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Old 05-18-2011, 03:01 PM   #15 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan
90 day: 69.2 mpg (US)

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Nice! I like the color, too!

One good thing about the automatic is the gear ratios. Running lower rpm will help your mileage in semi-steady speed compared to the high-revving manual. Barring Pulse and Glide, it's just a massive drain on your mpg. With a drive as long as yours, you don't want to be pulsing and gliding the whole distance.
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