well i just filled up again, and i guess it isnt as bad as i thought. this last time i got 25.8 mpg. I guess it just seemed low, but its really not considering:
its a bigger engine than anything else I am comparing it to (the 1.9 in the escort, and the 1.6 in the civic)
the fuel meter is physically bigger (this would allow for a more precise meter movement, making me THINK that I'm burning more gas. in reality, its just more accurate.)
air filter is hella dirty
gas is damn expensive
I don't always keep good track of my mileage, i just get an average feeling of how well im doing, so i really shouldnt be bitching. It seemed out of whack, but i didnt consider everything.
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