[101Volts]

Yes, The rear passenger seats were removed. A few things are carried around in the car but it's far from being a tool shed or Hoardasaurous Mobile.

I don't expect to be going far out with mods to this vehicle now. If/when I get a Geo Metro, I can do much more than I'm doing with this van. Also, Not much city driving is done in this van due to our location.

(Edit, 2013-September-18: I don't think I'm about to buy a Metro.)

(Earlier Edit: The below parts I now take with a grain of salt due to the fact I did such little coasting and not much distance in the tests.)

I tried to A-B-A the tire pressure between 50 and 55 PSI to find the most fuel-efficient pressure and I somewhat flunked it. At first I was going to use 50 PSI (Roughly) As A runs and 55 PSI as a B run but I'll have to reverse them. A third A run hasn't been made. The pizza pans were on for all these tests which is partially why there isn't another proper run at 50 PSI; They take time to take off and on.

Averages and totals for "B" Runs, (Roughly 50 PSI) Counting going from home to the gas station:

35.95 MPG AVG
0.10 Gal
188 FWT Max
3.8 Miles
1754 RPM Max
42 MPH Max
24.5 MPH AVG
$0.40 Cost

Averages and totals for "A" Runs, (Roughly 55 PSI) Counting going to the gas station (Again)

32.03 MPG AVG
0.15 Gal
188 FWT Max
5 Miles
1898 RPM Max
42 MPH Max
21.6 MPH AVG
$0.69 Cost

I did drive more for the "A" Runs but I think these are still somewhat valid, Especially when comparing my first ride from home to the gas station compared to my second run which was fairly close:

First Drive, at 50 PSI:

40.5 MPG AVG
0.06 GAL
186 FWT Max
2.4 Miles
1754 RPM Max
42 MPH Max
26 MPH AVG
$0.23 Cost

Second Drive, at 55 PSI:

38.9 MPG AVG
0.06 Gal
184 FWT Max
2.4 Miles
1898 RPM Max
42 MPH Max
24 MPH AVG
$0.24 Cost

I didn't deflate the tires from 55 back to 50ish today.

Also, I must note that I use hills (Down Slopes) for acceleration when and where possible.

Austin