What gas is recommended?

[mangvue05si]

i get around 280 for city, 360 for highway

[RoyVegasPinoy]

I use Chevron. I like their gas station colors.

[jed_averill]

I use Chevron. I like their gas station colors.

True but they are more expensive :(

[PatrickJamesYu]

True but they are more expensive :(

But when you paint your valve cover red, Chevron is a must

[jed_averill]

Then I'll get the Red and Yellow one :D

[DRP967]

I agree as well i change my oil every 5k. Also using anything higher then 87 octane on an ep with out kpro/reflash or boost is a waste of money.

Thats what i love about the EP3, it doesnt need premium. 87 will suffice just fine cause of the low compression nature of the motor. Saves lots of mula at the pump. I change my oil every 5k as well with full synthetic Schaeffer brand oil. My EP3 has 145,560 miles on the motor and runs like a champ...i must be doing something right.

[jed_averill]

It's Honda afterall. I'll keep using 87s but I'm still getting shitty MPG (last tank was 20mpg city FML). I've been doing research and I think I should be reving around 3k to 4k RPM before switching gears.

[DRP967]

It's Honda afterall. I'll keep using 87s but I'm still getting shitty MPG (last tank was 20mpg city FML). I've been doing research and I think I should be reving around 3k to 4k RPM before switching gears.

I think Honda's have great motors...not so great transmissions.
3rd gear pop out and 2nd/3rd gear crunch are not uncommon for EP3s/DC5s.

*I shift around 3k...i get hella good gas mileage.

[jed_averill]

How much do you press on the pedal?

[Mighty_Mouse_Ep]

I heard shifting at 3.5-4.5k is ideal for best gas milage. Also check your tire pressure if they are to low your gas milage will go down.

[PatrickJamesYu]

How much do you press on the pedal?

steadily
No fast accels
This is roughly my economical shifting
1st
2nd 3k
3rd 3k
4th 3.5k
5th 4k

[jed_averill]

steadily
No fast accels
This is roughly my economical shifting
1st
2nd 3k
3rd 3k
4th 3.5k
5th 4k

MPG? You're on 91 octane right? Do you have experience with 87 octane and what MPG it gives?

[DRP967]

I heard shifting at 3.5-4.5k is ideal for best gas milage. Also check your tire pressure if they are to low your gas milage will go down.

its amazing how much smoother/faster the car runs when the tire's are properly inflated. My PSI was low, aired those rubbers up and i was rolling forever like i was in a frictionless environment.

[PatrickJamesYu]

the whole having a red valve cover thing, I was just messing around
haha please, nobody think i use 91 just cause of a painted valve cover

I run Chevron's 87 with techron.

In all honesty I first ran with nothing but 91 octane.
But after about 10 fill up's I learned It had no benefit to me or my car

I'm not sure how much MPG I'm getting, I'll have to figure it out..
once I figure out how you guys figure it out..

I feel like my MPG's suck, but I do put alot of miles on my car every week

listen to the others about the tire pressure.
Keep 'em filled, it will make a hugee difference.
also very noticable in the "feel" of the car as well.

[jed_averill]

Yah pressure should be something checked everyday IMO. Just have a gauge handy in your car. Another thing I do with my car once in a while is tighten my lug nuts lol there's always one or two that got more loose.

I've been driving diligently my last full tank except for that one time I had my friend try out my car (2 days ago). I'm hoping to get at least 27 MPG again.