Fuelly Forums - Search Results

Click here to see important news regarding the aCar App

Go Back   Fuelly Forums > Search Forums
Today's Posts Search Click Here to Login
Showing results 1 to 14 of 14
Search took 0.02 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: theholycow
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-17-2009, 05:26 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
That statement changes easily for someone who...

That statement changes easily for someone who drives a lot of miles.

TCO can also be cheaper. Economy cars can to be cheaper to maintain (tires for my VW cost 1/3 what tires for my GMC cost, for...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-15-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
Heavy towing doesn't require a lot of power,...

Heavy towing doesn't require a lot of power, contrary to popular belief; if you don't have enough power, you'll just go slower, no problem. It does, however, require an appropriately sized and...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-12-2009, 03:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
That car looks like it could host a lot of fun...

That car looks like it could host a lot of fun dates...simultaneously!
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-11-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
Drafting can and does help many people. It is NOT...

Drafting can and does help many people. It is NOT done the way that Jeff Gordon does it, though. Instead, find a 53' box trailer and keep a 2 to 3 second following distance. Don't follow flatbeds or...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-11-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
I'd roll it! ...and of course the FE stands...

I'd roll it!

...and of course the FE stands for Fuel Efficient. Isn't that what all big-displacement antique boats are about? :D
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
Cool. I've never heard of that but I ought to...

Cool. I've never heard of that but I ought to check it out.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 03:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
Good points, spotaneagle. I disagree about the...

Good points, spotaneagle. I disagree about the tire pressure, though. My 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 (similar truck) handles far better with 60 PSI than with the recommended 35, and at 80 front 70 rear...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
There are some modifications that can be done,...

There are some modifications that can be done, but most either are very ugly DIY jobs (which doesn't bother some of us, but I'd guess that they wouldn't work for you) or will never pay for themselves.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
Your 2003 F150's catalytic converters do NOT...

Your 2003 F150's catalytic converters do NOT cause any extra fuel usage, and your engine depends on them to run right. Federal law prohibits removing them, although I've never heard of that federal...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
With his short commute, an additional FE car for...

With his short commute, an additional FE car for the commute would never pay for itself unless it was free and the insurance on it was free.
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
There's not enough data to say, the box may help...

There's not enough data to say, the box may help or hinder aerodynamically. The side steps are probably worth keeping even if removing them would improve your fuel economy a little bit.

With your...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 08:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
The guard does reduce your fuel economy,...

The guard does reduce your fuel economy, especially if you mostly do highway driving. Removing it should help some (probably not a huge amount). Do you have other accessories stuck to the outside,...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
You mean, "as you approach the now-green light". ...

You mean, "as you approach the now-green light".



I disagree about tire width. My research indicates that, counterintuitively, wider tires may provide lower rolling resistance.

Either way,...
Forum: General Fuel Topics 08-10-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,585
Posted By theholycow
Welcome to the forum. If you'd like to...

Welcome to the forum.

If you'd like to change to a more efficient vehicle, of course that will accomplish your goal. It sounds like you do want that.

If you don't, that doesn't mean you can't...
Showing results 1 to 14 of 14

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.