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Forum: For Sale 07-06-2021, 07:59 AM
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Posted By samwichse
VW XL-1 for sale

Here's your chance, guys!

https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2015-volkswagen-xl1
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-24-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,794
Posted By BarryKillahWhale
12/24/19 Update: Latest tank avg was 45.7...

12/24/19 Update:

Latest tank avg was 45.7 mpg. We have had some unseasonably warm weather the past few days in WI. Some days in the afternoon into the 40s. Efficiency appears to decrease pretty...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-16-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,794
Posted By Lemmy
And the 1.0 manages about a third of the CO2...

And the 1.0 manages about a third of the CO2 emission and currently reduced nitrous oxides. Its diminishing returns, friction is friction. You'll got less but itll never be proportional with the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-08-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,794
Posted By Vman455
I like these cars--I thought about getting one...

I like these cars--I thought about getting one when I bought my Prius, and sometimes I wish I did just to have a manual transmission again.



Just a terminology note: "wheel skirt" usually...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-02-2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,794
Posted By BarryKillahWhale
Ecoboost 1.0 3 Cylinder - 2015 Ford Focus

Hi Everyone,

I used to own a 1992 Civic VX, and my best ever tank was 58 mpg. My goal is to beat that with my new car.

I spent a while away from this site playing with Mustangs while my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By jcp123
If you get the Fit in manual, it's geared oddly...

If you get the Fit in manual, it's geared oddly short. But that and the Elantra would top my list. The rest are "meh" in my book. I'm going to guess it's the Elantra for you as well? It's one heck of...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By 19bonestock88
No argument about that... that being said, it’s...

No argument about that... that being said, it’s usually the Chevy and the Mitsu that come up with the biggest rebates... a dealer near me was advertising 16 Mirages for $8999 a couple months ago......
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
The Honda Fit can come as a manual. Plus it's a...

The Honda Fit can come as a manual. Plus it's a Honda, and Toyotas & Hondas are known for their longevity.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By 19bonestock88
I like the looks of the Fit, but I didn’t see a...

I like the looks of the Fit, but I didn’t see a manual trans as an option, and if I buy a “new” car I’d expect it to last a long time, and my experience with CVTs is that they don’t... granted, the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Does the Honda Fit count? Seems to have the...

Does the Honda Fit count? Seems to have the highest MPG as well as the greatest versatility of the compact/subcompact class. And also classier than a Mirage. ;)
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By Hersbird
Price considering along with MPG I think the...

Price considering along with MPG I think the redesigned Accent looks like the most car, that gets the best MPG, for anywhere near the price. Some of those $20k cars don't seem much better and the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By 19bonestock88
Well no sticker for me lol... if I were buying a...

Well no sticker for me lol... if I were buying a new car, I’d be inclined to go with either the Spark or Mirage... however I don’t like the look of the black cladding on the 18 Spark, so I’d go with...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-24-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By 19bonestock88
Is it the Kia Rio? (Manual is available)

Is it the Kia Rio? (Manual is available)
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-10-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,755
Posted By jcp123
Ironically enough, I watched that one (and the...

Ironically enough, I watched that one (and the Prius Prime as well as Cruze Diesel) last night. Ended up driving some of your route today. I can see why you like the 295 --->195 ramp. Nice glide into...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 01-03-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,755
Posted By LeanBurn
MPGoMatic...gentle satisfying Bob Ross kind of...

MPGoMatic...gentle satisfying Bob Ross kind of review. I like it !

Just going from You Tube clock it looks like it goes 0-60 in 4.7s...is that accurate?
Forum: Instrumentation 05-22-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,807
Posted By 98hxman
hi all i am using the torque pro app on my cell...

hi all i am using the torque pro app on my cell phone with the best bluetooth adapter that torque list. with the app i can read out the main lean air fuel sensor voltage in 0.230V to as high as...
Forum: Aerodynamics 05-18-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,188
Posted By aerohead
tail

Here is a boat tail tested for a GM SUV.It was good for a 26% drag reduction (about 13% mpg).Kinda long.
http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj622/aerohead2/Untitled2_9.jpg...
Forum: DIY / How-to 04-23-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,936
Posted By redneck
It should only take one bucket... ;) ...

It should only take one bucket... ;)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jz5DwML8iI


:D


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Forum: EcoModding Central 01-29-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,922
Posted By mosesvp
I have had the ecoboost fiesta since October...

I have had the ecoboost fiesta since October 2014. I have tracked all my fuel purchases since I joined ecomodder in November 2015.

My real-world numbers have been excellent. I typically...
Forum: Events & Meet-ups 01-01-2016, 08:01 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 126,164
Posted By mloveland78
Strategy

In the interest of boosting everyone's mpg I will post my technique again. It's what I've been using to get 1st in class. As usual your mileage may vary and what works for my modded civic with lean...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-05-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,287
Posted By Daox
We had a nice sunny morning and I had just gotten...

We had a nice sunny morning and I had just gotten back from a drive so I decided to get the wires run (not connected yet), and get a picture of the new gauge pod on the car. It looks quite nice IMO....
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-29-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By oil pan 4
If you don't have heated seats, you don't have to...

If you don't have heated seats, you don't have to buy a whole vehicle to get them.


Picked this up a few months back....
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-25-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By gone-ot
Spouses are usually NOT eco-friendly.

Spouses are usually NOT eco-friendly.
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-25-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By Ecky
Cool setup. Staying off the throttle for...

Cool setup.

Staying off the throttle for long periods, with short bursts of high-RPM acceleration in 3rd, may not be the best way to maximize MPG. Here's my reasoning:

In order to travel at a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-24-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,249
Posted By vskid3
If you just post the regular Youtube link without...

If you just post the regular Youtube link without any code around it it'll automatically be embedded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS9ESYzDvRQ
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