thirsty latio.. anyone??

[sunnyong]

hi all..

recently my ride is very thirsty.. from 1L = 10.5km to 1L = 8.5km..

had monitor for the last 4 tanks.. i always pump myself so to achieve the "same" level..

nothing new/old is added/removed.. ride is 4 yrs+.. always constant at 10.5km/l..

can anyone share experience or wat is the likely possiblility??

[robtan99]

My usual FC is around 13 - 14 with the mileage around 130k using SPC 95.
There was a time when it drops to 10 due to air filter.  Other factors are also considered assuming
you are consistent with your right foot

- type PSI (mine is around 250 for front and back)
- use fuel injector cleaner every 10k (either Gunk or STP)
- make sure your air filter is still in good condition. 
- regular change of engine oil every 10k (been using 5w40 since 60k onwards.  ultraman followed by astroboy)

hi all..

recently my ride is very thirsty.. from 1L = 10.5km to 1L = 8.5km..

had monitor for the last 4 tanks.. i always pump myself so to achieve the "same" level..

nothing new/old is added/removed.. ride is 4 yrs+.. always constant at 10.5km/l..

can anyone share experience or wat is the likely possiblility??

[sunnyong]

my ride is 80k+.. always service at TCM.. so servicing is not an issue..

my right foot.. heavy or light still comes ard 10.5km/l (10 to 11.5)..

STP fuel injector is always added after servicing.. done engine flush twice..

tyre check everyweek after refuel..

air filter looks clean but after blowing.. there is a fair bit of oil coming out (normal??)..

but for the past 1 mth plus.. i notice it drop almost 20% instantly..

at first i tot it cld be faultly fuel level (changed once 2 yrs back)..

but whether it's working or not it does not matter as i used mileage/litres to get the FC..

i was wondering.. cld it be piston ring wear and tear??

[Ying]

about time to change spark plug?

[nakshire]

depends on different latio across the island. some latio can only run 10, some can run 17. its based on luck. i resigned to it liao.. mine 11 only

[cjkannan]

I have always got 12.5 -13.5 ,my mileage is 50 k, 3.5 yes old.

[NSman]

my ride is 80k+.. always service at TCM.. so servicing is not an issue..

i doubt this.... 

[pizzaboy]

can u believe it when i was workin at 1 of the reputable jap car agent as a service advisor many yrs back, when i did a check on the e.o dipstick i found out that the mech did not change the e.o coz the oil was so black...

in the end found out that it was those ite apprentice mech 4gotten to change the oil despite service report stated e.o change somemore customer paid for synthetic oil...

damnz sometimes its better to service at outside wkshop, at least u can witness no monkey biz or hanky panky is done to ur car.

try not to be too bothered with fc, as long car is runnin well, engine no prob can oledi... as the car gets older naturally the fc will tends to drop alittle. Dun expect a 3-5 yrs car to drink like a 1 yr old car

[sunnyong]

i doubt this.... 

Hi.. wat is ur doubt??
TCM workmanship or ??

anyway i signed up NPMP @80K after warranty.. still got 3 more "free" service..

[maverick_2007]

When I had bought my ride 2nd had about a year ago I had reached 14km/ltr, that time I had confirmed with TC and they said that the car was running on FasFlo as per last service with them. But now I get about  11-11.5km / ltr. Mine is 55K - yr 06. I've been servicing it outside at Autosavers. Currently using Mobil 5w30. I'm also thinking to go back to TC to do servicing for my next service....  Also thinking of trying the fuel additives, do they really work ?
-M

[speedster]

tried the esso ep 1 fuel addictive. don really see a diff or is there any bro out there benefit from it?

[kspchew]

When I had bought my ride 2nd had about a year ago I had reached 14km/ltr, that time I had confirmed with TC and they said that the car was running on FasFlo as per last service with them. But now I get about  11-11.5km / ltr. Mine is 55K - yr 06. I've been servicing it outside at Autosavers. Currently using Mobil 5w30. I'm also thinking to go back to TC to do servicing for my next service....  Also thinking of trying the fuel additives, do they really work ?
-M

Nothing to do with Fastflo EO, I had service using both TCM and Autosaver and my FC is pretty constant.

Check if there is a change in your driving pattern, an increase in city driving would result in higher FC. And if you are driving too gently all this while, its time to clear some car :devil2:bon

[sunnyong]

Last 2 tanks manage to get 9.5 to 10km/l.. slight improvement.. hope it gets better.. 

[sunnyong]

When I had bought my ride 2nd had about a year ago I had reached 14km/ltr, that time I had confirmed with TC and they said that the car was running on FasFlo as per last service with them. But now I get about  11-11.5km / ltr. Mine is 55K - yr 06. I've been servicing it outside at Autosavers. Currently using Mobil 5w30. I'm also thinking to go back to TC to do servicing for my next service....  Also thinking of trying the fuel additives, do they really work ?
-M

I went back to TC cos its rather near to my workplace.. previously car always went to riverview.. if u think servicing at AS is okay for you then my advice is stick with it since urs it's only 55k.. I took up NPMP cos at 80k i wanted to change my spark plug.. after calculation.. it's more worth to get the package as there are one time free brake pads and shoes. Anyway.. i always change the EO to shogun..

As for addictives.. u can try but for me.. it did feel more responsive.. but not much saving on the cost if you do $$$ calculation.. e.g. u gain extra 30km.. but u paid $6 for the addictives.. $2 for 10km is the same as petrol.. $2 for a litre and can travel 10km.. i oni use occasionally for so call cleaning the fuel injector..