SUV Water Fuel Conversion Guides – Convert Your Car to Run on Water

April 2nd, 2013 by admin No comments »

What is the science behind water fuel conversion for a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)? SUV has been getting a lot bad publicity due to its high fuel consumption and low mileage. The situation is made worst by the rising gasoline prices and many drivers are really feeling the pinch of fueling their cars. Even with its high fuel consumption, many SUV owners are not willing to give up their pride possession. This may due to the prestige on driving a large vehicle on the road. Are there any ways to improve the mileage for SUV? One option is to convert the vehicle to on water. This article will provide some information on the subject.

An SUV just like any vehicle on the road uses an internal combustion engine. This kind of engine uses fossil fuel as an energy source. To improve the fuel efficiency, you can supplement hydrogen gas (H2) into the engine to produce a bigger power output. H2 is a highly flammable element and its properties are excellent as an energy source for cars.

Hydrogen gas can easily be extracted from water with an electrolysis device attached to the engine. By drawing power from the battery, H2 is generated when electricity current is flowing in water. The idea is to release the hydrogen gas into the engine air intake system. From there, it will be diverted into the combustion chambers and combined with conventional gasoline vapor. The mixture is a highly potent combination and will generate a bigger explosion in the engine. When a SUV is using the same amount of fuel and achieving a higher power output, it has the potential to travel further thus increasing it mileage. Higher mileage means cost savings.

To convert a SUV to run on water is not a complicated process. Anyone with some basic car maintenance can do the modification. Most of the parts and components needed are easily obtained from a hardware store. » Read more: SUV Water Fuel Conversion Guides – Convert Your Car to Run on Water

How to Improve the MPG Or Your Jeep Cherokee SUV

April 2nd, 2013 by admin No comments »

While SUVs get a bad rap in the press these days about being not very fuel efficient, the Jeep Cherokee XJ is capable of getting quite good fuel economy. It may not match a Prius or a Civic but I would not try to take one of them off road either.

The first step in improving the fuel economy of the jeep is to make sure it is operating correctly. Ensure that all connections to the ECU are clean and properly connected. Also check all the ground wires.

There are at least three different computers used in the XJ series of Jeep Cherokees. The Jeeps made by AMC used the Renix computer system. This system uses a few more inputs than the later Mopar system and in some ways is more complex. The Renix system uses a knock sensor and is therefore capable of tuning the spark advance curve to an optimum mix. Some Renix controlled engines like the one in my son’s XJ Wagoneeer will actually get better fuel economy using higher octane fuel. The fuel economy increase is enough to more than offset the extra cost of the higher octane fuel. You will have to experiment with your own engine to see if higher octane fuel will give better fuel economy and higher MPG. For most engines, the 87 octane fuel will give the best fuel economy.

Also, note that there is a huge difference in fuel qualities from various distributors. Ethanol content lowers MPG as well as many other additives. Again you will have to experiment with fuel form various distributors in your area to see which one offers the best fuel for the highest MPG. In my area it is the Shell station that offers the best fuel economy when comparing fuel cost to MPG.

The ignition timing of the XJ Cherokee is not adjustable. The ECU controls these functions on a set table and feedback from the knock sensor if equipped. However it is possible to trick the ECU into advancing the timing by adjusting the mounting points of the Crank Shaft Position sensor. By simply slotting the holes, the sensor can be repositioned to adjust the actual ignition timing. Due to the extreme difficulty of accessing he mounting bolts of the CPS and the minor improvement in fuel economy, this modification made not be worth the effort. Adjustable CPS sensors are available from some Jeep accessory vendors. » Read more: How to Improve the MPG Or Your Jeep Cherokee SUV