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Forum: General Fuel Topics

05-01-2008, 09:36 AM

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Few questions for easy, $0.00 modifications

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Test for DFCO: Do a controlled coast-down in gear...

Test for DFCO: Do a controlled coast-down in gear with the engine on. Mark the distance/time results. Do it again in gear with the engine turned off. If the results are similar, you have DFCO. If...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

05-01-2008, 06:09 AM

Replies: 38

Few questions for easy, $0.00 modifications

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Posted By palemelanesian

The Scangauge is likely not reporting it...

The Scangauge is likely not reporting it correctly. It's only guessing - there's no code in the OBD-II protocol for fuel cut. It just guesses by the light load and rpm.
If it's in gear, your car's...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

05-01-2008, 05:33 AM

Replies: 38

Few questions for easy, $0.00 modifications

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Posted By palemelanesian

You should turn the key back to the ON position...

You should turn the key back to the ON position as soon as the engine stops! That's very unsafe not to! Your ABS, airbags, and any other electrical systems are turned off at that time! Besides,...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

04-30-2008, 10:25 AM

Replies: 38

Few questions for easy, $0.00 modifications

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Posted By palemelanesian

On my minivan, it's already had the transmission...

On my minivan, it's already had the transmission replaced under warranty, and I hear this is the most common failure for this model. I'm being extra careful.

On my daily driver manual civic, it's...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

04-30-2008, 08:11 AM

Replies: 38

Few questions for easy, $0.00 modifications

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Posted By palemelanesian

A grill block helps in several ways. - Faster...

A grill block helps in several ways.
- Faster warmup time - a cold engine burns much more fuel.
- better aerodynamics
- warmer intake air - usually gives you better fuel economy.
See this post...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

04-29-2008, 11:16 AM

Replies: 38

Few questions for easy, $0.00 modifications

Views: 5,559

Posted By palemelanesian

3. you can bump-start a manual.

3. you can bump-start a manual.

Forum: General Fuel Topics

04-29-2008, 10:55 AM

Replies: 38

Few questions for easy, $0.00 modifications

Views: 5,559

Posted By palemelanesian

Coasting in Neutral will still use gas - at idle...

Coasting in Neutral will still use gas - at idle level. In some cases, leaving it in gear will trigger fuel cut. But that will also slow you down faster. You have to balance the two as you drive. ...

Forum: General Fuel Topics

04-28-2008, 05:45 AM

Replies: 38

Few questions for easy, $0.00 modifications

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Posted By palemelanesian

Tire pressure even higher will help. Coasting...

Tire pressure even higher will help.
Coasting in Neutral will absolutely help mileage.
Exhaust manifold shield - no difference.

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