Help!!,High fc,1.3A getz

[Acerchan2002]

Currently driving SFA getz,fuel tank 45l,light-footed,able to go 350km onli,FC=7.8km/l....damn terrible,drinks like hell,any bros or sis can give me advice?Thanks

[Iziz]

Usual tips:

 

1) Dun carry excessive weight

2) Over-inflate tyres by abt 10%

3) Dun speed (wind resistance/aerodynamics more optimal at lower speeds)

4) Parts due for change? Not working efficiently hence the higher FC

 

Hope this helps.

[Lawr3nce]

Try checking the following:

 

Oil filter

Engine oil

Air Filter

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Next will be

 

trottle body

intake manifold

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if everything is in working condition

 

change engine oil brand..

 

sometimes it affects. my 1.4getz getting around 11-12 so i dun think urs will be so drastic deprovement.

[Shox87]

that's weird? any leaks from ur fuel tank?

 

getz FC at 7.8km/l, thats shocking!

[Route88]

change air filter ,clean T.body, tyre correct size si boh,go for 20w or 30w oil.

Reset ECU

[Thrillman]

Worst then a 2.4litres , think need to change engine liao. SAD

[Sky8807]

Currently driving SFA getz,fuel tank 45l,light-footed,able to go 350km onli,FC=7.8km/l....damn terrible,drinks like hell,any bros or sis can give me advice?Thanks

What is your best FC so far?

[Fatfatgetz]

i used to drive a SFA getz too same FC as u get in the end i changed my ride no matter how i change what type of air filter or what type of engine oil add VS or change to a better spark plug it still get the same fc u got two choice either u swap ur engine or like me change the ride

[Bearbear1494]

Check and replace if necessary ;

 

- Air Filter

- Spark plugs (ensure correct heat range)

- Engine Oil

- Oil Filter

- Throttle body

- Fuel Filter

- Tire pressure

 

Is the engine feeling lethargic with noticeable loss of power? If so, that may be the main cause of the high FC. Get a mech to do a thorough check. The above checklist is what I usually go through when my FC suddenly increases by a big margin. Normally, a change of air filter, oil filter & oil, and new plugs will solve it.

[Booboon]

seems like getz is a lemon, fuel guzzler

[Familymanz]

engine overhaul

[Bearbear1494]

Not really. Have a few friends who own Getz, from 1.1 to 1.6, all report that they're a little FC heavy, but still manageable. At 7.8km/l like the TS, one might as well be driving a Colt Version R, or perhaps a WRX. At least those owners get greater performance & possibly more driving fun out of the same amount of petrol.

[Quantum]

Currently driving SFA getz,fuel tank 45l,light-footed,able to go 350km onli,FC=7.8km/l....damn terrible,drinks like hell,any bros or sis can give me advice?Thanks

I believe you are using wrong F.C calculation

should not be 350/45 lah, are you sure before every filling you drain dry your fuel tank[laugh]

 

if you based on fuel empty light, normal the light on when 10L remaining, so your FC should be 350/35=10km/l

[Lightfinger]

I'm driving a 1.3A Getz, it's ok, getting about 11.5-12km/l (60% highway, 40% city). Most impt is, control right foot + driving style. I have friends who floored the pedal for the Getz too, and can 'achieve' the 7.x to 8km/l mentioned...

[Newkid]

As far as I know, Hyundai cars tend to be fuel rich, in terms of air-fuel ratio. can afford to run slightly leaner, which shd save some petrol, but needs to re-tune the ECU, and affects warranty. this is my experience with Hyundai Coupe 1.6M from 2000 to 2004.

[Spurman]

issit cheap to retune the ecu?

 

i drive a 1.1m, and used to get 14.5km/ltr, now onie get 13km/ltr

[Archon]

my 1.2l punto is giving me abt 14- 17km/l

Edited June 1, 2008 by Archon

[Valtino]

im driving a getz 1.6, currently done my extractor and muffler. After all this mods my consumption was 8 - 9 km/l even with light foot but heavy foot about 6km/l