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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,882
Posted By aerohead
old/new oil

The base oil never wears out.
The oil has detergents,dispersants,and viscosity enhancers.These are what wear out at around 7,500-miles under mean,average,USA empirical measurements according to the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-29-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,061
Posted By oil pan 4
If you don't have heated seats, you don't have to...

If you don't have heated seats, you don't have to buy a whole vehicle to get them.


Picked this up a few months back....
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-11-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By RedDevil
The reason it idles higher is that it is released...

The reason it idles higher is that it is released from the drag of the gearbox.
The ICU makes it use just enough fuel to enable combustion, which makes it rev a bit higher than it does under load,...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-02-2015, 12:52 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 41,985
Posted By ksa8907
Show off your Grille Block

My best one yet! I love it

http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv227/ksa8907/Mobile%20Uploads/20151102_071509.jpg...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-22-2015, 02:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,290
Posted By Frank Lee
I've never messed with heating windshield fluid...

I've never messed with heating windshield fluid because I rarely use it in any condition (it evaporates out of the tank mostly). It seems like trying to raise the temperature of the ocean by throwing...
Forum: Instrumentation 10-17-2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,549
Posted By redpoint5
I paid about $9 shipped for my ELM237 from Amazon...

I paid about $9 shipped for my ELM237 from Amazon and went with the cheapest one that had decent reviews. This was several years ago.

Today I just picked up the LG Optimus Exceed 2 from Bestbuy...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-14-2015, 03:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,578
Posted By markweatherill
...replacing a belt driven fan with an electric...

...replacing a belt driven fan with an electric one is possibly going to reduce engine warm-up times as well.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-12-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 20,314
Posted By PaleMelanesian
High rpm acceleration is bad and consumes lots of...

High rpm acceleration is bad and consumes lots of gas. If you have a manual transmission you can do decent acceleration at not-high rpm, like 2000. If you press the pedal that same amount in an...
Forum: Success Stories 10-03-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,876
Posted By whatmaycome14
Thumbs up I just increased my mpg 300%!!

Gone is the 1998 QX4 that got 15mpg...

Say hello to "Lucy":

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/mkiii_kelly/Lucy/62148002-95AB-4D36-979A-AED22FDC2D29.jpg

2011 Prius III
Forum: The Lounge 09-14-2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By user removed
You asked so here goes. 1. I would never buy...

You asked so here goes.

1. I would never buy any car the PO used to pull stumps, having pulled a few myself, I used an excavator.
2. Lights off, they affect photo quality.
3. Not sure how much...
Forum: The Lounge 08-24-2015, 07:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,639
Posted By Frank Lee
Among other things, they seem to use all controls...

Among other things, they seem to use all controls as if they're just on/off switches; gas pedal and brake pedal all on or all off, no gradients. Summer: a/c on full blast; Winter: heat on full blast....
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-20-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,817
Posted By redpoint5
I'm noticing the before and after exposures...

I'm noticing the before and after exposures aren't the same. In the second photo, the sky and trees are brighter, suggesting the shutter or ISO sensitivity was increased to capture more light....
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-10-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,883
Posted By jedi_sol
I'm sure the steering does lock, but the OP says...

I'm sure the steering does lock, but the OP says the highway has "long and gentle" hills...no mention of any corners, lol.

unless engine off coasting in gear somehow disables steering wheel lock?
Forum: The Lounge 08-07-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,979
Posted By P-hack
They *should* also control for color, but they...

They *should* also control for color, but they are marketing idiots.

More crap from chevy, can I get my tax money back?
Forum: The Lounge 07-31-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,604
Posted By darcane
Gas Stations: "Reports of my death are an...

Gas Stations: "Reports of my death are an exaggeration"

I'm more inclined to believe that we will be closer to the DoE report that the author references showing that in 2040 electric cars will...
Forum: Introductions 06-12-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,970
Posted By Fat Charlie
You've been told before that: 1. High...

You've been told before that:

1. High speeds in something with the aerodynamics of a Fit are bad for fuel economy.
2. An automatic transmission is not the best for fuel economy.
3. Using A/C...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-09-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,000
Posted By California98Civic
But torque does not offer a measure of engine...

But torque does not offer a measure of engine load percentage, does it? You need that measure to fine tune your throttle technique. Most cars want between 75% and 80% load for best fuel...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-09-2015, 12:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,000
Posted By California98Civic
Which car are you driving? The VW or the Toyota?...

Which car are you driving? The VW or the Toyota? Both are good candidates. Look at P&G (pulse & glide) and EOC (engine off coasting) on the lists of techniques. And look at DwL (driving with load).
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2015, 07:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 742
Posted By pete c
Just rented a CVT Sentra

Had it 2 days for a work trip to northern NH. Mostly highway driving. I drove going up, 65-70, most of the time, trying to drive for mileage. Averaged 43+, according to the computer. My refill...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,032
Posted By Cd
If you put a partial grille block on the car, you...

If you put a partial grille block on the car, you will see savings a hundred times greater than anything you will see by changing your antenna.
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,032
Posted By 2009Toyotoad
Certainly won't help radio reception unless it...

Certainly won't help radio reception unless it actually has the fractal antenna wire inside. as for mpg there are already lots of opinions
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-03-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,679
Posted By Chrysler kid
lowered the civic today

I was able to get a set of tein s tech springs for $139 shipped which seemed like a great deal. I was looking for something to lower the car slightly without affecting ride quality. Daily driver...
Forum: Introductions 06-03-2015, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,035
Posted By Fat Charlie
Welcome! I can't stress enough that the...

Welcome!

I can't stress enough that the first modification is instrumentation. ScanGauge, UltraGauge or just a bluetooth OBD connector going to a phone app like Torque- it doesn't matter. The...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 06-02-2015, 08:49 AM
Replies: 534
Views: 132,236
Posted By elhigh
I had a problem with organizing my bills, I used...

I had a problem with organizing my bills, I used magnets and now I can't see my refrigerator!
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-31-2015, 05:22 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,612
Posted By Mustang Dave
Thanks! No kill switch - I don't Engine-off...

Thanks!
No kill switch - I don't Engine-off coast. Nor do I "Drive With Load" or "pulse and glide". I "Drive Without Brakes" and make extensive use of cruise control and DFCO. I know I'm doing...
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