On 21 Jul 2005 10:06:57 -0700, "Jeff" > wrote:

Good night! I've had my 2004 now for 18 months and am getting
32 mpg. Dealer says that's about the expected mpg - excuse me?
I think I should get at least 40 if they advertise 48. Had the recall
computer update done last week, but they say not to expect any
better -


POLL - What mpg is everyone getting on their hybrid civics?




>Does software control the switching of the power source between
>gasoline and the battery pack? Or is it more of a mechanical element
>that controls it?
>
>Is it possible for Honda mechanics to "adjust" how much battery power
>is getting used? I'm happy with my 2005 Hybrid, but I'd like to
>average more than the 43.5 mpg that I'm currently getting. My driving
>is 90% city (start and stop traffic). I watch the gauges closely, and
>it seems that the battery doesn't get used as much as it could during
>acceleration. In fact, very rarely does my overall battery power ever
>dip below the 80% mark. I was wondering if they could adjust the
>threshold/configuration of when the battery kicks in so that it gets
>used more.