When someone new to EcoModding asks you what types of mods they should do to their vehicle, what do you suggest?
The
65+ mods list is a good resource (and, yes, I'm way overdue adding missing mods to bump it into the ~70 range). But I wonder if it's a bit overwhelming for the noobs and/or the short attention spanned.
Of course the problem with recommending 10 mods is that the answer is always "it depends".
EG. it depends if the noob doing mostly city or mostly highway driving? Is s/he willing to modify driving style? Mechanical inclination? Willing to monitor instrumentation more closely than the average driver?
As far as mods go, I almost always start with:
1) MPG instrumentation, keep a fuel log
2) basic maintenance items (tire press/good running order/lowest applicable viscosity lubricants)
3) partial grille blocking