Kerwen 6th Gear August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 Ok, here's what i experiment a couple of months ago. Driving a manual picanto, so your ride might differ. From 14km/l to 18km/l over 2 months. Average can clock 500km before light up, refill ~27L Car Setup - remove unnecessary stuff from the boot - pump the tyres regularly ~2weekly - the usual regular maintenace (EO,oil filter,spark plug) - if weather is cooling, off aircon, wind down abit (average 50% off) Driving Method: 1)neighbourhood area: - Shift up gear fast, try not to drag to 3krpm, i shift when below 2.5 krpm - stick to 50-60km/h (yes, i do not hog lane 1) - maintain 2-3 car length so you can see the traffic ahead and adjust the pressure on the gas pedal - if you see red lights ahead, release pedal and let it roll whenever you can depending on traffic 2)highway area: - stick to 70-80km/h (yes again, i do not hog lane 1, maybe lane 2 as well depending on traffic) - sometimes i just use lane 3, 2-3 car length - traffic jam ahead, let it roll whenever u can Basically, the idea is to maintain consistent feather light pressure on the gas pedal. You will need patience for such driving style. Playing some light smoothing music do help in someway. Lastly, I would like to emphasize, do not road hog and adjust according to the traffic flow. And yes, I am back to 14km/l mode, cheers ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 Why need to save fuel until like this.....I think better give up the car.... go take bus....got aircon.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ungtiong 2nd Gear August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 what ever fuel you save will be spend on that cold drink cause you drive too long in a hot car.... Also bad mood is worth more than that few cents. Also for fuel economy, if you like to chiong, why drive so slow to save petrol and feel bad about it..then blow thousands on other entertainment to lift ur mood. Also when its hot, tend to speed more so can feel more wind LOL.... the correct question should be, will it make my car more powerful!!!! If you hook up a OBDII sensor, you can track your fuel usage (some cars also have that, like my altis, the current fuel L/km or km/L)..and you will notice your foot is the biggest contributor. what ever savings from other things is nothing compared to your foot. According to my readings, while foot off the accelerator, the fuel flow is around 15 cc/min, but when normal accelerating its shoots up to 150cc/min and with pedal to the metal over 300cc/min. Just like switching off lights at home but always on aircon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwanheng 1st Gear August 28, 2012 Share August 28, 2012 Guys, Please enjoy your ride, don't because of a few km off this off that. whats the point, really. think about it. petrol is expensive then go jb and pump, if no time then pump 92 in Singapore. if both cannot then i don't know how you can feed a car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vid Hypersonic August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 Toyota = Save fuel? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashbang Turbocharged August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 Toyota = Save fuel? Seems like Toyota hired some shady contractors to do SEO work for their website.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penknife 5th Gear August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 save fuel? pump more air into the tyres. try 250 for a start. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Supersonic August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 Can be quite bumpy if driven above the speed limits. Can be promoting tire slippages under certain conditions (defeat the purpose). Not really,depends on the car's suspension,i pumped 280 for all my cars,it worked fine. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklee 6th Gear August 13, 2015 Share August 13, 2015 Not really,depends on the car's suspension,i pumped 280 for all my cars,it worked fine. The tyre gripping the same at 280 vs 240 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmilktooth Supercharged August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 its better to buy a more fuel efficient car.. aka new tech to save on petrol.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friendstar Supercharged August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 Mitsubishi attrage is the answer? Lol U won't get speeding ticket either. Cos super no power Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caravan 5th Gear August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 I mostly off aircon when driving alone. Not to save fuel or for more power, but simply I can't stand the cold air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akszaksz 2nd Gear August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 Best is to drive with aircon off. Get a powerful USB fan. powered by a battery pack which you charged with office's electricity. P.S, I don't do that coz most of the time 2 kids in my car. lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklee 6th Gear August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 its better to buy a more fuel efficient car.. aka new tech to save on petrol.. I estimate I will save about $14,000 over a period of 10 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmilktooth Supercharged August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 I mostly off aircon when driving alone. Not to save fuel or for more power, but simply I can't stand the cold air. You dont live in singapore right?.. lol.. but i still see the convertable down during peak hours in hot sun and beside smell the cement mixer exhaust leh... maybe they have high resistance to heat? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 its better to buy a more fuel efficient car.. aka new tech to save on petrol.. Do i need to change car every year since there is new tech every year? I estimate I will save about $14,000 over a period of 10 years. $1.4k is not a lot once you divide it into 365 days. You dont live in singapore right?.. lol.. but i still see the convertable down during peak hours in hot sun and beside smell the cement mixer exhaust leh... maybe they have high resistance to heat? Must be Ang Moh le. Ang Moh love Sun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kklee 6th Gear August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 $1.4k is not a lot once you divide it into 365 days. I can't help you with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Supersonic August 14, 2015 Share August 14, 2015 The tyre gripping the same at 280 vs 240 ? Good..cornering even better..more firm. ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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