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Forum: Hybrids 01-04-2024, 05:14 PM
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Posted By hayden55
I would watch performance test on the awd prius...

I would watch performance test on the awd prius first before buying it. The 2016+ prius awd is so bad its the same functionally as just the fwd version. FWD and snow tires seems fine anyways outside...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-19-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By hayden55
I've removed my oem sound insulation from my...

I've removed my oem sound insulation from my hood, and threw on a sheet of standard craft paper backed r-13 over my engine from side to side. Makes a huge improvement in holding in heat. It would be...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-20-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 932
Posted By hayden55
I would also try a piston soak. Cut my oil...

I would also try a piston soak. Cut my oil consumption down to less than a 1/4 of what it was. Improved every thing
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 932
Posted By hayden55
Just curious how much are you catching? Vacuum...

Just curious how much are you catching? Vacuum assisted catch can are notoriously inefficient.
I use an open air catch can and its helpful for condensed fuel vapor in the winter on my prius. I...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-17-2023, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 553
Posted By hayden55
Go for the highest load you can get with staying...

Go for the highest load you can get with staying in closed loop so it doesn't go into enrichment. Typically try to target 2100 as your mid point in rpms. Between those rpms and high load it should...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2023, 11:50 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 5,737
Posted By hayden55
The only issue I see with pure electric cars over...

The only issue I see with pure electric cars over HEVs is that the battery will need to be replaced in both. Buying a $2500 battery from Toyota to put in my prius when it goes out in probably 15...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-23-2023, 02:02 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,526
Posted By hayden55
Yup you have to contribute you sheep! All jokes...

Yup you have to contribute you sheep! All jokes aside yes if you have utilities present you must use them. Which is annoying as the minimum charges and customer charges are typically about 1/2-3/4 of...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-21-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,526
Posted By hayden55
I'm not sure on the diesel but the Honda...

I'm not sure on the diesel but the Honda generator being the worst was was 10-15% efficient based on load. The chinese ones actually did better even getting up to 25% so it would take some...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-15-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,526
Posted By hayden55
Reminds me of the people who run their house...

Reminds me of the people who run their house backup generator on red diesel or the even crazier folks who can strip the red out of the offroad diesel and then use it onroad lol
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 03-09-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,526
Posted By hayden55
If a lead acid is below 11V its really not even...

If a lead acid is below 11V its really not even on the scale anymore. Scrap them for lead for a good price. Its more than the $10/ battery core they give you. The local recycling place will take...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 02-27-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,996
Posted By hayden55
If anybody is wondering you can test for ethanol...

If anybody is wondering you can test for ethanol you don't have to guess. You just get a graduated cylinder with clear markings basically and dump a bit of water on the gas. The ethanol will separate...
Forum: For Sale 02-21-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 250,077
Posted By hayden55
Its not just 2010-2011. Its the entire gen 3...

Its not just 2010-2011. Its the entire gen 3 prius which is an oil burner and head gasket popper (for a reason). The solution is not a big deal though. Piston soak, clean the intake valves, injector...
Forum: Saving@Home 02-05-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,467
Posted By hayden55
Yeah I would agree. RH doesn't mean much in the...

Yeah I would agree. RH doesn't mean much in the attic. You just want to compare it to outside of the attic and see that it is pretty much about the same as it means it is capable of drying itself (as...
Forum: Saving@Home 02-03-2023, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By hayden55
Mostly just East and West windows so I'll be...

Mostly just East and West windows so I'll be sticking to window film for this one
Forum: Saving@Home 01-13-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,508
Posted By hayden55
A good one I like to use is to buy the $2.49/lb...

A good one I like to use is to buy the $2.49/lb USDA choice cheapo brisket from Walmart during the winter. The moment memorial day hits they are usually $7.50/lb-$9+
Usually I just trim them up and...
Forum: Saving@Home 01-06-2023, 04:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,467
Posted By hayden55
Its not on or off. You can go halfway. Mine are...

Its not on or off. You can go halfway. Mine are all at varying light touches of percents. But every leg on mine has a damper.
So for you it sounds like putting in a damper on the main leg to the...
Forum: Saving@Home 01-05-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,467
Posted By hayden55
Yeah confusing thats for most people in one story...

Yeah confusing thats for most people in one story houses with non conditioned attics getting duct losses. But upon further review it looks like the 36k setup is a slightly tuned up 30k setup. Looks...
Forum: Saving@Home 01-05-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,467
Posted By hayden55
correct a traditional heat pump is the same thing...

correct a traditional heat pump is the same thing as a mini split. The mini split is just also reversible and the traditional isn't. The technical term for both of them is an air source heat pump...
Forum: Saving@Home 01-05-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,467
Posted By hayden55
Registers and dampers aren't the same thing so...

Registers and dampers aren't the same thing so hopefully you know i mean adjusting the dampers on the main legs attached to your central air unit's body. It has these wafers like a throttle body that...
Forum: Saving@Home 01-04-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,467
Posted By hayden55
Redpoint you have a lot of issues with that kind...

Redpoint you have a lot of issues with that kind of setup in a house. That smell downstairs is mold from lack of humdity control. Concrete is vapor permeable so it lets in moisture. Stay between...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-04-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,334
Posted By hayden55
I would have to add that the fiero got 50 mpg...

I would have to add that the fiero got 50 mpg when the speed limit was 55 mph. Its a little bit mixed now but the speed limit on average is 75 mph now here in the USA.
Also I would just add the...
Forum: Saving@Home 12-22-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,508
Posted By hayden55
You would be impressed how much a home leaks air....

You would be impressed how much a home leaks air. They still build them 1970s style in Arkansas to this day. No code. no inspection. Code wise on energy standards i bet we are tied for last or in the...
Forum: DIY / How-to 12-14-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,516
Posted By hayden55
Either way it still works. Reducing ACH and...

Either way it still works. Reducing ACH and insulating a house both save energy. ACH meaning air changes per hour. But basically sealing the envelope helps a lot just like insulation.
The big one...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 12-08-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 141,829
Posted By hayden55
The higher the voltage the less heat loss and...

The higher the voltage the less heat loss and resistance and losses in the wire (for the same energy transferred). Thats how they come up with home electrical wire ratings for the most part. Electric...
Forum: DIY / How-to 12-07-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 9,516
Posted By hayden55
Those dummy gauges are horrendously inaccurate....

Those dummy gauges are horrendously inaccurate. If it doesn't read in single degrees just ignore it.
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