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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-14-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,229
Posted By GRU
There is a formula...how long is your route? you...

There is a formula...how long is your route? you need to figure out the percentage...if the longer route is 5% longer and you can get 5% better fuel economy then you are breaking even...but if it's...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-08-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,174
Posted By GRU
It's made up of greedy people who only look at...

It's made up of greedy people who only look at what benfits them and their interests, not people like you and me
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-22-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,345
Posted By GRU
since it's 5 speed you should be able to get...

since it's 5 speed you should be able to get 25mpg...instal a fuel cutoff switch so you can do some engine off coasting and learn to coast instead of keeping on the gas pedal untill you really need...
Forum: Instrumentation 12-22-2012, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,822
Posted By GRU
I wouldn't worry about the electric power...

I wouldn't worry about the electric power steering...it will only use energy if you're moving the steering wheel so it will not hurt you're fuel economy unless you're steering much (which you're not...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-20-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,190
Posted By GRU
My opinion is 800 rpm will not make much...

My opinion is 800 rpm will not make much difference...you will probably get better results shifting at 2500 rpm vs. 3500 rpm but i believe it's not much, the best results are from conserving momentum...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 12-20-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,976
Posted By GRU
Sounds good...i can join you guys

Sounds good...i can join you guys
Forum: DIY / How-to 12-01-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,722
Posted By GRU
Let's say you're driving in town with lots of...

Let's say you're driving in town with lots of lights, accelerate no more than just enough to roll to the next red light so that you arnt using brakes to stop untill you get to about 15 mph or slower,...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-30-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,722
Posted By GRU
DFCO will not help you much...Drive without...

DFCO will not help you much...Drive without brakes in town and you'll get 20% better mileage
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-14-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,586
Posted By GRU
about your trips...testing is very hard to do...

about your trips...testing is very hard to do because of different conditions....when you said you gained about 9mpg with the mods, was the engine warmed up? was the trip and engine about the same...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-03-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,612
Posted By GRU
winter grill block and air dam

I just finished my winter grill block and made the air dam out of lawn edging...the first test didnt really show much of a difference but that was a given with all the variables
Forum: The Lounge 10-20-2012, 10:43 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 20,733
Posted By GRU
You don't do anything for fun that uses fuel?...

You don't do anything for fun that uses fuel? Once in a while I drag race too, but so do others who try to save fuel on everyday trips...The amount of fuel i use in a drag race or a wheelie is...
Forum: The Lounge 10-17-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 20,733
Posted By GRU
Even if we got another 300 years of oil, why...

Even if we got another 300 years of oil, why waste it!?
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-12-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 88,062
Posted By GRU
you should be able to because if your current...

you should be able to because if your current stats are based on short trips, it's very hard to get good MPG on them because the engine is cold and in-efficient most of the time, so on your long trip...
Forum: Introductions 08-02-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By GRU
If you leave it in gear on a decent then the a/c...

If you leave it in gear on a decent then the a/c wil not use any extra fuel but if the car is auto trans or you put the car in neutral it will use more fuel
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-20-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,849
Posted By GRU
The owners manual will say the car should not be...

The owners manual will say the car should not be towed with all wheels on the ground because the engine is not running if you do that
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-10-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,715
Posted By GRU
Test: Windows open vs. closed

Yesterday i did a coastdown test with my 4dr Civic. I did 2 tests in each direction with all windows closed and the same test with front windows open thinking this would be worse on fuel economy...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-07-2012, 09:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,073
Posted By GRU
Every month should be a fuel efficiency month

Every month should be a fuel efficiency month
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-10-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,366
Posted By GRU
correct, but running lean will kill burn up your...

correct, but running lean will kill burn up your engine
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-04-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,778
Posted By GRU
Looks great, use the rest of the coroplast for...

Looks great, use the rest of the coroplast for the belly pan
Forum: Success Stories 05-04-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 58,228
Posted By GRU
That's amazing, Congradulations on that but for...

That's amazing, Congradulations on that but for those who say "who needs a 4 cyl car when this pickup can do 50mpg", let's not forget how much work Dave has to do to get that 50mpg. If he drove a...
Forum: The Lounge 05-04-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,846
Posted By GRU
Yes, i wouldn't call myself cheap because i will...

Yes, i wouldn't call myself cheap because i will blow money like i'm rich if it's something i really want. Cheap is when you have money but "cheap out" and decide not to replace your bald tires on...
Forum: Introductions 04-27-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By GRU
you're getting great numbers out of that car. You...

you're getting great numbers out of that car. You could take it to a good meachanic that can tune the carb but i think it's running good now. do some aero mods like blocking a part of the grill...
Forum: Success Stories 04-13-2012, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,369
Posted By GRU
i would be careful with the auto trans. i might...

i would be careful with the auto trans. i might be wrong, but i just don't like taking risks because it's the trans fails it's about 3000-5000 to fix. you might be better just driving at steady 90...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-13-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,087
Posted By GRU
but the car is much wider than stock and look at...

but the car is much wider than stock and look at how much it tapers after the front wheel covers, there would be lots of turbulance around the doors and then once again the wind is being pushed out...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-08-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,242
Posted By GRU
a person that passes like that deserves to be put...

a person that passes like that deserves to be put in a hospital, i just feel bad for those people in the incoming lane that have no idea what's about to happen because an idiot wanted to pass someone
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