i have a 1988 CRX HF with a b16a1 motor in it. my question is, is it normal for my car to get only about 100miles from a full tank of gas? my gas tank holds about 6 to 7 gallons.
thanx!

 

hmm..ok.. so is it normal to get only about 100miles?

 

You should get more miles from a tank than that, and the HF should have at least a 9 gallon tank.

 

ok?whats u guys think the problem is then?when i put in gas i can only get about 5 to 6 gallons max.

 

Your fuel gauge might be wrong.

 

Damn. My Civic got an amazing 318 miles to the tank the other day. I was very pleased.

 

My ZC gets between 225-250 w/the majority being city miles, and about 9 gallons of use, that's when I fill it up. I know the needle goes below the red, but I prefer not to let that happen.

 

hmm. no i dont think my fuel gage is mess up.

 

I'm pretty sure the 88 HF had a 10.6 gallon tank, so it sounds like your gauge is off about 5 gallons. OTOH, 20 miles to the gallon sucks for a Honda... even my RX-7 gets 20MPG, and it needs work. Try a full tune-up, and see what happens from there. If you feel so inspired, check and/or replace the O2 sensor, they have been known to kill milage when they "burn out."

 

not that its messed up, but if it has 0 gallons, you have to go waaaay past the "e"

how is the car running? is it idling ok?? is it laggy when accelerating? help us help you