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Formula413
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The Lounge
10-27-2020, 11:20 PM
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You know you're an ecomodder if/when...
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Formula413
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Forum:
The Lounge
10-29-2019, 09:21 AM
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You know you're an ecomodder if/when...
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Formula413
My last car was an ‘03 Civic hybrid. I bought it...
My last car was an ‘03 Civic hybrid. I bought it with 68,000 miles, sold it with 247,000 miles, never had to change the brake pads/shoes. I changed the front rotors but only because they were warped.
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
07-04-2018, 02:37 AM
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Vehicle review - 2017 Honda Civic LX
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Formula413
Vehicle review - 2017 Honda Civic LX
I bought a new car last year and figured I would add a review here for anyone considering one.
The car: 2017 Honda Civic LX. 2.0 liter four cylinder naturally aspirated, six speed manual...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
12-05-2017, 11:21 PM
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450
Test: Alternator vs. no alternator = 10% MPG gain @ 70 km/h
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Formula413
I believe you would see little if any...
I believe you would see little if any improvement. The load from the alternator on the engine is mainly a function of the electrical load on the alternator, not its capacity.
Forum:
Hybrids
05-20-2016, 11:38 PM
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17
Running An Insight Without the NiMH / High Voltage Battery
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Formula413
I ran my Civic hybrid like this for a while, and...
I ran my Civic hybrid like this for a while, and it wasn't as much of a hit as you might think. I don't have numbers but I want to say it was less than 10%, maybe as little as 5%. You don't have the...
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Events & Meet-ups
11-06-2014, 09:28 PM
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Southern New England - New York MPG Meetup
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13,659
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Formula413
Alright I put it up on Photobucket. Here's my pic...
Alright I put it up on Photobucket. Here's my pic from that day:
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t95/atd413/Misc/IMG_3974_zpsbac97123.jpg...
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Events & Meet-ups
09-22-2014, 04:08 PM
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Southern New England - New York MPG Meetup
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13,659
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Formula413
I could probably do either day as long it's not...
I could probably do either day as long it's not too early in the morning. Springfield and Worcester are good for me, Albany less so. And I think having an Eco run that everyone drives would be best.
Forum:
General Efficiency Discussion
09-21-2014, 10:35 PM
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More Scion iQ photos (incredibly ugly)
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Formula413
Talk about devaluing the brand. I don't know...
Talk about devaluing the brand. I don't know what's worse, putting that grill on a Scion Iq or a Ford Fusion.
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Hybrids
09-19-2014, 11:03 PM
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18
Poll:
To buy or not to buy hch1 (06 Civic Hybrid) 220k $1000?
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Formula413
I have a 2003 HCH with 162,000 miles and a manual...
I have a 2003 HCH with 162,000 miles and a manual trans. I bought it with 68,000 miles and it started having intermittent IMA problems around 85,000 miles, and it gradually got worse to the point...
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Hybrids
05-05-2014, 11:57 AM
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DIY Solutions to Honda Hybrid Battery Problems (Insight, Civic, IMA)
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Formula413
That really shouldn't matter since they are two...
That really shouldn't matter since they are two separate chargers.
Forum:
Hybrids
05-04-2014, 09:58 PM
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265
DIY Solutions to Honda Hybrid Battery Problems (Insight, Civic, IMA)
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398,157
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Formula413
Is there any reason you couldn't just use an...
Is there any reason you couldn't just use an alligator clip to attach the charger lead to the other end of the battery?
Forum:
Hybrids
04-23-2014, 12:10 PM
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265
DIY Solutions to Honda Hybrid Battery Problems (Insight, Civic, IMA)
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398,157
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Formula413
This is all good info. Even if there are no...
This is all good info. Even if there are no Accord hybrid owners here it's good to document all of this. From what I can see it is a similar setup to the gen1 HCH and Insight, a pack composed of 20...
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Hybrids
04-07-2014, 06:24 PM
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V8 owner, just picked up a Prius (1st Gen 2001)
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Formula413
Nice, I have a hybrid and a muscle car too, it's...
