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EcoModding Central
10-28-2022, 05:52 PM
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2005 Ford Explorer, 4.0 SOHC + 4WD. Stock EPA Figure: 15 Combined.
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Today I made a few modifications: I had 1/4...
Today I made a few modifications:
I had 1/4 of the Grill Block on already, and I added the majority of it back. I only used Duct Tape, which gets pushed in by the wind. I should probably add some...
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Success Stories
09-24-2020, 11:31 PM
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What did you do to/with your vehicle today?
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75,308
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I've been working on the 90 Grand Marquis in the...
I've been working on the 90 Grand Marquis in the last 10 days or so. One thing led to another.
Most Fuel Lines have been replaced.
Air Filter, Fuel Filter, Oil, Oil Filter - All new now.
3...
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EcoModding Central
01-21-2020, 10:55 PM
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1994 Diesel Suburban Build
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101Volts
https://www.dieselplace.com/forum/63-gm-diesel-eng...
https://www.dieselplace.com/forum/63-gm-diesel-engines/21-6-5l-diesel-engine/422137-diy-water-mist-injection-system-install-w-pics-mpg-boost-project-12.html
Gonna leave this here. PrivatePilot...
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EcoModding Central
11-25-2018, 11:01 PM
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1990 Mercury Grand Marquis Station Wagon
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101Volts
Small update. I don't expect to do much with this...
Small update. I don't expect to do much with this car, it's hibernating now (I never use it in winter) but here are my goals:
1: Change the oil from Castrol Magnetec 5w30 to something thinner...
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EcoModding Central
06-21-2017, 11:37 PM
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1999 Chevy K2500 Suburban 6.5 Diesel (Automatic)
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101Volts
Small update: 1: On a recent local trip I...
Small update:
1: On a recent local trip I found I was driving stupidly the last few weeks, having forgotten how to drive this vehicle over the 5-6 weeks when it was on jack stands. I got that...
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EcoModding Central
06-11-2017, 05:56 PM
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Which type of engine oil is best?
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101Volts
I'm surprised nobody mentioned this: Not all...
I'm surprised nobody mentioned this: Not all 0w30s, 5w30s and 10w30s are the exact same viscosity, the numbers represent viscosity ranges. Pennzoil Platinum 5w30 is thinner when hot and cold than...
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EcoModding Central
06-01-2017, 12:50 AM
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1999 Chevy K2500 Suburban 6.5 Diesel (Automatic)
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25,468
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101Volts
Latest EcoModding Report: Reattached the...
Latest EcoModding Report:
Reattached the improved air dam; now it curves around the corners of the bumper and is attached by metal brackets. This is easy to do for this vehicle's stock bumper as...
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EcoModding Central
05-16-2017, 10:31 PM
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1999 Chevy K2500 Suburban 6.5 Diesel (Automatic)
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25,468
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101Volts
Latest Reports: 1. Replaced Oil Cooler Lines...
Latest Reports:
1. Replaced Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Cooler. (Not F.E. related.)
2. Installed Amsoil Universal Dual Bypass Oil Filtration System - still need to stop small leaks. (May increase...
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Success Stories
10-20-2016, 11:36 PM
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Increased mileage by nut at the wheel in 3/4 ton Suburban...
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1,766
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101Volts
It's either staying in the 35-90 MPG on the...
It's either staying in the 35-90 MPG on the instant meter or briskly accelerating, not lowering the average much and then having 200+, 400+, 600+ and even 1000+ MPG on the instant meter depending on...
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EcoModding Central
09-23-2016, 08:50 PM
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1999 Chevy K2500 Suburban 6.5 Diesel (Automatic)
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25,468
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101Volts
Before I get to the most recent modification I'll...
Before I get to the most recent modification I'll give an update of what has been done so far.
Since the last post I changed the oil to Shell T6 0w40. Great for cold starts but it's thinner when...
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General Efficiency Discussion
07-15-2016, 08:24 PM
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68
Saw first non-hybrid (Malibu) with engine stop/start. Why do people hate stop/start?
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101Volts
On another note I'm reminded of all the "Oh my...
On another note I'm reminded of all the "Oh my god a seat belt. LET ME JUST CUT IT OFF WITH A RAZOR TO FIX IT AND GET IMPALED ON THE STEERING COLUMN!" crap in about 1970.*
*I wasn't born for over...
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General Efficiency Discussion
05-26-2016, 10:12 PM
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Amsoil Coolant Boost = Faster Warmup
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2,328
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101Volts
Looks like Amsoil had another formulation of it...
Looks like Amsoil had another formulation of it which was causing problems, this post was from 2012:
Beware of Amsoil Coolant Boost!!! - Cherokee SRT8 Forum...
