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Forum: EcoModding Central

11-20-2015, 12:04 AM

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My 4-speed has 5 gears

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Posted By Frank Lee

It's called a lockup torque converter; almost...

It's called a lockup torque converter; almost feels like another "gear" when it engages.

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-12-2015, 02:26 PM

Replies: 6

Cold Wx lower idle in drive

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Posted By digital rules

I've used both in the Corolla & prefer the...

I've used both in the Corolla & prefer the Ultragauge. It fit's nicely above the steering column w/o really blocking gauges. Not sure if your Matrix has a similar cluster?

Also like the adjustable...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-11-2015, 04:01 PM

Replies: 6

Cold Wx lower idle in drive

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Posted By vskid3

SG-II is overkill in my opinion unless you have a...

SG-II is overkill in my opinion unless you have a hybrid or other car that can use Xgauges. SG-E is so gimped you might as well save some money and go with the UG.

UG is my prefered daily use...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-11-2015, 03:34 PM

Replies: 6

Cold Wx lower idle in drive

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Posted By darcane

All three should work well with your car. If...

All three should work well with your car.

If you have a smart phone, the Torque app works well and is cheapest. You'll need a Bluetooth OBDII adapter.

Ultragauge is inexpensive and works...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-11-2015, 06:04 AM

Replies: 6

Cold Wx lower idle in drive

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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: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-06-2015, 09:13 PM

Replies: 14

Manualhybrid

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Posted By ksa8907

There are still moving shafts and gears even...

There are still moving shafts and gears even though the engine is not mechanically locked to the wheels. In a manual transmission those moving shafts splash lubricate no matter if the engine is...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-06-2015, 06:04 PM

Replies: 14

Manualhybrid

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Posted By gone-ot

Older automatic transmissions had a "rear"...

Older automatic transmissions had a "rear" oil-pump connected to their output-shaft(s) which permitted a "coasting" car to keep the transmission "oiled" even when the engine wasn't running; however,...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-06-2015, 04:59 PM

Replies: 14

Manualhybrid

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Posted By Daox

On automatics you can literally just shove the...

On automatics you can literally just shove the shifter forward into neutral from drive. You don't have to press the button down. This prevents the possible mishap of going too far into reverse as...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-06-2015, 08:29 AM

Replies: 14

Manualhybrid

Views: 2,691

Posted By elhigh

If the engine isn't turning, the transmission is...

If the engine isn't turning, the transmission is not receiving lubrication, regardless of what the ignition switch is set to. It's what the input shaft of the transmission is doing that matters. ...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-05-2015, 09:45 PM

Replies: 14

Manualhybrid

Views: 2,691

Posted By elhigh

Yes, you absolutely need to be concerned. Toyota...

Yes, you absolutely need to be concerned. Toyota themselves specify that a Matrix must NOT be flat towed with the automatic.

That's the same as coasting with the engine off. Don't do it.

Back...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-05-2015, 07:09 PM

Replies: 14

Manualhybrid

Views: 2,691

Posted By darcane

Welcome! I'm also in the Greater Seattle area. ...

Welcome! I'm also in the Greater Seattle area.

Engine Off Coasting (EOC) is a widely used technique on this site. You are doing something unusual though... your car has an automatic tranny. The...

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