Fuel Consumption Saving Tips

[Kanta]

Practice thottle control than unneccesary braking on expressways, seen this everywhere, I thought in front got ghost.

[Ghostami]

Practice thottle control than unneccesary braking on expressways, seen this everywhere, I thought in front got ghost.

 

Good one, I also hate such people... Brake out of a sudden when there is a completely clear road in front of them.

[Fullmetalalchemist]

Good one, I also hate such people... Brake out of a sudden when there is a completely clear road in front of them.

 

I agree! :angry:

[Good-Carbuyer]

I wonder if the rooftop spoiler is causing me higher fuel consumption. AD advertisement says 16.6km/l, while I only managed 15.0km/l (best to date)

I do not see other Myvi without this rooftop spoiler for comparison

Anyone with some observations to share?

[Kangadrool]

I wonder if the rooftop spoiler is causing me higher fuel consumption. AD advertisement says 16.6km/l, while I only managed 15.0km/l (best to date)

I do not see other Myvi without this rooftop spoiler for comparison

Anyone with some observations to share?

 

You Myvi 1.3A or 1.3M?

 

Either one, 15 km/l very good lioa.

[Hypermiler]

I wonder if the rooftop spoiler is causing me higher fuel consumption. AD advertisement says 16.6km/l, while I only managed 15.0km/l (best to date)

I do not see other Myvi without this rooftop spoiler for comparison

Anyone with some observations to share?

 

 

My car comes with a rooftop spoiler too. No effect on my mileage.

 

By comparision, my car has a poorer power to weight ration compared to yours. Heavy body with small engine.

 

Your Myvi should have no problem. Possible to hit 20km/L. The Kenari can easily hit the 20km/L mark.

 

Run through the checklist in my earlier post.

 

[Good-Carbuyer]

You Myvi 1.3A or 1.3M?

 

Either one, 15 km/l very good lioa.

 

Mine a 1.3M so expect close to the AD advertisement fuel consumption

Perhaps tricked by previous Accent 1.5M getting 28.8km/l?

 

[Good-Carbuyer]

Good one, I also hate such people... Brake out of a sudden when there is a completely clear road in front of them.

 

I also encountered some who braked every few hundred metres (habitual braking). Some do it to change gear when climbing uphill, and some do it because handphone ringing (they spoke over their mobile after the braking). These people do not lack driving skill. Just irresponsible driving practice

[Hypermiler]

Inflate tyres to 40psi

Drive slow best follow a truck at a distance.

Free yr gear approaching red light.

 

My opinion. any extra dollar spent in a car that claimed to save petrol cost u abt 0.5ltr of petrol.

For a fuel saving product that cost $300, cost u abt 150ltrs of fuel.

 

Very dangerous to follow behind a truck even at a distance. Best avoid that technique as it was already proven dangerous by overseas hypermilers. Especially on slippery roads and downslopes.

 

Same for riding on neutral gear. In the singapore context, it is best to avoid this.

Many drivers here do not signal and cut into your path without consideration. Often.. very recklessly.

Safer to brake with gear engaged.

 

Never ever ride on neutral in wet weather. Emergency braking will be an issue. Very high chance of skidding.

 

For fuel saving products. It all depends. Some have no effect. Some do. Always weigh the cost before committing. If you drive very little, there's no point using it. It only makes economical sense to instal devices or use fuel additives when you do actually save above $150 to $250 of fuel per month.

 

To me, if it takes years to break even on the product. Best to forget it.

 

 

 

[Kanta]

Very dangerous to follow behind a truck even at a distance. Best avoid that technique as it was already proven dangerous by overseas hypermilers. Especially on slippery roads and downslopes.

Same for riding on neutral gear. In the singapore context, it is best to avoid this.

Many drivers here do not signal and cut into your path without consideration. Often.. very recklessly.

Safer to brake with gear engaged.

Never ever ride on neutral in wet weather. Emergency braking will be an issue. Very high chance of skidding.

For fuel saving products. It all depends. Some have no effect. Some do. Always weigh the cost before committing. If you drive very little, there's no point using it. It only makes economical sense to instal devices or use fuel additives when you do actually save above $150 to $250 of fuel per month.

