Fuel consumption experienced by fellow Singaporeans
11-28-2006, 05:29 AM
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Fuel consumption experienced by fellow Singaporeans
Hi, I'm new here. (n_n)
Wondering what the fuel consumption my fellow Singaporeans driving in Singapore are experiencing... and how they manage good fuel economy on their RX-8?
to my knowledge different driving styles, transmission types and aftermarket or personal modifications can make the number quite variable... so makes it quite interesting for me to find out.
Thank you!
Wondering what the fuel consumption my fellow Singaporeans driving in Singapore are experiencing... and how they manage good fuel economy on their RX-8?
to my knowledge different driving styles, transmission types and aftermarket or personal modifications can make the number quite variable... so makes it quite interesting for me to find out.
Thank you!
11-28-2006, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by CoupeM
Mine is very jialat although i never lut...ppl sae after run in should be better but mine is worst. I getting 6plus to low7km/l
11-28-2006, 08:12 AM
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haha...i also dunno whats run in..
maybe we can have a thread for terminology for newbie to refer...anyone who encountered new words can add on to the thread?
maybe we can have a thread for terminology for newbie to refer...anyone who encountered new words can add on to the thread?
11-28-2006, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SaikoMelon
Wah! What about when your car was stock? Also, sorry I am quite a newbie to car terminology... what is "run in"? (@_@) thanks!
11-28-2006, 11:48 PM
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4AT... change from a 16 inch to 18 inch... usually can run abit more than 400km before top up... and i top up when the light comes on... funny thing is, the FC actually improves after i change my rims... thought maybe the circumference smaller than the 16 inch rims...
11-29-2006, 05:31 AM
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I'm getting about 6.5km/l for 60% city driving and 40% high-way. My best record was 8.15km/l when I did 80% highway for the full-tank. And I'm not that heavy footed... mostly 2500rpm to 3000rpm...
11-29-2006, 07:41 AM
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When the orange indicator does its appearance.. its 6.5-7 litres remaining. Tried and tested many times on mine.
By the way, its safe to do 1-2km more after the needle goes below the last marking.
By the way, its safe to do 1-2km more after the needle goes below the last marking.
11-30-2006, 10:02 AM
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Today I just finished my second tank. I went for another 60km after the orange light came up. Total mileage would be 465km on 58 litres. That's is 8.03km per litre. I'm still running in my car. I registered only 7.2 km per litre on my first tank.
12-04-2006, 03:57 AM
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Fuel Consumption
Hello all, may I ask how did all of you get so good FC on your 8??? Mine's 4AT on 16 inch wheels and I'm only getting 7km/l..... the only time I got about 7.5 is when I twaaaaaeeed my car ..... strange isn't it??? could you provide details of your petrol brand as well?>? Cheers.
12-04-2006, 07:08 AM
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Funny thing is the more you drive like a Sunday granny, the higher your FC will progressively become. Your rotary needs to be driven hard every now and then - the so called "clear carbon". Your FC will be high during the time you drive it hard but then on normal days, try to drive smoothly and you should see better FC figures.
12-04-2006, 10:29 PM
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thanks sgflyer...... then can I ask something silly?? maybe to coupe07 or the guys at mg.... is there any way that we know how much carbon is deposited into the engine?? besides opening it up of course.
12-04-2006, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PayuntilBlue
thanks sgflyer...... then can I ask something silly?? maybe to coupe07 or the guys at mg.... is there any way that we know how much carbon is deposited into the engine?? besides opening it up of course.
To prevent it, do occasional high revs and use the correct oil.
12-06-2006, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by PayuntilBlue
Hello all, may I ask how did all of you get so good FC on your 8??? Mine's 4AT on 16 inch wheels and I'm only getting 7km/l..... the only time I got about 7.5 is when I twaaaaaeeed my car ..... strange isn't it??? could you provide details of your petrol brand as well?>? Cheers.
7km/L is pretty good... me can only get 5.5-6km/L
12-06-2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Spykie
7km/L is pretty good... me can only get 5.5-6km/L
U always Zooom Zoom... that is why you are getting only get 5.5-6km/L
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