the new rio fc
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I just finished my 1st full tank and the fc was less than 10km per litre. That was with mobil 5000. Full tank is 45 litre, so i travel about 400km with it. With my second full tank of mobil 8000 reaching 3/4 mark, it seems that the fc is also about the same. I feel 9km on a litre is a little high on its fc. Kia rio is supposed to be fc friendly. Though i m still breaking in the engine, i still feel it is a little high. Anyone driving this car also have the same problem?
also, can i see the mechanics regarding this problem? Is it considered a valid problem? Can they do anything about it? THanks! -
after running in should get better FC ...
my Getz 1.3auto getting around 9km/litre milleage 3k ++ (50% city + 50% expressway) -
all i can say is...u can be driving jazz and ur fc still sucks.
it all boils down to ur right foot and how many % city driving. -
i tink your calculation could be a little inaccurate... U should top up full tank, than start recording the distance travelled until the next time u pump. Check the amount u pump, and use the distance recorded to divide by this amount... This will give u a more accurate pic rather than estimating 3/4 or full tank by looking at the fuel gauge.
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Now who give you that idea? New Rio's fc isn't any better than the old one, that is what I heard.Originally posted by alberteinstein:......Kia rio is supposed to be fc friendly...... -
I agreed.Originally posted by wbucket:Now who give you that idea? New Rio's fc isn't any better than the old one, that is what I heard. -
Make sense. I'll try that the next time i pump petrol. Thanks!Originally posted by w2k_83:i tink your calculation could be a little inaccurate... U should top up full tank, than start recording the distance travelled until the next time u pump. Check the amount u pump, and use the distance recorded to divide by this amount... This will give u a more accurate pic rather than estimating 3/4 or full tank by looking at the fuel gauge. -
i assume, haha... since it do away the old 1.5 engine to use a new 1.4, must be the new engine more efficient...my se say one. but my se also said a lot of things also, dunno true or not...Originally posted by wbucket:Now who give you that idea? New Rio's fc isn't any better than the old one, that is what I heard.
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SE's words can never be trusted. CnC SE boasted Picanto FC to be 20km/L or so. 1 bro was posting this figures in many post until I point him to the sgKiaclub. Then from the real drivers, we know Picanto FC can range from 15-19km/L depending on footing. Auto Picanto can even clock below 15km/L.Originally posted by alberteinstein:i assume, haha... since it do away the old 1.5 engine to use a new 1.4, must be the new engine more efficient...my se say one. but my se also said a lot of things also, dunno true or not...
Anyway, keep us updated on the FC of new Rio. Say, your car stock? Rims, filter? -
ok, my new calculation for fc is 12km/lit. phew, better than previously thought. But dunno what is the avergae for most cars out there? picanto 15km/lit is good, hope that my car after running in will achieve that.
Yes, my car is perfect stock. No money to modify anything. If got money, the first thing is to add the IR film
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15km/L for Picanto is bad. Means that the driver is either flooring it, or didn't use the proper gears. It should average about 17-18km/L. It max is 25km/L by some record, doubt any normal driving can achieve that thought.
You want to try for 15km/L. Well, try only lah. Cause unless it is your usual driving habit, else you will die from fustration. When I got my 19.7km/L, I can't wait for the next fill-up to be sooner. No bad accleration mean no over-taking. Car tailgating every start off from the red light. No-aircon. Windows closed.
Do ask around other Rio drivers for stuff to mod and items to add to improve FC. That is how a Vios can get 20km/L and a lancer 15km/L. It is all in the fun of owning a car!