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Welcome!
Judging by your own MPG assessment, you're doing quite well already, which shows you're willing to learn as otherwise you probably wouldn't get there doing deliveries in a hilly area and all  |
Thanks!
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Also an OBDII monitoring tool that shows instant MPG, like a ScanGauge, UltraGauge or ELM327 (clone) Bluetooth dongle with Torque on your smartphone will be invaluable; you can set those up to show other variables like engine temp, air intake temp, timing advance, engine load %, open/closed loop burning (the latter is more efficient), anything the ECU can throw at you.
And reset engine codes if needed, which saved me a few trips to the dealer...
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I use RealDash!
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The don'ts: It is a 22 year old car. Saving weight is fine, but not if it takes more than a little money or time. You are not likely getting another 100,000 miles out of it.
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I disagree. With regular Maintenance, I had a 95 Subaru that lasted 410K miles. This one currently has 236K, and I've just redone the timing belt. I've also begun installing all LED to lessen draw on the alternator and other systems.
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Propane injection works, but it's just replacing one fuel with another. There's a substantial risk and initial cost, and the gains are small at best. Again, I wouldn't do it in an old car - but then I would not in any car.
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This is an interesting system! It's not substitution, it's addition - the system is a simple install that injects propane into your air intake just short of your O2 Sensor. It works partially by tricking your O2 sensor into believing the Engine is running rich, and thus the ECU backs off the fuel pressure, and since propane burns hotter, it allows for a much more complete burn of the fuel, as well as adding the same amount of energy that would have been in the fuel that was held back. In addition, since Propane burns almost 100% clean, it reduces engine wear by eliminating carbon deposits and keeping your oil clearer for longer. I'm very excited to try it. I will let you all know how it goes, and post results. Most tests indicate a 30% jump in mileage.
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Ozone, HHO, Marvel Mystery oil, Fuel Shark, etc. are snake oil. All of them have been debunked well enough, never have these been proven to work in ordinary vehicles. Yours may be the exception, but you have better chances winning the lottery. Better put your effort in something that will work.
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Damn. I thought I was onto something.