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Old 10-27-2009, 05:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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Location: Texas
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PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan
90 day: 69.2 mpg (US)

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