Honda Civic VX Gas Gauge
 

First, how come Honda didn't put in a warning light for when the gas gets low in the Honda Civic VX's way back in the day? Just being cheap? I don't see how that could be a big deal. Second, once you hit the Empty line on your VX's gas guage, how far can you go without running out of gas? Anybody out ther that has a VX, please chime in? Curious as to how far I can push my car without getting stranded on the side of the road. :D

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So nobody is going to even attempt to answer this?

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On the interstate and without stop 'n go driving. You can probably go anywhere from 50-100 miles depending on constant rate of travel achieved. If you are traveling 55-60 MPH, in 5th gear. Try it.

Get a 5 gallon container of gas, put it in the vehicle and go driving when the fuel gauge is getting low.

Run out of gas and refill.

Done. lol

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I've honestly thought about doing that!!! I just might try it. I had a gas can in my car today, so just in case I ran out I could walk to a gas station LOL.

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Yeah, give yourself a gallon at least, how's that?:D

Report back!:p

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just take your mpg and multiply it by 10. '93-'95 VXs had a 10 gallon tank. '92s had a 11.9 gallon tank.

I usually filled up at around 450 miles to be safe. The longest I ever went was 680-something. I was driving at 55 mph and drafting EVERYTHING I could. Your range really depends on your driving style & conditions.

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Mpguino will show you how much gas is left closer then the stock gauge.

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Sweet! So there is another reason to buy this dealio! Hey, I've got a 1992, so mine has the 12-gallon tank. I can multiply by 12! Any idea why they switched from the 12-gallon tank to the 10-gallon tank????

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Have you actually put over 11 gallons of gas in your car? I have a 1992 Honda Civic VX and as best I can tell it only has a 10 gallon tank. I have to believe some sites just state it has a 11.9 gallon tank just like other Civic's do. Honda wanted to cut weight on the VX and a smaller tank helped cut weight. Also if you average over 40 miles to the gallon, why bother with a larger tank?

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Yes, I've put 12 in it. Check my Garage Page. I put 11.99 in it last night. I can put more than 12 in it I think. I wasn't on empty or completely empty when I filled it any of the times I've been able to put that much gas in it. Of course, I'm squeezing as much gas into it as I can. The pump wants to shut it off around 9 gallons but I've found that's nowhere near topping it off.

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From a near empty tank on level ground I can only fit 10 gallons in, the only time I've gotten over 10 is on a angle. I have a Canadian VIN VX, 1992. Maybe the US/CAN VIN VX makes a difference regardin stock fuel tank size?

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No idea. I learn more about this car everyday though. Those crazy Japanese engineers just wanted to tinker as much as they could it appears!

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So any idea why they didn't put a fuel warning light for when the tank is close to empty? Just a cost cutting measure?

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I have a 94 VX and I hate the gas gauge. Stays on or near full forever, then drops like crazy, floats around by 1/4 tank every time you go around a turn or up or down a hill. I wish I had the bigger tank for additional range. I filled up today because the gauge was wandering into the red line and it only took 8 gallons. I've only had the car a couple months so I'm still getting used to it. I agree it's odd not to have the warning light.

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I love the bigger tank because it basically extends my tank for another week with the way I drive. I have the same issues with my gas guage: It stays full forever, then drops fairly quickly. It will stay on full for first 200 miles, sometimes more, then takes about 150 miles to get to half tank, then takes 200 miles for final half tank. It's not exactly perfect, and the needle will "float" some between different levels, especially around left-hand curves and when going uphill. I sure wish it had a warning light, so I could determine how many gallons were left when it hits the "empty" line.