Excited new member

[Ashmck]

Hey all,

Even though i just found this site I have practiced many of your methods since I got my first car (VW Golf)


I just bought a Toyota Yaris (4dr Auto)

And for my business I have a 1997 Ford Diesel van modified to have a 5 speed manual, currently getting 23mpg in town on Veggie oil!
(And its loaded down with Carpet cleaning equipment and water!)



I look forward to soaking in this culture of minimalism and efficientcy!

[GasSavers_Red]

Welcome

[cfg83]

Ashmck -

Welcome to GS! The Ford diesel van sounds cool. You added the 5-speed, but did the van also come with the diesel?

CarloSW2

[Ashmck]

Originally Posted by cfg83

Ashmck -

Welcome to GS! The Ford diesel van sounds cool. You added the 5-speed, but did the van also come with the diesel?

CarloSW2

Actually no, It was a Gas V8 Triton (9mpg!!!)
So I put in a 1985 Ford 6.9 diesel my dad rebuilt that was in his rusted out truck.

[Danronian]

Sounds interesting.

Welcome to the site!

Good luck with the Yaris. I've heard they can get some pretty good MPG.