Advice needed on Cars...
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miloice
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Forgot to add, I'm using bigger rims and tyres from the prev car. So, petrol consumption should be higher plus its a family car driven by a few members with different driving styles.
And yet the Vios achieve around 14km per litre.
Its has only a 42 litre tank unlike most bigger cars with 45 litre cos it doesn't a big tank.
And yet the Vios achieve around 14km per litre.
Its has only a 42 litre tank unlike most bigger cars with 45 litre cos it doesn't a big tank.
babebabemelody
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storeberry
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I heard from my friens that Honda Jazz is going for $56K & if you take a $40K loan from DBS (I think) can ger rebate of $3500! Quite good bargain but I am srtill thinking...
steven1972
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hi , i jz like to talk abt vios . i bought 2005 AT vios used car abt two month , i relized my car fuel consumption very high, even i took to servced ,37 lit only go 310km . The machanic told me no faulty found after done the checking with the electronic device. can anyone give advice , what going wrong on it? i found on internet abt oxygen sensor dirty or damage can cause 40% high of the fuel consumption . i wondering is this the problem of my car? anyone guide ? thank
hi steven,
Vios is quite famous for relatively good FC (13 - 15)
when FC is high, it could be due to a few factors and sometimes its the way the person drives.
1) Do you always zua (step on accelerator)?
2) Do you always travel on non highway that has alot of stop & travel?
3) Is your aircon switched on at a very cold temperature when you are driving?
4) Do you switch on your aircon even though your car is stationery for like more than 5 mins for example?
Vios is quite famous for relatively good FC (13 - 15)
when FC is high, it could be due to a few factors and sometimes its the way the person drives.
1) Do you always zua (step on accelerator)?
2) Do you always travel on non highway that has alot of stop & travel?
3) Is your aircon switched on at a very cold temperature when you are driving?
4) Do you switch on your aircon even though your car is stationery for like more than 5 mins for example?
steven1972
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hi, minssy
thank for your reply, i alway heard ppl said vios is low fuel consumption that why i change vios . As you mention the point, i only got no 2 and 3 . Is it really cause so much different? my friend 2004 manual vios full tank and go to 580km . i told the machanic , and he said auto is use more fuel than manual gear .im jz curious why different so much jz because of auto vs manual . and pls tell me how those vios driver can make it ?very thanks alot . i jz worry my vios got wear and tear that i cannot spot on it.
thank for your reply, i alway heard ppl said vios is low fuel consumption that why i change vios . As you mention the point, i only got no 2 and 3 . Is it really cause so much different? my friend 2004 manual vios full tank and go to 580km . i told the machanic , and he said auto is use more fuel than manual gear .im jz curious why different so much jz because of auto vs manual . and pls tell me how those vios driver can make it ?very thanks alot . i jz worry my vios got wear and tear that i cannot spot on it.
steven1972
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i keep looking in youtube ,how to make low consumption ,the ans was drive slow and unload the weight on the car like spare tyre and pails .drive not access 60km per hour better in 55km , omg ! in singapore u sure get horn by other drivers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHAUsGlfbx8&feature=fvw
steven1972
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just got nice toyota vvti video to share with you all guys. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AXh8O7hWU4&feature=related
storeberry
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Hi Steven, I have a auto vios & full tank can go up to 550km. And this is considering sometimes I accelerate when moving from traffic light. Cos Vios no power so gotta step very hard then will move faster...
steven1972
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hi, storeberry (storeberry)
, i had tried many way still no much different. i step on acceleration no acess 2000 rpm i alway retain at below 90km went on expressway , way go down slop i never step , and jz let it roll down .but not much different if i step hard on the accelerate as what you said , i go can go up to 297 or 300km only that why i keep looking for the solution to solve and find out what going wrong. my vios got power to move on traffic light , i can rech 80km 0n 5 sec . only the problem is i realize if i normal drive to test for checking the fuel consumption , then i relize why mine so high consumption ..HEADACH. your also auto but better than mine can go up too 500 plus .
