[elhigh]

Hi,

Your engine should be an actual Ford engine, it can trace its lineage all the way back to the Pinto, and even further. It's a good, sturdy engine.

Start a vehicle log page so you can track - and show us - your results. Especially me, 'cause I'm nosy that way.

Fab up an aerocap and see how she do. There's a couple of folks here who've done it already and posted their results; it looks to be worth the effort.

+1 on moving to a smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicle. I'm right there with you on not moving closer since I also live in a small town and wouldn't trade, and the house is nearly paid off. But maybe you could buddy with somebody a day or two per week? My wife and I carpool, that's 50 man-miles per gallon, same as a Toyota Prius carrying the typical single commuter.

Wheel covers, lots of EOC, skinnier tires at higher pressure (I run 195/75R14), air dam under the chin, look at blocking some or all of the grille. Lots of easy, low-hanging fruit. I don't want to buy a new vehicle for the sake of mileage either.