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by elias.taylorjq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning
Replies: 11
Views: 251

Re: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning

My friend claims to consistently get 50mpg on the highway and 30mpg or more in the city while driving the CDI. To be fair, I think he's basing it on the car's specs.

Regarding 54, I took the reading at the pump. I am very sure of it. It totally caught me off guard, and I was absolutely floored ...
by elias.taylorjq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning
Replies: 11
Views: 251

Re: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning

According to fuelly, the lowest mileage that people are getting out of their GL is 15mpg.
by elias.taylorjq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning
Replies: 11
Views: 251

Re: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning

One advantage of AI is that it can be used for the following: "Is there a way to make sure this doesn't happen again? Is there a set of universal laws that you could adhere to without fail? Could you use any particular prompts that I might provide?

Hopefully, I have narrowed the focus a bit, but I ...
by elias.taylorjq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning
Replies: 11
Views: 251

Re: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning

Did you tell it to use its own training data or to go outside of its scope for research? Since the training data is only a snapshot in time, adding more data that it collects from research usually yields better results.

This 20mpg claim is now Claude's weak spot. While it did find data for mixed ...
by elias.taylorjq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning
Replies: 11
Views: 251

Re: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning

Most likely. There isn't much I can do to significantly alter the 617's city mileage, at least in my experience. No matter how I steer it, it stays in the low to mid-20s. I don't know if it's specific to diesels, 617s, or just my vehicle. I thought that effect would be present in diesels in general ...
by elias.taylorjq
Mon Jun 29, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning
Replies: 11
Views: 251

Am I correct? Refuting my friend's claims that his bluetech is malfunctioning

Someone I know owns a GL Bluetech approximately from 2009 or so. He claims to get about 15 mpg in the city. There has to be an issue with his car, in my opinion.

Just three pieces of information. 1) The 2005 E320 CDI that my roommate uses gets 30s city speeds 2) My 617, which is an engine from four ...
by elias.taylorjq
Fri Jun 05, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Re: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?

In response to my inquiry yesterday, Holley informed me that the gear was made of cast iron in a follow-up message. I had previously ordered a steel gear since this question was delaying the installation of my new engine. Today I received a notification from DHL stating that the equipment has been ...
by elias.taylorjq
Fri Jun 05, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Re: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?

I believe I did that. I was informed that in order to determine the necessary gear, I should consult with the cam manufacturer. I wanted to know, "What is the gear on my distributor made of?" at first. Completely ignored my query; I suppose that's par for the course for Holley these days.
by elias.taylorjq
Fri Jun 05, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?
Replies: 5
Views: 276

Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?

Their phone number is invalid; how can one get in touch with them?
by elias.taylorjq
Wed May 20, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: To fix or restore...? Or is it time to end things?
Replies: 4
Views: 248

Re: To fix or restore...? Or is it time to end things?

Splitting it apart is a lot more effort than just enjoying it after some repairs. Get rid of it if fixing it isn't your thing. It would be perfect for someone seeking a little project. If it starts and drives, post it on Facebook for $1,000. If the air conditioner works, add $500. If it needs to be ...