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Forum: EcoModding Central 06-26-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,152
Posted By roosterk0031
My cobalt will hit 300,000 miles in a few months,...

My cobalt will hit 300,000 miles in a few months, some oil changes have been 12,000 to 15,000 miles(following car's oil life monitor). I use cheapest Fram filters I can get and what ever 5w-30...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-14-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 8,664
Posted By roosterk0031
Iowa $130 BEV fee is equal to the tax on about...

Iowa $130 BEV fee is equal to the tax on about 430 gallons of gas(state taxes only) , 12,900 miles at 30 mpg.
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-22-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,646
Posted By roosterk0031
Alignment guy looked at it yesterday and said...

Alignment guy looked at it yesterday and said it's the control arm bushings. Will order new controls arms tomorrow, and take it back to him after I replace them.

He's doing the 15 Rogue...
Forum: The Lounge 04-20-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,680
Posted By roosterk0031
Gas station was sold out of E15 & E85, had to get...

Gas station was sold out of E15 & E85, had to get E10 at $1.25. 30 mpg on a E40ish blend is still pretty good with the Impala. I'm terrible about topping off so the Indicated 29.3 is probably...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-26-2020, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,931
Posted By roosterk0031
My boss had a 03, 4 cyl 5 speed, his son drives...

My boss had a 03, 4 cyl 5 speed, his son drives it now, I'd say just replace all 4 coils based on his experience with it, Same for the injectors when they fail. He's done all 8 coils & injectors...
Forum: For Sale 02-11-2020, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1,475
Views: 248,635
Posted By roosterk0031
If a car is neglected on the outside the...

If a car is neglected on the outside the mechanics probably were too.
Forum: The Lounge 12-16-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,847
Posted By roosterk0031
As has been by otherx most of these credits only...

As has been by otherx most of these credits only work for the rich. Give the rich favors, they give you donations.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-03-2019, 01:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,773
Posted By roosterk0031
I've ordered lots from simpletire but sometimes...

I've ordered lots from simpletire but sometimes simpletire and others sell them cheaper on ebay. Ordered a pair from walmart.com ended up coming from simpletire.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-05-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,506
Posted By roosterk0031
I generally don't run to completely E either,...

I generally don't run to completely E either, some people believe it's hard on the fuel pumps as the motor is no longer submerged in fuel acting as coolant for it. I don't concern myself with that,...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 10-28-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,665
Posted By roosterk0031
Got rid of the last of my balance beaded tires...

Got rid of the last of my balance beaded tires last week, instant difference. I actually put new tires on those rims(tpms sensors) put the worn tires on other rims, put them on the car to take the...
Forum: Hybrids 10-21-2019, 01:25 PM
Replies: 375
Views: 61,633
Posted By roosterk0031
Found a 16 Volt locally at what seemed to be a...

Found a 16 Volt locally at what seemed to be a good deal. Eventually found out it was a CA lemon car. What's the Lemon Law rules in FL, they they seem to very by state?
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2019, 12:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,423
Posted By roosterk0031
I bumped my best tank from 45 to 51 just by...

I bumped my best tank from 45 to 51 just by adding EOC just on 10 or so hills for a tank, normally those hills would have been partially DFCO or N coasting.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-23-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,899
Posted By roosterk0031
No specifics released on how to enforce it. ...

No specifics released on how to enforce it.

https://stnonline.com/news/iowa-one-step-away-from-requiring-seatbelts-on-new-school-buses/

"In Montana, Cohn said that school bus drivers are...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-23-2019, 01:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 6,899
Posted By roosterk0031
Iowa decided all new school buses will have...

Iowa decided all new school buses will have lap-shoulder seat belts, adds $8,000 to the cost, average bus cost is $90-100,000.
Forum: Success Stories 09-16-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 36,015
Posted By roosterk0031
Your challenge got me to break 50 with my XFE.

Your challenge got me to break 50 with my XFE.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-05-2019, 05:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,369
Posted By roosterk0031
Problem is going to be weight, takes a lot of...

Problem is going to be weight, takes a lot of mass to hold fairly few BTU. Water holds 1 btu per lb per degree F temperature change. To hold 1 gallon worth of LP BTU's (91,500 btu/gallon) assuming a...
Forum: Instrumentation 07-18-2019, 04:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,939
Posted By roosterk0031
I would go with 30a 220 outlets for employees,...

I would go with 30a 220 outlets for employees, and something bigger for the visitor spots, the people above you wanting to say they are going green don't care about how much power each employee can...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-01-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By roosterk0031
The WRG4 on the 2010 Cobalt outside are labeled...

The WRG4 on the 2010 Cobalt outside are labeled Low Rolling Resistance on the sidewall. I thought the G3 were as well but will have to check. The 2011 Rogue has directional G3s where the rest are...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-17-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 11,499
Posted By roosterk0031
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/81-million-ameri...

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/81-million-americans-wont-pay-any-federal-income-taxes-this-year-heres-why-2018-04-16
Forum: Hybrids 04-30-2019, 01:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,333
Posted By roosterk0031
Outlander PHEV losses it's third row vs the...

Outlander PHEV losses it's third row vs the standard Outlander.
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-08-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 26,073
Posted By roosterk0031
Did a little searching on the web. Combines run...

Did a little searching on the web. Combines run about 250 hours per year, generally about 1 gallon per acre or 15-20 gallons per hour depending on Corn or soy beans. Off road diesel is $2.40, off...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-08-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 26,073
Posted By roosterk0031
I doubt any farms have the service to charge at...

I doubt any farms have the service to charge at that rate. 200a single phase is the most common service. 350,000/240 = 1,458 amps. I'll stand by my statement that ethanol, even in BTU negative will...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 04-04-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 279
Views: 26,073
Posted By roosterk0031
Ethanol would be a much better choice to replace...

Ethanol would be a much better choice to replace diesel in Agriculture.
Forum: The Lounge 03-18-2019, 12:55 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 7,727
Posted By roosterk0031
Teachers are armed in several states, I only know...

Teachers are armed in several states, I only know of one that shot a toilet. Utah anyone with a permit can carry in school, I live in Iowa and could carry there.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-06-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 34,535
Posted By roosterk0031
My bosses 2006 had it's frame replaced 1 or 2...

My bosses 2006 had it's frame replaced 1 or 2 years ago. 2wd access cab. He bought a $5,000 Tacoma late 90's I think for his son a few years ago, son took it to Toyota dealer for something else a...
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