"fake" shifting help
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Re: "fake" shifting help
Originally Posted by Pravus Prime
That's interesting, because I've finally gotten a solid week of cold and snow driving in, even with the exception of 2 of my giant 80 mile commutes, I haven't had problems once she's warmed up getting the RPMs down and using double tap, but the MPGs aren't very good. (28-30)
no problems in the snow tho...i actually got my car stuck in snow last week (somewhat intentionally). i was heading out to see some bands play downtown and was looking for free parking on the street. i found an untouched parking space only 2 blocks from the venue, but i could tell when i pulled in, getting out would be tough. rocking the car back and forth was no problem, in about 7-8" of snow (and a snowplowed pile). it performed exactly the same as my old escape.
#12
Re: "fake" shifting help
Originally Posted by Pravus Prime
That's interesting, because I've finally gotten a solid week of cold and snow driving in, even with the exception of 2 of my giant 80 mile commutes, I haven't had problems once she's warmed up getting the RPMs down and using double tap, but the MPGs aren't very good. (28-30)
Yesterday I had the chance to drive for about 50 minutes non-stop, mid-afternoon - I think the temp was in the high teens - and it did finally get warmed up to the point that it was acting more normally.
My Average FE for the past 2-3 days has been 26-28.
#13
Re: "fake" shifting help
In the Dearborn thread they mentioned putting in a makeshift heater block for the trip since it was going to be cold. Basically I think you just put a chunk of cardboard fit to block the air flow in front of the radiator. I used to see it on trucks all the time back up in the Chicago area.
Anyone know if this works for he FEH? I guess I could give the old college try this week. I have dropped to 24.5-26.5MPG in the recent cold spell here in NC. I have made 27MPG for a day when the car was warmed up some and it was hovering around 50 degrees.
I'll give this fake shift a try because I can definitely say that I have gotten good mileage when using hybrid mode (I drive 90% highway miles). The fake shifting should help greatly on the my ramp entry (all of them have inclines at the the bottom).
Anyone know if this works for he FEH? I guess I could give the old college try this week. I have dropped to 24.5-26.5MPG in the recent cold spell here in NC. I have made 27MPG for a day when the car was warmed up some and it was hovering around 50 degrees.
I'll give this fake shift a try because I can definitely say that I have gotten good mileage when using hybrid mode (I drive 90% highway miles). The fake shifting should help greatly on the my ramp entry (all of them have inclines at the the bottom).
#14
Re: "fake" shifting help
Was drivng today at 17'F ambient temperature.
Noticed the Fake Shift would not work while the ICE was cold.
( Under about 160'F )
That's right... going down the highway at 55mph at 2400 rpm, I took my foot off the gas, and RPM stayed steady at 2400.
Thinking this was a fluke, I tried it several times at different speeds and RPM.
Same result.
After the car exceed about 160'F ( 15 miles! ) the FS worked as expected.
Just FYI for all you cold climate drivers!
-John
Noticed the Fake Shift would not work while the ICE was cold.
( Under about 160'F )
That's right... going down the highway at 55mph at 2400 rpm, I took my foot off the gas, and RPM stayed steady at 2400.
Thinking this was a fluke, I tried it several times at different speeds and RPM.
Same result.
After the car exceed about 160'F ( 15 miles! ) the FS worked as expected.
Just FYI for all you cold climate drivers!
-John
#15
Re: "fake" shifting help
~John
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