Fuel Economy

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TommyXP
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Re: Fuel Economy

Post by TommyXP » Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:30 am

I 'kept-track' of fuel consumption long ago and it varied from +100 (few occasions), down to low 80's and never worse.
70 is just to low.....Had me wondering if your pulling a piano or took all the air out of the tires.
I know you probably handled all the obvious like plug and air filter......

Not knowing anything else, a question entered my mind that might not have to do with anything: When you turn on your ignition, do you wait for the orange light to extinguish before hitting the start button?
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Re: Fuel Economy

Post by 313Matt » Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:51 am

TommyXP wrote:When you turn on your ignition, do you wait for the orange light to extinguish before hitting the start button?
I was not aware that I was supposed to. So, probably sometimes yes, and sometimes no. Guess I'll start waiting.

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Re: Fuel Economy

Post by TommyXP » Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:58 am

I don't think that 'fact' is mentioned anywhere except in the most basic owners manual and its importance is not pointed out and even now I don't know how important it is. I think it allows the ECU to setup basic parameters.
Again; I do not know for certain but always wait till light is extinguished....
It would be nice to know if you begin the practice and see improvement in mpg......Good Luck.
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Re: Fuel Economy

Post by 313Matt » Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:12 am

TommyXP wrote:I 'kept-track' of fuel consumption long ago and it varied from +100 (few occasions), down to low 80's and never worse.
70 is just to low.....Had me wondering if your pulling a piano or took all the air out of the tires.
I know you probably handled all the obvious like plug and air filter......
Yeah, switched to the Iridium plug a couple of weeks ago. I don't know if the filter is bad or not, but ordered a "Hiflofiltro HFA1112" (aftermarket OEM equivalent filter) to replace it anyway. It was driven on gravel, so that a good idea in any case.

I haven't gotten to the valve clearance check/ajustment, but I doubt it's out by much (if any) and would expect that to affect fuel efficiency.

I'll check the tire pressures again. I don't recall seeing a piano consistently in the rear view mirrors, but I'll keep an eye out....

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Re: Fuel Economy

Post by seanstr26m » Sun Dec 04, 2016 8:37 pm

NADman wrote:I filled my tank this morning (always to the 'bar') and as always it took 4.5L to go 160Km.
All city driving with a bit of it at 80-90Kph.
I definitely do not baby, or hold back this scoot.
I also use the front brake a LOT more than the rear because it's
easier to change the pucks than the shoes.
Still haven't installed the new drive belt and rollers I bought
last summer. Only 2 mo. of summer left here.

That's what I get. I don't get 100 mpg. I have gotten 92. But I'm 6' 3" and 230lbs and I also try not to go to fast but I still do. Driving in the city to work and back sucks. People are too aggressive.

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