, i had tried many way still no much different. i step on acceleration no acess 2000 rpm i alway retain at below 90km went on expressway , way go down slop i never step , and jz let it roll down .but not much different if i step hard on the accelerate as what you said , i go can go up to 297 or 300km only that why i keep looking for the solution to solve and find out what going wrong. my vios got power to move on traffic light , i can rech 80km 0n 5 sec . only the problem is i realize if i normal drive to test for checking the fuel consumption , then i relize why mine so high consumption ..HEADACH. your also auto but better than mine can go up too 500 plus .
steven1972
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the fuel led got eight bar . i use seven bar as mine guide .i stop counting when the number eight led blinking . so i pump 37 litre my tank will full as a guide . i fetch my wife to work everyday . her company at 5 level and i drive up to 5 level wondering is it the problem to cause my fuel consumpton high..
hi steven,
other little tips..
1) use W30 fully synthetic oil and it will give u better FC.
2)try not to rev above 3k if possible
3) the difference between manual and auto shouldn't be that much, the most 2km/l or 3km/l difference but it's hard to compare like this since both driving patterns are totally different
4) cruise as often as you can, meaning if u see red light coming, then lift off the gas pedal and cruise to a stop instead of keeping your foot on the pedal then braking hard nearer to the red light.
5) inflate yr tyres higher than the recommended pressure. (u can try to pump at 240 front at 230 back)
6) check yr tyre pressure at least once every 2 wks.
7) u can open your windows to drive, maybe at nite. aircon saps at least 10% of yr engine power
8) don't keep junk in yr boot.
9) maintain at 80 to 90km/h on the middle or left lane.
other little tips..
1) use W30 fully synthetic oil and it will give u better FC.
2)try not to rev above 3k if possible
3) the difference between manual and auto shouldn't be that much, the most 2km/l or 3km/l difference but it's hard to compare like this since both driving patterns are totally different
4) cruise as often as you can, meaning if u see red light coming, then lift off the gas pedal and cruise to a stop instead of keeping your foot on the pedal then braking hard nearer to the red light.
5) inflate yr tyres higher than the recommended pressure. (u can try to pump at 240 front at 230 back)
6) check yr tyre pressure at least once every 2 wks.
7) u can open your windows to drive, maybe at nite. aircon saps at least 10% of yr engine power
8) don't keep junk in yr boot.
9) maintain at 80 to 90km/h on the middle or left lane.
steven1972
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hi,minssy (minssy)
Very appreciate for your reply , i will try your method and help can improve my FC . thanks alot as well
Very appreciate for your reply , i will try your method and help can improve my FC . thanks alot as well
steven1972
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yap, it true.. im still trying , however ' 37 litre is around 310 km if expressway can only up to 360km . i had done al the servicing , change air filler and oil . i jz curious what going on to my vios . anyway i try (minssy) method first . i going to pump petrol within this few day . so i hope can hear more vios drivers opinion ...thanks in advance
oh ya, but it would be surprising if the fuel consumption calculation 'device' or 'sensor' is faulty, which could mean the input values are incorrect or some errors..
i calculate based on 'manual' method, meaning pump till full, and check mileage when fuel empty lights up.. make sure do this for at least 3 consistent tanks, and pump yourself, stop when nozzle trip and dont top anymore, standardize the 'input' variants so you can find out what went wrong.. good luck..
i calculate based on 'manual' method, meaning pump till full, and check mileage when fuel empty lights up.. make sure do this for at least 3 consistent tanks, and pump yourself, stop when nozzle trip and dont top anymore, standardize the 'input' variants so you can find out what went wrong.. good luck..
Ok I'm going back to college soon and I need a new car. I really don't know all that much about cars so I figured I'd ask your guy's opinion.
The criteria I have is basically good mileage (near 30 hwy), low insurance rates, and preferably automatic transmission, but I'd learn manual if I had to.
Right now I'm looking at Jettas, but I'm not sure...
Anyways, what do NT car heads suggest?
The criteria I have is basically good mileage (near 30 hwy), low insurance rates, and preferably automatic transmission, but I'd learn manual if I had to.
Right now I'm looking at Jettas, but I'm not sure...
Anyways, what do NT car heads suggest?
christine91
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A manual Honda city is gd on fc too.
christine91
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Just get either a toyota or honda :x
