Hi all.

[p3anut]

Fair enough.

[MetroMPG]

Hi p3anut - welcome to the forum.

Have you seen the MPGuino? You can get MPG instrumentation for your non-OBDII car in a pre-built kit or build your own DIY style on the cheap if you can solder/follow instructions.

For a highway trip, you know what people are going to tell you: keep the speed down, and aeromods, aeromods, aeromods.

[p3anut]

I read about the MPGuino. Tempted. :-P Speaking of aeromods, anyone reckon slightly lowering my car would help economy much?

[MetroMPG]

Define "much".

Lowering is a common trick automakers use when they produce "eco" versions of existing vehicle models.

Lexus claimed a .01 reduction in Cd when their big sedan was lowered 1 inch.

You can see the estimated fuel savings of Cd -0.01 if you use our calculator: Aerodynamic & rolling resistance, power & MPG calculator - EcoModder.com

[UfoTofU]

Mod your driving

[p3anut]

Well, I'm tempted to lower it for asthetics too. So maybe :P Although that would be kinda ricey so I may give it a miss. I've taken the rear seats and sub out since I'll need the room when I'm away travelling. Even that (maybe 20kg at the most) made a slight improvement to economy. I've been trying to drive more economically too, although it's only just here in the city until I go next Monday.