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CoronaWithLime · 07-24-2008, 04:29 PM

I was getting a solid 28-30 when I lived in Georgia. I have a suspicion that the gas here in Alabama is of inferior quality.

My trunk is empty except for a picture of my ex girlfriend that I plan on using as motivation to get those lug nuts off if I ever have to change a tire.

I drive automatic on D4 at all times.

I keep my tires around 35, but I will defiantly give 40-45 a shot. I will get back to you with the tire type.

I do coast to stops and I've found it very useful to brake a bit harder in the beginning - i can usually avoid having to stop entirely at traffic lights out here in the burbs.

I am able to keep my car in neutral about 20% of the trip both to and from work each day (about a 6 mile commute each way).

I put my car into neutral when I am at a red but leave the engine running, so the RPMs drop a below 1k, they seem to stay around 1200 if i leave it in drive and just hold the brake.

Again, thank you so much for the prompt responses! It says a lot about this community and the people who kelp keep it running!

07-24-2008, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
CoronaWithLime EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 5 Betty's Hot Sister - '05 Honda Civic EX 90 day: 28.68 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was getting a solid 28-30 when I lived in Georgia. I have a suspicion that the gas here in Alabama is of inferior quality. My trunk is empty except for a picture of my ex girlfriend that I plan on using as motivation to get those lug nuts off if I ever have to change a tire. I drive automatic on D4 at all times. I keep my tires around 35, but I will defiantly give 40-45 a shot. I will get back to you with the tire type. I do coast to stops and I've found it very useful to brake a bit harder in the beginning - i can usually avoid having to stop entirely at traffic lights out here in the burbs. I am able to keep my car in neutral about 20% of the trip both to and from work each day (about a 6 mile commute each way). I put my car into neutral when I am at a red but leave the engine running, so the RPMs drop a below 1k, they seem to stay around 1200 if i leave it in drive and just hold the brake. Again, thank you so much for the prompt responses! It says a lot about this community and the people who kelp keep it running!