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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 11-10-2011, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,161
Posted By DonR
Look into one of these Red Line Synthetic...

Look into one of these

Red Line Synthetic Oil - Diesel Fuel Additives - Diesel Fuel Catalyst (http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=30&pcid=11)

Schaeffer Oil | Diesel Fuel Additives,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-02-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,269
Posted By DonR
I'm a little confused, are you talking about...

I'm a little confused, are you talking about making your own intake manifold?

The intake runners they are referring to start at the back side of the valve & are measured to a point where a...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-26-2011, 12:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,322
Posted By DonR
I don't see as large a difference between Neutral...

I don't see as large a difference between Neutral & drive as a few folks posted. I definitely do see a difference though. The Wife's Hot Rod goes from about .6gph to .4gph. The Scangage isn't...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-28-2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,246
Posted By DonR
If it has a liquid fueled engine it gets a...

If it has a liquid fueled engine it gets a city/highway mpg/gpm rating.
If it plugs into the wall it gets a city/highway Joule per mile/Mile per Joule rating.
If it does both, it gets both stickers.
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-03-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,640
Posted By DonR
Someone makes brake dust deflectors that go...

Someone makes brake dust deflectors that go between the hub & the wheel. A coat of black paint may dress them up nicely. The tighter they fit to the wheel the better (I assume) for aero.

A link...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-29-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,786
Posted By DonR
New tiny little car - 74 mpg

Not quite sure where this belongs. Move as necessary.



Former F1 engineer unveils new city car - CNN.com...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-03-2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,050
Posted By DonR
Their are more differences in the weave patterns...

Their are more differences in the weave patterns other than looks. Fiberglass is available in the same weaves as well. Sometimes CF is woven with glass or aramid to get the desired properties...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-25-2010, 12:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,682
Posted By DonR
If you can live without the A/C go for it. I...

If you can live without the A/C go for it. I would try to build a fairing of some sort around it. Tapered in the front & rear of the unit. This may be a good place for some solar panels. You may...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-11-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,909
Posted By DonR
Double check your door for the OE tire size. ...

Double check your door for the OE tire size. Those would be large OE tires for a 4cyl. I would guess in the range of 205 or 215's were what came on it.

The 4cyl. does require quite a bit of...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-08-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,234
Posted By DonR
You can also get a moly coating on the piston...

You can also get a moly coating on the piston skirts that will reduce friction. Typically when the combustion chamber is done they coat both intake & exhaust valves.

It also makes it a good...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-21-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,215
Posted By DonR
Feel free.

Feel free.
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-02-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,678
Posted By DonR
Make sure your cabin air filter is clean.

For those of you with Cabin air filters. A clogged filter can cause more internal fogging problems than a clean filter. I would believe that it reduces the natural flow of air through the cabin...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-26-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,004
Posted By DonR
THIS CAR TRAVELS 75 MILES ON A SINGLE GALLON OF...

THIS CAR TRAVELS 75 MILES ON A SINGLE GALLON OF GASOLINE! (http://www.motherearthnews.com/Green-Transportation/1978-03-01/This-Car-Travels-75-Miles-on-a-Single-Gallon-of-Gasoline.aspx#)


Is this...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-09-2009, 12:15 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,266
Posted By DonR
Mid 90's Caprices did fairly well (relatively...

Mid 90's Caprices did fairly well (relatively speaking). A high torque/low RPM cam, often called RV cams, are readily available & would help. They are rear wheel drive so you could swap gearing. ...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-21-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,634
Posted By DonR
According to my scanguage, When I'm idling with a...

According to my scanguage, When I'm idling with a hot engine & I turn on my headlights fuel consumption goes from .31gph to .36gph. 14% at idle. Going down the road at 1.8 gph that's 2.2%. Yes...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 08-19-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,935
Posted By DonR
Running an engine on propane & natural gas is...

Running an engine on propane & natural gas is nothing new. Some outfit even makes propane powered weed wackers, they make them for Craftsman also. City buses & gas company vehicles are run on...
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