Improve fuel consumption?
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New driver on the road here=)
Are there any means and ways to improve the fuel consumption other than driving habits? Like example fuel catalysts, magnets etc..
need some advice to whether it is efficient and cost saving. thanks a million for reading =) -
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By the way on driving habits and fuel consumption, i've been wondering-
Is it more fuel efficient to:
i) drive at an average speed of 50kph with a very light right foot and letting the car coast (foot off accelarator pedal) sometimes; or
ii) drive average 70-80kph, heavier right foot but u'll reach your destination sooner so less time spent with engine on? -
Remove excess weight from the trunk, such as the spare tyre. Don't switch on the air-conditioning. Don't wind down the windows. -
dont switch on aircon and dont wind down window? that will probably be a motivating factor to drive faster so u can get out of the car soon!Originally posted by ditzy: Don't switch on the air-conditioning. Don't wind down the windows. -
aircon takes power.... windows down creates drag on car, weighin it down..Originally posted by wuming78:dont switch on aircon and dont wind down window? that will probably be a motivating factor to drive faster so u can get out of the car soon!
other than that.. wen u see traffic light turn red or car brakin far ahead in front of u..no point press accelerator..u need to brake anyway..n it be a waste of momentum n petrol.. jus let the car glide... -
How about using magnet?
ref(http://www.tinet.org/~sje/mag_fuel.htm)
anyone has experience using magnets to reduce FC to share? what kind of magnets and how/ where to install? -
If you're driving a manual, learn to clutch coast more often.
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it is more fuel efficient to keep the engine running at constant rpm such as 2000rpm @ 60kph than letting the car coast and then accelerate... the power needed work against inertia when start is the most than when maintaining it....Originally posted by cornyfish2000:By the way on driving habits and fuel consumption, i've been wondering-
Is it more fuel efficient to:
i) drive at an average speed of 50kph with a very light right foot and letting the car coast (foot off accelarator pedal) sometimes; or
ii) drive average 70-80kph, heavier right foot but u'll reach your destination sooner so less time spent with engine on? -
I guess the important point here is which gear you are in when you are doing these speed. If you engine is powerful enough to let you cruise at 50kph at the highest gear, then it would be more FC wise in the first option.Originally posted by cornyfish2000:By the way on driving habits and fuel consumption, i've been wondering-
Is it more fuel efficient to:
i) drive at an average speed of 50kph with a very light right foot and letting the car coast (foot off accelarator pedal) sometimes; or
ii) drive average 70-80kph, heavier right foot but u'll reach your destination sooner so less time spent with engine on?
Key points to note. The rpm of cruising. Amount of pedal depression. Cause if your rpm is low, engine low power, trying to accelerate even by a little will depends a flooring of the pedal. I guess most expressway have up and down slopes. Efficient shifting of gears would be better than just keep a constant pressure at a fixed gear. -
Hmmm i'm driving an auto car which does not give any indication of what gear is currently engaged leh..Originally posted by wbucket:I guess the important point here is which gear you are in when you are doing these speed. If you engine is powerful enough to let you cruise at 50kph at the highest gear, then it would be more FC wise in the first option.
Key points to note. The rpm of cruising. Amount of pedal depression. Cause if your rpm is low, engine low power, trying to accelerate even by a little will depends a flooring of the pedal. I guess most expressway have up and down slopes. Efficient shifting of gears would be better than just keep a constant pressure at a fixed gear.
Oh and is it recommended to shift the gear level to P or N when stopping at red lights, or simply to keep it in D with the brakes depressed? -
For an auto, I would think that there isn't much of a difference, whether its in P, N, D when the vehicle is stationary. Because when its stationary, I am very sure the clutch is disengaged. But in P, the gears are not clutched and locked, in N, and D, the gears just not clutched.Originally posted by cornyfish2000:Hmmm i'm driving an auto car which does not give any indication of what gear is currently engaged leh..
Oh and is it recommended to shift the gear level to P or N when stopping at red lights, or simply to keep it in D with the brakes depressed?
So perhaps the best way to conserve fuel is to shut the whole engine off, but of course nobody does that while waiting for the lights to turn green. Perhaps those who drive a manual can do so on demand, just by stalling it. -
Not recommended. For auto cars, your gearbox will suffer.Originally posted by cornyfish2000:Hmmm i'm driving an auto car which does not give any indication of what gear is currently engaged leh..
Oh and is it recommended to shift the gear level to P or N when stopping at red lights, or simply to keep it in D with the brakes depressed? -
Other than JB and driving habits lol , cos im like topping up 3 times every 2 weeks. Need some serious fuel saving stuff fixed in.
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You should have got yourself a manual, though it'll be abit more tiring. Give you a choice, long term you rather your pocket pain or leg pain?
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[quote]Originally posted by ditzy:
[b]You should have got yourself a manual, though it'll be abit more tiring. Give you a choice, long term you rather your pocket pain or leg pain?
I think singapore's traffic better to drive auto. With the heavy traffic and all the jam u get in the morning, wah can die ar...
Sometimes after a game of squash can cramp even when my car's auto LOL. -
follow your car manual's recommended speed for each gear.
you never know.
you would be surprised.
and not necessary you driving at 60kph @ 2krpm consitutes fuel saving.
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nobody is answering his question...
get yourself a vacuum gauge to gauge your driving...
the lesser the vacuum the more economy it is.
btw...i sell
but pls dont road hog...i will tulan one...TP will summon one. -
Originally posted by ranger234:
u never warm down enuff lar...haha!
[b][quote]Originally posted by ditzy:
[b]You should have got yourself a manual, though it'll be abit more tiring. Give you a choice, long term you rather your pocket pain or leg pain?
I think singapore's traffic better to drive auto. With the heavy traffic and all the jam u get in the morning, wah can die ar...
Sometimes after a game of squash can cramp even when my car's auto LOL.[/b]
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Got a shop somewhere i can visit? and can enlighten me on the vacuum thingy? Thanks.Originally posted by GarretOT:nobody is answering his question...
get yourself a vacuum gauge to gauge your driving...
the lesser the vacuum the more economy it is.
btw...i sell
but pls dont road hog...i will tulan one...TP will summon one.