Paul, generally speaking, the latest generation Ody is not as fuel efficient as the pre 2005s. They are bigger, heavier and laden with more options, etc. It seems like a step backwards, but the design rolled out prior to gasoline creeping towards $4/gal. You could try increasing your tire pressures just a tad above what the door jamb label specs. Other than that, keep the auto climate controls off to keep the a/c compressor from cycling and go easy on the go pedal. How are you calculating those MPG figures? are they instantaneous per the dash computer or are they the average over an entire tank of fuel? Your only way to calculate true average fuel economy is based on how many miles driven on a FULL tank of gasoline. Instant readings will be all over the place. Total miles driven / gallons pumped into the tank = avg MPG. That's the only figure that means anything.
Joel
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2008 Ody LX family cruiser. 2007 Chevy Cobalt LS econobox. 
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