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General Efficiency Discussion
04-15-2016, 06:37 PM
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Amsoil Coolant Boost = Faster Warmup
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2,328
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101Volts
Amsoil Coolant Boost = Faster Warmup
Amsoil just released a engine coolant boost for sale. I'm just posting about it here, I'm not a bot.
AMSOIL Dominator® Coolant Boost...
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EcoModding Central
01-02-2016, 02:46 PM
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1999 Chevy K2500 Suburban 6.5 Diesel (Automatic)
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25,468
Posted By
101Volts
I didn't update the photo, but the duct tape...
I didn't update the photo, but the duct tape wheel arch covers (partial on front and near full on rear) made an improvement on the highway; with them I don't need to hold the accelerator down as much...
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General Efficiency Discussion
09-14-2015, 08:50 AM
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Cleaner Oil & Cleaner Engine = More MPGs?
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1,298
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101Volts
Cleaner Oil & Cleaner Engine = More MPGs?
According to this article, a cleaner oil and cleaner engine increases fuel efficiency. It talks about bypass oil filters going down to six microns.
Clean Oil Reduces Engine Fuel Consumption...
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General Efficiency Discussion
04-05-2015, 04:22 PM
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Oil Viscosity Question - 10w30 vs 5w30 and 0w30
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101Volts
Oil Viscosity Question - 10w30 vs 5w30 and 0w30
I'm aware that if the oil is a Xw30 it's compatible with the engine. But, it'll cause more wear to have a 10w30 than 5w30 or 0w30 in theory - If the car engine can take it and not leak or burn oil,...
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
09-23-2014, 08:36 PM
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Is this true? (Instantaneous MPG higher at 60-65 versus 50-55 using DWL)
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4,722
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101Volts
That's what I've been wondering about my Dad's...
That's what I've been wondering about my Dad's 3-Litre Caravan. However, I don't have a lot of flat areas nearby that I know about to test this on being in Pennsylvania. I noticed that with the TPS...
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EcoModding Central
09-09-2014, 08:14 AM
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Anyone EOC with automatic?
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2,315
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101Volts
I did do EOCing with a 2000 Caravan 3-Litre,...
I did do EOCing with a 2000 Caravan 3-Litre, though that was above the speed the manual stated.
Forum:
Success Stories
10-08-2013, 11:47 PM
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24
Car Talk-The Ugly Accident; Two ecomodders nominated
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4,595
Posted By
101Volts
The links worked for me though I had to click...
The links worked for me though I had to click them a few times. Some of the people who commented on those images are missing the boat on hypermiling if that's what they think.
Going through my...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
09-18-2013, 10:55 PM
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318
Experiment: smooth wheel discs tested A-B-A - 4.6% mpg improvement @ 65 mph
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205,351
Posted By
101Volts
Thanks. Father heated plastic that was on a...
Thanks.
Father heated plastic that was on a hubcap too and it formed holes.
Though it's been changing form, The plastic has held until the last time I checked it at least and I didn't see any...
Forum:
Aerodynamics
09-13-2013, 11:07 PM
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318
Experiment: smooth wheel discs tested A-B-A - 4.6% mpg improvement @ 65 mph
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205,351
Posted By
101Volts
I don't have a photo on here now, But Father and...
I don't have a photo on here now, But Father and I wrapped stretch-wrap plastic over the hubcaps of "Moony" and are using those for the smooth aero covers. At first the plastic was falling out the...
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
08-29-2013, 04:42 PM
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59
What's your time worth? Fuel economy vs speed.
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9,228
Posted By
101Volts
Is that a typo in the bold part? If so that one...
Is that a typo in the bold part? If so that one little typo changed the context of the whole sentence.
Forum:
Instrumentation
08-23-2013, 06:25 PM
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ScanGauge : which gauges you choose?
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5,550
Posted By
101Volts
Top Left: Instant MPG Top Right: GPH ...
Top Left: Instant MPG Top Right: GPH
Bottom Left: AVG MPG Bottom Right: IGN/LOD
That's how I have it today. I recently started using the GPH gauge.
*Note - IGn/LOD meaning that...
Forum:
Off-Topic Tech
08-03-2013, 04:45 PM
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7
EcoModder Music Makers/Music related to Hypermiling?
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1,762
Posted By
101Volts
EcoModder Music Makers/Music related to Hypermiling?
I decided to make this thread after Jeff88 commented about the possibility that perhaps EcoModder.com should have a band and I was apparently a lyricist. (Here's the post:...
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Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
06-20-2013, 08:48 PM
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183
Speed vs. MPG charts (post 'em if you got 'em)
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185,367
Posted By
101Volts
I found a site that gives detailed fuel economy...
I found a site that gives detailed fuel economy information for vehicles at specific speeds. Here's one for the 3.0 Litre Dodge Caravan I sometimes drive:
2000 Dodge Caravan 3.0L V-6 fuel economy...
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