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Forum: In the News 06-10-2013, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 735
Posted By philmcneal
Re: BMW May 2013 Sales up 10.1%

exciting! I love how ECO pro mode lets you COAST when you let off the accel pedal, but is the readout infinite when that happens?
Forum: ScanGauge 02-07-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,135
Posted By philmcneal
Re: C-Max Hybrid

so i guess if your venturing into a new vehicle like a gs450h lets say, its up to the hacker inside of you to figure out the codes for the car am I correct? There is no database besides the sticky on...
Forum: In the News 01-28-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,269
Posted By philmcneal
Re: Ford’s 1.0L EcoBoost Wins another Award in Europe

ecoboost engines are prone to never hit their epa ratings... lets hope this one disproves the system
Forum: In the News 01-26-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,505
Posted By philmcneal
Re: The 2014 Cadillac ELR Preview

very disappointed that they didn't break ground as the first production RWD PHEV....
Forum: Reviews 01-26-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,457
Posted By philmcneal
Re: CleanMPG Previews the 2013 Lexus GS 450h

this is most definitely one of my dream cars to date... but it seems the tesla model S is a better buy for the money once they have the supercharger infrastructure up and running!
Forum: In the News 01-25-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,915
Posted By philmcneal
Re: 2014 Nissan Versa Note Preview

ugh i hate rear seats that don't fold flat... if i have to sleep in my car one day its going to be back pain hell =[
Forum: Reviews 01-25-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,779
Posted By philmcneal
Re: CleanMPG Reviews the 2013 Honda Accord

any issues with fasing? these days you like the push button start more or miss the twist of a key :O?
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 01-25-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 905
Posted By philmcneal
Re: honda code p0a7f

wow really? i thought the warranty was over after 100k miles
Forum: ScanGauge 01-24-2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,130
Posted By philmcneal
Re: Fill-up calibration

hey my fillup stats are messed... therefore messing up my MPG stats as well!

when i hit fillup it says 2000L or some ridiculous number as opposed to the 25 litters I actually want to input in....
Forum: Website news & discussions 01-24-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,165
Posted By philmcneal
Re: Vehicles heading our way...

damn wayne those are some nice picks! can't wait for the writeups for all!
Forum: Reviews 01-24-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,663
Posted By philmcneal
Re: CleanMPG Previews the 2013 VW Jetta Hybrid

great writeup as usual wayne! So in cold weather temps <32F you think the current prius has an advantage due to its heat recovery system?
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 12-12-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,720
Posted By philmcneal
Re: Life at 220k miles in 06 HCHII

yes keep us posted, this was a cool story! i'm almost at 300,000 km too on my prius II :D
Forum: Other Hybrid Automobiles 12-12-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,748
Posted By philmcneal
Re: New CT200h!!!

so its the COOL prius am I right?
Forum: Honda Civic Hybrid 12-12-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,158
Posted By philmcneal
Re: '06 Battery Rant

no wonder you can purchase a civic hybrid 06 for less than 8k... i wonder if aftermarket solutions like "reinvolt" would make these 06 a decent buy then swapping for a better aftermarket pack?
Forum: In the News 12-12-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,762
Posted By philmcneal
Re: Volts Save Fuel Big Time!

didn't the 11-12 volts had a hold mode but it was mountain mode instead? the strategy would be to just use the gas engine on highway travel and when you arrive in the city one would switch to...
Forum: In the News 12-12-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By philmcneal
Re: 15 Years of Prius with Many More to Come

my we have gone a long way, haven driving the NWH11 prius and currently owning the NHW20 prius... no car comes close to controlling the way I burn fuel in the manner that I want it.
Forum: Reviews 11-17-2012, 09:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,053
Posted By philmcneal
Re: CleanMPG Previews the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

my bad my bad

just car shopping around now, despite a new car feeling and the cool nav unit from the spark, the engine/tranny combo can't match the fit and finish of the fit, despite having fresh...
Forum: In the News 11-17-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,181
Posted By philmcneal
Re: More Reason to Consider Spark

^ good to know that oil tranny fluid is super strong than it was 10 years ago


but your right... i still change my prius PSD tranny fluid once a year :D
Forum: Ford C-MAX Hybrid 11-17-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,145
Posted By philmcneal
Re: C-MAX Hybrid - 60 mph steady state MPG test

how's the handling vs the prius II/ III?
Forum: General 11-17-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By philmcneal
Re: can I hypermile a bmw 323 with push start?

thanks dave for the response! as with any hypermiling activity it is indeed all about timing :)


edit: brick what happened to your prius :O haha i thought i'd be the first to get rid of my prius...
Forum: General 11-16-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 443
Posted By philmcneal
can I hypermile a bmw 323 with push start?

i was thinking of picking up these real beauties on the used market for a smoken deal. The specs are 2.5L 200 hp for EPA 20/28 6spd tranny (canada model i think you guys have the 328 which is close...
Forum: Reviews 11-16-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,053
Posted By philmcneal
Re: CleanMPG Previews the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

uh why?^ honda fits 09 can go for 7k vs 12k out the door for the spark although i do not wish to spark a honda vs gm debate

and cargo capacity is somewhat important to me, i don't want to cry when i...
Forum: General 11-16-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,652
Posted By philmcneal
Re: Help selecting a used car

gotta watch out for those sandy cars then :D

im in a bit of a ruckus.... since i gotta retire the 04 , 180k miles prius soon (or keep driving it haha but im really getting tired of it)

I drive a...
Forum: New Automobile Specifications 11-16-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,018
Posted By philmcneal
Re: 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid Pricing, Options and Specifications

brutal no timing chain...

and what's so special about the glide feature besides it being higher speed than the prius? (IMO warp stealth is still considered engine off :P)
Forum: Reviews 11-16-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,053
Posted By philmcneal
Re: CleanMPG Previews the 2013 Chevrolet Spark

great now i got a tough decision between spark or a honda fit with 50k miles (09 sport) for the same price -_-;
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