{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode #226 - High Gas Price Solution Cars","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-226-high-gas-price-solution-cars","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877345/episodes/19249064-episode-226-high-gas-price-solution-cars.mp3","description":"The pumps got you pumping out all your cash to fill up your super thirsty sports car or gigantic SUV? Well, the fellas are here to present to you a plethora of fuel sipping cars that somehow manage to still be cool. Hypermilers unite!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":193.32,"endTime":199.42,"type":"car","title":"Nissan XTerra","url":"/cars/nissan/xterra","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/%2705-%2708_Nissan_Xterra.JPG","quote":"...oing. This is this is a nightmare for me with the XTERRA. But fuel prices fuel prices are fucking gross. S...","canonicalId":"car:nissan:xterra","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan XTerra is a mid-size SUV with a reputation for rugged styling and off-road capability. The podcast calls it a “nightmare” in the context of fuel prices, implying it can be expensive to run when gas is high. It’s mentioned as a real-world ownership consideration tied to fuel costs.","simplifiedExplanation":"The XTerra is an SUV that’s built to handle rough roads and outdoor use. It’s not always great on fuel compared with smaller cars. The podcast brings it up because fuel costs can make it painful to drive regularly.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":199.62,"endTime":205.16,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Prius","url":"/cars/toyota/prius","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/2018-2023_Toyota_Prius.jpg","quote":"...lways go, Hey, go get a used Tesla. Hey, go get a Prius. But I kind of wanted to explore some fuel effici...","canonicalId":"car:toyota:prius","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Prius is a hybrid electric car best known for being one of the most popular fuel-sippers in the mainstream market. It often comes up when people discuss practical alternatives to other fuel-efficient cars because it’s widely available used and designed around saving fuel. In the podcast, it’s mentioned as a go-to option for fuel efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Prius is a car that uses a gas engine and an electric motor together. That combination helps it use less fuel than many regular cars. People bring it up when they want something efficient that you can often find used.","imageAttribution":"TTTNIS (CC0)"}},{"startTime":231.4,"endTime":258.4,"type":"term","title":"fuel economy penalty","url":"/glossary/fuel-economy-penalty","quote":"And with a lot of those accoutrements comes weight. 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The host contrasts hypermiling with cars that aren’t geared for it, implying some vehicles are simply not optimized for that style of driving.","simplifiedExplanation":"Hypermiling is when you drive in a super fuel-saving way—like gentle acceleration and careful coasting—to stretch your gas mileage as far as possible."}},{"startTime":435.6,"endTime":463.92,"type":"car","title":"Honda Civic VX","url":"/cars/honda/civic","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d3/2017_Honda_Civic_Type_R_FK8_in_Championship_White%2C_front_right%2C_08-04-2024.jpg","quote":"“I'm going to throw back a little older. Something I've actually owned. Honda Civic VX. Yeah. So EG Civic hatchback, no power at all. Lean burn…”","canonicalId":"car:honda:civic","priority":0.85,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Honda Civic VX is a fuel-economy-focused trim of the Honda Civic, best known for its lean-burn strategy and very low-emissions calibration. In this segment, the host highlights that it can achieve extremely high real-world fuel economy (around 50 mpg) when driven with the right techniques.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda Civic VX is a special Civic version made to sip fuel. The host says that with careful driving, it can get about 50 miles per gallon, even though it’s pretty stripped down.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0"}},{"startTime":441.0,"endTime":448.7,"type":"term","title":"lean burn","url":"/glossary/lean-burn","quote":"“Honda Civic VX. Yeah. So EG Civic hatchback, no power at all. Lean burn if you get outside of California with a federal one.”","canonicalId":"term:lean-burn","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lean burn is an engine operating mode that runs with more air than the ideal fuel mixture (a “lean” mixture). That can improve fuel economy, but it typically requires specific engine calibration and emissions hardware, and it can be sensitive to fuel quality and operating conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lean burn means the engine uses a thinner fuel mixture—more air, less fuel. That can help you save gas, but it has to be tuned carefully to work well."