Notices
Evo General Discuss any generalized technical Evo related topics that may not fit into the other forums. Please do not post tech and rumor threads here.
Sponsored by: RavSpec - JDM Wheels Central

Whats this button do?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:20 PM
  #1  
phishy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolving Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
From: Brea, CA - Orange County
Whats this button do?

I'm a recent owner of an Evo 8 and I noticed this little button right in front of the emergency brake. It has 2 options so to say. Auto / Manual whats this for and when do I use it. Whats it do? I can provide a picture but I'm sure everyone knows what I'm talking about.

I've never had a turbo'd car and unfortunately the owners manual wasn't included. Also could anyone tell me how much gas is left from when the gas light goes on. Thanks again!
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:21 PM
  #2  
ak47po's Avatar
Evolved Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,835
Likes: 3
From: out
IC spayer.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:22 PM
  #3  
GaBe511's Avatar
Evolved Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 618
Likes: 7
From: South Jersey
Flux compacitor, but remember, it only kicks in at 88 mph!
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:23 PM
  #4  
phishy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolving Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
From: Brea, CA - Orange County
So I should manually use it when I've been driving I guess hard or long?
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:26 PM
  #5  
GaBe511's Avatar
Evolved Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 618
Likes: 7
From: South Jersey
You could, but mainly when its really hot outside, or when your tracking the car.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:28 PM
  #6  
phishy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolving Member
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 325
Likes: 0
From: Brea, CA - Orange County
Fast responses wow !

Thanks I guess I'll keep it on Auto?
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:31 PM
  #7  
mt057's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,529
Likes: 12
From: DFW
If you do make sure to keep fluid in your resevoir.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:39 PM
  #8  
Draven83's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,070
Likes: 0
From: VA or NY
Also when the light goes on there is i think about 1-2 gallons left in i believe
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 05:50 PM
  #9  
FedEvo8's Avatar
Evolving Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
From: San Lorenzo
You can also use it to switch maps (street map/race map) if you get tuned.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 06:00 PM
  #10  
ohEVO18's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 820
Likes: 0
From: O-H-I-O
Originally Posted by FedEvo8
You can also use it to switch maps (street map/race map) if you get tuned.
thats baller status...
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 06:03 PM
  #11  
bluebanana23's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,032
Likes: 1
From: DTX
no it's not^. Also, the auto switch doesn't seem to work. I just keep it pressed on hi-speed runs and release when shifting.
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:07 PM
  #12  
Berts24's Avatar
Evolving Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 358
Likes: 0
From: CT
only the 03's had it if I'm not mistaken, I never use mine and if you put it on auto a little green icon comes on the dash which annoys me but I def. want it for the switching of the maps I'll have to mention that when I get it tuned
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:11 PM
  #13  
evo unknown's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (25)
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,405
Likes: 1
From: Orange County, NY
2003-2004 models had this feature and it is the intercooler spray.

Approximately one gallon is left in the tank when the light comes on, and based on the Evo's mpg its only about 20 miles lol.

Are you located in Orange County, NY? or CA?

Last edited by evo unknown; Feb 16, 2010 at 07:11 PM. Reason: question added
Reply
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 08:12 PM
  #14  
DeeezNuuuts83's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 2,080
Likes: 27
From: Southern California
Originally Posted by evo unknown
Are you located in Orange County, NY? or CA?
Or even Orange County, FL
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2010 | 07:51 AM
  #15  
barneyb's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,902
Likes: 151
From: Grand Island, NE
Originally Posted by Draven83
Also when the light goes on there is i think about 1-2 gallons left in i believe
I don't remember being able to get a gallon in the tank before it started to overflow. So, I suggest you have about a gallon left when full. The light goes on when you activate the switch. BTW, it does spray on Auto. I put mine in auto on a hot summer day and 400 miles later the tank was dry.
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:51 PM.