Weird Mitsubishi Lancer
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As you may have read from other posts... i just got a mitsubishi lancer...and i noticed this...
when i was in New Zealand, i got a Lancer to driive around and i could drive about 500+ km on a full tank. When the needle reaches 3/4, i have already driven 180-190km.
but in singapore, when the needle reaches 3/4, i just driven 130km.
NZ lancer was a 1.8 l . And uses RON 92. I drive with a load of about 160kg (myself, passenger and 2 luggages)
Singapore lancer is a 1.6l. Uses Ron 95. Most of the load is myself (70kg)
my feeling is because Singapore's lancer got soundproofing and other "luxury" items that makes it heavier?
My NZ lancer's steering felt rather light though. And the car is like totally basic.
the only luxury is aircon and tape/radio deck.
anyone knows the science behind this???? -
could be due to urban driving. did u mainly do urban driving in NZ as well?
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petrol tank larger
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Ya. I already factored the fuel tank size. both are the same... 50 litres.
Same goes for the urban driving thing. I took the readings when i am in city. -
EH..... I believe weather plays a part too
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i think new cars need to be run in before optimal fuel economy can be achieved.
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you have to consider driving style... or what urban driving thingy.. think it's becos in NZ you drive for longer distances non-stop, no stop and go traffic lights and stuff. and yes weather does play a factor.
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Urban driving in singapore petrol use up faster. Next is the weather - hotter so petrol lost to evapouration is more.Originally posted by Ponders:As you may have read from other posts... i just got a mitsubishi lancer...and i noticed this...
when i was in New Zealand, i got a Lancer to driive around and i could drive about 500+ km on a full tank. When the needle reaches 3/4, i have already driven 180-190km.
but in singapore, when the needle reaches 3/4, i just driven 130km.
NZ lancer was a 1.8 l . And uses RON 92. I drive with a load of about 160kg (myself, passenger and 2 luggages)
Singapore lancer is a 1.6l. Uses Ron 95. Most of the load is myself (70kg)
my feeling is because Singapore's lancer got soundproofing and other "luxury" items that makes it heavier?
My NZ lancer's steering felt rather light though. And the car is like totally basic.
the only luxury is aircon and tape/radio deck.
anyone knows the science behind this???? -
now dats something new. i didn't know petrol fumes can permeate metal fuel tanks. better remember dun light my ciggie next to a car parked for too long.Originally posted by storywolf:Urban driving in singapore petrol use up faster. Next is the weather - hotter so petrol lost to evapouration is more.
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1 reason u can consider is that when urban driving in singapore u are stopping for the traffic more often then in NZ.i experience this situation too cos when i drive in singapore,1 whole tank of petrol can only last me +/- 350-400km depending on how i drive but over in aust, a full tank can last me 100km more and to think that the vehicle is of the same built....
the evaporation reason is not really that convincing but it is also 1 minor factor contributing to the fuel consumption, engine wear/tear is also 1 contributing reason that i know of and of cos ur tires pressure and size is also a factor.....
anyway this is just my 2 cents worth of view....
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Nz has many long, country roads. You stop less often. You rarely find yourself in traffic jams.
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Lancer got soundproofing one meh?Originally posted by Ponders:As you may have read from other posts... i just got a mitsubishi lancer...and i noticed this...
when i was in New Zealand, i got a Lancer to driive around and i could drive about 500+ km on a full tank. When the needle reaches 3/4, i have already driven 180-190km.
but in singapore, when the needle reaches 3/4, i just driven 130km.
NZ lancer was a 1.8 l . And uses RON 92. I drive with a load of about 160kg (myself, passenger and 2 luggages)
Singapore lancer is a 1.6l. Uses Ron 95. Most of the load is myself (70kg)
my feeling is because Singapore's lancer got soundproofing and other "luxury" items that makes it heavier?
My NZ lancer's steering felt rather light though. And the car is like totally basic.
the only luxury is aircon and tape/radio deck.
anyone knows the science behind this????
ok.. not many peeps are going to agree with this.. but I find that larger engines (bigger CC) work less hard and thus more efficent.. i.e less fuel needed.
Another factor can be the transmission type. Do u have a auto lancer in sg?
Also, FC usually higher during run in period.
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hmm.. i dunno if got soundproofing. hahah
the door closing sounds "heavier".
then under the wood panel of the spare tire area... got very thick spongy type material.
but yeah.. under the hood and bonnet, no soundproofing like Sunny. -
New Zealand, being far south of the equator, experiences strong Coriolis forces that serves to effectively mix the hydrocarbon molecules in the fuel tank. Think of the fuel as being swirled from time to time, like a mini tornado inside the fuel tank. As a result, fuel burning is more uniform, hence better mileage. Coincidentally, this is also the reason why hurricanes are only found in regions away from the equator and never in Singapore.
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wah lan eh, chim ah, sounds so good that even if you talk coc.k i also thought you're speaking the truth, but final analysis, i still think you talk coc.kOriginally posted by deemweet:New Zealand, being far south of the equator, experiences strong Coriolis forces that serves to effectively mix the hydrocarbon molecules in the fuel tank. Think of the fuel as being swirled from time to time, like a mini tornado inside the fuel tank. As a result, fuel burning is more uniform, hence better mileage. Coincidentally, this is also the reason why hurricanes are only found in regions away from the equator and never in Singapore. -
I have a new theory. Other than the usualy weather hot and cool part, since we know car runs better with cool air, prehaps we are missing the driving habits of both country. I am lucky to see some driving in Aust, so maybe the same is for NZ. I notice poeple take it easy around these countries, so might want to note the average speed travelled in their city compared to ours. Cause when I go JB, my FC isn't drop significantly. No that I am speeding, but I tends to accelerate faster. In singapore, majority of the cars seem to be starting off slower than in JB. So maybe in NZ, they start even slower!Originally posted by Ponders:Ya. I already factored the fuel tank size. both are the same... 50 litres.
Same goes for the urban driving thing. I took the readings when i am in city. -
i dont know wtf coriolis forces have to do with FC.Originally posted by DailyFreeGames.com:wah lan eh, chim ah, sounds so good that even if you talk coc.k i also thought you're speaking the truth, but final analysis, i still think you talk coc.k -
coriolis force more evident for planes eh