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Forum: Fuel Economy 08-16-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 240
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Red Light Runner ruins my mpg (for the moment). . . .

Thanks, all. . .You know when you have a moment like that and you look back with hindsight and there were a million other things you wished you woulda done?

Well, a couple of weeks ago my left horn...
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-16-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 240
Posted By brian.ingram
Red Light Runner ruins my mpg (for the moment). . . .

Background Information: I filled up three days ago -- My FE on this tank was 23.3 MPG with 12.2 miles driven on the tank. . .

So I was taking my son to my mom's today (so he can swim -- he's been...
Forum: Ford 08-14-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Detroit is looking up

But. . .but. . .I thought the American consumer does not want these kinds of cars. . .
Forum: BEV or Battery Electric Vehicle 08-14-2009, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 388
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Mini E BEV trial provides real world feedback

Why in the world are these plug-in cars only available through a lease? First, the EV-1 (lease only) and now this car.

I understand the Toyota RAV plug-in was not a lease vehicle and they have...
Forum: General 08-05-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Performance chips -- increases FE?

I'm doing what I can at the safest level I can. . .got the ScanGauge, use HM techniques, inflated the tires to the sidewall max, etc.

But, in the end, it's still a V-6 Intrepid. . .I'm trading out...
Forum: General 08-05-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 942
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Changing motor oil

When I first bought my Dodge, the dealer gave me a coupon for my first free oil change. Well, I got about five miles from the dealership after that first oil change and the oil light came on and the...
Forum: General 08-05-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 148
Posted By brian.ingram
Performance chips -- increases FE?

Hello all. . .I was wondering if anyone has had experience in modifying their onboard computer for their ICE in order to increase FE. :confused:

I found this website that offers a chip to do just...
Forum: Fuel Economy 07-18-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,994
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Increased MPG using paint thinner and de-natured alcohol in gas tank

Paint thinner and de-natured alcohol are solvents: Meaning, they very efficient at dissolving things.

Over time, the rubber in your fuel line will dissolve and be burned in the combustion...
Forum: Fuel Economy 07-18-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 215
Posted By brian.ingram
Hypermiling for one month...results

Well, I'm celebrating my first month of Hypermiling and, while I haven't hit my goal of squeezing 30 MPG for city driving out of my Intrepid (yet), I think I can be proud of my efforts. I added my...
Forum: Fuel Economy 07-17-2008, 12:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 320
Posted By brian.ingram
Still trying to break 30 mph (city) in my Intrepid -- any suggestions

Hello all. Indulge me for a minute while I give some background information:

Last week, I got my Scan Gauge in (finally! thanks Wayne!) on Tuesday and was really looking forward to using it while...
Forum: In the News 07-09-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,473
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Texas Oilman Shifts Focus To Wind Energy

True, but wouldn't propane be the more economical choice? There is already an infrastructure for it and it's got more energy per molecule, ergo more better mileage. Just my unsolicited $0.02. :D
Forum: Diesel powered automobiles 07-05-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,225
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Veggie-oil vehicle owners in a legal pickle

Smacks of the ol' Whiskey Rebellion we all read about in History, doesn't it.

Still, 24 cents per gallon of free vegetable oil is, what, about a 95% discount off of retail desiel. File the forms,...
Forum: General 07-05-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 293
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Wrote my U.S. Representative. . .

Feel free! Whatever it takes to get the job done (so long as it's legal and ethical ;) ). . .do it!

Brian
Forum: General 07-05-2008, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 293
Posted By brian.ingram
Wrote my U.S. Representative. . .

My U.S. Respresentative is Congresswoman Kay Granger. About one month ago, I took part in a telephone survey regarding drilling for oil in ANWR and off the east and west coasts. My position was...
Forum: Hero and Jerk of the Day 06-26-2008, 01:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,519
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Jerk Of The Day 6/25/08 Rush Limbaugh

Wow! That's one well protected driver! I mean, what with two airbags up front and one in the back. . . .:D
Forum: Hero and Jerk of the Day 06-25-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,519
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Jerk Of The Day 6/25/08 Rush Limbaugh

Since he talked about the trip on his show, he was probably able to write off the whole thing as a business expense on his taxes. So keep working. Millions of corporations on welfare are depending...
Forum: General 06-25-2008, 11:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,015
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: no faith in humanity

Keep a stiff upper lip: Imagine how confused she will be 10 to 15 years from now when she's wonder why her kids don't respect her and walk all over her. We'll very likely see her and her family on...
Forum: General 06-25-2008, 12:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 507
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: What do you think your limit on Gas Prices is?

Assuming that it would remain cheaper by the same volume, I would find a used compact (Honda, et al) and convert it to propane or natural gas. The $3000 to $5000 that it would cost initially would...
Forum: Hero and Jerk of the Day 06-23-2008, 11:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,009
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: wish i had a camera.....ford excursion sticker

<History will not be kind to the Bush legacy. Not a chance.>

Well, I'm of the mindset that history will not be kind just to the Bush Legacy, but also to the voters of 2004 who bought into his BS and...
Forum: General 06-23-2008, 07:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By brian.ingram
Anyone interested?

Well, if anyone is interested, there is a yellow Hummer H1 for sale near my home. Looks barely used. The sign says no reasonable offer refused. The problem is, it's had a sign on it about as long...
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 06-23-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,385
Posted By brian.ingram
Re: Signature How-To.

Thanks! Took some hunting and pecking, but I eventually got it!
Forum: Fuel Economy 06-16-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 316
Posted By brian.ingram
Cycling the A/C

I'm thinking I'm still stuck in "old skool ideology" here, but it was drummed in to my head at an early age (thanks to my father), that turning the a/c on and off without a 5 minute wait in between...
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 06-16-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 223
Posted By brian.ingram
Newbie to the forum -- hoping to learn a lot

Hello all. I'm a 5th grade math and science teacher who is tired of apologizing to my students about how my generation has failed them in making the world less polluted and less dependent on fossil...
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