Condensator Installation/Reporting Thread

[95metro]

This is a pre-report to receiving and installing a Condensator on my 1995, 1.0L Geo Metro (though as of this time, Condisales has not confirmed that he has received my shipping information).

Referring back to March 20, that tank was 37.014 mpg (I'm using my Excel sheet, so my numbers may be slightly different than my Garage/Gaslog).

You can see how a steadily rising temperature increased my FE:

Spring/Summer FE Breakdown:

Mar 20: 37.014

Apr 6: 41.496

Apr 20: 41.747

May 4: 44.415 (first attempts at CODFISHing)

May 13: 42.960 (tested higher revving shift points)

May 30: 50.266

Jun 20: 53.902

Jul 5: 55.191

Temperature Breakdown:

Mar 20:
no recorded temps

Apr 6:
no recorded temps

Apr 20:
no recorded temps (similar to Apr 6 by "feel")

May 4:
9.735°C/49.528°F (similar to Apr 20 & 6 by "feel" - CODFISHing main difference?)
Highest Temp: 24°C/75.2°F
Lowest Temp: -3°C/26.6°F

May 13:
11.288°C/52.318°F
Highest Temp: 21°C/69.8°F
Lowest Temp: 1°C/33.8°F

May 30:
15.979°C/60.762°F (high tank starting temps, low ending temps)
Highest Temp: 31°C/87.8°F
Lowest Temp: 6°C/42.8°F

Jun 20:
16.245°C/61.241°F (consistent mid-range temps)
Highest Temp: 27°C/80.6°F
Lowest Temp: 7°C/44.6°F

Jul 5:
20°C/68°F
Highest Temp: 28°C/82.4°F
Lowest Temp: 11°C/51.8°F

I think it would be fair to say that if I had not tested the higher revving shift points that the May 13 tank possibly could have been in the 46-48 mpg range.

The July 5 tank probably could have been higher, but I have been lugging all my tools around since I was working on the car at various times. This was probably the equivalent of carrying around an extra passenger.

My point here is that temperature is obviously creating a trend in my mileage numbers. As temperature averages go up or down my mileage trend should appear similar and at least be in the same range as previous tanks at similar temperatures.

I do not think my mileage has plateaued yet. I think I can expect temperature increases through July and August, with a drop beginning towards the end of August.

As for my driving-style, I think it has become pretty consistent. I could be CODFISHing more aggresively, but as it is I have specific points in my routes where I always perform the same driving techniques. I am comfortable with my driving method at this time due to the amount of traffic and lights that I deal with regularly.

Near the end of August will probably be the best time to install and test the Condensator. If temperatures are dropping and the Condensator actually works then mileage should remain higher than the current trend.

Of course, if this happens it still will not necessarily mean that there is anything special about the Condensator. It may simply mean that a catch-can works just as well.

However, we will see what happens. Will post pictures when I get it and maybe even pull it apart (as much as possible) to see what's inside.