Increasing mpg- tyres/remove prop?

Hi guys, just wanted your opinion on a few options to improve my mpg.

My L series seems to get around 35 mpg on mostly country roads at around 60 mph. I was hoping I could get a bit more from it, fuel prices being as the are.

Firstly I wanted to know if anyone has increase mpg by using road tyres, I currently have lassa computas fitted which have an moderate AT pattern - what have you guys found tyres wise

Secondly I was thinking that I could remove the prop for the summer to increase mpg but wouldn't want to for only a little gain. Has anyone tested this regarding mpg?

cheers guys

Tyre choice might help. Keep them carefully inflated, perhaps slightly firm. Choose a narrower tyre to reduce road friction. Remember that you need to save enough money on mpg in order to pay for new tyres before you even start making a saving!

35mpg is pretty good for an l-series.

Cheers

Blippie

I'm currently running without propshaft until I get a new VCU. I'm also running 205/80/16 Kumho KL78 AT- new all round at 30psi. Engine freshly serviced and a CAT bypass pipe. I drive mainly country roads at 60-65 with motorway at same and bit round town. I mainly drive with a very light foot but still don't hang around.

I calculated my mpg by brim to brim and my speedo/odometer is spot on according to the GPS.

I get 42mpg out of my L series.


I think a well maintined vehicle set up right with good economical driving will help the most.

After I did my first blue light training course with my fire service I found my own driving changed and my fuel economy went up by an average of 8 mpg on my then BMW 525 estate. As I got further on in my career I was taught to drive more and more vehicles on blue lights including cars. The smoothness and looking ahead that goes into emergency response I passed back to my driving and it really makes a difference. Consider some form of advanced training, RosPa or IAM offer some good courses for little money.

This and maintaining tyre pressures works for me.

Thanks Blippie, Spacemonkey and bsa77

All good suggestions, I guess that 35mpg is not to bad and I could possibly get a few more by driving in a way that was more considerate to looking ahead more etc - So I will try and give that a go! Trouble is I get impatient getting stuck behind lorries and old people at 40mph on open roads but anyway I will try it for a week and see what I get.

Car is generally well looked after but is approaching its next service so maybe that will help also.

Maybe I will treat her to a trip to a diesel specialist to check all the injectors etc - that said she does pull very well.

Cheers guys

would removing the prop really help that much?? read of mixed reveiws on this mod as to if your would get better MPG