Your EX compared to my DX has a shorter first gear. You'll be just fine starting in 2nd going downhill. Use first for uphill. Flat - your choice. I use 2nd but a (very) quick moment in first isn't terrible. I'm talking about 10 feet or so and then into 2nd - just enough to get rolling.
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11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles
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