Congratz and salute to the 28.3km/l Fuel Frugal Challenge winner

[spyder_696]

I'm interested in the tips Nissan gave to the challengers during the briefing. Any bros can share?

if want to get better efficiency, shld maintain engine rpm btw 1.5 - 2k no matter what... this is mentioned by nissan engineers in japan to the GT driver who took part in the event for latio CVT/4AT only... but all this happen at highway speed...
my personal best with aircon on at close to constant 110km/hr for long distance is 15.X km/hr...

[spyder_696]

I think i should install the "Auto Cruise Control" and DVD Player to my ride... so, I set the speed to 80km/h and watch my show on the DVD player.

crusie control will not give u better efficiency at up slope or down slope section.. only good when totally flat road... cos up slope or down slope the valve will go hey wired due to the gradient... flat road work best for it...

[maxngck]

Hi hi!

I was on my way up to Perlis on the competetion day. on my way, saw many participant were driving quite slow (or mayb i was driving abit too fast  ) and with window down. did give them friendly horn but seem like they got no respond  . anyway, the best Fc i achieved was 16 km/l nia 

[Ying]

Hi hi!

I was on my way up to Perlis on the competetion day. on my way, saw many participant were driving quite slow (or mayb i was driving abit too fast  ) and with window down. did give them friendly horn but seem like they got no respond  . anyway, the best Fc i achieved was 16 km/l nia 

I think they kena horn till numb liao 

[maxngck]

I think they kena horn till numb liao 

maybe lor  but hor i horn them when i was near to them and on the next lane.

[Ying]

what is the "official" fuel? Shell 98?

use 92 on my way to Melaka, FC(km/l) not as good as 95. I think 92 is good for normal driving, if drive long distance where engin gets hotter should use higher grade.

If we measure FC by $$ per trip then 92 better lah.

[maxngck]

in m'sia i sure whack vpower one. cheap cheap leh. only RM2.05/ L which is about SGD0.85/ L. i need alot power on the HW. give me more confident when over-taking. 

[spyder_696]

I think they kena horn till numb liao 

i was in the convoy too... but no one actually horned at me ley :p

[maxngck]

i was in the convoy too... but no one actually horned at me ley :p

got see my car anot 

[AhXiong]

Really salute the champ sia. 
On my recently trip to melaka, I had only clocked 14.x km/l (Air con @ 23 speed 3, 4 adults, speed 90+ to 120+).
A big surprise that with air con, weight and speed the FC is actually affected by so much. 28km/l to 14+ km/l
 

[SoL]

AC off, 2 adults, speed at 80km/h, you can probably get 20km/l easily. The rest depends on refining your driving techniques, like braking, throttle position, coasting etc.

[spyder_696]

got see my car anot 

no ley.. am actually watching dvd... LOL...

[spyder_696]

Really salute the champ sia. 
On my recently trip to melaka, I had only clocked 14.x km/l (Air con @ 23 speed 3, 4 adults, speed 90+ to 120+).
A big surprise that with air con, weight and speed the FC is actually affected by so much. 28km/l to 14+ km/l
 

i think speed n weight is the killer for fuel... not much of aircon...

[SoL]

Actually I've read experiment reports saying even full windows down is more fuel efficient than AC on.

[junchen]

hi guys,

i'm one of the participants in the challenge, though i finished 3rd or 4th last!

Here's my data:
FC: 20.8 km / l
Avg rpm: 2000 rpm
avg spd: 80-100kmh (esp the return journey back to jb. damn tired liao, so just drive normally).
Aircon: on
Radio: on
Passengers: 2 (total weight: 76 + 55 = 121kg)
Car: latio basic sedan
Transmission: 4AT of course

My regular FC in Singapore is 12-13km/l, 50% highway, 50% city. Thus, am pleasantly surprised at the FC i got, though it was 80%-85% highway driving. Drove mainly on the left lane of the NSH, as all the cars are rushing past me.

