Tegger wrote:
> Leftie <No@Thanks.net> wrote in news:Xx6Il.63660$_R4.4375@newsfe11.iad:
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>> I just averaged 50mpg on a quarter tank of gas with my '95 Civic EX
>> sedan. That's the highest I've ever gotten, and it's not representative
>> because of the small sample and because that driving was 90% highway,
>> but I still find it impressive. What other high numbers are you folks
>> getting? BTW, I practice 'Super-Miling' which is just modest, safe steps
>> to increase economy, unlike 'Hyper-Miling,' which can be dangerous. I
>> run the tires at 38psi cold, coast with the engine *on* when possible,
>> and accelerate gently. I also try to 'time' lights so I don't have to
>> stop more than necessary. I generally get about 41mpg in Summer, a few
>> less in Winter. I use midgrade gas because the gearing is so high I need
>> full engine power to get the best economy.
>>
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> As I and my car have gotten older, my lead foot has decomposed into a
> somewhat lighter oxide compound, but I still drive the way I like (an eye
> out for the cops...). My 'Teg now has over 320,000 miles on it, and I still
> get 29mpg while haring around corners in a manner that keeps me awake. I
> think that's pretty good. Better than the 13mpg my old '76 Dodge Coronet
> got, anyway.
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> More power to you if you decide to try and squeeze 50mpg out of a gallon
> that God never meant to crush down that far, but such discipline would
> drive me nuts. Your post makes me think of somebody trying to see just how
> long he could wear the itchiest wool socks he could find without scratching
> even once. No thanks.
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The funny thing is, I don't drive the way you picture. I've always
loved fast cornering, and that can save gas, so I still do it. And once
in a while I still accelerate briskly. I'm not tempted to do it often,
though, because this '95 EX is a Dog compared to my old series one Si.
The gearing is just too tall to make driving fun. It's got *two*
overdrives, for crying out loud...

I'm having trouble with my newsgroup ISP, so apologies for any
duplicate or missing posts.