Just Bought my first CIVIC
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Just Bought my first CIVIC Just bought my 2005 Civic LX Sedan (auto) and it's great! the only bad part is how do you modify or place a part to get more fuel economy? Please let me know.. I heard If you put one of those tornado parts in your air intake it helps.. Please let me know if thats true or just a fake and just ripping you off part? THX 49ers 
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Yeah, like those guys said, don't waste your money on those tornado things, Sport Compact Car actually showed it lowered the performance and MPG. Bad product
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Yeah, like those guys said, don't waste your money on those tornado things, Sport Compact Car actually showed it lowered the performance and MPG. Bad product
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Rep Power: 0 THX,for the info,. I know the Civic's pack a punch and are quick... but I'm old skool and into saving gas and economy U know? Keep the ideas coming on saving gas, No I.m not into the green power stuff, and buying a Hybrid. Staying Old skool is simple.THX again ... 49ers 
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Originally Posted by gearbox
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fp60 fuel system additive from lubecontrol.com
better air/fuel tuning (apexi VAFCII)
fp60 fuel system additive from lubecontrol.com
better air/fuel tuning (apexi VAFCII)
btw, how much would all that cost? 
(i'm assuming only the FP60 needs to be replenished right?) 
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Rep Power: 0 restrict the air intake.....less air=less fuel. don't forget that the civic (most cars) are computer controlled. sensors are everywhere. if the computer sences less air, it will cut the fuel down for emissions...better mpg, poor power....
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Rep Power: 0 To Everyone: Do NOT buy any kind of 'fuel saving' device. Last month's issue of Popular Mechanics did an article on several (all different types and brands) and NONE improved fuel economy or boosted hp. I can't find the article for the exact quote but the basic conclusion was that your engine already burns 99% of the fuel it uses. The other 1% is partially burned fuel that is broken down in the catalytic converter. Even if we could get it up to 100%, that would only give a 1% increase in fuel economy and hp. Not really worth it, if you ask me. The only way to improve fuel economy and hp is to change how the engine transfers the stored energy in the fuel into kinetic energy (the car moving). In other words, you're already getting 30-something MPG with your Civic instead of 3 MPG like with those huge SUVs.
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Originally Posted by Corsair
...The only way to improve fuel economy and hp is to change how the engine transfers the stored energy in the fuel into kinetic energy (the car moving). In other words, you're already getting 30-something MPG with your Civic instead of 3 MPG like with those huge SUVs.
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