hey guys i know that this isnt the MOST fuel efficient car but im trying to squeeze as much as i can. my car is fairly new and im wondering what rpm you guys are shifting at? or even speed? ive done the recommend shifting from our owners manual, 15 to 25 to 40 to 47 to 55? so im primarily int he city so i barely see 5th and 6th gear. what are you do you guys think? im currently getting 21 to 22 mpg, so im between 210 to 230 miles on a tank with like 3 gallons to spare in the tank. lemme know what you guys think? ive read people getting up to like 25mpg?

 

Stay outta VTEC haha.. seriously Shift at 3.5k every gear up to 6th

 

Use low rpms and large throttle openings. (Larger throttle openings mean less airflow restriction, which mean more efficient gas usage. Lower rpm operation means more complete burn of the air/fuel charge.)

You're getting relatively normal mileage for a primarily city environment.

 

get a FIT

 

I'm getting about 25, but with more highway mileage than you. Try to use 5th when you can, and stay out of vtec.

 

Take the bus.

 

took the bus all through out highschool. so no thanks :] but i like the offer.

thought about a fit but all i wouldve done was swap a k motor. so no thanks.

3.5k is what ive been shifting at lately. well see how that works out. i know im getting what i should be getting for city but id like to see what i can really get. large throttle openings? what does that mean?

and i havent even hit vtec so yeah... im good on that.

 

I average around 26, I usually shift between 4-5k but i do mostly highway driving.

 

Drive around in 6th gear, even at 40mph. You will get around 30mpg.

 

Driving the car in too tall of a gear won't save gas....if you're out of the power band you're not making efficient use of the engine thus reducing your gas mileage.