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Old 10-31-2012, 11:56 AM   #4 (permalink)
mackerel
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Pablo - '86 Toyota Pickup 1 Ton, 22RE, W56 trans, 4.300 diff.
Pickups
90 day: 25.68 mpg (US)

Red Brighton - '98 Subaru Legacy Wagon Brighton
90 day: 32.3 mpg (US)

Rust Victim - '00 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 2WD, 5 speed manual, 2.4l, Extracab.
Last 3: 29.68 mpg (US)
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That'd be great. I've got an UltraGauge for the Subaru, but Pablo (the pickup) doesn't have an OBDII. I've been looking for recommendations of what can be easily installed. MPGuino, huh? I'll look into it.

Driving with the UltraGauge for a year has taught me most of what I need to know about driving style, but different aerodynamics will mean a different ideal speed. One thing I've found is that instant MPG isn't as useful as adding the trip odometer and the distance 'til empty. That lets me know what mileage equivalent I've just gotten for a particular stretch of road, or from mucking about in town traffic.

Of course I'm also looking for the definition of "basic maintenance" when it comes to a mid 80's EFI engine with lots of vacuum lines. At least I don't have any accessory items like power steering or AC to deal with, but what do I look over first?
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