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Really nice graph. It also points out the impact of speed on fuel economy. Loose 10mpg with speed change from 60mph to 75mph.
I think back in the 55mph days there was a gas "shortage". Now it is gas "high" prices. Not the same thing. I have seen no change in driving...
Nice survey. On the question where she asked "what are you doing for the environment" I responded among other things "voting for anyone but a...
Oil change 5k miles or every 6 months what ever comes first. Me thinks that is a VERY GOOD service interval. Oil consumption is hard to measure....
Most all cars manufactured today are primed w cathodic ELPO. Also large number of vehicle panels are made of "special" metals (ie: zinc coated...
I was very lucky. My 2008 Prius came in about 14 weeks after ordering it and I got it 10% off. :-) ....... (My son works for Toyota and he...
There are issues. The most important is warranty coverage. The Prius owners manual states that oil should be changed every 5,000 miles. If you...
If memory serves me right, GMR had to find several oil analysis labs for oil sample testing during the ELOM development. There were many...
The original EOLM (engine oil life monitor) was developed by GM Research. I believe the Corvette was the first vehicle to have it followed by...
The reason for only 5w-30 in the U.S. is simple. The OEM's can use 5w-30 in their EPA test fleets ONLY if they can get the majority of American...
Does your garage have an overhead light? If it does and you can get to it, tell your neighbor that you will install a CFL bulb in it. The light...
$30 !! Here is my way of thinking 11 cents per Kw, 3 hours in the morning on a 400w EBH via timer results in 13.2 cents of electricity per morning...
miscrms - Rob, Thanks for the reply. Sounds reasonable ( lot of posts on the web site to go through and after searching I found a simular figure...
Does anyone have an estimate on fuel savings using the block heater to pre-warm the Prius? How much fuel could it save over a year and at what...
I change my own about 99% of the time. Time? Do not know or really care. Will have cup of coffee or pop or a beer while doing it. Have not...
That looks like a US owners manual in the mid-eighties. Only thing missing is the 20w-20 and the straight 30 weight.
Very good thread!!! Yes, I have ALWAYS topped off. This will take a different mind set. I am used to our van that gets 15.22mpg (78,000 mile...
Oh ya, I now has had my 2008 Prius for 10 days. Have about 550 miles on it and have averaged (by the computer) 47.0mpg for the last 230 miles....
Not sure about the Mobil 1. When the auto companies switched from 10w30 to 5w30 the fuel economy gain expected was in the area of 0.5% or for a...
Thanks Bill, It is now TURNED OFF!
