Exactly. Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 8, 2012, at 7:36 PM, "Ray" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Maybe I didn’t read closely enough, but does the temp also rise while > coasting fast down a long hill in neutral while idling? > > > > From: Joey Delgado > Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 1:33 PM > To: Ken Bogart > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Miata thermostat? > > Okay. Gauge seems stable when coasting in gear. But it rises when engine is > idling and car is not in year. > > Also I get a little over 28 mpg when I Coastin mutual verses 26 MPG. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 8, 2012, at 3:50 PM, Ken Bogart <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I disagree on the fuel savings... >> >> If you are coasting in gear, the injectors are shut off and no fuel is >> consumed. If you are coasting in neutral, the engine is idling, and you are >> burning fuel. The difference is how much engine drag is caused and does it >> prevent you from maintaining speed. >> >> Shutting off engine as you coast in neutral is a really bad idea as also >> lose your source of vacuum for braking. >> >> >> Ken Bogart >> ----------------------------------------------------- >> 96 Montego Blue FFS Coldside (His) >> 97 Black & Tan (Hers) >> 90 Crystal White (sons) >> ------------------------------------------------------ >> http://www.miatacare.com >> http://www.cincimiata.com >> MiataMail.com list owner >> >> >> On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 1:46 PM, Stephanie Turner >> <[email protected]> wrote: >> I agree on the unsafe practice of coasting in neutral. But it does save on >> gas on just about any car. Corky has done extensive testing and can stretch >> an extra 1-4 miles per gallon by doing so. It’s strange, but he finds this >> as a personal challenge in any car he drives. >> >> >> >> Stephanie >> >> >> >> BEGi / Bell Engineering >> >> Phone: 830.438.2890 >> >> Fax: 830.438.8361 >> >> www.bellengineering.net >> >> >> >> Please include all previous correspondence when replying to an e-mail. >> Prices quoted are good for 30 days. >> >> <image001.gif> >> >> Sign up for our Email Newsletter >> >> >> >> >> >> From: Ken Bogart [mailto:[email protected]] >> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 12:20 PM >> >> >> To: Joey Delgado >> Cc: <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: Miata thermostat? >> >> >> Why would you put it in neutral on a downhill highway? Its an unsafe >> practice and does not save gas. >> >> >> >> Based on that, its a circulation issue. Water pump is suspect.... >> >> >> >> >> Ken Bogart >> ----------------------------------------------------- >> 96 Montego Blue FFS Coldside (His) >> 97 Black & Tan (Hers) >> 90 Crystal White (sons) >> ------------------------------------------------------ >> http://www.miatacare.com >> http://www.cincimiata.com >> MiataMail.com list owner >> >> >> On Fri, Jun 8, 2012 at 12:30 PM, Joey Delgado <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> It over heats every time I take my foot off the gas. So if I'm going >> downhill on the highway and slip into neutral I will see the gauge start to >> go up. It heads straight toward the top and rather quickly. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On Jun 8, 2012, at 11:51 AM, "Bill Cardell" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> I'm a little confused by your description. If you are cruising at 60 and >> take your foot off, does it get hot? Or do you mean it overheats any time >> you stop, rather than any time you take your foot off the gas? >> >> >> >> Bill Cardell >> Owner, Flyin Miata >> >> Sales 1-800-359-6957 >> Tech 970-464-5600 Before you call, check out http://www.flyinmiata.com/FAQ/ >> >> >> >> >> >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joey Delgado >> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2012 9:48 AM >> To: Joey Delgado >> Cc: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Miata thermostat? >> >> Thanks for the responses. >> >> >> >> Both fans work. Water pump is new. I blew the head when I over revved the >> engine after getting stuck in a ditch in October. There are no leaks. >> Coolant level has remained steady since the repair. >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> On Jun 7, 2012, at 11:36 PM, Joey Delgado <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Having strange heating issue suddenly. >> >> >> >> After long drives on the highway and ONLY when I take my foot off the gas, >> the gauge shoots up. So I go on a long drive, pull off the highway and sit >> at a light and it starts heading toward the top pretty quickly. Step on the >> gas to go at any speed in any gear and it drops back to normal. >> >> >> >> Is this a bad thermostat or something else? >> >> >> >> Background - This is a 96 Miata. I blew the head and had it replaced by a >> friend who's a mechanic. Works pretty fine except the engine is a little >> loud and now this heating issue. >> >> >> >> Suggestions? Thoughts? >> >> >> >> Thanks in advance! >> >> >> >> Joey >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Miatapower mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower >> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
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