My FC getting worse.......help!!

[hct]

try to look at all the pumps in the station... I heard for some stations, only 1or 2 of the pumps provide all the 3 grade..

[walker]

Just to share some interesting experience on FC.

I have very consistently gotten 14+km/l for every full-tank pump for the past 1 year. However, on a couple of once-a-blue-moon occasions, a particular full-tank pump would only yield a low 12km/l. It will then return to consistently 14+km/l on subsequent pumps. The sharp peak in FC for such one pump is very noticeable. When such phenomenons happen, there are no servicings in between nor change of drivers, travelling routes between pumps etc. I am not sure I am alone in this experience.

[josho]

Thats good for constant 14km+. Mine is up n down.. 

[pizzaboy]

yeah walker, same here.. normally i would refill 40l fuel , usin the same grade, travellin the same route daily on a constant speed at times i can clocked 610km max but sometimes 500km light appears liao... funny & weird it has been happenin for the past 1yr

[jliow]

yeah walker, same here.. normally i would refill 40l fuel , usin the same grade, travellin the same route daily on a constant speed at times i can clocked 610km max but sometimes 500km light appears liao... funny & weird it has been happenin for the past 1yr

  My best record is 470k only.....500-600km cannot imagine? travel highway often huh? or is it yours a premium?

[maverick1975]

whats our tank capacity?

[rodrigue]

anyone heard or tried on the EPS Saver? does it really reduce ur FC??

[maxngck]

whats our tank capacity?

45L

[gh05tss]

45L

My last full tank of 45L, light up at 372km....am I facing some problem here?

[HumbleCar]

My last full tank of 45L, light up at 372km....am I facing some problem here?

When light lit, there should still be reserve of about 7-8 litre.  Assuming that you have top up your tank, this means you had used about 37-38 litre for 372 km.  This FC about 10km/L does not seem impressive as some bro/sis here get 14-16 km/L.  Of course, this depend on your travel pattern too.  Myself, so far, best is 14+ and worse is 12+ km per litre. 

[maxngck]

My last full tank of 45L, light up at 372km....am I facing some problem here?

quite normal lah. dun wori. my previous tank only gv me abt 365 km nia  but used to it liao. dun think got anytime over 400km mark 

[gh05tss]

When light lit, there should still be reserve of about 7-8 litre.  Assuming that you have top up your tank, this means you had used about 37-38 litre for 372 km.  This FC about 10km/L does not seem impressive as some bro/sis here get 14-16 km/L.  Of course, this depend on your travel pattern too.  Myself, so far, best is 14+ and worse is 12+ km per litre. 

Envy yr figures...travelling pattern...travelling most during the usual rush hour with Jam.

[gh05tss]

quite normal lah. dun wori. my previous tank only gv me abt 365 km nia  but used to it liao. dun think got anytime over 400km mark 

What's yr figure now?

[kanzo]

I have my tyres at 265kPa up front and 235kPa rear. At these pressures, I don't think we have to worry about uneven wear on the tyres. Most tyres are more prone to uneven wear from underinflation. Also, inflating to higher pressures means the tyre suffers less deformation while rolling at high speeds and that contributes to lower operating temperatures on the highway.

One crazy theory I have is that TCM technicians have to rev the engines hard as part of their checks and this may upset the ECU somewhat so that you may need to "teach" the ECU to return to your usual frugal fuel sipping drive style.

I think 12km/l for 10%HW is an excellent figure. It is very difficult to get good mileage with A/C blasting and if you make only short trips. The engine is rather inefficient before it reaches operating temperature. Also, a cold transmission has a nasty habit of not locking up the torque converter.

Try to:

- Time traffic lights so you don't have to stop
- Leave more space in front of you so you brake less often
- Turn off your engine at stopped at lights that take forever to change- Do not warm up you engine by idling. Just start and drive off at a relaxed pace

u sure abt this bro..??

[Jazz]

quite normal lah. dun wori. my previous tank only gv me abt 365 km nia  but used to it liao. dun think got anytime over 400km mark 

You drive like a Rex? 

[maverick1975]

You drive like a Rex? 

or his car behaves like a rex??

[jliow]

Dear Bros & sis

I confirm the following observation...

My driving conditions worsen lately a bit...more jams, changed to Esso 5000 full tank on my last pump last Friday, only today I need to top it up, mileage clocked is 421.5, pumped a total of 38.75L, I turn on aircon all the way, no more shutting off aircon..

Conclusion, despite worsen driving conditions, changing to Esso 5K seems to improve mileage and pickup power. last time when I use SPC 98, can manage only at best 380, plus I off air-con frequently......

[Jazz]

Dear Bros & sis

I confirm the following observation...

My driving conditions worsen lately a bit...more jams, changed to Esso 5000 full tank on my last pump last Friday, only today I need to top it up, mileage clocked is 421.5, pumped a total of 38.75L, I turn on aircon all the way, no more shutting off aircon..

Conclusion, despite worsen driving conditions, changing to Esso 5K seems to improve mileage and pickup power. last time when I use SPC 98, can manage only at best 380, plus I off air-con frequently......

Only 1 tank and you able to conclude? No hurry, run a few more tanks first. 

[jliow]

Only 1 tank and you able to conclude? No hurry, run a few more tanks first. 

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before that I already tried Esso before, but that was before i get Esso card, so I stop for a while use SPC,

I tried before Esso5000 and 8000, gave me very good mileage, Caltex too, 4 Tanks of SPC later I come forum here to scream for help..

so now U know why I conclude...

[BlackieLatio]

anyone heard or tried on the EPS Saver? does it really reduce ur FC??

My personal opinion, don't waste your money on magnet kinda stuffs. If a $99 magnet can perform miracle than it won't be so cheap liao.