General HW modding questions and answer discussions here. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:55:13 +0000 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:55:13 +0000 CleanMPG http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?forums/85/ Thu, 21 May 2026 05:56:23 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57498/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/57498/ invalid@example.com (CapriRacer) CapriRacer
In addition to the tire requirements, tire manufacturers (or brand name owners) would be required to submit data to the CEC on all tires that meet the regulations....

California’s proposed new tire regulations.]]> 3 Thu, 02 May 2024 17:30:38 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/33018/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/33018/ invalid@example.com (drimportracing) drimportracing
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

- Dale]]> 2 Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:29:22 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56348/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56348/ invalid@example.com (Jay) Jay
Even though TomTom no longer supports my old GPS with updates, they offer a one-time update to get past WNRO and keep the device working. That's good because I still use it occasionally on my motorcycle.

So heads up those of you with older GPS devices. April 6 2019 is...

GPS Week Number Rollover]]> 17 Sun, 24 Mar 2019 03:02:16 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56315/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/56315/ invalid@example.com (MPGee) MPGee
This is at my vehicle's 180,000 mile maintenance (actually performed at 179,300 miles).

Is this normal that the rear brakes still have so much left, vs the front? (I guess, by normal, I mean for a hypermiled vehicle. )

This is on a traditional ICE'd 07 Toyota Matrix, base engine (front disc, rear drum). I downshift when coming to a stop regularly...

Rear vs front brake pad wear on ICE vehicle]]> 7 Thu, 10 Aug 2017 22:42:42 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/41817/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/41817/ invalid@example.com (TheStepChild) TheStepChild
Its not much weight, 100 sq ft of the stuff I used in the Silverado was 25.1 pounds shipped. And 100 sq ft was almost enough to do the whole truck, a crew cab, floor, ceiling, doors and back wall.

I mainly did it to lower road noise and, many times Ive been out in the middle of no-where and run out of hours (DOT rules, I have to run a log book and all that crap), and stopped for the night catching a nap in the back seat. I cant sleep with the truck running. So winter time I have a 0 degree sleeping bag with me for those...

Anyone here insulate their vehicle?]]> 9 Tue, 31 Jan 2017 22:46:07 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53957/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53957/ invalid@example.com (08EscapeHybrid) 08EscapeHybrid
I also ran a bunch of tests, and the only thing that came up with was a 4x4 fault, but that's to be expected because...

Enabled DRLs and changed OLM on 08 Escape Hybrid]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2016 19:22:18 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53235/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/53235/ invalid@example.com (Kalvin) Kalvin
I am new here but I have been chasing good fuel economy for a few years now. I had gotten a Scangauge-E hooked up to my 2011 Honda Civic EX AT a while back which has helped me quite a bit but has left me wanted more after a few months. Only shows two gauges at a time, DFCO was not properly detected no matter how much config/reseting.

So I finally (and recently) started on a new project. Instead of upgrading to the Scangauge 2, adding only 2 more gauges, I developed an iOS application. I have my old iPhone 5 lying around which I have been using for my gauge. I call it Cluster...

iOS OBD Tool development]]> 8 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 19:14:39 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52462/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/52462/ invalid@example.com (JohnM) JohnM
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/s/best-family-car-tires-120009256.html]]> Sun, 31 May 2015 19:56:51 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49455/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49455/ invalid@example.com (Die2self) Die2self
So I mocked up one this afternoon with some cardboard and tape to see what shape I could get with it. this is what I came up with so far. I left a 2 inch or so flap on the main part and may fill in the side triangles (as seen in the left and right pictures if I want to keep the length.

Right


Left
...

Kammback try on a Honda FIT]]> 42 Tue, 25 Nov 2014 18:11:48 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/6055/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/6055/ invalid@example.com (ericbecky) ericbecky edited to add:The Company appears to be out of business. This is a link to an archived verison of their web page.

I just bought one with red LEDs and am in the process of coming up with some messages for it.
I have room for 60 more and would like your ideas.

Right now I am keeping things pretty tame.
I am not out to upset people.

Here's what I have so far:
Good Morning
Good Afternoon
Good Evening
Driving Slowly...Please Pass
55...

MobileLED MD-550 Scrolling LED Sign. Need ideas.]]> 23 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 12:24:54 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46773/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/46773/ invalid@example.com (schuylkill) schuylkill 10 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 06:09:08 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/50611/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/50611/ invalid@example.com (JohnM) JohnM
However, I'd like to focus on how autonomous vehicle technology could help America in its quest to raise its fuel economy and achieve independence from foreign oil....

Could Driverless Cars Help America Achieve Energy Independence?]]> 5 Tue, 16 Sep 2014 23:29:26 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/50645/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/50645/ invalid@example.com (JohnM) JohnM
That changed Tuesday, when the agency required self-driving cars to be registered and issued testing permits that let three companies dispatch 29 vehicles onto freeways and into neighborhoods -- with a human behind the wheel in case the onboard equipment makes a bad decision....

California licenses handful of self-driving cars, most from Google]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:31:25 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/1803/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/1803/ invalid@example.com (highwater) highwater

I took a one gallon metal paint thinner can, the squareish one, laid it on one of its largest sides, where the screw cap would be up, and cut out the side. This will create a pan that is...

Insight oil change, no ramps needed.]]> 2 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 21:55:24 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/50213/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/50213/ invalid@example.com (TheStepChild) TheStepChild
I ordered 2 of these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
Kat's 100 Watt heating pad

They were in sale for $17.xx and free shipping when I bought them.

I was originally thinking one for the van oil pan and one for the next car if it's an ice or put the 2nd on the Elantra oil pan.
Due to an unfortunate turn of events this week, there may not be a next car anytime...

Hot Pad pan heater install question]]> 2 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 21:09:08 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49722/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49722/ invalid@example.com (brick) brick good experience adding a bluetooth kit to a vehicle that didn't originally come with it? I would like to install something in the Ody since I consider it a safety thing. The only problem is I'm not sure what to get. I see that Parrot makes a few units that I can hard-wire into the existing radio, which is attractive. However I keep reading horror stories about them becoming flaky or outright failing after as little as a few months of use. The other option seems to be installing a new headunit with integrated bluetooth. My preference would be not to go that...

Good add-on bluetooth units?]]> 2 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:23:42 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/12025/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/12025/ invalid@example.com (Raysp30) Raysp30
From there I made an oil catch can and rigged up a fuel heating device using the return coolant line running down most of the fuel line and back (the space around the fuel filter was just too small to try to wrap anything around).

I have a goal of 50 mpg on the highway, and I would like to see 40+ in the...

50 mpg goal on Saturn Sl1]]> 20 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:54:17 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49133/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/49133/ invalid@example.com (Airbalancer) Airbalancer http://read.thestar.com/?origref=#!...2013-toyota-prius-powers-thornhill-man-s-home]]> 4 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:29:45 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45330/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/45330/ invalid@example.com (herm) herm
Sorry if I made you choke on your donuts :stickshift:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14471]]> 19 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:06:06 +0000 http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48739/ http://www.cleanmpg.com/community/index.php?threads/48739/ invalid@example.com (Dave S) Dave S 1