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Old 01-08-2014, 03:01 PM   #2 (permalink)
Daox
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CM400E - '81 Honda CM400E
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Daox's Insight - '00 Honda Insight
90 day: 64.33 mpg (US)

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Welcome to the site and congrats on the new car.

You will see your largest gains from changing how you drive, so be sure to check out: 100+ Hypermiling / ecodriving tips & tactics for better mpg - EcoModder.com

Mod can help too, but to a lesser extent unless you're willing to really go wild (which I assume you aren't because its a brand new car). Still, you can check out our mods list here: 65+ Vehicle modifications for better fuel economy - EcoModder.com

I would recommend starting by airing up your tires to max sidewall, or somewhere between the mfg suggested pressure and it. Then I would probably work on a partial grill block for aerodynamics and faster warm up. Of course instrumentation like a SG or UG really helps too.
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