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Forum: Success Stories 10-03-2014, 05:45 PM
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Views: 1,920
Posted By Baltothewolf
Nice bro, that's about the best tank I ever got...

Nice bro, that's about the best tank I ever got out of my '95. Keep going 40 is just a couple eco mods away!
Forum: Success Stories 10-03-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,920
Posted By mcrews
Very nice!!!!

Very nice!!!!
Forum: Success Stories 10-03-2014, 12:36 PM
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Views: 1,920
Posted By 96Midori
Way to go!

Way to go!
Forum: Success Stories 10-03-2014, 12:07 PM
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Views: 1,920
Posted By digital rules
Excellent, keep up the good work!!

Excellent, keep up the good work!!
Forum: Success Stories 10-03-2014, 11:42 AM
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Views: 1,920
Posted By Daox
Congrats and nice job!

Congrats and nice job!
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 09-29-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,995
Posted By Fat Charlie
Most new car buyers aren't dedicated to mpg. ...

Most new car buyers aren't dedicated to mpg.

Most of the ones who care about mpg want the car to give it to them.

And look at us: we're not all driving cycles, Metros or 1st gen Insights,...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-29-2014, 06:39 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,319
Posted By suspectnumber961
I would say that the chart would apply generally...

I would say that the chart would apply generally to most 4 cylinder engines around the same displacement.

Main thing to notice is that you need to stay under 3K to stay in the most efficient area....
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-28-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,756
Posted By 2000mc
Your car should most definitely get significantly...

Your car should most definitely get significantly better mileage going down hill, or when coasting / light load.
This would also be why you can see a higher mpg at a higher speed when coasting. When...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-28-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,756
Posted By gone-ot
...that's *WHY* I prefer to continuously collect...

...that's *WHY* I prefer to continuously collect data (via computer) so that it can be subsequently filtered and analyzed to account for "out-lier" data points (single item) and periods/trends...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-28-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By RiceCake
0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, these are...

0W-30, 5W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-50, these are the weights of the oil.

In other words a synthetic 5W-30 and a conventional 5W-30 are the same weight of oil.

The only thing is, comparatively, a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-28-2014, 06:19 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By digital rules
I use & recommend Mobil 1. Great bang for the...

I use & recommend Mobil 1. Great bang for the buck, especially in the 5 quart jug.

Anyone remember this commercial from the 80's?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beyNfMAQRlA
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By RiceCake
From a cost standpoint, AMSOIL isn't that great. ...

From a cost standpoint, AMSOIL isn't that great.

And from a technical standpoint it isn't either. They're good, don't get me wrong, but you can get some properly awesome oil for a way better price...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By ncs
New oil is best oil. ...

New oil is best oil.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7VxOlUVjoA

Thinner than manufacturer spec oils should really be accompanied by an oil pressure gauge.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By RedDevil
Like me. Got it at the end of spring this year,...

Like me.
Got it at the end of spring this year, honestly can't sense the difference to ordinary 0W20 (or was it 5W30 after all, like the garage receipt indicated?).

I'll throw in a nice...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By dirtydave
https://amzn.to/2Dqncnq ...

https://amzn.to/2Dqncnq

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/8182SCmiOqL._SL1500_.jpg

This is the stuff I get the cheapest I can find. 5 quarts. My car only needs 3.9Qt. I seriously buy this...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 06:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By samwichse
Honda green oil is apparently 0W16 I'd anyone is...

Honda green oil is apparently 0W16 I'd anyone is interested in trying it out.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By ME_Andy
I've done some research and I agree with that....

I've done some research and I agree with that. Definitely avoid Royal Purple, I remember it doing very poorly on a couple particular tests. Here's a white paper that might be way TMI, but...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By ksa8907
Amsoil is the best quality oil hands down

Amsoil is the best quality oil hands down
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 04:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By cowmeat
When I bought the Turtle, the guy had just...

When I bought the Turtle, the guy had just changed the oil with Amsoil 0w20.

Supposedly it's good oil, but I haven't really looked into it. In a couple thousand miles I'll get around to seeing...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 04:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By RiceCake
In terms of this site, Mobil 1 AFE actually isn't...

In terms of this site, Mobil 1 AFE actually isn't a bad oil, but the science behind it all gets fairly complicated. The best oil for fuel economy is the thinnest oil you can run at operating...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-27-2014, 01:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By H-Man
The FSM for my dad's car recommends a 20W50 for...

The FSM for my dad's car recommends a 20W50 for California summers. Nope. Not happening. I'm more likely to run a 5W30 in it so oil is flowing sooner.
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-26-2014, 09:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
Dyno tests have shown a 2.5% improvement to power...

Dyno tests have shown a 2.5% improvement to power output, so at a guess economy would improve a similar amount (at peak power). Any on the road gains will never be measurable.

I need to use...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-26-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By Cobb
The best oil to use is the one recommended by...

The best oil to use is the one recommended by your owners manual and dictated by the temperature climate you are driving in. :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-26-2014, 08:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By redneck
. Not all Mobile One oils are the same. ...

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Not all Mobile One oils are the same.

They are allowed to call it synthetic if the base has a certain percentage

Mobil 1 is not a true synthetic.

Mobil 1™ Extended Performance is 100%...
Forum: EcoModding Central 09-26-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,989
Posted By basjoos
Synthetic oils also have superior resistance to...

Synthetic oils also have superior resistance to heat breakdown compared with non-synthetic oils.
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