}},{"startTime":453.6,"endTime":458.6,"type":"term","title":"five-speed manual","url":"/glossary/five-speed-manual","quote":"“Now you want to talk about a Spartan experience. These things are pretty stripped out. It's a five-speed manual.”","canonicalId":"term:five-speed-manual","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A five-speed manual is a gearbox with five forward gears operated by a clutch and gear lever. In fuel-economy builds, manuals can help drivers keep the engine in efficient RPM/load ranges, which supports high mpg results—especially when combined with careful driving."}},{"startTime":494.5,"endTime":507.8,"type":"car","title":"H22 swaps","quote":"And so people would buy them and do H22\nswaps and all kinds of crazy shit, which is cool in its own right.","canonicalId":"car:honda:h22","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An H22 swap means replacing a car’s original engine with Honda’s H22-series 2.2L four-cylinder. It’s a popular modification because the H22 is relatively performance-oriented and has a strong aftermarket. Here, the hosts mention it as an example of how owners “ruin” clean lightweight cars by changing them heavily.","simplifiedExplanation":"An H22 swap is when someone takes a Honda engine called the H22 and puts it into a different Honda car. People do it to make the car faster or more fun. The hosts are saying that many of these lightweight cars got modified this way, so finding one still stock is hard."}},{"startTime":514.2,"endTime":527.8,"type":"term","title":"hypermile","url":"/glossary/hypermile","quote":"if you want to have something that gets really good gas\nmileage, you can kind of borderline hypermile, if not outright hypermile, but want it to be cool,","canonicalId":"term:hypermile","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Hyper-mileing (hypermile) is driving technique aimed at maximizing fuel economy by reducing fuel use—often through careful acceleration, maintaining steady speeds, and minimizing braking. It’s more than just “being efficient”; it’s a deliberate strategy to stretch range. The hosts frame it as a goal for a lightweight, efficient car.","simplifiedExplanation":"Hyper-miling is a driving style focused on getting the best possible gas mileage. Instead of driving normally, you try to waste as little fuel as you can—smooth acceleration, steady speed, and planning ahead. The point here is that the car can be made to do that while still being fun."}},{"startTime":520.2,"endTime":527.8,"type":"term","title":"JDM wheel of choice","url":"/glossary/jdm-wheel-of-choice","quote":"but want it to be cool,\nyou can put insert JDM wheel of choice on it and you won't take a massive penalty.","canonicalId":"term:jdm-wheel-of-choice","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"JDM refers to Japanese Domestic Market—parts and styling associated with cars sold in Japan. “JDM wheel of choice” implies swapping wheels for a look or fitment commonly seen on JDM builds. The hosts suggest you can do that without losing too much efficiency, as long as you don’t add heavy or draggy setups.","simplifiedExplanation":"JDM means “Japanese-market” style parts—like wheels you’d commonly see on cars from Japan. The hosts are saying you can pick a cool wheel style and still keep the car’s fuel-economy advantage. The key is not going too heavy or too inefficient."}},{"startTime":536.1,"endTime":543.7,"type":"term","title":"sway bars","url":"/glossary/sway-bars","quote":"you can put insert JDM wheel of choice on it and you won't take a massive penalty.\nYou could put sway bars and suspension on it and just build the most pure momentum car,","canonicalId":"term:sway-bars","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Sway bars (anti-roll bars) reduce body roll during cornering by transferring force between the left and right suspension. Adding sway bars can make a lightweight car feel more controlled without fully changing its character. The hosts talk about adding suspension components to build a “pure momentum” commuter.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sway bars help keep the car from leaning too much when you turn. They connect the left and right sides of the suspension so the car feels more stable. Here, they’re suggesting upgrades that improve control while keeping the car’s simple, efficient feel."}},{"startTime":553.2,"endTime":560.3,"type":"term","title":"coil over","url":"/glossary/coilovers","quote":"With under 300,000 miles and like.