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FUEL ISSUES & ECONOMY => PETROL => Topic started by: The Don on November 26, 2018, 11:59:04
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Well after just over 20,000 Kim’s fuel economy has improved. 160 Klms round trip from Gold Coast to Brisbane daily time trip computer on the car is reading around 5.7 L per 100 klms but they are not correct last tank of fuel today 706 klms from 42.54 litres cheap price as well at the moment $1.19 at 7/11 It works out at 6.0 litres per 100 klms I are happy with that the only modification front resonator removed and rear muffler replace with high flow muffler . I have found not driving at 110 klm but 100 to 105 will make fuel economy better that extra rpm will cause it to use more fuel
I still do have a sudden rush of blood on the odd take off from lights the car is gettting better very happy with it rant over thanks
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Hi "The Don" that's great! I did a recent 4000+ road trip on the mainland and averaged 6.3 L/100 kms which I was also very happy with. You are right about the cruising speeds. I spend a lot of time on Tassie roads that have a 110kph limit (I usually sit at 112-114 indicated) this brings mine up closer to a 7.0 L/100 kms average. :undecided:
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I read somewhere that cruising above 90 also greatly increases tire wear due to heat build-up, but not sure how much of a difference that makes in an Aussie summer.
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I read somewhere that cruising above 90 also greatly increases tire wear due to heat build-up, but not sure how much of a difference that makes in an Aussie summer.
My BS detector has gone off ! :Shocked:
Better ignore that source of info :lol: