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PaleMelanesian · 06-03-2008, 03:07 PM

In some cases. In other cases, including Hondas like mine, the speed sensor is downstream of the transmission, so it runs at wheel speed, regardless of engine speed.

06-03-2008, 03:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian Hypermiler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,321 PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan 90 day: 69.2 mpg (US) PaleFit - '09 Honda Fit Sport Team Honda Wagons 90 day: 44.06 mpg (US) Thanks: 611 Thanked 433 Times in 283 Posts	In some cases. In other cases, including Hondas like mine, the speed sensor is downstream of the transmission, so it runs at wheel speed, regardless of engine speed. __________________ 11-mile commute: 100 mpg - - - Tank: 90.2 mpg / 1191 miles