Awful gas milage
#176
14-17 was on past vehicles. I don't know what this one will do. There was one thing I did to make acceleration better. I took the slack out of the throttle line. 2 zip ties at the gas pedal. After that I spun the rear tires a few times by accident. It was a real dog when I got it. Foot on the floor trying to get up to speed. Darn cable stretched. Got that one from youtube.
#177
#178
My tires still have the rubber things on the side saying they are pretty new. I push hard but not to the floor to get the tires to spin and chirp. This is after I did the cable shortening. It is unbelieveable how well it drives now. Very smooth shifting and all. (automatic trans) Before it was really hard to get moving. The tires didn't even spin on wet pavement. That was when I knew I had to look into something. Not much weight over rear means real easy to spin tires.
#180
#181
if he is getting that good of fuel economy
i would just leave it dis-connected
i read an article last week about 1 person who dis-connected his evap system
his fuel economy went up , turns out the purge valve was sticking open from the engine heat
he connected the evap hose to a PCV valve and zip tied the valve to the fire wall
when the pressure in the evap system built up to a point the PCV valve would open
i would just leave it dis-connected
i read an article last week about 1 person who dis-connected his evap system
his fuel economy went up , turns out the purge valve was sticking open from the engine heat
he connected the evap hose to a PCV valve and zip tied the valve to the fire wall
when the pressure in the evap system built up to a point the PCV valve would open
#183
#184
So I'm guessing by eliminating the evap valve you take away the chance for the gas to equalise pressure as temperature changes. Like on a 1 gallon gas can. That yellow cap you had to leave open or open sometimes before you open the can to pour. There isn't a doubt gas is lost that way. Just isn't there a chance for problems without the valve? In this equation I'm thinking of gasoline in its gas state.
#185
hence why the person installed a PCV valve in the evap hose to the engine away from the engine heat
build up of vapour pressure inside the evap system would force the PCV open and allow the engine vacuum to draw the excess vapours out of the evap system
then the PCV valve would close when pressure drops
build up of vapour pressure inside the evap system would force the PCV open and allow the engine vacuum to draw the excess vapours out of the evap system
then the PCV valve would close when pressure drops
Last edited by cheese_man; 10-11-2016 at 05:27 AM.
#187
#189
MPG up can only be better for the longer life of an engine. That is a huge advantage. Also proving some sensors that through code lights aren't in the engines best interest. That is a really great idea you have.
I'm tracking my gas mileage with this tank. I will do it for the next 3 tank fulls to see if I want to replace the fuel filter or not. Easy to do. Not expensive part. But if I'm satisfied with my current MPG. I won't change the filter yet. I guess it comes down to I want to enjoy it and not put money into it. I am enjoying it. Instrument cluster lights are a must. Thats my priority right now.
I'm tracking my gas mileage with this tank. I will do it for the next 3 tank fulls to see if I want to replace the fuel filter or not. Easy to do. Not expensive part. But if I'm satisfied with my current MPG. I won't change the filter yet. I guess it comes down to I want to enjoy it and not put money into it. I am enjoying it. Instrument cluster lights are a must. Thats my priority right now.
#192
#194
My current arrangement is actually less hose than what I had before. One length of the original black hose is connected to the intake with a bolt and hose clamp on the other end to prevent vacuum leaks. On the valve side, the line that would be going into the valve (or vapor supply hose) is then plugged with another bolt and secured with a hose clamp. The valve itself has no hoses going in or out, and is electrically connected.
I'm not entirely sure if going onto the highway is if what set the CEL, though. I'm wondering if it was just coincidence. Time will tell, I suppose.
I'm not entirely sure if going onto the highway is if what set the CEL, though. I'm wondering if it was just coincidence. Time will tell, I suppose.
#197
I've got a full tank of gas right now and we're going to see how many miles it lasts. I believe the tank is 19.5 gallons? Unfortunately the pump doesn't tell me the right amount, as I had half a tank to start with. Dropped to 1.99 and I had to take advantage of it.
Here's those pics I promised. Sorry, I've been preoccupied with other stuff as of late. The first one is the original hose plugged off with a tight fitting bolt and hose clamp at the other end pointed down. Second one is a view of the valve and the hose that would be going into the valve. The hose on this end is also plugged off in the same way. The vacuum line is plugged off, of course. So far the valve is only connected by it's electrical connection and the bolts which hold it in. No hoses go in or out of the valve in any way shape or form.
Also, I wound up not getting one because the Ranger seems to use a unique one, which doesn't crossreference to any other ford vehicle that would be in my yard. Crown vic, taurus, expo, etc.
Here's those pics I promised. Sorry, I've been preoccupied with other stuff as of late. The first one is the original hose plugged off with a tight fitting bolt and hose clamp at the other end pointed down. Second one is a view of the valve and the hose that would be going into the valve. The hose on this end is also plugged off in the same way. The vacuum line is plugged off, of course. So far the valve is only connected by it's electrical connection and the bolts which hold it in. No hoses go in or out of the valve in any way shape or form.
Also, I wound up not getting one because the Ranger seems to use a unique one, which doesn't crossreference to any other ford vehicle that would be in my yard. Crown vic, taurus, expo, etc.
Last edited by TheArcticWolf1911; 10-24-2016 at 11:19 AM.
#198
i would just purchase a good length of hose and connect a proper sized PCV valve to the longer connected hose and leave it at that .
when the EVAP pressure builds up , it will force the pcv valve open and allow the engine vacuum to draw out the vapours , pressure will drop , the pcv valve will close
when the EVAP pressure builds up , it will force the pcv valve open and allow the engine vacuum to draw out the vapours , pressure will drop , the pcv valve will close
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