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Forum: The Unicorn Corral

10-08-2019, 10:26 AM

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Cetane...

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Posted By houseofdiesel

My take on cetane It matters very much the...

My take on cetane
It matters very much the older the engine gets. You notice when you have poor quality fuel in a 20 year old diesel, it misfires on start up cold, it makes more noise when starting...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

05-17-2016, 05:21 PM

Replies: 26

First test drive: Smart Fortwo diesel cabriolet - saw 67 mpg US (100% city)

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Posted By houseofdiesel

I stay off the major highways with it, it...

I stay off the major highways with it, it consumes way too much at 100+. Mostly a back roads discovery car, going to work the long way, going out on weekends and such. Hardly ever get the chance to...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

05-17-2016, 08:14 AM

Replies: 26

First test drive: Smart Fortwo diesel cabriolet - saw 67 mpg US (100% city)

Views: 5,207

Posted By houseofdiesel

I find the scangauge is very acurate in the...

I find the scangauge is very acurate in the smart, less then 5%. On my automatic VW tdi it is out by 35-40%. On my Mercedes R class cdi 8-10%-but adding roof racks/boxes and towing move it around a...

Forum: General Efficiency Discussion

05-16-2016, 05:54 PM

Replies: 26

First test drive: Smart Fortwo diesel cabriolet - saw 67 mpg US (100% city)

Views: 5,207

Posted By houseofdiesel

I love these little cars, so incredible...

I love these little cars, so incredible efficient. I have a 2006 that we bought new in late 2007, pure cabrio, only has 26000kms to date.

99% of the people who are considering one are better...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

12-16-2015, 07:12 PM

Replies: 16

Help me drive my diesel car more efficiently

Views: 4,648

Posted By houseofdiesel

If you want to beat the rated fuel economy you...

If you want to beat the rated fuel economy you need to slow down, max 90km/h. Shift as early as possible, say 1600-1800 pms and stay out of boost. Modern diesels add fuel under boost these days to...

Forum: Introductions

04-21-2012, 10:24 PM

Replies: 29

1982 Volvo 244 D6 with 2383ccm diesel engine

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Posted By houseofdiesel

I love the sound of those old inline 6's, like a...

I love the sound of those old inline 6's, like a mini transport truck! Consider upgrading your injector nozzles to the 1.9d size or GTD ones, I have found a larger injector helps overall. Replace...

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