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Forum: Introductions 09-07-2011, 05:48 PM
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Posted By user removed
God be with your wife and I pray for her speedy...

God be with your wife and I pray for her speedy recovery. The gauge should fairly rapidly get to normal operating temp which is close to halfway, and very steady regardless of operating condition.
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Forum: Introductions 09-07-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By Diesel_Dave
I once was at a talk by a state legislator. ...

I once was at a talk by a state legislator. During the talk, several times the legislator confused the fact that E10 was 10% ethanol (they thought it was 90% ethanol). And this legislator was the...
Forum: Introductions 09-07-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By user removed
Get a job driving a school bus for some cash and...

Get a job driving a school bus for some cash and insurance.

regards
Mech
Forum: Introductions 09-07-2011, 03:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By user removed
Drive the Mercedes. The 96 Nissan is a D21...

Drive the Mercedes.

The 96 Nissan is a D21 Hardbody with their 2.4 liter engine. I read all the posts here and I think it is an automatic, since it was not confirmed to be a manual.

Typical...
Forum: Introductions 09-07-2011, 02:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By euromodder
Can't you get her to give something more fuel...

Can't you get her to give something more fuel efficient ? ;)

Seriously, if you don't absolutely need a truck for what you do, sell it on or trade it in and get something that uses half or 1/3rd...
Forum: Introductions 09-07-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By JRMichler
Yeah, I would also expect a small truck to get...

Yeah, I would also expect a small truck to get similar mileage to the Mercedes. Here's a few things that will kill mileage 30 or 40%:

1) Ignition timing retarded about 10 degrees. I don't know...
Forum: Introductions 09-05-2011, 08:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By Frank Lee
Do people know the difference between E10 and...

Do people know the difference between E10 and E85??? One can expect a 20% fe drop on strong blends or 100% E85, but NOWHERE NEAR that with E10, emphasis on nowhere.

Thought experiment: OK lets go...
Forum: Introductions 09-05-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By slowmover
That's because you're pushing it with one of your...

That's because you're pushing it with one of your other four cars.

As to fuel: start a logbook. Buy the same fuel consistently down to the same station, same time of day, same fuel pump. Fill to...
Forum: Introductions 09-05-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By Ryland
One other thing to try is to make sure you are...

One other thing to try is to make sure you are putting gasoline in it, not 10% ethanol, most people I talk to only see a 15% or so drop in their mileage with ethanol in the gasoline but I've talked...
Forum: Introductions 09-05-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By JRMichler
Sounds like it's time to get serious. Two areas...

Sounds like it's time to get serious. Two areas - the driver (known here as the nut holding the steering wheel) and the vehicle.

VEHICLE
Check for something dragging. You should be able to push...
Forum: Introductions 09-05-2011, 12:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By California98Civic
Everything slowmover says... also... make...

Everything slowmover says... also... make yourself a tonneau cover, even to cover just the back half of the bed. It will benefit aero significantly. Fully inflate tires (I over inflate mine by 6-9...
Forum: Introductions 09-04-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By Weather Spotter
a grill block is a cheep and effective mod. after...

a grill block is a cheep and effective mod. after that take a look through the wiki for more ideas.
Forum: Introductions 09-04-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By Ryland
Look for things that stand out first of course,...

Look for things that stand out first of course, like uneven tire wear, check engine light, odd sounds.
If I've come to a stop without having to use my brakes hard I'll check to see if the brakes are...
Forum: Introductions 09-04-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,626
Posted By SoobieOut
Welcome JatMat. I would start with the tire...

Welcome JatMat.

I would start with the tire pressure, go to the maximum listed on the tire.

Try coasting down a hill in neutral, without apply the brakes. If is slows or stays steady there...
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