For FL latio, there's a avg fuel consumption and instantaneous fuel consumption. I try to keep the Instantaneous fuel consumption to 4 or 5 litres per 100km, and that showed me when to accelerate and when to let it cruise. quite an effective driver aid.

anyway this latio is quite good lar. comfortable in NSH, quiet in cruising.

I must also salute the Tan Chong staffs in organizing the activity. They are professional and friendly, and i thoroughly enjoyed myself, except during the return journey after lunch when i start to fall asleep at the wheel.....

A

[Covin]

I'm interested in the tips Nissan gave to the challengers during the briefing. Any bros can share?

Hi,

We are one of the participants in the challenge. FC: 25km / l

1)Vehicle Overrall weight: Avoid carrying unnecessary cargo to enable vehicle
to move on light weight.
: Always keep sufficient petrol & increase frequency of visit to gasoline station.
"Half full is lighter than full tank"

2)Tire sizes & Pressure Setting
: Oversize tires increase road contacts & higher friction, thus consume more fuel.
: Over inflated tires give better mileage but bumpy ride & higher wear on center thread.
: Under inflated tires consume more fuel due to higher frictional road contact & wear on both shoulders.
: Maintain correct tire pressure setting to save fuel & prolong tire lifespan.

3)Vehicle usage
: <Picking, cruising & reversing>
: Light & gradual accelerator pedaling is best for economy driving. Avoid hard & excessive pedaling. Reverse on engine idling speed is most ideal.

<Waiting in vehicle>
: Shut engine if you need to wait in vehicle. Idling speed consume more fuel due to rich air fuel mixture.

<Free wheeling (Release Accelerator Pedal)>
: Release accelarator pedal when approaching traffic red light & cruising down

slope. Allow vehicle to roll forward by vehicle speed momentum to save fuel.

4)Route planning
: Plan your route before setting off.

5)Air conditioner setting
: Air con compressor take up 10% fuel consumption.
: Best temperature setting, 21 - 23 degree for day & 24 - 25 degree for evening.

6)Proper periodical maintenance
: Fuel injection engines need equipments & diagnosis computer from manufacturer to tune to factory optimum specification.
: Engine control module & auto-transmission module are two most important in-car computers to be programmed periodically due to influence from radio waves or telecommunication signals.
: Engine oil & ATF must meet specification for smooth running of engine &
gearbox moving parts. Periodical maintenance is utmost importance. Merely an oil change is insufficient to obtain optimum performance. Complete maintenance package as per manufacturer recommendation is most ideal.

7) Fuel selection
: High octane fuel is expensive & may not be necessary.
: Recommend octane 95 which is well above octane 92 0r 91 as recommended by manufacturer.
: Spending on higher octane fuel can be saved to buy more mileage by using octane 95 fuel.

8) Driving habits - Gradual acceleration <Most effective for fuel economy>
: Hard & rapid acceleration during pickup will not necessary speed up vehicle but only consume more fuel. <keep below 2200RPM>
: Auto gear change is governed by control module in relation to vehicle speed & engine throttle opening.
:Most economical cruising range is at 4th gear <OD> where engine RPM is at 1500-1900 RPM with vehicle speed around 70 - 80km/hr.

[hwlee]

thanks covin.

[Covin]

Hi guys,

Sorry for key in wrongly for the Fuel 95 into fuel 59 Do correction liao, hehe.

I was follow the Nissan briefing notes to type for the sentence "Most economical cursing range" blah blah... I not sure its wrong or correct for the word <cursing> sorry ya

Have a nice day!

[Covin]

Hi,

me again, LOL. Called to Alvin, just know that the spelling is wrong for the briefing notes. Alvin told me that during the briefing, everyone was laughing at this word, "cursing". M_m I guess i mostly fall Zzzz when attended the briefing. Anyway, i'm sorry.

"Cruising" is the correct word, not cursing

thanks, Silver!
 

[Silver]

you are very welcome and don't worry

it was great of you to inform us of the "tips" given during the briefing

hope to see you both at the monthly meet-ups