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Forum: EcoModding Central 04-04-2017, 06:12 PM
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Posted By Shortie771
NEW PERSONAL RECORD!!!! I just beat my old best...

NEW PERSONAL RECORD!!!! I just beat my old best tank by 1mpg for a new record of 42.72mpg (41.6% over EPA) over a course of 362.6 miles. I didn't think I was going to make it due to the 15mph...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-18-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
The Mazda was built in Japan and was a good...

The Mazda was built in Japan and was a good little car, the Festiva was built by Kia in Korea and just wasn't.

Quite a few Mazdas were sold here as Fords, and the Ford versions were always a lot...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By hayden55
Since the civic CX's are so expensive buy a CX...

Since the civic CX's are so expensive buy a CX trans and swap it. I have a 91 civic dx and a cx trans sitting in storage ready to be restored. :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By Tulok
I just watched the video, it's really clean! If...

I just watched the video, it's really clean! If the AC compressor is seized up, and on it's own separate belt, consider taking the belt off if it's still free spinning. Make sure the tires are pumped...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By pete c
You have lots of city 3 mile drives? You...

You have lots of city 3 mile drives?

You don't need a civic. You need a Trek.

Those old civic VXs bring pretty good money. It would never make financial sense to go to one unless you have a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By vskid3
The battery cells would probably be fine, it's...

The battery cells would probably be fine, it's the electronics connected to them that could be zapped. Electronics that pretty much every car the same age or newer than your Festiva also has. Sure,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By Tulok
If you said it pings over 1/4 throttle you...

If you said it pings over 1/4 throttle you probably have a lot of carbon buildup in the combustion chamber! I'd look into your PCV valve for one! and 2, do a cleanout with seafoam or water, make sure...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-11-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By vskid3
If your wife is for the Prius, maybe it's worth...

If your wife is for the Prius, maybe it's worth seriously considering. If your budget is $10-12k+, I would recommend looking into a Volt. Sounds like you could do pretty much all of your regular...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-11-2017, 08:01 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By Fingie
keep the festiva, they are nice to work on :D ...

keep the festiva, they are nice to work on :D

once in my life I've seen a Mazda one here. it was sold as the 121 if I recall
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-11-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By jakobnev
I just remembered two mods I did a long time ago...

I just remembered two mods I did a long time ago for faster warmup:

1. Keep the oil at the low level.

2. Concentrate the coolant to about 80% glycol.

Both of these decrease the thermal...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-09-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By order99
I am a huge fan of the Ford Festiva from '91 to...

I am a huge fan of the Ford Festiva from '91 to '93...old enough for OBD 1 testing, simple enough to be easily worked on and so very durable that even a near-destitute person like myself could keep...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-07-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By Ecky
I personally use an imgur account for that, and...

I personally use an imgur account for that, and use (img)imageurl(/img) tags (except with square brackets).
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By ThermionicScott
If you're only driving 10 minutes in the city,...

If you're only driving 10 minutes in the city, what distance is that? Biking/walking distance, perhaps? Maybe the problem is that you're driving it at all. ;)
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 05:51 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By ThermionicScott
Might be good for getting your MPG average up,...

Might be good for getting your MPG average up, but not for saving gas! :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By ECO-AKJ
Maybe lengthen your route and double your...

Maybe lengthen your route and double your mileage...I have owned 4 of these very fun cars and its big brother the aspire!!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By Stubby79
Well then...stuff a little Kubota Diesel engine...

Well then...stuff a little Kubota Diesel engine under the hood instead. On an electric motor. :D
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By Ecky
Mine was threaded to fit the hole, there was only...

Mine was threaded to fit the hole, there was only one place to put it. Can't speak for your engine.
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By Ecky
On my Insight, I just used a socket wrench and...

On my Insight, I just used a socket wrench and pulled the coolant drain plug, then quickly stuck the block heater into the hole and tightened it down. I got some warm coolant on my hands but not...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By Stubby79
If you're going to change vehicles to get better...

If you're going to change vehicles to get better gas mileage, you'd probably do a lot better buying a hybrid...considering what kind of driving you do. Prius or first gen insight...or maybe the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 12:13 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By cowmeat
I didn't have the crappy commute you must have,...

I didn't have the crappy commute you must have, but eventually I was averaging way over 50 mpg in my old 1993 Festiva-L. I had a blast driving Black Widow, and it was super easy to work on and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By vskid3
Short trips are probably your main problem. Your...

Short trips are probably your main problem. Your city driving is potentially a huge problem as well. City driving can mean just about anything, so it's difficult to compare one person's city MPG to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 10:26 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By jakobnev
Seems that the problem is the short trips, not...

Seems that the problem is the short trips, not the car.


Is it carburated?
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,423
Posted By RedDevil
10 minute trips in the city! That's what my I10...

10 minute trips in the city!
That's what my I10 does too, in the hands of my caring but not very ecodriving minded wife.
Anything beyond 30 mpg is sheer utopia.
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