11-20-2017, 01:33 AM
sekker wrote:
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I use a 2005 Civic Hybrid for my daily commute. Still drives fine, even though the batteries are pretty toast for the hybrid component.
What are the symptoms? lower MPG?
Yes, just reduced mileage. I used to get between 42-50MPG depending on the season (winter was the worst). I now get about 38-42. Some of the reduction is from 'winter' tires (from Cooper) that are not as gas-friendly as the CA tires the car came with from Honda.
I suspect your car likely gets a little more if the engine is in good shape - the batteries mean my version actually weighs more than a straight Civic.
why don't you remove the hybrid batteries then? I am not sur eif that is technically possible, but seems like something that could improve the mileage.
Are you 100% sure the batteries are dead? does your car ever run on battery, not on gas?