Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
01-23-2021, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,881
The early TDIs were known to suffer from carbon...
The early TDIs were known to suffer from carbon buildup in the intake but much of that happened before low sulphur diesel was available in the US. EGR contributed to carbon buildup so people removed...
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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
01-16-2021, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,881
I have to agree with JSH and skyking. I believe...
I have to agree with JSH and skyking. I believe these engines are more efficient when they are getting some boost from the turbo. There is no need to dawdle going through the gears. Occasionally do...
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Forum: EcoModding Central
08-25-2020, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 432
Views: 81,537
Side skirts - Yea or Nay?
Inspired/motivated by the wording in GM's active side skirts patent application (https://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/gm-aero-patents-includes-active-side-skirts-drag-36717.html#post581138)......
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Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed
08-24-2020, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,881
With my (very) light duty 3-cylinder TDI I can...
With my (very) light duty 3-cylinder TDI I can shift at 1800 rpm, but you can hardly speak of an acceleration. Engine speed falls back to 1000 rpm and there is no power. Besides, the engine will give...
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Forum: Introductions
08-08-2020, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,809
Welcome. These diesels are capable of really...
Welcome. These diesels are capable of really good mileage with a few basic mods and a patient driver. I am including a shameless plug to direct you to a thread I started after 12 years of...
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