01-05-2016, 12:52 PM | #1 (permalink) |
GK13 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 69 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts | 2016 Scion tC So, I really want to get the mileage up on my car. Is there anything I can do for it? I've maxed the air pressure in the tires. I drive REALLY conservatively. I do all the Eco driving possible. In neutral to slow down instead of brakes. All the small ticks I know. Do I need a cold air intake? Warm air intake? I have no idea how to do a grill block. How much of the radiator could I block? Is it even save doing that since there's no temp gauge? I'm kinda at a loss. It's a brand new car with under 1,000 miles so nothing should be dirty at all. Is there a certain spark plug that could help? Is there a tune for it where it can make the car run more efficient? Any ideas? I can't take the windshield wipers off or the antenna. Kinda unusable if I do. Tried it. |
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01-05-2016, 12:54 PM | #2 (permalink) |
Daox Administrator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 11,203 CM400E - '81 Honda CM400E Daox's Grey Prius - '04 Toyota Prius Daox's Insight - '00 Honda Insight Swarthy - '14 Mitsubishi Mirage DE Daox's Volt - '13 Chevrolet Volt Thanks: 2,501 Thanked 2,586 Times in 1,554 Posts | What is your typical commute like? From there we can evaluate what mods would do you the best. __________________ |
01-08-2016, 09:34 AM | #8 (permalink) |
RedDevil Master EcoWalker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Nieuwegein, the Netherlands Posts: 3,998 Red Devil - '11 Honda Insight Elegance Thanks: 1,712 Thanked 2,245 Times in 1,454 Posts | I don't know about the Scion but the Insights have a special oil that is to be used for the prescribed break in period. Modern engines are manufactured to a high standard so you do not have to worry about debris in the oil, but even then the oil filter would catch any. Allow your car to break in properly before you do extensive modding. __________________ |