07-12-2005, 01:37 PM
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Ridiculously Active Enthusiast
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Real Name: Larry S. Singleton
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Hybrids: 2007 TCH and Loving It !
Posts: 1,427
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Re: Disappointing gas mileage
Diss and Cane:
HANG IN THERE !!!
It WILL get better. Main reason is that YOUR education will improve, and you will learn how to use the provided gauges to improve your efficiency AS A DRIVER. The engine will break-in and friction will be reduced in the engine, which will mean improved efficiency of the vehicle.
It you REALLY commit yourselves to the Hypermiler techniques preached on this site, you will see even more improvement.
My first tank in my 2004 HCH was 38.43, and my best tank to date has been 56 MPG. I have taken the "lifetime MPG" from 34.4 when I bought my car as a *used car* up to 45.0 now after about 16,000 miles.
It WILL get better, and the more dedicated YOU are to making it better, the higher the number can go.
Patience my friends.....
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