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Old 10-27-2009, 05:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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PaleCivic - '96 Civic DX Sedan
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I regularly start in 2nd gear. I shift early and "semi-lug" my engine, down to about 1000 rpm in some cases. I hate driving above 50 mph, because that takes me above 2000 rpm. You can see the results below.
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- - - - -Best 11-mile commute: 105 mpg
- - - - -Best tank: 88.5 mpg / 1133 miles
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