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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-24-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,363
Posted By MTXA
I'm glad the EPA got involved. I can't think of...

I'm glad the EPA got involved. I can't think of anything worse than getting stuck behind an electric vehicle in traffic and having to breathe in clouds of waste protons. Until it is fitted with a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-24-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,393
Posted By MTXA
Ford Transit Connect 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic...

Ford Transit Connect

4 cyl, 2.0 L, Automatic 4-spd, Regular Gasoline

21 City / 23 Combined / 27 Highway

From Edmunds: "The seven-passenger 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon will exceed 30 mpg,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-21-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,921
Posted By MTXA
The OE heater is very difficult to locate....

The OE heater is very difficult to locate. Assuming he has the 1.8L L4, he can order Zerostart part # 3100129 from Amazon (https://amzn.to/2F8GhvU). It is a cartridge style heater. There is a...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-20-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,255
Posted By MTXA
Partially plugged main jet causing lean condition

It appears the main jet is partially plugged. It's a pretty simple repair. Shut off or drain the fuel tank. Note if the fuel bowl has a step in the bottom and remember the orientation of it. Looking...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-16-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,063
Posted By MTXA
Going aero ('05 Scion XA)

I picked up a decent mpg gain with the engine block and oil pan heaters that I installed on my XA. Last weekend I got a 46.7 mpg short range trip from a 45 mile drive with just pre-heating the engine...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 02-16-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,407
Posted By MTXA
Disclaimer

When I wrote that I would give it a try, it would be based on three things

1. 12" car tires appear to becoming obsolete. Trailer tires may become the only choice

2. A large percentage of my...
Forum: The Lounge 02-15-2013, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,804
Posted By MTXA
The Volkswagen (VW) L1 is a real car, seats 2 and...

The Volkswagen (VW) L1 is a real car, seats 2 and if released would have a price tag $25,900

Volkswagen has been working on a car that gets 258 miles to the gallon-Truth! & Fiction!...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-14-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,521
Posted By MTXA
I was thinking almost the same thing. ...

I was thinking almost the same thing.

Josh8loop, you've got plenty of gumption and that's a good thing. You're clearly thinking outside of the box. I'd like to give you two recommendations: First,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 27,982
Posted By MTXA
I read through this thread last night before...

I read through this thread last night before going to sleep. I had the craziest dreams about mufflers, catalytic converters, y-pipes, resonators, and headers. I've gotta tell you, when I woke up this...
Forum: The Lounge 02-12-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,366
Posted By MTXA
This has been coming for a long time. I read some...

This has been coming for a long time. I read some of the comments after the article and many were quite adamant about black boxes somehow being a violation of their rights. Hmmmm, I have a commercial...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-01-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,278
Posted By MTXA
Here is a link to one of the best aerodynamic...

Here is a link to one of the best aerodynamic (and pricey) mirror designs.

Racemirrors (http://racemirrors.com/Professional%20Extreme.htm)

The photos of these mirrors show several elements...
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-31-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,955
Posted By MTXA
Worn out valve guides will cause oil...

Worn out valve guides will cause oil contamination. If there is no indication of excessive bore wear, the fresh head by itself may slow the discoloration down.

I'm with Old mechanic 100% on doing...
Forum: DIY / How-to 01-31-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,955
Posted By MTXA
But anyway, yes it is possible to do an in frame...

But anyway, yes it is possible to do an in frame ring job. To do it (almost) properly, you need to check for bore diameter, bore out of round, bore taper and cylinder ridge. All but ridge could be...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-29-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 24,365
Posted By MTXA
Since you mention that you don't care how fancy...

Since you mention that you don't care how fancy your car is, I'll tell you how to increase your buying power. When I shop for a car for myself, I look for cars that have a blue book suggested price a...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-28-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,829
Posted By MTXA
It's just one hydraulic cylinder away from being...

It's just one hydraulic cylinder away from being a snowplow
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-26-2013, 12:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,029
Posted By MTXA
My block heater arrived today. I installed it at...

My block heater arrived today. I installed it at work during my lunch break and it took 35 minutes. Plugged it in for two hours before my shift ended. When I left work, my shop temperature was 70F,...
Forum: Instrumentation 01-25-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,329
Posted By MTXA
MAF is one of the key inputs the ECM uses in fuel...

MAF is one of the key inputs the ECM uses in fuel & ignition strategies and should be repaired ASAP, though it would seem highly doubtful that is what is causing the problem with the Scangauge. When...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 01-25-2013, 10:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,929
Posted By MTXA
Those single cylinder Yanmar diesels have got to...

Those single cylinder Yanmar diesels have got to be hands down the toughest stationary engine ever built. I have traffic control arrow boards at work that run them. When they are cold, they smoke...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-24-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 132,130
Posted By MTXA
Well first before I answer I must confess to an...

Well first before I answer I must confess to an act of plagarism. I found that information on the website of Dr. Eddy Current. He earned his PHD from the Franklin School of Cosmetology online campus....
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 01-24-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 132,130
Posted By MTXA
Ok, ok, enough goofing off. I am now going to...

Ok, ok, enough goofing off. I am now going to move the question to my amygdala where my most powerful thoughts emanate from.

A fuel injector is an electromechanical solenoid consisting of an...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-22-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,029
Posted By MTXA
Short trippers unite!

I'm starting this thread to have a concentrated collection place to share best practices for Ecomodders who as a matter of routine drive trips of less than 10 miles with internal combustion engine...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-18-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,998
Posted By MTXA
As a professional mechanic, I've spent way to...

As a professional mechanic, I've spent way to much time cleaning up messes that the engineers foist upon us. All I can see with this system is stuck parts from brake dust, gravel roads, mud, winter...
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