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Forum: DIY / How-to 06-20-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,484
Posted By vskid3
My Prius HV Battery Rebuild Experience/Guide

This is how I refurbished my 2005 Prius’ HV battery and my tips for anyone wanting to refurbish theirs. The car had 136k miles on it when the dreaded Red Triangle popped up. It lived most of its...
Forum: Instrumentation 06-17-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,137
Posted By oldtamiyaphile
Japanese Domestic Market. OBD-2 is law in...

Japanese Domestic Market.

OBD-2 is law in the US.
E-OBD is law in the EU.

AU/NZ has no such laws, and Japan uses there own standard (JIS something I guess). We take whatever they send us.
...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-28-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,431
Posted By rmay635703
Yes it has been answered This guy ...

Yes it has been answered

This guy



Had run a diesel gas mix for years, bigger engines from around the early 2k era work the best.

As for a “FLEXBOOST” Diesel those usually independently...
Forum: DIY / How-to 09-25-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,501
Posted By cts_casemod
Alternator Kill and LiFEPO4 - The definite guide

Some of you may be curious what happens when a standard lead acid battery on a diesel car is replaced with a LiFePO4 Lithium Battery...

Last year when the starter battery died (again!) I decided...
Forum: Aerodynamics 11-04-2014, 08:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,237
Posted By jedi_sol
Almost OEM Lower grill block 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

Almost OEM Lower grill block

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See also: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/almost-oem-upper-grill-block-v4-0-2013-a-30182.html
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Sorry for the lack of pictures, I was trying to...
Forum: Aerodynamics 08-31-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,650
Posted By accord_minded
5 Basic Aeromods: A-B-A Test Results

Hi All--

I just ran an A-B-A test on 5 basic aeromods. These are mods that pretty much anyone can do. The full test description is below. But here is the bottom line: by increasing tire...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 07-07-2014, 04:01 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 90,868
Posted By lindsayjim
Final report on this experiment, which I have...

Final report on this experiment, which I have concluded today. The vehicle now has 153,841 miles, has experienced no mechanical damage and continues to run superbly. Oil consumption is less than 1...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-13-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,638
Posted By Istas
Accord aero mods, 4.25% increase, more to come

Starting point: 2005 Honda Accord EX sedan 2.4L 4-cylinder 5-speed automatic.

Mods tested:
- full upper grill block
- partial lower grill block
- panel closing the gap between the intake...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 09-30-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 18,433
Posted By mechman600
Tested: The Most Efficient Way To Accelerate With An Automatic (Toyota Matrix)

The most efficient speed to cruise at with an automatic transmission (at least the kind with a torque converter) is the minimum speed that the torque converter will lock up in high gear. For my...
Forum: Hybrids 02-17-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,122
Posted By GreenHornet
Hey Stubby, You are looking at a common...

Hey Stubby,

You are looking at a common parallel hybrid configuration here. What you want to do is what Honda does with there insight. You need enough E-motor torque to run the car on its own. As...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 04-25-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 90,868
Posted By asimmons04
EFI engines actually probably handle SLIGHT...

EFI engines actually probably handle SLIGHT mixtures even better due to the fact they can sense knock, rich/lean mixtures in exhaust, and can adjust fuel input, as well as ignition timing and in...
Forum: EcoModding Central 01-17-2012, 08:07 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 33,873
Posted By jakobnev
Can we get all the talk about LEDs out of this...

Can we get all the talk about LEDs out of this thread?
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-12-2011, 07:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,837
Posted By MetroMPG
Moral of the story: obviously... tire choice can...

Moral of the story: obviously... tire choice can have an enormous impact on vehicle efficiency!

Stuff I learned:


I was surprised how much better the RE92's were - not only did they have the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 10-12-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 25,837
Posted By MetroMPG
Testing rolling resistance of the Various Tires of the Suzukiclone Fleet (RE92 wins)

http://forkenswift.com/album/23-gt-wheels-re92-tires.jpg
(ForkenSwift sporting the winning tire: Bridgestone Potenza RE92's, OEM low-rolling-resistance tire of the 1st generation Honda Insight.)
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