'97 Si coupe fuel economy
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'97 Si coupe fuel economy
I just picked up a 1997 Si for a winter beater, it's a little rough around the edges but I'm more concerned about fuel economy. It's got some intake attached to the stock intake hose, and a header hooked up to factory exhaust, that's it for mods. I'm only getting about 370km from full before the fuel light comes on. Is this normal? I could get about 550km in my EF hatch before I'd fill it up.
Air filter is clean/brand new, and the spark plugs look good, light tan with no deposits. VTEC works properly too.
Thanks in advance.
Air filter is clean/brand new, and the spark plugs look good, light tan with no deposits. VTEC works properly too.
Thanks in advance.
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Re: '97 Si coupe fuel economy
I found my mileage improved when I replaced the stock intake resonator and all associated plumbing - the car had been hit on the pass side and damaged these parts. With my 96 US EX, I'm getting 37 mpg with no ethanol, about 315-320 miles on a tank. I don't run it totally out of fuel, just down to 1/8 or so. Keeping it out of the Vtec range can only help your mileage.
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#8
Re: '97 Si coupe fuel economy
These engines are not know for economy, Auto is like 25 city mpg 32 mpg hwy for US models.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
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Re: '97 Si coupe fuel economy
These engines are not know for economy, Auto is like 25 city mpg 32 mpg hwy for US models.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm
those are just ratings, they have been known to do a lot better.
Have you check ignition timing?
For people not in canda he's getting about 23mpg
Is this on the highway or street? Is it a auto?
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