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Mdx Lower Anyone have a problem with seat heater in auto developing a hot spot? I have a '03 Acura MDX, with seat heaters on both the driver and front pass seats. In the past year the driver's si...
Mdx Lower
 Anyone have a problem with seat heater in auto developing a hot spot? I have a '03 Acura MDX, with seat heaters on both the driver and front pass seats. In the past year the driver's side seat heater has developed a "hot spot". There is just one certain spot that becomes hotter than the rest, in either the low or high setting, and it literally burns my leg. I took it to the dealership, the vehicle is under warranty, and they are telling me they cannot detect a variance with their "infared heat sensors" and they will have to take the seat completely apart, and if they still cannot find anything wrong with it, I will have to pay the labor!!! I am not imagining this. When I checked my vehicle into service this morning I told the person who was checking me in, not the same guy who was in charge of my vehicle...they couldnt find him, about this "hot spot" and he told me this does occur when the heater is about to go out. This needs to be fixed under warranty, and I need to be armed with as much info as possible. Suggestions or shared experience will help! i don't know about acura's, but if a chrysler element gets a hot spot, its burning a hole in the seat at the hot spot, could burn through the cover and you. if its been like this since last year, it won't last much longer before that hot spot melts and the element will not work. take it back to the dealer or find another one. an infrared thermometer would be the best way to check, but if you are this persistant, there must be a problem. |
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What You Need to Know About Hypermiling
What You Need to Know about Hypermiling
Hypermiling is defined as the set of methods done in order to maximize fuel economy and it is usually used in the North American context. The term hypermiling was coined and popularized by Wayne Gerdes, who happens to hold some records in gas mileage. Wayne Gerdes set records for the Acura MDX and Honda Accord by extending the cars’ MPG rating to 30 and 59, respectively. Hypermiling rose in popularity because it can be used in every vehicle; and more importantly, in light of the rising prices of gas. Hypermiling techniques can be categorized in four classes such as common, maintenance, and dangerous.
Common hypermiling involves several methods that are legal and can be done without altering the automobile. These are: avoiding jackrabbiting or the sudden starting and stopping, utilizing the cruise control features as much as possible (because it is more efficient), and minimizing the use of the air conditioning system. Most automotive experts say that for every 100 lbs. of extra load, the automobile loses 1-2 percent in fuel efficiency. Also, it is also better to turn off the car if stopping for a few minutes because idling only results in negative MPG efficiency. Furthermore, hypermilers also advise removing baggage that makes the automobile engine work harder by dragging extra load. Automobile accessories such as roof racks and bicycle racks affect the aerodynamics because of the added drag.
Another common hypermiling technique is by driving slow. That means driving at around 55 mph adds 15 percent of fuel efficiency compared to driving above that range. Lastly, automobile owners should be aware of the location where traffic congestion happens. As much as possible, they should look for alternative routes as well. Constant stopping and braking during heavy traffic is one of the reasons for lower fuel efficiency.
On the other hand, maintenance hypermiling involves methods such as properly inflating the tires in order to decrease rolling resistance and keeping air filter upgraded. However, there are some hypermiling techniques that are considered dangerous and illegal and shouldn’t be done at all costs. These dangerous techniques include drafting behind trucks, driving below the recommended speed limit, taking sharp curves (even at high speed), ignoring stop signs, and inflating the tires way above the prescribed limit. Automobile owners should be able to discern what is acceptable and what is not when it comes to the methods that they will use in hypermiling.
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On the other hand, maintenance hypermiling involves methods such as properly inflating the tires in order to decrease rolling resistance and keeping air filter upgraded. However, there are some hypermiling techniques that are considered dangerous and illegal and shouldn’t be done at all costs.