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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-10-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By DamageX
Are you sure the axle nut was tightened...

Are you sure the axle nut was tightened adequately? From a quick google search it looks like it should be 180ft*lbs
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-09-2011, 03:17 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By DamageX
Hi Will, how much fuel was in your tank at the...

Hi Will, how much fuel was in your tank at the time? In my 320i it is possible to starve the fuel pickup and stall the engine during a hard right-hand turn if the fuel level is down to 1/4 or less. ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-08-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By Christ
Check t that axle if theres thumping going on....

Check t that axle if theres thumping going on. Just changed both axles on my wifes saturn to fix some major thump/wobble.

Cutting out while cornering used to happen to my Topaz. It turned out to...
Forum: The Lounge 11-16-2010, 12:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,676
Posted By autoteach
I think that it should be the shifter, and you...

I think that it should be the shifter, and you have to insert at least 4 inches in your mouth while blowing on it in a bobbing motion, all while cupping the ash tray. All the MADD members can...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 10-29-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,545
Posted By 04_Sentra
I don't know if I'm an EV guru but I do have an...

I don't know if I'm an EV guru but I do have an EV so...
115kWh battery capacity
97% efficiency
$0.1201/kwh electricity cost (the national average)
gives:
(115kWh/0.97) * $0.1201 = $14.24 per...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-19-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,691
Posted By Frank Lee
I've run many junkyard tires to the ground. I got...

I've run many junkyard tires to the ground. I got them because they were cheap or free, depending on. Many of them had wonderful deep tread but sidewall cracking due to age and sitting outside,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 09-12-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 540
Views: 259,189
Posted By 3-Wheeler
More build info

This shows a closeup of the rear hatch latch right after fiber-glassing for reinforcement.

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6838&stc=1&d=1284343151

New glass is being...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-24-2010, 02:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,900
Posted By Frank Lee
My waist stores about 90% of my fuel energy...

My waist stores about 90% of my fuel energy intake...

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r262/theclencher/beer-belly.jpg
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-26-2010, 01:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,851
Posted By roflwaffle
We need a flowchart! ...

We need a flowchart!

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/90s_flowchart.png
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By Christ
It's critical at this point that you take the MPG...

It's critical at this point that you take the MPG hit and don't allow the engine to pull under full load. In other words, don't keep the RPM's as low as you normally might. Drive like a "normal"...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-22-2010, 01:49 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By Christ
If I remember correctly, and I probably don't,...

If I remember correctly, and I probably don't, the gushing happens after the thermostat starts opening. You should have the climate control all the way to hot, and the fan on full to minimize the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2010, 11:03 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By Christ
Basically, you can burp the coolant when ever you...

Basically, you can burp the coolant when ever you really want to, just keep an eye on the temps until you do it. If the engine starts to get hot rapidly, shut 'er down, cuz you may have an air bubble...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2010, 11:02 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By blownb310
The general consensus of breaking in a rebuilt...

The general consensus of breaking in a rebuilt engine is to drive it at varying speeds while intermittently putting a gentle load on it. This helps to seat the rings. The clicking could be air...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-20-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
Enough throttle cable slack? Vacuum leak? Plug...

Enough throttle cable slack? Vacuum leak? Plug all open tubes on the intake manifold. Don't play with the throttle stop screw unless you're sure it's been moved. If it looks like the throttle...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-19-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By Christ
This is quite possible. I've interchanged them...

This is quite possible. I've interchanged them before, but there I've always interchanged the whole system, and always from a CRX into a Civic, never the other way around... I'm not entirely sure if...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-05-2010, 04:07 AM
Replies: 303
Views: 68,747
Posted By texanidiot25
(Basing off small block chevy knowledge) The...

(Basing off small block chevy knowledge) The basic rule of thumb is 2-3k rpm for 20 minutes. Use break in oil. Do not IDLE! This is very important, as the goal is to keep oil PSI high while the...
Forum: The Lounge 03-07-2010, 12:26 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 23,653
Posted By Bicycle Bob
Ref: "Collapse" by Jared Diamond.

Ref: "Collapse" by Jared Diamond.
Forum: The Lounge 03-07-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 23,653
Posted By Bicycle Bob
The Dominican Republic has more rain, better...

The Dominican Republic has more rain, better soil, and started with a lower population. The biggest single factor, however, is that they had a dictator who shot loggers instead of hiring them. ...
Forum: The Lounge 03-05-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 23,653
Posted By Bicycle Bob
Modern agriculture is totally dependent on oil,...

Modern agriculture is totally dependent on oil, so current trends cannot continue. Part of California's central valley is being lost to salt accumulation from bad irrigation, and many other...
Forum: The Lounge 02-28-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,606
Posted By 5speed5
Have a GM car/truck? Find it's "birthday" here.

For all you Metro, Firefly, Cobalt, G5, etc. owners, here is a site that will
tell you what the build date of your car is, plus it lists all the options you
have and tells you how rare your car is....
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-14-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,847
Posted By cfg83
A Brief Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics – Part1

Hello -

Here's an article I am sure you will enjoy :

A Brief Illustrated History Of Automotive Aerodynamics – Part1 | The Truth About Cars...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-08-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 36,416
Posted By Christ
1 - Gas already contains xylene and toluene,...

1 - Gas already contains xylene and toluene, they're considered aromatics.

2 - Ethanol addition is allowing them to blend cheaper fuels, both by the addition of esters, and because of the addition...
Forum: Hybrids 01-19-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 66,198
Posted By RobertSmalls
Bikeracer, As you know, I'm glad to have...

Bikeracer,

As you know, I'm glad to have another mod-inclined Insight owner on the forum. There aren't many of us. I also hope Ben gets his IRX on the road soon. Hopefully, you'll develop good...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-03-2010, 09:40 AM
Replies: 617
Views: 84,595
Posted By RobertSmalls
This engine is TINY and it heats up fast. Air in...

This engine is TINY and it heats up fast. Air in the cooling system would do it. I've drained and filled my coolant three times. Just pouring coolant into the radiator pretty much guarantees you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-14-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 178,131
Posted By MetroMPG
Arrow How to properly test modifications (AKA: don't believe every MPG claim you read)

Here on EcoModder we see a lot of claims made about the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness) of specific modifications. It's an understatement to say not all claims are made equal.

Just...
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