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Forum: Hybrids 06-13-2022, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,137
Posted By Handsome Jack
I just got a Scangauge III I have a 2009...

I just got a Scangauge III

I have a 2009 Prius. The stock gauge is ok but doesn't show other things I'd like to know. So I bought the new Scangauge III with touch screen and it just arrived in the...
Forum: Hybrids 06-13-2022, 02:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,137
Posted By Drifter
There is now a scanguage III Gen2 prius...

There is now a scanguage III

Gen2 prius Xgauges (sorry the formatting didn't copy over from priuschat):

GAUGE|___TXD___|_____RXF_____|_RXD_|_____MTH_____|_NAM_|Notes
ODBII Error...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 12-23-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,142
Posted By MetroMPG
Guess who's a teenager now: Happy 13th birthday to EcoModder! (Win a ScanGauge!)

https://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=29835&stc=1&d=1608770566
(Original photo: Royal Broil (https://www.flickr.com/photos/royal_broil/495692782); candles: Bootique Illustration...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-13-2020, 01:30 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 30,333
Posted By easythereturbo
So much win here on page7. Good enough >...

So much win here on page7. Good enough > perfection. Emotional investment.. and black wheels so so trendy. But to each.

I feel the same way about large wheels, so trendy. But what sells on the...
Forum: Introductions 10-08-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,734
Posted By Erick
Outlander PHEV

Hi. We've bought our '18 Outlander PHEV last December. Firstly, there are Facebook user groups in both Canada and the UK that share their experiences how to get the most out of it. We figured out how...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 10-28-2018, 12:47 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 148,067
Posted By M_a_t_t
I'm having problems viewing the ecomodder map, is...

I'm having problems viewing the ecomodder map, is anyone else having any?

https://ecomodder.com/forum/member-m_a_t_t-albums-other-picture8235-eco-map.png
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-15-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 437
Views: 95,668
Posted By MetroMPG
51 mpg!

Latest fill: 51 MPG US = 4.6 L / 100 km.


That's two 50+ tanks in a row.


https://ecomodder.com/forum/fe-graphs/graph9843.gif

It may be my last fill of the year. It's getting too cold to...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-18-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 95,668
Posted By MetroMPG
Mission accomplished

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22854&stc=1&d=1508349619

Woohoo! And likely the last fill of the year:


696 km / 432 miles
50.98 mpg (US) = 4.6 L/100 km

New mods...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-29-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 95,668
Posted By MetroMPG
More comments from strangers

Brief conversation today at a stoplight...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22681&stc=1&d=1505497330

Guy in SUV: "Excuse me - what are those discs for on your wheels?"
...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-15-2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 36,844
Posted By MetroMPG
aero-hiding the re-gearing

http://ecomodder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=22681&stc=1&d=1505497330

Difference in aero drag? Still unknown... but improved!

Re-used the 15 inch wheel discs I saved from my 2007...
Forum: EcoModding Central 07-20-2017, 01:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,529
Posted By oil pan 4
They are broadly interchangeable. There were at...

They are broadly interchangeable.
There were at one point 2 main styles and 2 different resistance values in all kinds of different injection rates.
Could be more out there now.
So you only needed...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-09-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 36,844
Posted By Stubby79
You'll be my hero if that works on mine! Dang...

You'll be my hero if that works on mine! Dang thing runs way too rich. We'll find out soon!

PS: I put my Miata back on the road this morning. Stuck a new(er) battery in it and it fired right up...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-18-2016, 02:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,883
Posted By MPGomatic
There's something to it. I've been running a...

There's something to it. I've been running a coroplast rear bellypan on Slambo to alleviate the parachute effect for a while now. If nothing else, it's quieter at speed.
...
Forum: Aerodynamics 12-21-2015, 04:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,076
Posted By aerohead
looks

I'm in the AeroVironment camp:'I don't care if it looks like a frog as long as it works.':D
Forum: The Lounge 12-16-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,110
Posted By ChewChewTrain
What's Behind your Motivation to get High MPG?

- Some of us want to "stick it to the oil companies".
- Some of us feel good saving money at the pump.
- Some of us do it for the environment.

I'm a competitive sort. So, to me, getting high...
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-25-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,556
Posted By graysgarage
Automotive Aerodynamics (video series)

Hey guys,

I recently started a video series on automotive aerodynamics. During my research for each episode, I am often directed to this forum. So I thought I'd share my findings, enjoy!
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-09-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,304
Posted By bennelson
Thermal Imaging for improving fuel economy

Hi everyone!

It's COLD here in January in Wisconsin right now! Which just gets me thinking about how to keep the 2004 Prius warm and my wife happy, as she is the primary driver.

I finally got...
Forum: Success Stories 10-14-2013, 04:41 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 66,606
Posted By mr220v
2005 Prius engine into 1986 MR2: mk1 1nzfxe Prius swap (gas only)

This is a 1nzfxe from a 2005 Prius. Here's a picture of me getting ready to put it in:

http://i982.photobucket.com/albums/ae301/mr220v/IMG_0872_zps9393f643.jpg


Yes, most people will be able...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 04-13-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,974
Posted By Vekke
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnm3oLqzos ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRnm3oLqzos

Did one video on driving watery groovy roads.
Forum: Success Stories 10-01-2012, 12:16 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 75,649
Posted By wyatt
Thumbs up Prius 15's are better than aftermarket 17's! (Wrong wheels/tires can wreck your MPG)

So, about a year ago, I broke down and purchased a "new to me" Prius. A 2004 with all the bells and whistles from that year. Among these was a set of 17" rims that I was never really crazy about (I...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-31-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,305
Posted By MetroMPG
Video: Toyota explains aero mods on new Rav4 EV

"Decreasing range anxiety by reducing the Coefficient of Drag."

According to the aerodynamicist in the video, the new rear "spoiler" (actually more of a vestigal Kamm back, since it doesn't...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-15-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 26,458
Posted By euromodder
I live in Belgium, and this is diesel-territory...

I live in Belgium, and this is diesel-territory with the majority of new cars being diesels.


The MPG numbers of the current crop of efficient diesels may seem wildly attractive, there are also...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-15-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 24,076
Posted By Gasoline Fumes
Disabling intake and exhaust valves (going to 8 valves in a 16-v head)

My original plan was to install a CRX HF camshaft along with the roller rocker arms in my 16-valve Civic Wagon. The HF torque peak is something like 2500 RPM lower than my engine. The HF has only 8...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-10-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,824
Posted By aerohead
Santamo?

The Hyundai is to be the tow vehicle? If it has an on-board trip computer with instantaneous display,it would help you 'dial-in' a proper size,shape,and orientation for the fairing.You'd know almost...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-10-2012, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,824
Posted By MetroMPG
Yes, deflectors ahead of trailers are known to...

Yes, deflectors ahead of trailers are known to improve aerodynamics, particularly if the "face" of the trailer is badly designed.
...
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