Android and iPhone apps are a less alternative to dedicated devices like the ScanGauge and Ultragauge. You'll need an inexpensive wireless OBD dongle (under $20): Bluetooth for Android, Wifi for iOS. The Torque App is free for Android. The DashCommand App is $10.
The AutoMeter EcoMeter is a colorful, and compact alternative. While it doesn't deliver all of the deep data of the SG and UG, the color sweep display keeps your eyes on the road. (Disclaimer: AutoMeter helped Kickstart my Ain't Fuelin' pilot.)
More maintenance stuff: fuel system clean, PCV valve, switch to high mileage full synthetic oil on the next oil change and low rolling resistance tires when it's time for a tire change.
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