To me, if it takes years to break even on the product. Best to forget it.

 

1. I dont agree totally. A healthy car with a cautious driver should be able to stop much earlier than a truck.

2. I never agree driving on free gear, but i practice to free it <40kph towards red light.

3. I never agree on fuel saving products, as they alone cost a bomb.

4. I always believe its the driver's attitude on street, and the load the car is carrying.

[Enforcer533]

Hi i got a forte 1.6 i manage 17.1km/l which is incredible considering it is a 4 speeder.

 

on highway, i go as light foot as possible maintain speed of 75-80kmh

rpm about 1900-2000 and when approaching slope or traffic light, i switch to neutral

and allow it to glide. The fuel i pump is Shell 95 ^^

 

Hope this will help .

[Kangadrool]

Hi i got a forte 1.6 i manage 17.1km/l which is incredible considering it is a 4 speeder.

 

on highway, i go as light foot as possible maintain speed of 75-80kmh

rpm about 1900-2000 and when approaching slope or traffic light, i switch to neutral

and allow it to glide. The fuel i pump is Shell 95 ^^

 

Hope this will help .

 

Good luck to your gearbox. Poor gearbox. Sob sob sob... [bigcry]

[Enforcer533]

Good luck to your gearbox. Poor gearbox. Sob sob sob... [bigcry]

 

 

I heard from people that it is better to engage N when stopping so that the gear wont spoilt

because it is still in auto creeping mode when u apply the brakes. Hw true is that ?? i am confuse

[Kangadrool]

I heard from people that it is better to engage N when stopping so that the gear wont spoilt

because it is still in auto creeping mode when u apply the brakes. Hw true is that ?? i am confuse

 

Should be the other way round. Too much shifting from D to N will make your gearbox up lorry faster.

 

Shifting from D to N while the car is moving is a big NO NO for auto tranny. Confirm cum chop up lorry even faster. (You do this only when engine stall while moving to quickly try to restart your engine again).

Edited August 3, 2010 by Kangadrool

[Hypermiler]

1. I dont agree totally. A healthy car with a cautious driver should be able to stop much earlier than a truck.

2. I never agree driving on free gear, but i practice to free it <40kph towards red light.

3. I never agree on fuel saving products, as they alone cost a bomb.

4. I always believe its the driver's attitude on street, and the load the car is carrying.

 

Ok. That's good.

 

Safety comes first. Cheers.

 

 

 

 

[Hypermiler]

 

Shell Fuel Save Challenge

 

 

A few years back Shell organised a fuel economy rally together with Class95 to see which driver retuned with the best mileage on singapore roads.

 

It would be nice to see some of you here taking up the challenge should Shell bring it back.

 

The world record holder has proven that it's possible to achieve better than 20km/L in singapore with a 1.6 litre car. (without compromising on safety and annoying other road users).

 

My personal best with a 1.6L car is 15.2km/L. (did not know about fuel-save driving yet)

For a 0.7L, my best was 23km/L. (did every possible thing mentioned in this thread)

 

If anyone here knows of a singapore club/website/forum with regards to Hypermiling, please do let me know. I can't seem to find it after days of search. Thanks very much.

[5936]

Very dangerous to tailgate or follow too close, especially heavy vehicle. You cannot see traffic condition ahead. Your life depended on the response of truck driver infront.

 

2 second rules.

[Hypermiler]

One tip that missed all those who contributed in the past.

 

A well charged battery everyday is equally important for good mileage.

 

As we all already know. The electronic/electrical components do use alot of battery power.

 

When this happens, the engine has to work harder to keep the battery charged.

 

Many of us do not drive long enough a distance to have a fully recharged battery when we arrive home. When we start the engine the next day we may experience that we have to crank the engine up longer than usual.

 

If the distance to our workplace is a short drive, then the battery will remain undercharged. If this cycle continues, the battery will remain weak.

 

This applies to those staying in landed properties.

If you do have a battery charger, charge your battery when you arrive home.

 

Highrise dwellers. I don't know how you can solve this yet.