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Forum: Success Stories 07-13-2019, 12:04 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,934
Posted By KrautBurner
filled up with E-10 again fuel econ dropped...

filled up with E-10 again

fuel econ dropped to 47.8mpg this tank
I'm perfectly content with that kind of economy, but if it drops much more, it may be worth the price of the E-0
Forum: Success Stories 07-10-2019, 12:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,934
Posted By KrautBurner
yes, running regular unleaded (E-10) I was...

yes,

running regular unleaded (E-10) I was averaging 44-45mpg
running Ethanol Free regular unleaded (E-0) I'm averaging 49-50mpg

that's more than the governments estimate of 3% loss in...
Forum: Success Stories 07-09-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,934
Posted By KrautBurner
over 4 tanks of regular E-10 I was averaging...

over 4 tanks of regular E-10 I was averaging about 44.5mpg
after 3 tanks of E-0 my average is 49.9mpg
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-29-2019, 12:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,100
Posted By KrautBurner
here's a little light reading ;) ...

here's a little light reading ;)


https://ecomodder.com/wiki/MPGuino

http://mpguino.wiseman.ee/eng

MPGuino - Combustory (http://combustory.com/wiki/index.php/MPGuino)

MPGuino Fuel...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-22-2019, 09:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,250
Posted By KrautBurner
I saw a silver insight on base this morning with...

I saw a silver insight on base this morning with a "MPG" sticker in his back window
it was basicly this, without the number
...
Forum: Hybrids 05-21-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,242
Posted By KrautBurner
well, we've still got the 2010 prius she's...

well,
we've still got the 2010 prius
she's got another 100,000 miles since we picked her up
overall doing pretty well, the fuel economy dropped off over the winter (also got new tires) and...
Forum: Introductions 05-21-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By KrautBurner
filled her up last night nearly 300 miles, ...

filled her up last night
nearly 300 miles, took just over 6.5 gallons

45+mpg
and that's with a double dose of fuel injector cleaner, a slipping clutch, and a bunch of idling (while...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-16-2019, 04:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,468
Posted By KrautBurner
CHICK MAGNET

the "chick magnet"

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25895&d=1558038102
1991 Geo Metro 3cyl/5speed
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-16-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,468
Posted By KrautBurner
prius? that one needed a new stator dealer...

prius?
that one needed a new stator
dealer wanted a grand to investigate (just to check if it was bad)

the Nissan, the one that broke the chain
it needed a new motor (top end at least)
I...
Forum: Success Stories 05-16-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,411
Posted By KrautBurner
it was a one way rental I drove it another...

it was a one way rental

I drove it another 350 miles all around vegas
in heavy traffic running the AC
as well as in and out of vallet parking a dozen or so times
ended up averaging about...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-16-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,250
Posted By KrautBurner
I've seen a few that are similar to this one ...

I've seen a few that are similar to this one

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25728&d=1554609322
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-16-2019, 11:03 AM
Replies: 206
Sticky: CdA list
Views: 244,725
Posted By KrautBurner
I found this

https://www.automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php
Forum: Success Stories 05-16-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,411
Posted By KrautBurner
Thumbs up 2019 RAV 4 (Rental) over 40mpg

last week rented a 2019 Toyota RAV 4 (non hybrid)
I drove it from FRESNO, CA to LAS VEGAS, NV
the car had 2 adults and about 200lbs of luggage

filled up and reset the trip computer in FRESNO, ...
Forum: Introductions 05-16-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 824
Views: 286,686
Posted By KrautBurner
I work on the antenna systems for TRIDENT class...

I work on the antenna systems for TRIDENT class Submarines
including Electrically testing and certifying as well as the mechanical gear associated with the antennas
and I was a SUBMARINE RADIOMAN...
Forum: Introductions 05-16-2019, 10:03 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,642
Posted By KrautBurner
https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachm...

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25892&d=1558015214
Forum: Introductions 05-16-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,333
Posted By KrautBurner
return from the dark side...

hello all,
I've not been on much in a couple years
my last commuter died (200sx), and I've been commuting 55 miles each way in my 600hp GTO

I just picked up a 1991 Geo Metro (3cyl, 5sp) for a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-16-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,468
Posted By KrautBurner
incase anyone cared, the car treated me...

incase anyone cared,

the car treated me pretty well,
developed a chain slap (timing chain tensioner)
ended up throwing the timing chain before I got around to fixing it

the car is dead...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-20-2018, 12:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,250
Posted By KrautBurner
they do, the aluminum tabs are +$10 per set ...

they do, the aluminum tabs are +$10 per set
Dzus Tab Kit (http://www.mooneyesusa.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=MDK)
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-01-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,695
Posted By KrautBurner
I've got a 110 mile round trip commute (nowhere...

I've got a 110 mile round trip commute (nowhere to plug in at work as of now)

do you think I could get by with just 120v charging at home?
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-11-2016, 12:12 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 298,872
Posted By KrautBurner
have you guys seen these? ...

have you guys seen these?
http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj41/leeindy/IMG194.jpg


JK Easy Doorless Vent Side Mirrors Jeep Wrangler Offroad Rock 4x4 Trail Free | eBay...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-27-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,250
Posted By KrautBurner
Question DZUS fastened MOON DISC wheel covers?

has anyone used the "DSUS" fasteners that you WELD ON to the wheels?
specifically on Aluminum wheels?

was it hard getting the tabs welded on?
how was the fitment?
how are they holding up?
have...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-13-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,336
Posted By KrautBurner
LUND makes (made) kits like this my dad had...

LUND makes (made) kits like this
my dad had them on his 1991 Ranger (color matched them to the truck), looked good

http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/tmp/654/65455.520.390

here's a thread...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-12-2014, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,869
Posted By KrautBurner
I know this doesnt meet your requirements but I...

I know this doesnt meet your requirements
but I saw it on the local CL recently

thought it would look good behind my silver Prius for camping

2007 Thule Utility Trailer...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-02-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By KrautBurner
complete setup for under $500

SportRack is made by Thule
and it's about 2/3 the price

SR1010 Complete Roof Rack System | SportRack US (http://www.sportrack.com/p/sr1010-complete-roof-rack-system) ($189)
Vista XL | SportRack...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-02-2014, 12:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,206
Posted By KrautBurner
I just added a roof rack to my 2010 prius as...

I just added a roof rack to my 2010 prius
as well as a Thule Weekender

I figure the roof rack is worth about -1 or 2 mpg on open highway
an the roof box is worth about -4 to 5 mpg
(but it wont...
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