[aidem1]

I am a retired Operations Director. I have a degree in Food Science but only briefly worked in the field. My science background gave me problem solving ability and 'thinking outside the box' which I adapted to successful management career in health care plant management.

I'm happy to be out of the office permanently and engaged with my hobby farm in rural North Florida.

I had no brothers, so my Dad engaged me in car talk and repairs. I got interested in all things automotive. My husband is from New York City, and all he knows is where to put the key and the gas, so I take care of our cars.

After the 70's, when cars became less mechanical and more "circuital" it kinda got away from me and I didn't get under the hood any more. But I was always interested in mileage, and kept records (as taught by Dad) of every fillup of every car I ever had my whole life. So the ecomodder forum felt like a natural for me to geek out on such matters with.

I am driving my 1996 Corolla wagon: my carbon credit car. I recently traded my 2001 Tundra for a 2009 Tacoma (toyota #13). I just love a Toyota. I use a truck for farm stuff, and to pull my (little) trailer every summer to Burning Man.

I'm currently trying to determine if running premium, recommended for the 4.0 liter six, is better mileage than running on regular. The computer detunes the engine for regular, so it doesn't knock, but you get a little (really little) more HP and torque with premium and I'm experimentally trying to up my towing mileage in advance of the summer trip.