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Forum: EcoModding Central 08-07-2011, 12:53 PM
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Posted By Ryland
Are you using the HF or VX transmission? if I...

Are you using the HF or VX transmission? if I remember right the HF tranny will give you slightly better gearing in 5th gear and altho that will not help with the A/C using more gas, it will help the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-07-2011, 08:38 AM
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Posted By user removed
I can not confirm the 10 MPG drop on my old VX...

I can not confirm the 10 MPG drop on my old VX (sold) but the 2002 Insight (sold) mileage hit was severe with AC us, even minimal AC use cost 10 MPG.

regards
Mech
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-07-2011, 01:19 AM
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Posted By Impulse
I agree with Cali, your father is keeping it from...

I agree with Cali, your father is keeping it from reaching its lean burn. I also agree with you and swap cars for a week, show him what mileage it can really get!!
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-06-2011, 11:57 PM
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Posted By California98Civic
I think you already know the answers, judging...

I think you already know the answers, judging from your post. Running the AC and leaning on the throttle, dad is keeping it out of lean burn and using a lot of power for accessories. To be sure,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-06-2011, 08:56 PM
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Posted By phunky.buddha
AC will definitely make a difference, especially...

AC will definitely make a difference, especially in the high heat where the compressor will be engaged most of the time. I've measured as much as a 20% drop in fuel economy from running the AC in...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-22-2010, 08:24 AM
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Posted By user removed
Forgot some things. VX lean burn threshold is 6...

Forgot some things. VX lean burn threshold is 6 inches of vacuum, if you can't feel lean burn engage.

Without AC lean burn acceleration is practical. Remember to accelerate in lean burn in 3rd...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 07-22-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,818
Posted By user removed
Worst mileage for me recently due to local temps...

Worst mileage for me recently due to local temps exceeding 100 on many days.

AC kills mileage.

VX is superb at DFCO use it to anticipate any unwanted stops. 5th,4th,3rd downshifts to maintain...
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