Poor gas mileage
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Re: Poor gas mileage
I bought a brand new 2009 Civic EX early in September. I have been taking gas mileage readings every time I fill the tank and get an average 24-25mpg. I tend to drive 75mph on the highway and 5mph over the posted speed limits. Also the area around me is very hilly.
Highway mpg is rated at 65mph I believe.
Highway mpg is rated at 65mph I believe.
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I think the car responds to how it driven - stay out of Vtec and the milage can be awesome.
Long distance cruising at constant speeds (even 60-70MPH) and the tank will seem like's it 20 gallons- not 13.
Drive like me ( I do like the sound of the engine !) and it can be unimpressive for a 1.8. (Seems like my old 3.8 Ford).
Also the tires can make a noticble difference, which I thought was just BS in the tire sales brochures.
Long distance cruising at constant speeds (even 60-70MPH) and the tank will seem like's it 20 gallons- not 13.
Drive like me ( I do like the sound of the engine !) and it can be unimpressive for a 1.8. (Seems like my old 3.8 Ford).
Also the tires can make a noticble difference, which I thought was just BS in the tire sales brochures.
Just my 2 cents, fuel for thought
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