What should I do if my Honda Civic gets bad gas mileage?
It’s best to maintain a constant speed at or below 55 mph on the highway. Also, when you rapidly accelerate and/or brake, you waste gas. Instead, practice slow starts and coast to stops whenever possible. Bad gasoline can decrease your Civic’s gas mileage and ruin your engine. Try to avoid extremely cheap gasoline or disreputable gas stations.
Why does my Honda Civic Jerk when I let my foot off the gas?
This article will discuss the likely reasons why your Honda Civic jerks when you let your foot off the gas pedal. If you feel this jerk when you immediately take your foot off the gas after accelerating (with no feathering) or you barely press the gas enough to begin accelerating, follow the diagnostic steps below.
When do I let off the gas, the car jerks?
I have noticed that the car will start to jerk/pull when I let off the gas pedal. It is only noticeable at speeds of 45 mph or higher. It doesn’t happen when I accelerate or decelerate, only when I take my foot off the gas to coast. I don’t hear any unusual noises, the car sounds fine.
Why does my car not accelerate when I press the gas?
If the power-train control module is not detecting the proper signal from the throttle position sensor, the engine may not accelerate properly. I would recommend having your throttle body inspected by a qualified mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic to determine why your car is slow to accelerate.
Why does my car slow down when I step on the gas?
This would create a rich fuel mixture, which would result in slow acceleration as you step on the gas pedal. The air intake cleaner has an air flow meter attached to it. As air flows into the air intake cleaner, the air flow meter calculates the mass of the air and then relays this information to the engine control unit.
What happens when you step on the gas to accelerate?
When you go to step on the gas pedal to accelerate, you will suddenly feel like the power has been lost in the engine for a couple of seconds. Instead of going faster by stepping on the accelerator pedal, the speed will be reduced.
When to expect a decrease in gas mileage?
If you take a long trip on interstate highways and you constantly drive more than 60 miles per hour, you will notice a decrease in gas mileage. Before an oil change, always make sure that you get the right viscosity for your vehicle.
What causes a sudden drop in fuel efficiency?
If the CEL is on have the codes checked and it will probably lead you to your problem. Such a drastic drop in mileage is often associated with a bad 02 sensor. I’ve had them go bad and cause a 25-35% drop in fuel efficiency. keith July 6, 2016, 2:38am #4 Did you have anything done to the car just before the mileage dropped?