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Old 06-30-2009, 10:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan
90 day: 69.2 mpg (US)

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It's a very controlled driving circuit that every car runs on. The Japanese, Euro, and USA circuits are different, so you get different results. In 2008 the US EPA changed the test, which lowered the ratings for all cars.

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11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles

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