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Originally Posted by RobertSmalls
Here's a list of things that have a big impact on your city MPG, ranked from biggest to smallest.
driving style - very big in the city!
the weather
LRR tires
aerodynamics
weight reduction
I would set up a "trip MPG" X-Gauge on the ScanGauge to coach driving style, and look around the forum for driving tips.
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I will, but I've only had the scan gauge for one tank of gas, and I need to calibrate it on the next fill-up. I currently have it set for mpg and for throttle position reading. I expect that the throttle position reading is the best feedback to re-educate someone who has a heavy foot on the gas pedal.
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Also ask yourself whether you really need rear seats, or rear floor mats. You could start deleting optional equipment, converting to manual steering, and removing the car's interior, but the wife probably won't appreciate that.
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<LOL> She certainly wouldn't! She drives it about 98% of the time and it is a
new car, so anything that would affect the look or function of it is out of the question. She didn't mind my adding the ScanGauge, but after 30 years of marriage, I don't want to press my luck!
