I‘m about to pick up a honda accord coupe V6, and I‘m wanting to try and up the mileage a bit. I was wondering if getting an air intake kit would improve it much. If so, what are some of the better brand/kits for me to be looking into? I plan on keeping my speed within the 45/55mph range, get regular tune-ups, keep tire pressure in check, etc.all the regular stuff.
Cold air intakes don't do any damage to your engine. The cold air intake device itself doesn't actually produce any power. You get more power from a cold air intake system because it fools some of the sensors in your air intake. Most modern fuel injected vehicles have a MAT (Manifold Air Temperature) sensor located in the air intake. When the MAT sensor indicates the air is cold outside it adjusts the engine's fuel and ignition settings to compensate. It adds more fuel to the fuel air mixture and advances the ignition timing. These changes give you more power. USE THIS TRICK AT YOUR OWN RISK! The manufacturers of these cold air systems don't want you to know this. There is a simple trick used on GM cars to fool the engine computer and achieve the same effect. With a little research, you can do the same with your Honda Locate the MAT sensor, usually located between the air filter and the fuel injection throttle body. Unplug the sensor. Install a 12,000 ohm resister across the connectors of the wiring harness plug. This will fool the computer into thinking that the MAT sensor is indicating the outside air is about 30 degrees F. The computer will adjust the fuel and ignition accordingly. I've seen about a 10% increase in power with this trick. Since the computer is getting a reading from the MAT lead, it won't even store a code. I suggest removing the resistor and reattaching the MAT sensor in cold weather though.
A steamer like for mens suits is probably the easiest way. you don't even have to take it off the bed. the kind you use to freshen up clothes that have been in a suitcase. I;ve seen them for about $30
Hang it in the bathroom while you are showering to allow the steam to release the wrinkles. Then put it back on the bed.
What you need to do is keep a lookout in the tuner mags for a turbo kit for your model. Theoretically you'd get better fuel economy since the air going into your engine would be hot.
yes, your iron should have a setting for delicate fabrics,dry cleaning only means you can,t or should not put it in the washer.
