My 02 Insight (5spd), currently on its second battery (1st one replaced at 120k), now at 175k, seems to be getting weak also. But with my style of driving (trying to use the least amount of assist), I can manage about 65-70mpg on highways, and around 55-60mpg in city.
When I do utilize the battery, I notice that it has to keep playing catchup and whatever amount of benefit the engine gets with the assist, it loses it again with the amount of charging and background charging that it has to do.
I also tried driving without the battery (simulated by the clutch switch mod), and I was able to do around 45-50mpg in city (no autostop), and around 65-70mpg highway. Which isnt that bad, so I know when my battery dies, and I cant afford another one, I will probably drive the car without battery for a while.
Last edited by 02insight; 12-26-2009 at 12:14 PM.
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