Hi All!
Two weeks ago I traded in my beloved 2005 CRV for a 2006 Civic sedan. I really loved my CRV but needed somthing with better gas mileage.I would get about 250-270 miles on a tank of gas .I left the dealership in my new Civic AT Sedan with a full tank. I was surprised to see the fuel light come on at about 240 miles. I am hoping I don't end up regretting getting my new car. I really want to like it, Am being I just impatient? Thanks in advance for your advice !

 

Are you sure you didnt mis-type that... the civic should be doing 340 before the light turns on... my 04 civic can do about 375 before I get really nervous.... adding a short ram intake onto it gave me at least 420 miles per tank and gave a little bit of power... but a ton of mileage for only 100 bucks.

 

Nope unfortunately not a misprint...I wish it was. Thanks for your reply though

 

A couple of things to consider:

1) there is a difference in the size of the gas tanks between the two vehicles. The CRV's gas tank is 15.3 gallons. The Civic's gas tank is 13.2 gallons. So by your estimates you were getting 16-17mpg on the CRV and 18mpg on the Civic. So the Civic is slightly better . . . so far . . . but . . .

2) there is a break in period on a new vehicle before it gets better gas mileage. I believe one person told me it would be the first 5000 miles? Not sure on the exact time frame.

That being said, I just filled the tank for the first time on my 2 week old 06 EX sedan and got 26 mpg with mostly city driving, so I'm happy.

 

I would think the new civics would be getting as good mph as the 7th gen civics? Mine is pretty good at 35mpg if I dont screw around in it.

 

maybe you were just on the gas way too much. doesnt make any sense to me though. what was the mpg rating on the window sticker of the car?

 

30 city/ 40 hwy

 

hi You will get Better gas milage as the car Breaks in , Your civic is not completly broken in until 25,000 miles yes I know seems like a just remember it'll just get better and better, I had a civic for 5 years I put 45000 miles on it and it ran like a top when I got rid of it (not by choice) I know the lady here in town that purchased it from me It's still running strong! and getting better gas milage than ever! Keep the faith, and the car