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Forum: Fuel Economy 11-03-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 460
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: reduced fuel consumption by 75%

i use about 1/7 the gas i used to. i still drive alone (scheduling dictates that), but went from an '88 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (11mpg) to a Honda Insight (76mpg). still have the jeep. the honda wont...
Forum: Start Your Journey Here 10-24-2008, 08:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 668
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Warming up a vehicle prior to driving it?

neither my insight nor my wifes caravan will warm up without driving. without a load on the engine(s), they hardly get warm at all. get in, buckle up, turn the key, go (gently).
Forum: The Daily Grind 10-08-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 654
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Sis discovers a new button!

when i bought my '88 Jeep Grand Wagoneer from a lady friend of my wife's several years ago, she had not known about the 4-hi/N/4-low range lever under the driver's seat. "what's that for?" :)
Forum: Fuel Economy 09-26-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: This might be better than a ScanGauge!

the biggest thing i can see as a problem is that the iphone will only run one app at a time. i would ditch my sat radio in an instant if the iphone would play pandora music from the 'net and do gps...
Forum: Smart 09-24-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,294
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: I don't get the Smart Car

i, too, dont get the smart4/2. weighs about the same as my insight, same size engine, about the same hp. storage space? i dont know. i have never run out of room in the insight, and never blocked my...
Forum: My Ride 09-23-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 790
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Horsepower in action - Yaris Auto

13-14 hp at 55 mph in my insight. what does your yaris show at 55?
Forum: General 09-19-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 540
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Can the Insight II be call an Insight without the wheel skirts?

it seems to bear no relationship to the insight except the manufacturer's name. i voted no.
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-13-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 339
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Regular VS. Premium

generally speaking, the higher grades of gas have lower energy content, therefor lower mpgs.
Forum: 2000 - 2006 Honda Insight I 08-06-2008, 10:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,644
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: help answering a CVT vs 5 speed Insight purchase decision

and other drivers will push the FAS button whenever they feel like it. ;)
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-06-2008, 10:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 805
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Wrong Oil?

use the lightest oil recommended by the car maker.
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-01-2008, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 304
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Effect of rain on FE?

it also takes energy to pick up and throw all that water from the ground with your tires.
Forum: Fuel Economy 08-01-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 130
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Does wet pavement affect FE?

wet roads, precip, headwinds, low tire pressure, new tires, a/c use, traffic. all will adversely effect your mileage. right now i am stuck with new tires, rain, traffic, and enough heat that i need...
Forum: 2000 - 2006 Honda Insight I 07-28-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,644
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: help answering a CVT vs 5 speed Insight purchase decision

i dont have any issues with the gear ratios. if i want max FE i get it into fifth ASAP. if i want zoom i drop down 2 gears and go. btw, 2nd is good to 70 mph. not so great for FE in that mode though....
Forum: The Daily Grind 07-23-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 184
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Miata and MPG

but its no fun to drive a miata that way! i get a bit over 30 mpg in my 2001 SE, btw.
Forum: General 07-22-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,593
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Question about Blocking engine Grill

below 75 i block about 60% of my radiator. temps stay where they should, and mpg goes up.
Forum: In the News 07-16-2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,121
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Reinventing wheel helps fuel efficiency

"The Bridgestone Potenza RE92, the OEM tire on the Insight and one of the lowest rolling resistance tires available, is rated A for traction." yeah, just dont get them wet. from almost all accounts,...
Forum: The Daily Grind 07-14-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 489
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: What Gauges Do You Use (Poll)

i use 12v battery voltage, intake air temp, water temp, and either load or horespower.
Forum: Off-Topic 07-14-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 175
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: GEM camper hauls in Monster crappie!

WOW! dems good eatin'! but more fun catchin'. nice job!
Forum: Fuel Economy 07-12-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 713
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Think I discovered something with fan vs ac

add to the load the a/c comressor clutch. not a direct load on the engine, but the energy to pull it in and keep it there comes rom the alternator/battery. that, plus the a/c fan, plus the mechanical...
Forum: CleanMPG store 07-10-2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,528
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Official CleanMPG Bumper Stickers

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/what_me_hurry.JPG


possible copyright issues, but i like it!

and thanks for putting my "raise your right foot" one in there too.
Forum: ScanGauge 07-10-2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 406
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Scangauge shows different MPH?

just for grins i checked my speedo against my SGII yesterday. within 1 mph. probably within 0.3 mph, but hard to tell. i guess thats because the speedo is electronic, not mechanical, so they are both...
Forum: The Daily Grind 07-10-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,380
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Salesman blows engine on 09 Vibe, 10 miles on odo

thats pretty sad. my insight will do 70 in 2nd gear at redline. 1, 2, 5 if i'm in a hurry to get on the highway.
Forum: Fuel Economy 07-10-2008, 06:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 232
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Need new tires... Suggestions?

check out the Sumitomo HTR-200 at tirerack. i just put on my second set. ran my first set at 50 psi, 3 years/45000 miles. perfect wear, never needed a re-balance. great grip, wet or dry, very low...
Forum: Fuel Economy 07-08-2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 387
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Air conditioning

it really does depend on the car. on the highway, i drop 8-10 mpg when i switch on the a/c, but i see no drop when i roll down the windows. if the engine is barely into the lean-burn range, turning...
Forum: 2000 - 2006 Honda Insight I 07-03-2008, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By HAFNHAF
Re: Any rust problems?

are you aware that the insight is made of aluminum? there are a few steel parts, but not many. of course, the aluminum will corrode, but not much.
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