Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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Default better gas mileage.

ive got a b20 in my hatch n i think i get pretty shitty gas milage. i fill up and around 90 to 100 miles in at half take or a little lower. i just replaced my o2 sensor but i have custom exhaust with no cat. here is what i have done to the engine.

golden eagle pro series fuel rail with fuel regulator and gauge. its running a p06 ecu so im guessing it was converted to obd1. anything you guys suggest to get better gas mileage? i also believe it could be running a little rich but idk how to adjust that. i hooked up a air fuel gauge(narrowband) and it doesnt read anyhthing till i rev and let off the gas or when im driving and go over 4k rpm. im tired of filling up every 3 to 4 days. i use 93 octane btw. id say i get roughtly 200 miles to the tank.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Default Re: better gas mileage.

are you driving on side streets real hard or going 80+ on the highway?
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Yep, try driving like gramma. Any codes? Are the ignition system components relatively new and is the ignition timing set to spec?
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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i step on it every once n a while but most of the time i just cruise. shifting around 3.5k there is 2 cels. iat(intake air temperature) and tps(throttle position sensor). could this be my problem? what is the average mpg you guys get
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Yes those could def. be your problem dummy.

And dont shift so damn high, this isn't a ****ing 17,000rpm mario andretti cart. You shouldn't be shifting more than about 3k when just putting around.
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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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Definitely fix the codes. That should lead to improved gas mileage.
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