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Old 05-06-2008, 10:12 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Blackfly - '98 Geo Metro
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Last 3: 70.09 mpg (US)

MPGiata - '90 Mazda Miata
90 day: 54.46 mpg (US)

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Hey, Twerp - welcome to the forum.

Awesome avatar.

Definitely, definitely get a ScanGauge. It'll pay for itself in no time with the amount of fuel you'll be saving. If the price seems steep, I like to remind people that you could always use it for 6 months to fine tune your driving and then sell it later and get most of your money back. There's no shortage of people looking to buy these. (But I bet you won't be selling it once you get your hands on one.)

If I had a truck I was using for commuting, that'd be step one, followed immediately by driving adjustments. Have you browsed the list of driving tactics?

As well, I'd be looking into aero mods - particularly partial grille block and an aero cap. (I'll assume you've checked out the aero forum).

Can't fault Daox's advice about keeping your eyes open for a cheap, small beater, too.

It'll be interesting to see where you go with this.
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