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Forum: Aerodynamics

01-20-2010, 07:04 AM

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Posted By theholycow

Some (maybe an old one like yours) might do that,...

Some (maybe an old one like yours) might do that, but I think most only go into "limp-home" mode if there's something seriously wrong that could damage the car, rather than any time it throws a code.

Forum: Aerodynamics

01-19-2010, 02:34 AM

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Posted By theholycow

30mpg from an automatic SUV rated 15 combined? 24...

30mpg from an automatic SUV rated 15 combined? 24 at 55mph is a miracle.

Forum: Aerodynamics

12-07-2009, 05:39 AM

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Posted By theholycow

Very interesting...I've learned something new...

Very interesting...I've learned something new today! :)

Forum: Aerodynamics

12-06-2009, 02:21 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Pulling the ABS fuse disabled the power brake...

Pulling the ABS fuse disabled the power brake booster? I wouldn't recommend it for anyone if that's the case. I didn't realize that the power brake booster had anything electric involved...I thought...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-20-2009, 12:07 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Rear-only ABS keeps you from fishtailing if you...

Rear-only ABS keeps you from fishtailing if you have good front traction but bad rear traction. That doesn't happen often...pretty lame idea.

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-19-2009, 08:43 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Your rear brakes are worn or your engine is...

Your rear brakes are worn or your engine is idling high. Your use of neutral is not ABS-related; pull your ABS fuse and you'll find that neutral helps your stopping distance just as much.

I...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-18-2009, 04:05 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

ABS is very good at doing that, and I'm told that...

ABS is very good at doing that, and I'm told that modern ABS can even do that only to the wheel that lost traction while allowing other wheels to continue steadily braking.

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-18-2009, 10:55 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

On gravel (and probably some types of snow),...

On gravel (and probably some types of snow), locking the wheels gives a huge advantage over threshold braking or ABS because it plows up the surface and builds a chock in front of the tire. I'd pull...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-17-2009, 02:31 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

ABS quite intentionally sacrifices a few feet of...

ABS quite intentionally sacrifices a few feet of stopping distance for steering control.

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-17-2009, 09:44 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Bummer about studded tires. I just looked it...

Bummer about studded tires. I just looked it up...apparently Michigan allows them but requires data that no manufacturer currently provides for approval.

You may need to update your research on...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-17-2009, 02:27 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Did you, as trollbait suggested, have snow tires?...

Did you, as trollbait suggested, have snow tires? The rubber compound and tread design used for snow tires is far more effective in snow/ice than regular or Mud & Snow rated all-season tires....

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-13-2009, 10:04 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

I've found that even allowing a little bit of...

I've found that even allowing a little bit of center wear is fine. I don't mind driving on center-worn tires and they handle fine...unlike edge-worn tires.

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-07-2009, 09:19 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Use a mechanic's stethoscope to determine which...

Use a mechanic's stethoscope to determine which item is squeeking.
$6: https://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41966
$0: any old piece of wood/rod/whatever that you can...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-07-2009, 03:14 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

You may be able to save even more gas by coasting...

You may be able to save even more gas by coasting down hills instead of "coasting" in gear. Shift to neutral. Rev-match while shifting back to drive (to avoid extra transmission wear); know how many...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-06-2009, 02:03 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

I did both my diffs, struggling with the mess...

I did both my diffs, struggling with the mess using whatever I had around the house. Then I bought this for something like $5 at WalMart:...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-05-2009, 07:08 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

I agree about checking the level, but how would a...

I agree about checking the level, but how would a dry differential result in the loss of a wheel?

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-05-2009, 02:33 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

I think most people get it done by mail. Check...

I think most people get it done by mail. Check https://www.bobistheoilguy.com forums to find recommendations for an oil analysis company.

That might be unnecessary effort. As far as I can tell,...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-04-2009, 06:33 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Waste of money. You drive a $1000 beater 5,000...

Waste of money. You drive a $1000 beater 5,000 miles per year...it doesn't need the gear oil in the differentials changed.

Get it professionally analyzed. Most oil turns black while it's still...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-04-2009, 06:05 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Old neglected automatics don't react well to...

Old neglected automatics don't react well to getting too much maintenance. I'd have been afraid to even drain and fill.

I'd probably leave that alone, but if you do, check how much more it...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-04-2009, 05:59 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

If you're putting so few miles on it that you...

If you're putting so few miles on it that you expect many years of life from tires that you've already had for 3 years, then there is no modification (except free ones) that will ever pay for itself...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-04-2009, 05:20 AM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Good points, Jay. I'm not sure switching to...

Good points, Jay.

I'm not sure switching to all synthetic fluids will ever pay off in fuel economy gains, even if it's time to change them anyway. Synthetic fluids can be expensive.

My K1500 is...

Forum: Aerodynamics

11-03-2009, 06:10 PM

Replies: 97

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Posted By theholycow

Slow down...by doing dozens of vehicle and...

Slow down...by doing dozens of vehicle and driving modifications all at once, you won't know what worked and what didn't. Also, you will need to try to get a lot more data than one tank. You need a...

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