rcontreras7

I have a 2002 ep3 and it seems to be wasting a lot of gas I get around 130 miles with half a tank most people say they get on average 32 mpg so I don't know if its just me driving at high rpms sometimes or anything else I use plus gas by the way 87 I think it is

Poopies

iTrader: (4)

260 per tank is REALLY low. How often do you punch the gas? My mileage has dropped significantly in the last four years, but it's still at around 350mi per tank.

rcontreras7

I pump half a tank a week I know its really low so idk if its something I'm doing or my car needs something what do you drive

Poopies

iTrader: (4)

I drive the thing in my signature You haven't been neglecting basic maintenance, have you?

GolNat

iTrader: (7)

You should fil the tank all the way up. Then wait until you have about a quarter of a tank left and fill it back up. Divide the number of miles you have driven by the number of gallons you put in. This will give you a more accurate assessment of mileage.

Are you doing all city driving or highway? The ep3 has a bigger engine and is not as great on fuel economy as the non Si Civics.

rcontreras7

I just filled up ima wait to fill up untill I'm almost out and check the millage and also drive at lower rpms

Poopies

iTrader: (4)

Yeah try to shift at like 2500-3000 and avoid punching it. If I had an Si, it would be tough for me not to do that either.

rcontreras7

That's how I am I can't help myself but to hit higher rpms this car just funto drive wufh the funky loctilocation of the shifter

Poopies

iTrader: (4)

The location is weird... is your air filter clean?

rcontreras7

It should be ima check it out soon

Brandon@fattysmotorsports

Are you throwing any codes? could be a bad 02, bad MAF, or running to rich.

ezone

Based only on what I've read in this thread from the OP.....The poor gas mileage complaint is probably 99% the fault of the operator.

Lets see what happens when someone drives the next tank of fuel through, calmly and sedately.