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Old 07-02-2006, 07:20 PM
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Default Re: Improving GreenHybrid

The mileage database is unique and adds value. So my first thought is to add other metrics that are not being recorded by any user community:

1) engine oil test results - a place where members who test their oil can bring the results and compare them to the results of others. This allows us to develop a broader understanding of how different oils work and their wear patterns.

2) transaxle oil test results - same idea but another fluid

3) major repair records - a way to start tracking battery, engine or other major componet failures

What I'm describing is adding data recording and analysis so we can effectively become a voluntary fleet of hybrid vehicles. We still manage our individual vehicles but in sharing our results, we can gain insights and avoid problems others discover. Heck, I wouldn't mind if a 'recommended reminder' would pop up after entering a tank.

How about metric and US and Canadian units? It may be there but it isn't clear how to flip between the different standards.

Also, I wouldn't mind if all posts were first 'spell checked' and a "are you sure?" popped up if it detected an error.

Bob Wilson

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