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Originally Posted by RobertM
I recently purchased a 2011 Civic LX 5-speed auto and it has no problem achieving 40-44 MPG highway at 65-70 MPH, even with the A/C running. I just recently picked up a SGII for it and I've been seeing 50 MPG on highway trips through the hills of Pennsylvania so long as I keep the A/C to a minimum and keep the speed to around 60 MPH.
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Nonetheless, your 33.9 combined mpg shows the limitations of relying on highway averages.
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Boycotting Exxon since 1989, BP since 2010
Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac? George Carlin
Mean Green Toaster Machine
49.5 mpg avg over 53,000 miles. 176% of '08 EPA
Best flat drive 94.5 mpg for 10.1 mi
Longest tank 1033 km (642 mi) on 10.56 gal = 60.8 mpg
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