Nice, I have a hybrid and a muscle car too, it's always interesting to see other people who can appreciate both cars. My Civic has saved me a pile on fuel but it does need a new hybrid battery, for...
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Hybrids
09-28-2013, 10:32 AM
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4
Can a Civic Hybrid be driven without the HV battery?
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Formula413
Never mind, found the info on Mike's site. ...
Never mind, found the info on Mike's site.
http://99mpg.com/mikestips/runningacivicwithn/
Forum:
Hybrids
11-13-2012, 04:33 PM
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2003 Civic Hybrid: refurbishing/cycling the hybrid battery pack
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11,409
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Formula413
Ok, here's an update: I put the pack back in the...
Ok, here's an update: I put the pack back in the car. Zero change. Provided barely any assist at all, went to forced charging, set P1449 within a few miles. Thought twice about pushing the car off a...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
01-26-2012, 06:30 PM
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PCV catch can install.
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18,594
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Formula413
I don't put anything from the catch can back into...
I don't put anything from the catch can back into the engine, I just recycle it. It's not just oil, but a mixture of whatever crap shows up in the crankcase, unburned fuel, cylinder blow by, water...
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Events & Meet-ups
09-15-2011, 10:28 PM
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Tri-State Fuel Economy Championship 9-18-11 [MA]
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Formula413
That's an idea. Of course it would be nice to...
That's an idea. Of course it would be nice to meet some other ecomodders too. :cool: But by all means PM me the route, might make a good foliage cruise.
Hondas are series hybrids, which means they...
Forum:
Off-Topic Tech
07-04-2011, 10:49 PM
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20
Worlds fastest Helicopter
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Formula413
Semi off topic, but has anyone ever seen the Red...
Semi off topic, but has anyone ever seen the Red Bull aerobatic helicopter?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-9Ror7rrlg
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Off-Topic Tech
06-27-2011, 10:01 PM
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Oil Changes: your .02 ?
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Formula413
I've started doing used oil analysis for my HCH...
I've started doing used oil analysis for my HCH through Blackstone Labs. A basic UOA costs $25, and a TBN test (total base number) is an extra $10. The TBN test measures how much additive is left in...
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Motorcycles / Scooters
05-29-2011, 08:46 PM
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435
What's your best motorcycle MPG?
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202,444
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Formula413
Looks amazing, I would love to take that for a...
Looks amazing, I would love to take that for a ride.
Oh, and your motorcycle looks really sharp too.
http://www.bbsquad.org/forum/images/smilies/smiley_drumroll.gif
Forum:
Hybrids
03-07-2011, 10:54 PM
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0
Gen1 Civic Hybrid info
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Formula413
Gen1 Civic Hybrid info
Found some really good info on the '03 HCH's engine and IMA system, check it out:
2003 Honda Civic Hybrid -- Powertrain - Engine - Honda.com...
Forum:
Hybrids
01-18-2010, 11:46 AM
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19
Honda CRZ hybrid 6 speed manual is coming!
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Formula413
It wouldn't need so much displacement if they...
It wouldn't need so much displacement if they could just make it a little bit lighter than, say, an M1 Abrams. I read an article a while back comparing trends in car and motorcycle design. In...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
11-24-2009, 11:01 PM
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269
Freezing the Slushbox. Torque Converter on-demand lockup switch.
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97,684
Posted By
Formula413
+1 I would allow the TC to resume normal...
+1 I would allow the TC to resume normal operation at a stop or very low speeds, the TCC is clearly not designed to handle so much slipping. Under normal conditions it would see much less slippage...
Forum:
EcoModding Central
10-01-2008, 10:45 PM
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39
Debate continues: K&N filter vs. MPG
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20,437
Posted By
Formula413
FWIW, I have seen people cite used oil analysis...
FWIW, I have seen people cite used oil analysis done on the same engine run with a K&N filter and a disposable paper filter, and the oil that was run when the K&N was in use showed higher amounts of...
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