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Old 06-12-2008, 03:08 PM   #6 (permalink)
reformed
Did you get that thing?
 
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Green Machine - '92 Honda Civic LX
90 day: 39.98 mpg (US)

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Yep, you're right. One of these days I'll learn to google before opening my mouth (does that phrase apply to the internet?). I also just learned a technique for figuring out if you have DFCO in your car. I'm about to try this out on the way back to work so this is secondhand info as of this posting:

How to tell if your car has DFCO

Be careful with this test as you may lose Power Steering and Power Brakes during it! Choose the right time and location to perform the test.

On any level or slightly downhill road get up to at least 40 MPH, then start engine braking by keeping the vehicle in gear and letting all the way off the throttle while keeping the clutch disengaged (MT) or keeping the transmission in a gear lower than D (AT). Notice the deceleration force and the sound of the engine.

Now tun off your ignition (This is where you may lose your PS/PB, so be wary!) and watch for any harsher deceleration or change in the pitch of the engine for a few seconds.

If nothing was any different with the ignition turned off then your vehicle uses DFCO. If it decelerated at a different rate or pitch with the ignition off then it does not use DFCO. Do not forget to start your engine back up! But, do not try to start your engine back up (with the starter motor) while the car is moving and in gear. Just putting the key on run will cause the engine to "restart"
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