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Yesterday,
09:35 AM
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Alternator delete with regen braking modification for better MPG
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Watch out for cooking the battery by overcharging - too much charge current in too little time. Lead acid batteries can only take so much. That's...
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Yesterday,
09:28 AM
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Toyota Yaris deathwatch is on
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In your opinion, what's the difference between built and bolted together?
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11-13-2018,
09:04 PM
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AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil
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PQIA takes a look at AmazonBasics motor oil PQIA AmazonBasics Full Synthetic SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil Test Results and Assessment Looks like the...
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11-13-2018,
08:34 PM
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Alternator delete with regen braking modification for better MPG
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Have you looked into this design?
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11-13-2018,
08:17 PM
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Alternator delete with regen braking modification for better MPG
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Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage
How would a one-way clutch provide any benefit? The alternator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy and not the other way around. That,...
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137 replies | 7552 view(s)
11-13-2018,
05:32 PM
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Lightweight Battery Project
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Engines & Transmissions
I understand the battery is a storage device. Electrical demand is met by something that generates the electromotive force - the alternator. The...
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11-13-2018,
04:13 PM
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Bought a No Mar Tire Bar - and a TPMS solution
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Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
Sure sounds like it. I wonder why ETACS Decoder can't do TPMS.
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11-13-2018,
03:24 PM
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Bought a No Mar Tire Bar - and a TPMS solution
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Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
I thought the TPMS had a controller separate from ETACS?
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18 replies | 283 view(s)
11-13-2018,
03:18 PM
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How messy is the oil filter change on the Mirage ?
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Technical Discussion
And post cool pictures.
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23 replies | 609 view(s)
11-13-2018,
02:46 PM
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HVAC heat blows warm/hot on drivers side, cool/cold passenger side (warranty issue)
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Interior, Audio & Video
Here's hoping that your dealer takes care of it.
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11-13-2018,
02:20 PM
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How much does that weigh? (Mirage part weight list)
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Mirage / Space Star Specifications and Options
Ha! Great analogy.
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11-13-2018,
02:13 PM
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Fuel gauge
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Technical Discussion
That's weird. Are you able to monitor your fuel gauge through your OBD II port to get more details?
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11 replies | 163 view(s)
11-13-2018,
01:53 PM
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7.5 l/100km minimum at new car! (Solved: AC load)
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Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage
hexkey, the auto climate controls on the Mirage will automatically turn on the AC compressor. This can be turned off by pressing and holding the AC...
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11-13-2018,
01:41 PM
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Craigslist: 15" aftermarket wheels/tires with lug nuts (Lancaster, Ohio)
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Wow that's going to be a nice set of tires for someone. It's tempting to wait some to see if the price will come down - after all the market for...
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11-13-2018,
01:37 PM
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Fuel gauge
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Technical Discussion
Mine pretty much works like this, although I haven't measured it. I suppose one of these days I'll run it empty and find out.
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11-13-2018,
09:52 AM
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AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil
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Engines & Transmissions
Good point. I figured you were drawing a business link between the two companies and since SuperTech is by Warren Distribution, Mobil1 is too. My...
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21 replies | 477 view(s)
11-13-2018,
09:50 AM
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Rattling under the car at low speed
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Engines & Transmissions
That's a great catch, waldz09. If I recall correctly, those pieces are held together by a snap-fit of claw-type clips with a thin foam-rubber kind...
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11-13-2018,
09:46 AM
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Hello from PH
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Hello waldz09 and welcome to the forum. Let us know if you have any questions and we'll help out.
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11-13-2018,
09:44 AM
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Lightweight Battery Project
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Engines & Transmissions
But apparently others do. Sometimes new and interesting ideas come from an open exchange without someone telling another what they can and what...
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55 replies | 1266 view(s)
11-13-2018,
01:21 AM
Eggman
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Heater output? (considering getting a Mirage, but live in a cold climate)
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Technical Discussion
Congratulations klroger. Looking forward to seeing the pictures.
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22 replies | 417 view(s)
11-13-2018,
01:19 AM
Eggman
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Rod-rattle at start up. Not a rod knock, but a rattle that goes away after starting
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Engines & Transmissions
I agree with inuvik - solid advice.
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13 replies | 281 view(s)
11-12-2018,
03:06 PM
Eggman
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Lightweight Battery Project
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Engines & Transmissions
In time travel, yes it kinda is.
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55 replies | 1266 view(s)
11-12-2018,
01:49 PM
Eggman
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Rod-rattle at start up. Not a rod knock, but a rattle that goes away after starting
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Engines & Transmissions
Interesting. I always thought this noise was related to valvetrain lubrication. 3banger, Here's more reading on this subject: Valvetrain...
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11-12-2018,
01:47 PM
Eggman
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Over-revved the Engine - Poof! (Update: 2017 engine swapped into 2015 car)
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Engines & Transmissions
The 3A90 valvetrain uses solid tappets, not hydraulic lifters.
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11-12-2018,
09:35 AM
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Best Spark Plugs for Fuel Economy?
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Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage
What brand fuel do you use?
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13 replies | 309 view(s)
11-12-2018,
09:27 AM
Eggman
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AmazonBasics Full Synthetic Motor Oil
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Engines & Transmissions
Steve, so you believe that Warren Distribution is (making/blending/otherwise the source of) Mobil 1 motor oil?
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21 replies | 477 view(s)
11-12-2018,
02:05 AM
Eggman
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Heater output? (considering getting a Mirage, but live in a cold climate)
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Technical Discussion
Pretty much. Read this post for more: 3dplane PTC heater explanation
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22 replies | 417 view(s)
11-11-2018,
11:23 PM
Eggman
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Over-revved the Engine - Poof! (Update: 2017 engine swapped into 2015 car)
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Engines & Transmissions
The line of shame has been moved up! Congratulations on the good news. I hope everything else falls in line for you in this project.
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