On Jan 25, 9:35�pm, elaine1...@yahoo.com wrote:
> I have a 2000 Civic Ex 70k that is getting approx. 24 MPG for about 60
> highway/ 40 city driving.
> I recently bought this car and am extremely surprised by the economy.
> I drive it gently, tires are correct pressure, plugs I believe, were
> changed around 40k at the dealer, recent oil change and air filter. *It
> needs an alignment, but I am not aware that this would affect the fuel
> economy this drastically. I was hoping to get at least 30 mpg. *Anyone
> have this problem before? *Thanks

The only thing I could suggest is to have it checked out by a mechanic
to make sure everything is working right. Sometimes cars have things
go wrong with them(low tire pressure, etc) that decrease your gas
mileage.