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Forum: DIY / How-to 09-04-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,220
Posted By SRSW
A few points mentioned above - I've oil flushed a...

A few points mentioned above - I've oil flushed a Renault Megane 1.5dci (eco beast!) and it really knackered the engine before, I am sure it was the flush that did it - never seemed right after, all...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-24-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,297
Posted By redneck
. Wrong...

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Wrong...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-17-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,983
Posted By oil pan 4
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/egr-cool...

http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/egr-cooler-29085.html
Repurpose an EGR cooler for fast engine warm up or instant cabin heat with out external power.
Forum: The Lounge 04-08-2015, 11:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,638
Posted By ME_Andy
It is interesting. Eskimos used to subsist on...

It is interesting. Eskimos used to subsist on like 95% meat so I know it's possible. But I wouldn't have guessed it's healthy. I have to say those are the best-looking 50-yr-olds I've ever seen. But...
Forum: The Lounge 04-08-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,638
Posted By redpoint5
Interesting. I just found out about some nut...

Interesting.

I just found out about some nut going by "The Food Babe (http://foodbabe.com/)" that apparently is popular. She had a blog post saying that the pressurized cabin of an airplane is not...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-03-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 16,588
Posted By j12piprius
The citizens of society have no say in the...

The citizens of society have no say in the matter, but to speak up against it, as the freedoms are taken by force. It is bass ackwards thinking to blame the victims for the crimes of the tyrants,...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-19-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By Fat Charlie
China makes real shoddy pieces of crap... like...

China makes real shoddy pieces of crap... like iPhones.

The company in China made exactly the part that its US customer specified. They said "ship me a container of crap I can push across my...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-11-2015, 03:05 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 37,482
Posted By redpoint5
If I drove a school bus, I wouldn't wear a...

If I drove a school bus, I wouldn't wear a seatbelt either. I drive vehicles that are less than the average weight in America, so I wear a belt.

I wonder how much weight all the airbags and...
Forum: Success Stories 02-09-2015, 04:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,717
Posted By ksa8907
I feel like I need to balance this thread. ....

I feel like I need to balance this thread.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

, , , , . . . , , , , , !! ???

That should do it.
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-22-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,321
Posted By freebeard
x2 When Edgar Cayce said that Russia would...

x2

When Edgar Cayce said that Russia would be the salvation of the world, it was hard to see because the — well, let's call them Bolsheviks — were in charge. But now Russia is like an adult...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-22-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,321
Posted By PaulB2
I'm a bit surprised at schadenfreude about...

I'm a bit surprised at schadenfreude about Russians struggling with low revenues. Remember what happened when FDR cut off the oil to Japan, threatening their economy? We shouldn't wish misfortune on...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 01-15-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,321
Posted By Lokhankin
Some say: "Supply and demand"?

From PR interview with Obama:
"Is it something that you did?

If you'll recall, their economy was already contracting and capital was fleeing even before oil collapsed. And part of our rationale...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 12-17-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,321
Posted By freebeard
If it curtails the environmental destruction...

If it curtails the environmental destruction caused by fracking, then we should be willing to tolerate a lot of downside. :thumbup: Too bad about the unemployment.


US Lawmakers to Gazprom: Keep...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-21-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,180
Posted By oil pan 4
At idle and low RPM the alt might only produce 20...

At idle and low RPM the alt might only produce 20 to 40 amps, anything after that will be drained off the battery. The 100 amp alt in my diesel only makes about 20 to 25 amps at idle.
Starting...
Forum: EcoModding Central 08-20-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,180
Posted By Daox
I just want to say, heating the coolant with an...

I just want to say, heating the coolant with an electric heater that is powered by your alternator is not going to increase your mileage. If you do this for defrost/heat reasons its valid, but its...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-05-2014, 02:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,690
Posted By aerohead
bearings

Some research papers were published decades ago with SAE regarding wheel bearing drag,and the consensus was that it was so low as to be insignificant.If it was totally eliminated,it would not reflect...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-26-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,995
Posted By Xist
Hey, I do not know how I missed this thread...

Hey, I do not know how I missed this thread before. What shape are the cross-members on your roof rack? On my Forester, they are shaped like an airfoil. I still removed them, although never...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-18-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,661
Posted By Frank Lee
What? :confused:

What? :confused:
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-18-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,661
Posted By user removed
All an air filter is, as it gets more...

All an air filter is, as it gets more restrictive, is a governor. That assumes you will surpass its flow capacity which most who drive for mileage will never do. I seldom see anything over 3500 RPM,...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-16-2014, 10:08 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,661
Posted By mwebb
there is no reason to test a K & N

there is no reason to test the K & N

other testing from different sources was performed with various filters
and
with no filter at all

with and without
up to a 50% restriction imposed by...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-16-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,661
Posted By mcrews
And I am certainly NOT suggesting that people...

And I am certainly NOT suggesting that people keep a clogged filter!:thumbup:

My point is that 'several posters' including op are suggesting mpg improvements....that cannot be factually...
Forum: The Unicorn Corral 03-16-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,661
Posted By johnathanf1lm
Well i never got to do a a-b test when i had one...

Well i never got to do a a-b test when i had one of these in my rio back when i had it but any gain was canceled out by the 100+ bill to get the map sensor cleaned thanks to the oil from the filter.
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-06-2014, 01:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,995
Posted By redpoint5
Thanks for filling in more of the details. ...

Thanks for filling in more of the details.

The spoiler is likely improving your aero just slightly, while keeping the rear window a little more clear. I'd keep it.

If you already have the roof...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-01-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 55,597
Posted By Superfuelgero
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice...

"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.

"Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."

"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.

"You...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-04-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 22,382
Posted By California98Civic
The VX wheel is generally listed at 9.7lbs and...

The VX wheel is generally listed at 9.7lbs and the 1996-2000 HX wheel at about 11lbs.

Here's my list from my car's garage page... there are links to further info on the page itself, under planned...
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