Hi Tmrpro:

___The EPA knows about the problem and is working on a fix with longer tests to remove the pack(s) from the equation.

___As for driving techniques, I actually learned from the game gauge in our MDX of all things. After a few tens of hours in it, I transferred some of that knowledge back to the Corolla and bingo … I went from 36 - 38 mpg to low 40’s almost overnight. I only kept track by doing the math at the stations but then I learned about tire pressures and Mobil1 synthetic from the Hybrid guys over at Insightcentral and bingo, another 2 - 3 mpg’s added on top of that. Now that its warm, the Corolla should be good for almost 48 mpg on the hwy and the Insight … well, I can’t wait until we get a string of 70 degree days up here in Chicago myself as I have some catching up to do from the barely EPA estimate beating mileage I was receiving in minus 10 to 30 degree temps just a few months ago …

___Given your first few tanks, I wouldn’t worry about it that much but I would start watching these forums like a hawk for any small tid bit on techniques and such. Besides making sure your car is in high fuel economy shape, letting your game gauge teach you to drive is the number one important item for all of us at first.

___Good Luck

___Wayne R. Gerdes
___Hunt Club Farms Landscaping Ltd.
___Waynegerdes@earthlink.net