Thread: Two 70+ MPG tanks in a row!
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Old 07-08-2014, 01:51 AM   #11 (permalink)
California98Civic
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Black and Green - '98 Honda Civic DX Coupe
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90 day: 66.42 mpg (US)

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Originally Posted by Gasoline Fumes View Post
Lots of engine-off coasting. And yes, very low RPM. I upshift at 2000-2200 RPM. I'm usually cruising at 1500 RPM in 4th gear. Which is about 40 MPH. Not using 5th gear much these days. It's too tall! I need to be going at least 45 MPH to use 5th gear on flat ground. Great on the highway though! Also very little braking or idling.
Wow. You have the HF trans! Is it the 2.95 FD or the 3.25? My 3.25 1993 CX/VX trans turns about 1500 rpm at 45mph. I love it on the highway. Ditto.

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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.
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