Well, Ive done it. I got my license and drove about a hundred miles since last friday. Ive have 44 bucks worth of gas and half a tank to go.
I however have had some problems and shocking experiences.
Well to start with, I am surprised at how much gas you need to give a car to stay up to speed on any road. I had no idea as a passenger how the grade changes suddenly in what seems like a level road. I can squeal tires at a rolling position with minor throttle, however on i295 after the richmond air port exit I went from 65-45mph and thought my engine had cut out. I gave it gas, heard it up shift and got back up to speed.
I also discovered an annoying habbit of my engine cutting off at every other stop sign or light. I just shift it to nutral as I coast and put it back in gear at the light. I unplugged the temp sender for the engine and air intake and that seems to limit it. I know I wont know of an over heating situation and may burn more gas, but I hate to spend any more money for another reason.
Onbroad street the other day I slowed for a cross walk with no light and an elderly person walking across it. I hit the gas slightly to accelerate to the next stop light and I just sat there and 3 seconds later, thump and I started to squeal tires as my tranny slipped. I was just coasting from light to light in afternoon traffic. I turnd off OD, which helped, but it still slips, but does not squeal tires. I added some lucas oil for slipping to the tranny and so far for 7 miles it seems to be working.
I forgot to mention that when I got to 44 bucks with of gas, gas started to run out the front of the tank behind the drivers seat, so I quit pumping and it quit leaking.
Also I just spent the weekend switching out the mechanical thermostat and flushing it. I run off a bolt and had to take the front end apart to reach it and grip pliers it out. I still have some minor leaking, but whats a few drops from 4 gallons of fluid?
I just hope my wheels holds up so I can get a second job and maybe a better car. I wouldnt mind trying a junkyard tranny, but installing it in the mud and sand of my parents yard would make it difficult. The tank and idle problems are easy to fix.
So?
I however have had some problems and shocking experiences.
Well to start with, I am surprised at how much gas you need to give a car to stay up to speed on any road. I had no idea as a passenger how the grade changes suddenly in what seems like a level road. I can squeal tires at a rolling position with minor throttle, however on i295 after the richmond air port exit I went from 65-45mph and thought my engine had cut out. I gave it gas, heard it up shift and got back up to speed.
I also discovered an annoying habbit of my engine cutting off at every other stop sign or light. I just shift it to nutral as I coast and put it back in gear at the light. I unplugged the temp sender for the engine and air intake and that seems to limit it. I know I wont know of an over heating situation and may burn more gas, but I hate to spend any more money for another reason.
Onbroad street the other day I slowed for a cross walk with no light and an elderly person walking across it. I hit the gas slightly to accelerate to the next stop light and I just sat there and 3 seconds later, thump and I started to squeal tires as my tranny slipped. I was just coasting from light to light in afternoon traffic. I turnd off OD, which helped, but it still slips, but does not squeal tires. I added some lucas oil for slipping to the tranny and so far for 7 miles it seems to be working.
I forgot to mention that when I got to 44 bucks with of gas, gas started to run out the front of the tank behind the drivers seat, so I quit pumping and it quit leaking.
Also I just spent the weekend switching out the mechanical thermostat and flushing it. I run off a bolt and had to take the front end apart to reach it and grip pliers it out. I still have some minor leaking, but whats a few drops from 4 gallons of fluid?
I just hope my wheels holds up so I can get a second job and maybe a better car. I wouldnt mind trying a junkyard tranny, but installing it in the mud and sand of my parents yard would make it difficult. The tank and idle problems are easy to fix.
So?