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Imaudi5, it will take a little time to get used to, but once you do I expect you will be able to get better mileage with the hybrid than the vx. The way to get the best mileage out of a Honda Civic Hybrid (HCH) is to use the hybrid portion as little as possible (I know that probably sounds backwards). You also want to stay in lean burn as much as possible.
A few things to check mechanically - make sure you're running the right oil - 0w20; if they are still available (haven't checked in a while), get a set of the Bridgestones like the ones that the HCHs were originally equipped with (lowest rolling resistance tire you're gonna find for that car - not the most grip, you probably run winter tires up there anyway); check the front brakes (or your mechanic, whatever) the pads are probably fine but rust can make them stick; check under the engine, the belly tray is probably missing, $40 from the dealer or make your own, either way it improves aerodynamics.
Sorry, not trying to overwhelm you, feel free to ask if you have any questions about hypermiling this car. Mine has 214,000 miles on it and its life time average is around 60 MPG.
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