Author Topic: Feedback on Power-Z / Need advise on 20K servicing  (Read 3133 times)

Offline alibaba

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Feedback on Power-Z / Need advise on 20K servicing
« on: September 15, 2008, 01:41:19 PM »
hi pple,

Bought the Power-Z during the July MegaMeet '08 to see whether can FC be improved. Here's the result for 6 petrol tanks before and after Power-Z:

Car: Latio Premium
Date: Oct 2007
Modification: None, all stock, except for spark bridge
Travel Pattern: 30% Highway, 70% normal road
Tyre Pressure: check & pump every 2wks, Front: 245, Back: 235
Petrol: Caltex 95
FC: abt 12km/l

Without Power-Z
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1) 450.5km @ 36.848l => 12.22km/l
2) 458.6km @ 38.018l => 12.06km/l
3) 441.0km @ 38.058l => 11.59km/l
4) 437.0km @ 37.849l => 11.55km/l
5) 445.9km @ 37.562l => 11.87km/l
6) 482.3km @ 38.310l => 12.59km/l
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 2715.3km @ 226.645l => 11.98km/l
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With Power-Z
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1) 447.8km @ 38.075l => 11.76km/l
2) 406.8km @ 35.072l => 11.60km/l
3) 435.4km @ 40.081l => 10.86km/l
4) 476.3km @ 39.434l => 12.08km/l
5) 495.1km @ 37.079l => 13.35km/l
6) 497.8km @ 39.056l => 12.75km/l
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 2759.2km @ 228.797l => 12.06km/l
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The result shows that there is not much FC improvement with Power-Z. The Power-Z cost S$30.00 for 6 bottles of 50ml (S27.00 with 10% discount). The FC needs to improve by 2km/l or more in order to justify the usage and cost of Power-Z, which did not happen in my case. Think I will give Power-Z a miss for now... For those bros and sisters who are trying out the Power-Z, please feel free to contribute your findings and feedback. Thanks!


Next Topic: 20k servicing
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I'll be going back TC for my 20k servicing. I have changed the engine oil @ 10k servicing, using Amsoil 5w-30. Do I need to change the engine oil again at 20k servicing? What type and grade is recommended for 20k servicing? Please advise.  Thanks!

Lastly, if you've any suggestion to improve the FC, please feel free to comment hor  ;D

Offline clarence

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Re: Feedback on Power-Z / Need advise on 20K servicing
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2008, 05:36:25 PM »
I thought after market additives like these are just snake oil.   :D

Offline limck007

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Re: Feedback on Power-Z / Need advise on 20K servicing
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2008, 09:49:05 PM »
haiz... same here .. after 5 bottles>>> only 1.5km/l improvement for FC only


NOt much significant improvement leh..

Offline detach8

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Re: Feedback on Power-Z / Need advise on 20K servicing
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2008, 11:51:45 AM »
tried enough of these! assortment of brands. can be fuel additive, can be engine oil additive. end of the day.. all snakeoil. old car, new car, van.. all try before :P
i rest my case!