\nThey don't exist. Or they'll be coil over it or something horrible.","canonicalId":"term:coil-over","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Coilovers are adjustable suspension setups that combine a coil spring and shock absorber into one unit, often allowing ride-height and damping changes. Enthusiasts use them for handling and stance, but they can also make a car harsher or less efficient if set up poorly. The hosts mention coilovers as a common modification that makes it harder to find a clean, stock example.","simplifiedExplanation":"Coilovers are aftermarket suspension parts that let you change how high the car sits and how firm it rides. Some people install them to improve handling or the look. The hosts are saying many cars have been modified this way, so finding one that’s still stock is tough."}},{"startTime":560.3,"endTime":569.7,"type":"term","title":"no ABS","url":"/glossary/no-abs","quote":"big engine swap candidate because you said the lightweight, they had no power steering,\nno ABS, none of the aids. So they were, they were super light.","canonicalId":"term:no-abs","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"ABS (anti-lock braking system) prevents wheel lockup during hard braking by modulating brake pressure. Cars without ABS rely more on driver technique to avoid skidding. The hosts mention “no ABS” as part of why these lightweight cars feel more raw and less “aided” than modern vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"ABS is a safety system that helps prevent the wheels from locking up when you brake hard. Without ABS, you have to be more careful with braking to avoid skidding. The hosts are saying these older lightweight cars didn’t have that kind of electronic help."}},{"startTime":582.3,"endTime":596.0,"type":"car","title":"CRX-HF","url":"/cars/honda/crx","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/1988_Honda_CRX_hatchback_%2823699625750%29.jpg","quote":"But the, like, and it really throws to that car's, you know, grandpappy, which is the CRX-HF.\nYep, on the list too.","canonicalId":"car:honda:crx","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Honda CRX HF is a lightweight, fuel-sipping hatchback from Honda’s “economy performance” era. It’s known for being stripped-down compared with modern cars—so it feels more raw and mechanical. In this segment, it’s used as a historical reference point for the same kind of lightweight, low-tech vibe.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda CRX HF is an older Honda hatchback that was built to be light and efficient. It’s simpler than most modern cars, so it feels more old-school. The hosts are comparing that old vibe to the newer/other car they’re talking about.","imageAttribution":"Jeremy from Sydney, Australia (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":595.4,"endTime":602.4,"type":"term","title":"carbureted","url":"/glossary/carbureted","quote":"It feels even more archaic because it's carbureted, right?\nOh, for sure. It really carbureated.","canonicalId":"term:carbureted","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Carbureted engines use a carburetor to mix air and fuel mechanically before it enters the cylinders. Compared with modern fuel injection, carburetion is typically less precise, which can make the engine feel more “archaic” and more sensitive to tuning and conditions. The hosts connect this to the CRX-HF’s old-school character.","simplifiedExplanation":"A carbureted engine uses a carburetor to blend fuel and air before it goes into the engine. 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The host is saying older gas had more sulfur, and that could affect how the car runs and how efficiently it burns fuel."}},{"startTime":830.8,"endTime":838.54,"type":"car","title":"Honda Passport","url":"/cars/honda/passport","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1e/2019_Honda_Passport%2C_Cleveland_Auto_Show.jpg","quote":"...ky foreign motorcycle company that made this 1980 passport behind me. It was just, you meet the nicest peopl...","canonicalId":"car:honda:passport","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Honda Passport is a mid-size SUV built for family-friendly utility and everyday driving. In the podcast, it’s mentioned in a personal or anecdotal way, but the key point is that it’s a Honda SUV model people recognize and talk about. That makes it part of the broader conversation about vehicles and ownership experiences.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda Passport is an SUV, meaning it’s a taller vehicle meant for more space and easier family use. It’s designed for normal driving, not just off-road. 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