very thorough write up, very detailed and the figures quoted where phenomenal, it does however looks like an extremely dull way of driving and isn't for me! Very useful guide for Hybrid owners here though, consider sticking it in the wiki.

30th March 2007, 06:44	#4 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 884	Wow that Tara has way to much time on her hands! Me? I've got a life, and that includes giving my Civic a good blast evey now then! The the grin on my face is well worth the 2-3 mpg reduction. (Stands back and waits for the Eco lot to start their attack! )

30th March 2007, 06:48	#5 (permalink)
Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 884	Blueman, I just re-read my post and it sounds as if I was saying you should get a life, I actually meant the person who wrote the article. No offence meant!

30th March 2007, 21:41	#7 (permalink)
LNT Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: England Posts: 188	That's going to the Nth degree isn't it, and, of course on USA roads, where traffic is lighter, the chance of an an uninterrupted drive is greater, and therefore, the opportunities to do fantastic MPG are greater. I'm sure if I travelled Route 66 or Highway 97 at 55mph on cruise control for 1000 miles, it would show an amazing mpg...As it is, I'll have to make do with my 45ish mpg, which isn't too shabby considering my previous car did about 25mpg. BlueMan, just you wait until you see your car and you check the tax disk and see £15...and I hope the dealer has made sure that it's reflected in you OTR package!

31st March 2007, 08:43	#9 (permalink)
Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,028	If your are just measuring over a mile I can get the same sort of figures from my i-vtec! using cruse and driving steady

31st March 2007, 23:19	#10 (permalink)
LNT Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 24th March 2007 Location: England Posts: 188	I'm used to p!ss poor fuel economy though, so quite frankly, if it's over 30mpg I'm laughing, but as the miles go on, and the trips to the garage become ever fewer, and the mpg monitor gets ever bigger, I'm getting even happier!

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