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There have been many postings offering recommendations regarding increasing tire inflation to increase fuel economy. There have also been many questions about the hazards of over inflating, many inquiring about “blow out hazards.” In my opinion, most discussions on the topic of over inflation offered opinions and very little technical knowledge. I am going to offer a technical view of the topic. Increasing the blow out risk is a possibility, but the real hazards of over inflation are related to traction reduction and altered performance and handling characteristics.

Last week I filled up at the Hess station in Disney World for the trip back to the Keys.
I got the WORST fuel economy I have seen in 5 years of owning this car. On the express ways I normally average 46-48 mpg. With this Hess fuel I received 38 mpg!!!
Has anyone else experienced a notable drop in economy with certain brands of fuel?

I need to trade for a new vehicle, and would like something that is very fuel-efficient. I would also like something that I can take fishing, or move a washer and dryer, or haul yard debris, or pick up supplies from Lowe's - nothing too heavy duty, just some extra utility. Is my only option a Jetta TDI with a hitch and trailer?

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I would like to know if many hybrid car owners drive on highways or urban expressways that allow them to drive at 55 mph or higher, and what sort to total mileage they get. Do people actually calculate their average mileage by zeroing out the tripmeter when they fill gasoline and then next time divide the total miles travelled by the amount of gas they fill to note the average mpg? Do people bother to estimate their total yearly expense on fuel, or is the feeling of driving a more ecofriendly vehicle the more important criteria for deciding to drive a hybrid?

According to EPA.gov figures obtained a few minutes ago, a 2009 Honda Civic hybrid has 'new MPG' of 40/45. 'New MPG' of a 1984 Honda Civic CRX is / was 38/47. A friend had a new CRX circa 1985, and claimed 70+ MPG in steady , long highway trips. 1980-ish VW rabbit diesels returned 55-70 mpg highway all the time. Why bother with batteries? When I/C engines reach end of life, they get melted down and turned into Hyundais, have you seen the photos of mountains of lead acid batteries leaking all over some 3rd or 4th world country?