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Old 04-28-2013, 09:37 AM   #4 (permalink)
mcrews
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Originally Posted by mattsk1 View Post
My Tires are at 40_ psi. I noticed your big on tire pressure. I am not sure it has made that much of an impact. The mod I noticed I got the most out of was blocking the lower grill. Other than that, my gas miliage has not changed that much. I am getting about 3-4mpg better than with out any mods, so it is an improvement.
psi is free and easy!
about half of the population are at 28 psi, so going to 40+ makes a measurable change in mpg. Encourages them to then make small cosmetic changes (grill blocks etc)

I am also a BIG advocate for upsizing when buying new tires!
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ECO MODS PERFORMED:
First: ScangaugeII
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...eii-23306.html

Second: Grille Block
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...e-10912-2.html

Third: Full underbelly pan
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...q45-11402.html

Fourth: rear skirts and 30.4mpg on trip!
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...tml#post247938
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