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PaleMelanesian · 06-09-2009, 11:39 AM

I run mine down to 1000 rpm, accelerating in 5th gear from as low as 25 mph. That's what works best for mileage. I'll run it up as high as 2000 sometimes before shifting.

06-09-2009, 11:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian Hypermiler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,321 PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan 90 day: 69.2 mpg (US) PaleFit - '09 Honda Fit Sport Team Honda Wagons 90 day: 44.06 mpg (US) Thanks: 611 Thanked 434 Times in 284 Posts	I run mine down to 1000 rpm, accelerating in 5th gear from as low as 25 mph. That's what works best for mileage. I'll run it up as high as 2000 sometimes before shifting. __________________ 11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles