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Forum: EcoModding Central 10-16-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,007
Posted By 99LeCouch
I have the FuelMaxes OEM on the Cruze. They're...

I have the FuelMaxes OEM on the Cruze. They're all right in the dry, and not that great in the wet. They don't like to be thrown around, and reach their limits pretty easily. They're not terribly...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-12-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,306
Posted By 99LeCouch
Pictures: ...

Pictures:

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/sciphi/Tires/IMG_2306.jpg

Made in Russia, comrade! I'm trusting the Russians with my life. Not sure how they'll like supporting a US-made...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-05-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,433
Posted By 99LeCouch
In my case with a turbo it is. The car is more...

In my case with a turbo it is. The car is more responsive and FE is higher.

Being naturally aspirated, yours might not see a difference,
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-31-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 26,005
Posted By 99LeCouch
Ask, and ye shall receive... Apologies about...

Ask, and ye shall receive...

Apologies about the quality.

Front shutter system backside:

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb192/sciphi/2012%20Cruze%20Eco/IMG_2235.jpg

Front wheel...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-23-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,601
Posted By 99LeCouch
With the 3800 a SG is a must for best FE. These...

With the 3800 a SG is a must for best FE. These engines/PCM's will guzzle fuel given a chance. Be very gentle with the throttle application once you're at speed, as the TCC unlocks with quick...
Forum: Success Stories 03-20-2010, 11:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,311
Posted By 99LeCouch
Driving the speed limit around me is passe....

Driving the speed limit around me is passe. People get mad if you're going the PSL and holding them up. Many times people have whipped around me, only to get stopped at the next red light, or cluster...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-06-2010, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,955
Posted By 99LeCouch
If it's a high-quality synthetic like Amsoil ATF...

If it's a high-quality synthetic like Amsoil ATF I'd not hesitate to use it. That ATF will work with many applications. If the transmission specs some form of Dexron or Honda Z-1 ATF the Amsoil will...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 02-06-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,468
Posted By 99LeCouch
Dragging Drums Alleviated

Yesterday I was wondering why my fuel economy was so terrible. I only managed 30 mpg highway on a 400 mile round trip to the NC mountains. Total elevation change 8000 feet (~4000 feet elevation gain...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-30-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,645
Posted By 99LeCouch
Glad to hear it's working for you! Check about...

Glad to hear it's working for you! Check about needing to rev-match your AT or whether you don't need to.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-10-2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,415
Posted By 99LeCouch
Bolting together is as complex as I can do. ...

Bolting together is as complex as I can do.

I tried running errands this morning, and in some cruising at 40 mph the air temperatures got up to 90*F. It's about 46*F right now, so at 40 mph...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-04-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,944
Posted By 99LeCouch
Put Dexron-VI ATF in the transmission. Also...

Put Dexron-VI ATF in the transmission. Also there's a DIY shift kit easily made for the 4T65. It makes the shifts much quicker, which makes pulse and glide wear less.

You likely can get away with...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-21-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,844
Posted By 99LeCouch
Ditto. My best FE ever came on a 100-degree day....

Ditto. My best FE ever came on a 100-degree day. I believe I downed 2 liters of water in 2 hours it was so hot in the car.
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-21-2009, 04:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,439
Posted By 99LeCouch
If you read BITOG there are lots of success...

If you read BITOG there are lots of success stories about MMO and Auto-RX. All I know is that they both have worked for me as advertised.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-05-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,430
Posted By 99LeCouch
It's a Fram on a 90's era Hyundai engine. The two...

It's a Fram on a 90's era Hyundai engine. The two do not mix. Hyundai has a TSB warning specifically against using Fram filters. The bypass valve settings on those Frams are too high, and will starve...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-25-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,923
Posted By 99LeCouch
That's the most coherent explanation of exhaust...

That's the most coherent explanation of exhaust sizing I've heard! That makes a lot of sense!

Throw in a term genuinely used for another engine application and there's an instant recipe for...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 09-11-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,432
Posted By 99LeCouch
You don't need any "fancy" oils. Even plain-Jane...

You don't need any "fancy" oils. Even plain-Jane conventional oil will be fine. It's all SM-grade these days, which is light-years ahead of what your engine left the factory with 23 years ago.
...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 08-19-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 18,933
Posted By 99LeCouch
You Canucks sound like you have the right idea...

You Canucks sound like you have the right idea behind the cameras. Install them for a specific purpose, place many signs warning of them, don't change anything else about the road except install the...
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