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Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-14-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,772
Posted By metroschultz
I've have been working on car & trucks for a...

I've have been working on car & trucks for a living since 1975.
I have seen many different types of starter issues.
I have also noticed that starters on cars with smaller diameter (larger gauge...
Forum: Introductions 03-27-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,373
Posted By metroschultz
Greetings and Salutations. Glad you're here. ...

Greetings and Salutations.
Glad you're here.


1- Check the tps, there is a thread here (use the search to find many tech threads) that shows how to check and adjust it.
2- Lifters may need to...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 08-27-2011, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,588
Posted By metroschultz
I ran a small (1500w) inverter from my Metro...

I ran a small (1500w) inverter from my Metro during Isabel. Enough for some fans and small lights and the TV. Gotta have TV.
Wired to the battery directly. BTW, a Metro will run for almost a day and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-27-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,580
Posted By metroschultz
I am waiting to see how this all works out. ...

I am waiting to see how this all works out.
Interesting ideas, good application, very well laid out installation.
Forum: Hybrids 07-30-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,494
Posted By metroschultz
Toyota Echo or Tercel Both came standard with...

Toyota Echo or Tercel
Both came standard with 5 speed transmission.
Larger than a Metro.
Smaller than a lot of stuff on the road.
Reasonable Aerodynamics. (easily modded)
Seats 4 comfortably...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-17-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 32,667
Posted By metroschultz
Or make a boattail trailer? Ala Aerohead.

Or make a boattail trailer?
Ala Aerohead.
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-02-2011, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,740
Posted By metroschultz
1] some steelie are less weight than the aluminum...

1] some steelie are less weight than the aluminum they replace.
2] yes, steelies are less value that "Rims". so save your rims and reinstall them when you go to sell the car.
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-28-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,903
Posted By metroschultz
I use "Hubcap Mike" .com. He has a very large...

I use "Hubcap Mike" .com.
He has a very large variety of caps.
Racing discs as small as 13 inch and any style of after market design you could want.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-23-2011, 01:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,322
Posted By metroschultz
My wife and I had this same discussion in her...

My wife and I had this same discussion in her Avalon.
I was able to show her on the SGII that at idle, in neutral fuel consumption is .4 gph. In drive, at idle fuel consumption was .75 gph.
Almost...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-21-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 13,221
Posted By metroschultz
I just got home from a 1000 mile trip. I saw 2...

I just got home from a 1000 mile trip.
I saw 2 (from the hundreds) SUVs pass me (I was going the posted limit) and then later down the road they were in the ditch.
One from an avoidance maneuver,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-10-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 69,098
Posted By metroschultz
And, Please don't drive the nut on with your...

And,
Please don't drive the nut on with your impact.
That will damage the bearing.
I know it is a PITA to run those nuts up by hand, but that is the only way to insure your impact doesn't beat up...
Forum: Aerodynamics 04-06-2011, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,350
Posted By metroschultz
Aerocivic has one. He took 2 pieces of PVC...

Aerocivic has one.
He took 2 pieces of PVC tube.
one fits over the other.
then cut a slit half way through.
a cable rotates one in the other to open or close the front.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-25-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 153,017
Posted By metroschultz
Modern disc brakes are designed to completely...

Modern disc brakes are designed to completely remove the pad from the rotor.
So there will be no parasitic drag there.
If you have a car less than 15 years old with dragging rotors, you have a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-28-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,717
Posted By metroschultz
Tygen, I did not see how you torqued all the...

Tygen,
I did not see how you torqued all the front end parts after installation.
As an Auto Tech for the last 35 years allow me to offer a little advice. (You may have done this, but others might...
Forum: OpenGauge / MPGuino FE computer 02-12-2010, 11:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,146
Posted By metroschultz
I have a kit that you can have for postage the to...

I have a kit that you can have for postage the to send it.
My kids bought it for me 2 Christmas' ago.
I have not made the time to assemble it, it is still in the little box they wrapped for me. The...
Forum: Introductions 02-12-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,734
Posted By metroschultz
Greetings and Salutations, Welcome and enjoy...

Greetings and Salutations,
Welcome and enjoy the camaraderie that is EcoModder.
When you are in Virginia Beach, look me up. (send email) I will assist you with your automotive needs. I have parts...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-23-2010, 11:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,639
Posted By metroschultz
You can change the cam timing, without changing...

You can change the cam timing, without changing the cam itself for a boost in economy. There are cam gear kits available for virtually every car made. (I got a +10* gear from 3tech.com)
Advance the...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 10-19-2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,989
Posted By metroschultz
Perhaps a light issue, or the first tank on...

Perhaps a light issue, or the first tank on winter gas.
Stuff happens, that is why you need long time records to show an improvement trend.
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 10-05-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,813
Posted By metroschultz
(1) Generally speaking from 30+ years in the biz....

(1) Generally speaking from 30+ years in the biz. "Creamy Scum" on the oil cap and the top of the VC (when removed) or the dipstick can be attributed to condensation in the crankcase. Condensation...
Forum: Success Stories 11-16-2008, 10:07 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 161,354
Posted By metroschultz
I'm not sure if this is an accomplishment to be...

I'm not sure if this is an accomplishment to be lauded or just some interesting attitude adjustment.
I finally convinced my wife of the necessity for using the Metro exclusively for the small day to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-25-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,358
Posted By metroschultz
I believe so. In one of bennelsons posts he...

I believe so.
In one of bennelsons posts he talked about getting better fe with his trailer attached than without.
He tows a teardrop trailer similar to what you have drawn.
S
Forum: The Lounge 06-19-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2,495
Views: 526,647
Posted By metroschultz
The neighbors walk by and say "Do you have enough...

The neighbors walk by and say "Do you have enough cardboard yet?

You Listen to other engines running at a stoplight thinking {.49 gph x 2 min here x 10 more lights to work = cr@p wheres my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-17-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,572
Posted By metroschultz
Turtle Gee and all this time I thought FI was for FE(Precise Control)

Most FI cars out there are trying to run in the 14.7/1 range all the time.
The only time they go rich is during WOT.
If you live at WOT then you may not be looking for FE any way.
I believe the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2008, 06:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,572
Posted By metroschultz
I like your thinking

One of the other guys here is working on that idea also(Diesel John?)
A brazillion years ago, when I was overseas for the Army, I read in one of the Maint. Manuals about a kit the USArmy had for...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-30-2008, 01:29 PM
Replies: 457
Views: 263,820
Posted By metroschultz
The "Average" motorist is not going to invest in...

The "Average" motorist is not going to invest in extra instrumentation for economy. He may be persuaded to use the on-board stuff.(I've talked two of my co-workers into this, the price of SG turns...
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