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Hey folks. I just purchased this car yesterday. Anything I should know immediately in regards to maintenance, recalls, optimizing MPGs? All input is appreciated. My other cars are a Lexus ISF and a BMW 335xi, both modded. I'm very comfortable doing whatever I need to the car myself so any technical suggestions are welcome as well.
Hey folks. I just purchased this car yesterday. Anything I should know immediately in regards to maintenance, recalls, optimizing MPGs? All input is appreciated. My other cars are a Lexus ISF and a BMW 335xi, both modded. I'm very comfortable doing whatever I need to the car myself so any technical suggestions are welcome as well.
In terms of optimizing MPGs on the highway space between you & the car ahead of you = your friend. If you allow a lot of space that gives you time to instead of braking to let the car slow down on its own. Also don't goose the gas pedal when the car ahead of you gets moving take your sweet time getting up to speed if its stop & go traffic. You'll get there around the same time as "normal" driving people only with a few extra MPGs.
As far as mods there's not too many mods you can do to the car: I have a blue light kit on mine and have thought about adding a short ram intake. For those willing to spend a little more money there are cat back exhaust options on ebay and you can also get suspension upgrades too. I wouldn't advise lowering the car however as it already rides pretty low.
Alright thanks, I've been working on the best driving techniques to maximize mpg. As far as mods go, I meant mods for getting better MPGs out of the Civic. I'd rather sink performance mod money in to the ISF where I'll actually see some returns.
**** from isf to a HCH II, what made you buy the HCHII?
i got around 20 km a liter when i drove a civic 5 spd using advanced hypermiler techniques
and now I drive a salvage nwh20 prius that gets almost to 25 km/l with 195,000 km to date. (retired)
1997 BMW 318IS with m44 engine (1.9 liters > 130 horsepower on 91 octane, capable of 30 mpg highway)
i still have the ISF. I drive a lot for work and my company compensates me a fixed amount each month for fuel and car. My ISF was costing me almost $300/month for gas, I can reduce that probably to $100/month with the HCH-2. Freeing up $200 extra each month. I drive my ISF on the weekends and after work.
Just purchased a 2007 HCH-2
