Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Achieving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions is dependent on several factors, including driving conditions, load weight, idling time, driving habits, and vehicle condition. Depending on these and other factors, you may not achieve the rated fuel economy of this vehicle.
Maintenance and Fuel Economy
You can optimize your fuel economy with proper maintenance of your vehicle.
Always maintain your vehicle in accordance with the messages displayed on the information display*/driver information interface*.
Improving Fuel Economy and Reducing CO2 Emissions Direct calculation is the recommended method to determine actual fuel consumed while driving.
In Canada, posted fuel economy numbers are established following a simulated test. For more information on how this test is performed |
Honda Civic Owners Manual. Maintenance Service Items
Maintenance Service Items
Inspect idle speed every 160,000 miles (256,000
km).
Adjust the valves during services A, B, 1, 2, or 3 if they
are noisy.
U.S. models
*1: If a Maintenance Minder indicator does not appear more than 12 months
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