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Old 07-15-2008, 03:34 PM   #7 (permalink)
azraelswrd
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Location: Fresno, CA
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AzxA - '06 Scion xA
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The SGII is pricey but it is very powerful. With it, I have jumped from 38mpg to my current tank of 43 (best trip was 46 mpg) because I can surgically tailor my driving to get better FE.

By far, the best and cheapest mod you can do is to change you -- the driver. I jumped from 33 to 38mpg: reading the 105 tips, hanging out here and at cleanmpg, listening to NPR and just being more relaxed with the road. I pumped my tires up to 40psi and coast a lot more and cleaned up some of the aerodynamics by covering/removing any glaring "air catches". I'll work on an upper grille block next.

I don't usually look at signatures because I look at the left margin first (then I cry at the kickass FE people are getting that I wish I was... but I'll be there someday!!! I believe in the Scangauge)
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My 5 pillars of fuel efficiency:
  • driving style
  • aerodynamics
  • tires
  • weight reduction
  • engine maintenance
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