Just went on a road trip to Mudgee -- my fuel economy was 8.34 L/100Km. That's the best so far -- I've been on long road trips before, but never had it this good. I attribute it mostly to the tune, because before it, the best I could get was around 9.5. But maybe also due to having a full exhaust system from the front pipes back. My average is around 11.
Fuel Consumption Figures - how to empty your 60L tank in style
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Man that is a nice drive too. Just did Mudgee two weeks ago and they sure have some awesome roads out there and some bad ones too. But all fun.
Shamwow
Leaving Skid Marks
As I drove Sydney to Melbourne yesterday, I thought i would see what my fuel consumption was for the trip. I Stopped a couple of times for fuel, primarily due the the fact the fuel gauge is no where near accurate.
Trip = 910kms (penrith to dandenong)
Fuel used = 80.1litres (filled up at start and end of trip)
Litres per 100km = 8.8 (if my maths works)
I went for a while at 1/4 tank before filling up and only used about 30 -36 litres each time.
In theory the car should get over 600km per tank on highway driving
Trip = 910kms (penrith to dandenong)
Fuel used = 80.1litres (filled up at start and end of trip)
Litres per 100km = 8.8 (if my maths works)
I went for a while at 1/4 tank before filling up and only used about 30 -36 litres each time.
In theory the car should get over 600km per tank on highway driving
Poida
Idling at the Lights
I drove from Sydney to coffs harbour. All highway. It was empty with the light on. I think it's about 500 kms. With a large fmic not sure if the fmic helps or worsens fuel economy. How many litres is the fuel reserve?
First full tank fill-up done. It returned 10.6l/100 over 360km of freeway, and Berwick to Chelsea via Cranbourne during peak.
Took 38 litres from 1/4 tank marker. Filling it last time, I put in 52 litres, and the fuel light had been on for two days worth of around Moe.
Took 38 litres from 1/4 tank marker. Filling it last time, I put in 52 litres, and the fuel light had been on for two days worth of around Moe.
I must have something else wrong, even with the tune my mileage is in the low 300km/tank
whats_doing
QLD Events Manager
Wow. Really? O2 sensor?
Could be. I did replace it 5-6yrs ago. Would that affect my tune though?
Won't alter tune. Will prevent ecu receiving signal of stoich afr though if it's dead.
That being said, I was still seeing 14.7:1 (Innovate LM1, probably not the best compared to big dollar rigs) with the factory narrowband disconnected while I was using the factory sensor spot. Can still be economical without it if all is well.
Big question here is: 300km to how many L though? Might have a vacuum leak somewhere...
That being said, I was still seeing 14.7:1 (Innovate LM1, probably not the best compared to big dollar rigs) with the factory narrowband disconnected while I was using the factory sensor spot. Can still be economical without it if all is well.
Big question here is: 300km to how many L though? Might have a vacuum leak somewhere...
craig
Leaving Skid Marks
- Location
- New Zealand
- First Name
- Craig
- Drive
- 1998 Legnum Super VR-4, Silver (project)
1997 Galant VR-4, soon to be manual
2004 Toyota Funcargo, Silver (daily)
Got 360km to a tank in my facelift VR4 and on track for around the same again. Going to check spark plug gap as the past owner used BKR6EIX-11, probably need to go with BKR7 anyway because it feels like its running decent boost.
Cool machine and pretty quick to setup and find leaks! I can't believe other workshops moan about doing boost / vac leak tests.
Would love to but located in Canberra
- Location
- NSW
- First Name
- Steve
- Drive
- 2010 nt did pajero tow car / 2000 6spd gc8 wrx tarmac rally car / 2000 Manual Subaru Outback 2.5 just a car
That's because they don't have our machine
- Location
- NSW
- First Name
- Steve
- Drive
- 2010 nt did pajero tow car / 2000 6spd gc8 wrx tarmac rally car / 2000 Manual Subaru Outback 2.5 just a car
Next time you're up this way.... Alternately if you youtube search how to make your own boost leak tester you'll also find stuff thereWould love to but located in Canberra
abz Baks
Idling at the Lights
hey guys i just bought a 1999 mitsubishi galant vr4 twin turbo 2.5L its in immac condition but i have a couple of issues
1 is that the tappet noise what oil do you guys recommend
2 out a full tank i only got 210kms and car smells like its running rich
do i change the oxygen sensor and and spark plugs etc
i need your help guys never really owned a mitsubishi before
1 is that the tappet noise what oil do you guys recommend
2 out a full tank i only got 210kms and car smells like its running rich
do i change the oxygen sensor and and spark plugs etc
i need your help guys never really owned a mitsubishi before
