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Old 03-22-2018, 12:30 PM   #8 (permalink)
redpoint5
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Acura TSX - '06 Acura TSX
90 day: 24.19 mpg (US)

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90 day: 47.32 mpg (US)

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90 day: 21.82 mpg (US)

Chevy ZR-2 - '03 Chevrolet S10 ZR2
90 day: 17.14 mpg (US)

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The short gears is what ruins my fuel economy on the TSX. I'd like to throw an RSX final in to drop the RPMs a bit. I imagine gearing is the #1 challenge to your RSX. I actually get better fuel economy in gridlock stop and go rush hour traffic than steady cruising at 72 MPH.
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