Below is my fuel economy record graph for the past year. My most recent tank, and a year ago, I took a 300 mile trip from eastern MA to central VT on rural...
Those are some insane stats! If you've got some time to kill, check out my stats so far for 2008 on fuelly.com. I've got all my fillups for the year through...
So Karl, you still overinflating those tires? when you come down to 35 psi all the way around then let's compare real MPG's. No matter where you go, He is...
They are not so insane when you consider that he is balooning his tires. I installed amsoil 0-20 in my '08 Matrix XR, automatic, and I am getting 31 in town,...
I forgot to mention that my 31mpg is without air conditioning on. With it on I average 29 mpg, in town. No matter where you go, He is There! ... From:...
I think Karl also has a stick shift, oppose to an automatic transmission. When I was driving a stick shift, while going down hill. I might throw it into...
How about engine braking? Does anyone know if that uses fuel? Regards, Jose www.theberkleycyclist.blogspot.com (Sent via Sprint Treo755p, so please do not...
Essentially, engine braking is when you down shift the transmission in order to slow down your vehicle. For example, you’re going down a road in fifth gear,...
Engine braking uses no more fuel. When you remove your foot from the accelerator and down shift the computer takes this into account and shuts of the fuel...
By the way, I have the tires at about 35 PSI front, 33 rear, which I arrived at because this seems to give even tread wear center-to-edge. And my rear hatch...
Some added items. Just was at the dealership getting a service. The air mix switch for ventilation, i.e., recirc air versus outside vent, is now a wire driven...
Hello, I've been driving around in a 2009 Vibe AWD with the bigger engine - I think it's a 2.4L 4-cylinder from the Camry. So far, it's been impressive as far...
Hi J, I agree fully with your view, the engine is far bigger, but it rated only to 28 mpg. My base trix does 35 easily. As for the bin under the shifter,...
I am starting to here a whinny noise coming from the engine compartment when my 2003 Matrix starts up when it is cold or wet in the morning. Is this one of the...
more than likely it's a worn belt that is slipping. I think there can only be one causing it - A/C belt. Moisture, heat/cold, and oil will do them in ...
My apologies - there is only one belt. Regards, Jose www.theberkleycyclist.blogspot.com (Sent via Sprint Treo755p, so please do not reply with attachments...
... Not necessarily "going" - but it could be. How many miles are on the engine? Have you had the accessory belt replaced yet? It's a 10 minute job with the...
Had mine replaced 3+ years ago, wasn't the belt....but the tensioner that was squeeling, so I was told. 2003 XRS ... From: Adam Reif Date: 11/3/2008 2:36:31...
... Charlene makes a good point - the sealed bearings on the tensioner doesn't last forever. Do the belt first - that's easy/cheap, then see how it goes. Adam....
Folks, I guess it's official: the recall is on for the defective door glass bolts. Or at least they got around to mailing mine to me. It includes the...
$11.95 at Pep Boys for a Purolator. It's not much diff from an intake air filter. i used to have one I made from a screen and grounding wire, but for $11.95,...
the prices on aftermarket cabin filters continue to drop, here's one for $4 To make it worth your while for the shipping buy as many as you can afford, after...
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