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Forum: General

10-22-2006, 11:13 PM

Replies: 4

Bump starting: ignition or bump first?

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Posted By theorist

Bump starting: ignition or bump first?

I've been reflecting on how the Prius and other hybrids supposedly reduce the wear from frequent engine starts by using there powerful motors and batteries to rev the engine at or near idle speeds...

Forum: ScanGauge

10-16-2006, 02:09 PM

Replies: 14

ScanGauge shows fuel consumption during engine braking

Views: 8,311

Posted By theorist

Re: ScanGauge shows fuel consumption during engine braking

Thank you for the references. I was surprised by the the discussion at Prius_technical_stuff. On our 2006 Prius, the ScanGauge appropriately reads a fuel flow rate of 0 gph and 9999 mpg when the...

Forum: ScanGauge

10-13-2006, 01:55 PM

Replies: 14

ScanGauge shows fuel consumption during engine braking

Views: 8,311

Posted By theorist

ScanGauge shows fuel consumption during engine braking

Hello,

I recently got my ScanGauge II and am loving it. One piece of information really surprised me and I don't know how reliable it is. When the throttle is closed and the engine RPM is above...

Forum: Fuel Economy

10-09-2006, 01:08 PM

Replies: 11

My missing half gallon: key starting vs. fuel consumption

Views: 2,534

Posted By theorist

Re: My missing half gallon: key starting vs. fuel consumption

I like to

coast in gear
when
I wan't to decelerate or when I can coast in gear between 1000 and 1500 rpms (below 40 mph)

coast in neutral with the engine idling
when
I'm traveling faster than...

Forum: General

10-09-2006, 11:03 AM

Replies: 15

Radiator Blocks?

Views: 1,766

Posted By theorist

Re: Radiator Blocks?

Does the water (coolant) pump run all the time on all cars? Does it place more drag on the engine through the belts when the thermostat is open or closed?

I imagine that thoughtful blocking of the...

Forum: Articles

08-19-2006, 10:22 PM

Replies: 9

World record distance on a single tank for a Prius II - Japan - July 4 - Aug 16, 2006

Views: 56,019

Posted By theorist

Re: Prius II world record distance on a single tank - Japan - July 4 - Aug 16, 2006

:woot:

Thank you!

Any information on her rate of acceleration in terms of liters per minute, RPM, vacuum, etc?

Any information on when, if ever, she used the battery? (Many at Priuschat...

Forum: Honda

07-06-2006, 06:50 PM

Replies: 23

2007 Honda Fit Long-Term Update No.5/ With-Pics:

Views: 5,492

Posted By theorist

Re: 2007 Honda Fit Long-Term Update No.5/ With-Pics:

Actually, comparing the Fit with my old 1982 Accord, the Fit is heavier, wider, taller, and has a longer wheelbase. It also has far more power and interior room than a 1982 Accord. The only way the...

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