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My FC getting worse.......help!!
SoL:
--- Quote from: Midnight on May 13, 2009, 10:45:34 PM ---
Brother, i have been reading about your FC topic, 20km/l is amazing. When you fill up petrol, do u feel to the brim?
I usually fill a fixed amt of 34 litres everytime the light comes on.
FYI:
On Esso/Caltex 95 ~ 15km/litre (before servicing)
On Esso 95 ~ 15km/litre (after servicing)
On caltex 95 ~ 15.7/litre (after servicing)
Front tires 265kpa
Back tires 235kpa
acceleration ~2000 with occasional rev-up
Highway speed ~ usually btw 90-95km/h
Can't improve further liao....
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15-16km/l is already very good!
-Slow down further. If you're not in a rush, drop to 80km/h or even 70km/h if you can take it. Wind resistance increases alot as you pass 80km/h. I tell myself to avoid the fast lane, so I won't tend to go so fast.
-Tyre pressure is ok. No need to go higher if you don't feel safe.
-When going uphill, avoid stepping on accelerator to drop gear and raise RPM. Try to keep the accelerator position locked, you will lose a bit of speed, but you save a lot of fuel. If the slope is very steep, its ok to step a bit more, but avoid downshifting.
-The most important thing to work on is braking. I've seen many cars on the road braking unnecessarily. Braking throws your FC out of the window! You are basically losing your momentum to heat energy(useless). If you see a red light, let go of the accelerator. Downslope and you're going too fast, use engine braking instead of brakes. Just avoid brakes as much as possible, and you can definitely improve. I believe this is what is stopping you from better FC.
I always fill to the brim, DIY. Don't really trust the pump attendant to top up all the way.
Ying:
--- Quote from: SoL on May 13, 2009, 09:19:23 PM ---
Tyre pressure is a bit controversial, I'm at 300kpa, been like this for half a year already.
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Your tyre max pressure is 50 psi, so 300 kpa is still normal.
SoL:
Oh, den it must be the wrong tyre model I gave you. Mine is rated 44PSI max. If its 50PSI I definitely will pump 50 lol.
Midnight:
--- Quote from: SoL on May 14, 2009, 11:38:38 AM ---15-16km/l is already very good!
-Slow down further. If you're not in a rush, drop to 80km/h or even 70km/h if you can take it. Wind resistance increases alot as you pass 80km/h. I tell myself to avoid the fast lane, so I won't tend to go so fast.
-Tyre pressure is ok. No need to go higher if you don't feel safe.
-When going uphill, avoid stepping on accelerator to drop gear and raise RPM. Try to keep the accelerator position locked, you will lose a bit of speed, but you save a lot of fuel. If the slope is very steep, its ok to step a bit more, but avoid downshifting.
-The most important thing to work on is braking. I've seen many cars on the road braking unnecessarily. Braking throws your FC out of the window! You are basically losing your momentum to heat energy(useless). If you see a red light, let go of the accelerator. Downslope and you're going too fast, use engine braking instead of brakes. Just avoid brakes as much as possible, and you can definitely improve. I believe this is what is stopping you from better FC.
I always fill to the brim, DIY. Don't really trust the pump attendant to top up all the way.
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Bro, all that you have said i am already practising, except for dropping to speed 80 and using engine brake. I try to work on that and see how. Everyday work late, after that only want to drive fast to reach home :unsure:
rooneytoon2004:
--- Quote from: SoL on May 14, 2009, 11:38:38 AM ---15-16km/l is already very good!
-Slow down further. If you're not in a rush, drop to 80km/h or even 70km/h if you can take it. Wind resistance increases alot as you pass 80km/h. I tell myself to avoid the fast lane, so I won't tend to go so fast.
-Tyre pressure is ok. No need to go higher if you don't feel safe.
-When going uphill, avoid stepping on accelerator to drop gear and raise RPM. Try to keep the accelerator position locked, you will lose a bit of speed, but you save a lot of fuel. If the slope is very steep, its ok to step a bit more, but avoid downshifting.
-The most important thing to work on is braking. I've seen many cars on the road braking unnecessarily. Braking throws your FC out of the window! You are basically losing your momentum to heat energy(useless). If you see a red light, let go of the accelerator. Downslope and you're going too fast, use engine braking instead of brakes. Just avoid brakes as much as possible, and you can definitely improve. I believe this is what is stopping you from better FC.
I always fill to the brim, DIY. Don't really trust the pump attendant to top up all the way.
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hi bro,
u driving a manuel car?
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