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Forum: Introductions 04-20-2021, 02:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,053
Posted By Stubby79
Welcome back. Which of your vehicles will...

Welcome back.

Which of your vehicles will you be doing this on?
Forum: The Lounge 07-21-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,394
Posted By slowmover
Reddit was okay as it got started in the run-up...

Reddit was okay as it got started in the run-up to the 2006 mid-term elections. Links to reading is what it was. Soon as the Dems won and did nothing, Reddit was “sold” and became the joke it’s been...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-28-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,734
Posted By JSH
TireRack has pretty complete specs for tires ...

TireRack has pretty complete specs for tires

The OEM tire on the Niro FE is a Michelin Energy Saver in 205/60R16.
21 lbs / 6.5" Tread Width / 25.7" dia / 810 RPM

The OEM tire on the Niro...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 10-27-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,420
Posted By MetroMPG
Ouch! Friend's Ford F-150 lifetime fuel consumption: 14.7 MPG US = 16 L/100 km

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25060&stc=1&d=1540687810


I'm helping my friend sell his 2010 F-150. It just turned 150,000 km (93k miles), and I just noticed this...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-01-2018, 09:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,468
Posted By elhigh
It shouldn't. The trans is already turning,...

It shouldn't.

The trans is already turning, and the engine is already turning. In this case the trans is overspeeding the engine instead of the other way around as when shifting from N or P into...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-27-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,734
Posted By euromodder
Having experimented with OEM "aerodynamic" wheels...

Having experimented with OEM "aerodynamic" wheels that weigh a lot, my advice is don't bother with them ...
On my Volvo, I could actually feel the extra weight in the steering, and more sluggish...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-19-2018, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,468
Posted By Stubby79
Should not cause an issue, as far as I understand...

Should not cause an issue, as far as I understand it. It's moving without the engine running that damages automatic transmissions.
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 06-19-2018, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,468
Posted By Stubby79
Automatic? engine still running? Shouldn't bother...

Automatic? engine still running? Shouldn't bother it one bit. It will still be circulating the atf if the engine is running.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 06-04-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 1,021
Views: 94,073
Posted By MetroMPG
You forget that you're not a normal person. :) ...

You forget that you're not a normal person. :)

Normal people don't want the hassle of hunting for an appropriate used car with an unknowable history that some other owner has previously farted...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-14-2018, 11:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 122,628
Posted By Stubby79
If you've ever stuck bigger, heavier wheels on an...

If you've ever stuck bigger, heavier wheels on an already under-powered vehicle, you would already have noted how much worse your acceleration becomes, and, along with it, the drop in fuel economy in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-14-2018, 02:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 122,628
Posted By Robin Lehnerd
What a bummer

I would like to be able to easily get some cost effective fuel efficiency improvement out of lighter wheels...
Most math says forget about it.
Switching to lightweight allow wheels might save 20...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 03-11-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,645
Posted By CapriRacer
Wow, this thread generated a lot of responses –...

Wow, this thread generated a lot of responses – some of them needing clarification. Sorry for the long post!

Here’s the first one:

Did you use that same tape measure? Didn’t it buckle when...
Forum: Hybrids 08-29-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,718
Posted By Daox
There isn't a ton of wiggle room with the Prius. ...

There isn't a ton of wiggle room with the Prius. It already automates many hypermiler functions (EOC, driving at high engine load), and those it doesn't (driving without brakes) it negates with...
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-06-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,676
Posted By gone-ot
Mythbusters aside, the best is a "round"...

Mythbusters aside, the best is a "round" tyre!
Forum: Off-Topic Tech 11-06-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,676
Posted By mcrews
He said: "The most efficient tire size is larger....

He said: "The most efficient tire size is larger. That is, from the point of view of rolling resistance, drag, etc, the larger the tire, the better"


with a caveat of don't buy a sticky compound...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 05-08-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,079
Posted By basjoos
Even though the engine uses no fuel when coasting...

Even though the engine uses no fuel when coasting in gear, the engine drag slows you down and shortens your coast so quickly that you get better overall fuel economy by coasting in neutral even...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-12-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,792
Posted By Saskwatchian
On hills I can beat my cruise control for fuel...

On hills I can beat my cruise control for fuel efficiency but no way on the flat.

When using cruise I still rest my foot on the accelerator, I just no longer need to apply pressure.

The off...
Forum: The Lounge 09-11-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,673
Posted By jeff88
Isn't technology great!?! What app is that? ...

Isn't technology great!?! What app is that?

For all the issues surrounding social media, it does have it's place. Your brother is a prime example. Another is my mom, who has found long lost...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-12-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,263
Posted By Piwoslaw
This is exactly what I have in my turbodiesel:...

This is exactly what I have in my turbodiesel: Without grille blocks it barely keeps 78°C, with both blocks it crawls up to 90°C more often. Fan turns on at 97°C and cools to 89°C, so haven't had...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-11-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,263
Posted By serialk11r
I think 90s is fine, last time I had Torque...

I think 90s is fine, last time I had Torque running it showed 78C on the highway with 40% grill block! In the summer, in traffic it goes up to 100, but freeway it stays at 85-90ish. I would imagine a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 02-11-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,263
Posted By razor02097
I think it really depends on the vehicle. For...

I think it really depends on the vehicle. For instance my Jeep runs at 97-98c and it seems happy at that temp.

If the temp starts to climb above 100c I would maybe take a look at modifying the...
Forum: Success Stories 01-03-2013, 09:32 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,660
Posted By F8L
What is your tire size? I looked up your car and...

What is your tire size? I looked up your car and the OE tires size of 185/60/15 the Ecopia EP422 is only $80. The 16" tire is $108. You can also get them at Costco with a $70 rebate every other...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-15-2012, 03:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,096
Posted By wmjinman
As the winter moves in, and my first couple of...

As the winter moves in, and my first couple of miles of the day get worse, I've been considering getting a block heater. Always curious, I developed a test to see how bad the mileage really is on a...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 11-10-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,427
Posted By DevilzTower
So, how big is your house? How many kids do you...

So, how big is your house? How many kids do you have? How far should this moral authority go? People should know better than to do drive fast, or buy bigger cars than they need and the government...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-30-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,782
Posted By LeanBurn
I have tried both in front of and on the back of...

I have tried both in front of and on the back of the grill, there was no measurable difference between the two on the 2009 Corolla. It may be dependant the properties of the grill so your results may...
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