[jcp123]

A few weeks ago, some family came into town to see my new baby and to spend Christmas here. I picked them up in my fiancee's '00 Echo sedan/automatic. I maintained a strict 60mph and a somewhat less-strict 60-65 on the way home after picking them up. Temps were in the low 50's, and there was rain for about 70 of the 220 mile trip. Result? 39,8mpg. Not bad, but there was room for improvement, so I checked the tyres. One was at 17psi (!), two at around 24psi, and one at 29psi. They are old and were purchased as used tyres, so I was hesitant to use the full 44psi - I went up to 40psi. The week after, I brought them back to the airport. Speeds were the same, but I did have the advantage of temps about 10 degrees higher and no rain. Result? 44,4mpg yes, the car is capable of more, but then again, I am more of a dilettante at this...