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Moose05 · 10-22-2009, 01:04 AM

I've visited this site a few times in the past, but never really hung around too much. After keeping track of my fuel economy for a few fill-ups, I remembered this site and thought that maybe I could get a few more mpg with a little help. I Drive a 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon. I just installed a lightweight (not underdrive) crank pulley and installed new Iridium spark plugs; I use 5w30 Mobile1 synthetic oil. I would like to make the front of the car a little more aerodynamically friendly- couple ideas are: lexan over the fog lights and grills, and an under body cover. I like the high ground clearance and I'll probably get some A/T tires soon, which I know aren't good for fuel economy, but I'm willing to sacrifice a little economy for more utility.

I would greatly appreciate some ideas on how to implement the aero-mods (materials, securing, etc.) and I'm always open to new ideas.

I hope to learn a lot from all the smart people I've seen so far in the threads here!

oh, how can I attach the cool green ecomodder.com fuel economy tag as a signature? I like that thing!

10-22-2009, 01:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Moose05 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2 Moosemobile - '05 Subaru Outback 90 day: 24.66 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Newbie in WY I've visited this site a few times in the past, but never really hung around too much. After keeping track of my fuel economy for a few fill-ups, I remembered this site and thought that maybe I could get a few more mpg with a little help. I Drive a 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon. I just installed a lightweight (not underdrive) crank pulley and installed new Iridium spark plugs; I use 5w30 Mobile1 synthetic oil. I would like to make the front of the car a little more aerodynamically friendly- couple ideas are: lexan over the fog lights and grills, and an under body cover. I like the high ground clearance and I'll probably get some A/T tires soon, which I know aren't good for fuel economy, but I'm willing to sacrifice a little economy for more utility. I would greatly appreciate some ideas on how to implement the aero-mods (materials, securing, etc.) and I'm always open to new ideas. I hope to learn a lot from all the smart people I've seen so far in the threads here! oh, how can I attach the cool green ecomodder.com fuel economy tag as a signature? I like that thing!