Engine Mod To Save Fuel

[Lanceteo]

like i said i will say it agian. no need the z stap any brand will do.

[Wolverine]

Thanks for helping me get my WPm up

Edited September 19, 2005 by Wolverine

[Lmws214]

where to Remap the stock map of ECU.... ?

 

So far, tried almost all the fuel saving mods and hardly anyone works to a significant savings...(ignoring the cost of mod & installation)

There is however ONE MOD, (NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED)that works!!!

Remap the stock map of your ECU....

If you tweek the fuel/air ratio and the firing angle of the ignition, car will be more powerful and using less fuel in the low end rpm. You'll also need less pressure from your right foot to push off. All in all, it equate to better FC....

However, do note... your right foot may betray u becos with power...u want even more power....hahahaha

 

[Lmws214]

I am asking this qn becos i am buying a old car, hence i ask this qn to see how i can try to save fuel.

 

where to Remap the stock map of ECU.... ?

 

[Kb27]

Car makers already max the way a car can save fuel.

There's not much mod you can do.

 

They tried adjusting fuel/air mix to save fuel. More air (lean burn), it seems is good to save fuel, but you lose power and the engine gets very hot.

So you have to buck up your cooling system or the engine can breakdown.

Fuel = power

Fuel is also cooling.

So when you rev hard, more fuel is injected with less air = waste fuel.

 

They tried adjusting your timing advance.

Too much advance to extract more power, the petrol may self-combust, pinged and damage the engine. To prevent pinging, you have to upgrade your petrol RON. And of cuz pay more for premium petrol.

So they put a knock sensor in the engine, to retard timing, when ping is detected, to safeguard the engine.

 

Now, 3rd parties are so clever to change the algorithm by remapping. Do they take into account the safety and reliability of the engine ?

 

You may save some fuel and blow your engine. Who knows ?

 

The surest way to save fuel is indeed the driver :

1. You don't floor the pedal, the engine will pump more fuel to prevent engine damage.

2. Lighten the load, the car carries.

 

That's as much as you can do.

And then enjoy the ride.

Or if possible, leave the car at home and walk.

[Yeobt]

there are few things i usually do to lighten my car.

1. remove the spare tire.

2. replace 2 bucket seats from the original seats.

3. no fat girl is allowed.

[Volvobrick]

No need to mod. Braking is pure waste of kenetic energy. Don't brake when you drive. Definitely saves a lot of fuel.....

[Watwheels]

This thread digger sure knows how to dig up an old thread.

Want to save fuel? Why buy a car? Buy a bicycle.

 

Why ppl make such irrational decision? Spend how much to reflash the ecu? On an old car? Might as well spend it on fuel. Or spend it on a set of new spark plugs and a new engine air filter.

[inlinesix]

I am asking this qn becos i am buying a old car, hence i ask this qn to see how i can try to save fuel.

 

FC/km x km = Fuel consumed.

 

Once km = 0, it is THE best saving.

 

[inlinesix]

If one service your car as recommended by manufacturer and with reasonable driving habits ~ this is at best the average person can achieve.

 

If modification made, will the cost of modification justify the fuel savings.

 

The amount of fuel savings from modification ~ how many dollars for the lifetime of the car

 

The best bet is to buy the lowest c.c. car you are willing to accept rather than buying a huge 4litre car.

 

Plan your route and stop taking car ride. You will be quickly realised just how much money you save.

 

Go for hybrid or electric.

 

Rather than service based on factory recommendation, i says to follow my rule.

 

For annual mileage less than 20k km, best to do oil + filter change every 5k km.

 

Engine oil should use either 0-30 or 0-20

[Volvobrick]

Buy a diesel and top up with free used cooking oil. No need to go petrol kiosk.

 

Note you car and you would smell like fish and chips....

[Sdf4786k]

I am waiting for some company to provide a conversion for FC but tie to dollars / km.

 

That way, every time you accelerate , you see the amount of money that is being spend. You probably will moderate your right foot 

[QQDreamer]

I am waiting for some company to provide a conversion for FC but tie to dollars / km.

 

That way, every time you accelerate , you see the amount of money that is being spend. You probably will moderate your right foot 

 

can share with us when you have got the conversion? curious to know how it works.

[Jamesc]

Buy a diesel and top up with free used cooking oil. No need to go petrol kiosk.

 

Note you car and you would smell like fish and chips....

 

I like fish and chips. 

 

[JusticeCg]

I think it is better to use the eco mode while you drive. I have save oil like 10%

[Steve-u-obd]

there are some devices by OBD was said can save oil, but not sure if it's work

[UncleAtas]

there are few things i usually do to lighten my car.

1. remove the spare tire.

2. replace 2 bucket seats from the original seats.

3. no fat girl is allowed.

So you did grounding liao?

[Discoburg]

Does grounding work? 

So you did grounding liao?