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Posted By EcoCivic

I installed a toggle switch in the blank filler...

I installed a toggle switch in the blank filler next to the fog light switch, I'll try to get a picture of it later. The switch doesn't carry any measurable amount of current, it's just interrupting...

Forum: EcoModding Central

06-16-2023, 10:27 AM

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Posted By EcoCivic

It's as easy as wiring the alternator's ignition...

It's as easy as wiring the alternator's ignition terminal to a switch on the dash and flipping it on when in decel fuel cut for downhill stop signs, unplanned red lights, etc. I may even be able to...

Forum: EcoModding Central

05-12-2023, 05:54 PM

Replies: 30

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Posted By EcoCivic

I finally got my solar panel and charge...

I finally got my solar panel and charge controller and wired it up temporarily to test everything and it seems to be working great. As soon as I have time, I will be mounting the panel and charge...

Forum: EcoModding Central

05-10-2023, 12:04 PM

Replies: 30

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Posted By EcoCivic

Great info, thanks! With everything turned on, my...

Great info, thanks! With everything turned on, my car's power consumption is around 65 amps and 250 watts is only around 18 amps at 14 volts, so that definitely wouldn't be nearly enough to entirely...

Forum: EcoModding Central

05-09-2023, 06:19 PM

Replies: 30

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Posted By EcoCivic

Solar panel battery charging experiment

Hello fellow hypermilers, I have decided to do an experiment with my K24A2 swapped 04 Civic to see how well I can charge my Odyssey AGM battery just using a practical solar panel setup without any...

Forum: EcoModding Central

02-01-2023, 09:15 PM

Replies: 48

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Posted By EcoCivic

A killswitch would be a good idea if you plan on...

A killswitch would be a good idea if you plan on killing the engine regularly, it's much easier and safer than messing with the key and would save substantial wear on the ignition switch in the long...

Forum: EcoModding Central

01-11-2023, 02:10 AM

Replies: 48

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Posted By EcoCivic

Good point. If you want to see what gains you can...

Good point. If you want to see what gains you can get, it's easy enough to take the power steering pump belt off and see how much efficiency you gain. For what it's worth, Honda claimed a 2% fuel...

Forum: EcoModding Central

01-08-2023, 10:39 PM

Replies: 48

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Posted By EcoCivic

My daily commute is currently 25 miles each way...

My daily commute is currently 25 miles each way on country highways with 40-55 MPH speed limits and only a couple stops each way, so pretty good conditions for MPG. It's not bad on the interstate...

Forum: EcoModding Central

12-24-2022, 11:17 PM

Replies: 48

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Posted By EcoCivic

Nice find! These 7th gen Civics can get...

Nice find! These 7th gen Civics can get surprisingly good MPG. I have an 05 sedan with the 1.7 VTEC and base D17A1 5 speed and I regularly get 45-47 MPG on my daily commute with a best tank of 49.2...

Forum: EcoModding Central

09-14-2022, 08:37 PM

Replies: 22

Lowering idle RPM?

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Posted By EcoCivic

Cool, thanks. What mods is that tune set up for?...

Cool, thanks. What mods is that tune set up for? For now I'm using the stock TSX basemap in Kmanager and as far as I can tell not being able to monitor fuel trims and air/fuel ratios since I don't...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

02-25-2022, 11:47 AM

Replies: 91

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Posted By EcoCivic

I think I figured out why 5th gear was sometimes...

I think I figured out why 5th gear was sometimes acting up. The aftermarket passengers side CV axle popped out and dumped the oil out of the trans, so it was running low on oil for who knows how...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

01-30-2022, 09:29 PM

Replies: 91

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Posted By EcoCivic

I think you are right. My car coasts way better...

I think you are right. My car coasts way better at lower speeds. Only problem is most of my driving is on rural 2 lane highways with 55 MPH speed limits. When there's no traffic low speeds is no...

Forum: Off-Topic Tech

01-05-2022, 11:26 PM

Replies: 16

Insulating block heater?

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Posted By EcoCivic

That's an awesome deal! Can't believe how much...

That's an awesome deal! Can't believe how much people are charging for used parts, often times almost as much as/more than new OEM parts. As for the housing, I know the 06-11 Civic Si housing is...

Forum: Off-Topic Tech

01-05-2022, 12:51 AM

Replies: 16

Insulating block heater?

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Posted By EcoCivic

Ended up taking the insulation off the brass and...

Ended up taking the insulation off the brass and it definitely got hot, the silicone dielectric grease I coated the connector and the pins with to prevent water intrusion/corrosion melted out of the...

Forum: Off-Topic Tech

12-02-2021, 09:31 AM

Replies: 16

Insulating block heater?

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Posted By EcoCivic

Update: The block heater survived the night. Just...

Update: The block heater survived the night. Just not sure about what long term effects insulation may have on it. I think it should be fine since the element is still submerged in coolant but I'm no...

Forum: Off-Topic Tech

12-01-2021, 09:28 PM

Replies: 16

Insulating block heater?

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Posted By EcoCivic

I'm not sure if shrink tubing comes that large...

I'm not sure if shrink tubing comes that large but even if it did I doubt it would have much insulating value as thin as it is. I thought about trying to find a piece of foam pipe insulation that...

Forum: Off-Topic Tech

12-01-2021, 07:17 PM

Replies: 16

Insulating block heater?

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Posted By EcoCivic

If I end up trying it (and I probably will) I...

If I end up trying it (and I probably will) I definitely will :) What's the worst that could happen? The element is still surrounded in coolant

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-21-2021, 02:01 PM

Replies: 91

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Posted By EcoCivic

On my car the best technique for shifting to...

On my car the best technique for shifting to neutral without the clutch is release throttle completely, wait about half a second, then quickly pull it into neutral. If you get it right, it feels no...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

11-15-2021, 04:15 PM

Replies: 91

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Posted By EcoCivic

It seems to be easier for the synchros to bring...

It seems to be easier for the synchros to bring the clutch/input shaft RPM down than up. When double clutch downshifting or revving to get back into gear, it seems like slightly overshooting the RPM...

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

10-22-2021, 11:44 PM

Replies: 91

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Posted By EcoCivic

That's true but you could easily overheat your...

That's true but you could easily overheat your brakes going down a big hill in high gear too if you ride the brakes. Only an idiot would coast in neutral just to overuse the brakes though.

Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed

10-22-2021, 10:03 PM

Replies: 91