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Old 07-24-2008, 03:35 AM   #6 (permalink)
azraelswrd
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Location: Fresno, CA
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AzxA - '06 Scion xA
90 day: 42.72 mpg (US)
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(some are more radical than others, but they can only help. Biggest gains for me in MPG were through changed driving style and scangauge guidance )

areas to focus on for FE improvement: driving, aero, tires, weight

driving:
- get a scangauge or way to see instant MPG
- go through the "100+ tips" and do as many as you can (not sure what you already do but do what you are comfortable/safe with)

tires:
- switch to low-rolling resistance tires

aero:
- add grill blocks
- add rear wheel skirts (front are trickier to make)
- remove antenna
- remove passenger side mirror
- add belly pan
- add boattail
- add smooth hubcaps to wheels

weight:
- remove more weight (ie. back seat, passenger seat, A/C, etc...)
- lose weight from driver
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My 5 pillars of fuel efficiency:
  • driving style
  • aerodynamics
  • tires
  • weight reduction
  • engine maintenance
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