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Forum: Success Stories 04-21-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,354
Posted By Diesel_Dave
I'm still around and doing fine. Just kinda...

I'm still around and doing fine. Just kinda moved on to other interests. I'm still driving the truck and averaging in the high 30's mpg most of the time. I haven't really done any significant...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-22-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,526
Posted By Diesel_Dave
I made my own CAI. See here: ...

I made my own CAI. See here:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/diy-ram-cold-air-intake-3rd-gen-ctd-22770.html

We got into some of the efficiency details too. The effect is fairly small,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-02-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,000
Posted By Diesel_Dave
I did a pretty good job. I posted this earlier...

I did a pretty good job. I posted this earlier on this thread:
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/2011-mpg-totals-2012-goals-what-your-planned-19954-7.html



2013 Totals:
Total Fills =...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 12-16-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,887
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Alternative to windshield wipers

Interesting article:

End of the windshield wiper? | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/12/16/end-windshield-wiper/)

I'm not sure how well it works with ice & snow, but I would think...
Forum: The Lounge 12-11-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,719
Posted By Diesel_Dave
I've always gone with the first one (EEcomodder)....

I've always gone with the first one (EEcomodder). I guess that's because it's similar to how I've always heard "eco" pronounced in other vehicle context. For exaple, Ford's EcoBoost, the Chevy...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-20-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,719
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Hyundai Announces Compression-Ignition 1.8-Liter Twin-Charged Engine

Hyundai Announces Compression-Ignition 1.8-Liter Twin-Charged Engine - Rumor Central...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,807
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Reminder to keep seasonal variations in mind

I just wanted to issue a reminder to everyone to keep seasonal variations in mind when reporting results. As weather changes, particularly temperature, FE results will get skewed. Just to prove the...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-17-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,068
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Yeah, sounds like you're getting low on battery...

Yeah, sounds like you're getting low on battery voltage. When you really do intensive EOC P&G the issue becomes that the alternator only runs when the engine's on and the battery draw during the...
Forum: Success Stories 10-08-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,354
Posted By Diesel_Dave
I haven't really done much modding recently. ...

I haven't really done much modding recently. I've been busy with some other things in life. I've only filled up once since this tank, but I'll fill up again later this week. This tank will...
Forum: Success Stories 10-03-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,305
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Yes, P&G will definitely help more on an...

Yes, P&G will definitely help more on an overpowered vehicle (such as my truck).

If you want proof that EOC P&G saves fuel I recently measured my idle fuel rate and found it to be slightly greater...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-27-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,280
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Rule of thumb (based on my own data and other...

Rule of thumb (based on my own data and other Ecomodders' data) is 1% FE drop for every 2 deg F temperature drop. So 4.4% lower and 10 deg F cooler is very reasonable.

Also, don't discount fill...
Forum: The Lounge 09-26-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,676
Posted By Diesel_Dave
YKYAEI every time a pickup truck goes by with...

YKYAEI every time a pickup truck goes by with it's tailgate down or off, you think, "Poor guy! Probably doesn't even know any better."
Forum: Success Stories 09-11-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 15,545
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Agreed. Bigger exhaust is better, but the effect...

Agreed. Bigger exhaust is better, but the effect is very small unless you're running near max power.



I'd keep the stock filter too. Oak Ridge National Labs did a study with diesel and found...
Forum: Success Stories 09-11-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,354
Posted By Diesel_Dave
For those interested, I've updated by fuel log...

For those interested, I've updated by fuel log notes to include notes as to when different mods were made. If you look to see how much a certain mod helped, always keep in mind the temperature...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-05-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,109
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Here's an interesting new twist. Not sure I'd...

Here's an interesting new twist. Not sure I'd put too much stock in it, but it's interesting nonetheless:
Toyota Eyes Cummins Diesel Engine for Tundra | Edmunds.com...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-27-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,109
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Well, I guess NASDAQ must be in denial as well. ...

Well, I guess NASDAQ must be in denial as well. Here's thier list of ownership of Cummins Stock. No mention of Ford:
Cummins Inc. (CMI) Institutional Ownership & Holdings - NASDAQ.com...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 08-23-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,549
Posted By Diesel_Dave
MN man has liscense revoked for driving too slowly

He drove too slowly -- and now can't drive at all - TwinCities.com (http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_23895233/court-yanks-license-man-who-drove-too-slowly)
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-23-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,109
Posted By Diesel_Dave
I don't have the numbers handy. I know the whole...

I don't have the numbers handy. I know the whole project, which Cummins dubbed "Light Duty Diesel" has been through lots of iterations. Back in the day (~2008), they were going to have a 4.2L V6...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-22-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,109
Posted By Diesel_Dave
1/2-ton Nissan getting Cummins diesel in 2015

Nissan and Cummins have announced plans to release a version of the 1/2-ton Nissan Titan pickup with a 5.0L Cummins V8 diesel in 2015:
Nissan Titan to get V8 Cummins diesel in 2015 - Autoweek...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-02-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,367
Posted By Diesel_Dave
My odometer was off by ~2.5%. Here's a copy of...

My odometer was off by ~2.5%. Here's a copy of my post from a while back:
Forum: The Lounge 08-01-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,676
Posted By Diesel_Dave
You see a poll on gasbuddy.com asking the...

You see a poll on gasbuddy.com asking the following question:

How easily can you achieve an advertised fuel-economy rating for your vehicle?

and you think, "If my vehicle even approached...
Forum: Aerodynamics 07-22-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,154
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but...

Not sure if this is what you're looking for, but I posted this a while ago. It's from Cummins and for a semi truck, but you get the idea as the same principles apply....
Forum: Success Stories 07-19-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,354
Posted By Diesel_Dave
I've used the OBDWiz software (it's free). I can...

I've used the OBDWiz software (it's free). I can get Vehicle Speed over the OBD connection.
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-19-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,454
Posted By Diesel_Dave
Failure? I have no idea what you're referring...

Failure? I have no idea what you're referring to. I don't know about the rest of you, but everything I do works perfectly the first time [insert sarcasm].
Forum: Success Stories 07-15-2013, 09:35 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 51,354
Posted By Diesel_Dave
My communte is ~5 miles in town, followed by ~15...

My communte is ~5 miles in town, followed by ~15 miles on fairly open highway, followed by ~5 miles in town.

In the in-town section I don't get up to 50 mph that often. On the highway section, I...
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