Matrixian Neutral Newbie September 24, 2003 Share September 24, 2003 Recently bought an 8 month old Matrix (black)1.6A. Like the car so far. But there are people who are against Korean car. Dunno why.. Quite worried as ppl said this car is a fuel drinker. Heard about Magfuel and like to know if any of you guys out there are using it. Or is there any good ones that is legal & do not void the warranty. Are there ways to save fuel.. Just topped up S$30/- of fuel on Sunday evening and now it's already 1/4 to empty and can only last me for 3 days.Usage 80% expressway. Pls help.... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear September 24, 2003 Share September 24, 2003 Welcome to MCF. Do join us for meetup as for magfuel,ther is a thread on groupbuy and discussion,u can do a search. i believe other forumers will reply beri soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrixian Neutral Newbie September 24, 2003 Author Share September 24, 2003 Thanks King. Will look for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie September 24, 2003 Share September 24, 2003 Hi, Welcome to MCF, Do join us for our weekly meetup... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistlad Neutral Newbie September 25, 2003 Share September 25, 2003 Hi Matrixian, My Matrix 1.6A is now 10 months old and from my calculation it is only doing 8~9 km/litre. I pump RON95 initally but switched to RON98. Does not give me extra mileage though but the engine is smoother. I have to admit that Matrix has HIGH fuel consumption as compared to other makes of 1600cc. Thought of finding ways to improve on the fuel consumption but that will mean spending more money first before I get back my investment (not guranteed). I guess I just have to make do with what I have now. =) Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elixir 1st Gear September 25, 2003 Share September 25, 2003 Hi Matrixian, I'm not driving Matrix. Still, we are in the 'korean team', Hooray. Matrix is my first choice that time cos' I really like the design, spacious concept and really affordable irresistable price plus so many pple are driving it on the road, almost close to toyota and sunny from wat i see recently, give me the confidence. That time, I also heard from people driving it and the internet that it's a fuel drinker, drinks like water, in the end i got Getz instead, cheaper and road tax etc etc. Anyway, then from what I understand, it really depends on how you drive, the rpm thing and be gentle with your brake and accelerator etc. Will grounding help? I went to do my second servicing at komoco lee kee road then, the shop opposite called Pioneer, that guy doesn't know what is grounding? He said he worked for so many years and never heard of the word grounding. Does it make sense to you guys? I mean I don't know also la but expect him to know cos' I thinking of doing it. Heard will help to save fuel. Anyway, enjoy your matrix, hmm..I still like it a lot! rgds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madarmour Neutral Newbie September 25, 2003 Share September 25, 2003 >>But there are people who are against Korean car. Dunno why.. As long as you yourself like the car, it's all that matters. It's one of the hottest selling car currently for a reason! As for fuel consumption, don't jump the gun first. Why don't you try to have a more objective calculation of your consumption figures? At least you can make an informed decision then. Is there anything you can do to improve fuel consumption, like 1. Clearing the car of clutter can reduce the unecessary weight your car need to carry. 2. Making sure the tyre is properly inflated. Of course one hope you still have your stock wheels. Larger rims with fatter tyres will cause the consumption to increase. 3. Driving style. Relax driver vs pedal to metal driving... 4. etc.... Just my $0.02.... Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneStock 5th Gear September 25, 2003 Share September 25, 2003 Recently bought an 8 month old Matrix (black)1.6A. Like the car so far. But there are people who are against Korean car. Dunno why.. Quite worried as ppl said this car is a fuel drinker. Heard about Magfuel and like to know if any of you guys out there are using it. Or is there any good ones that is legal & do not void the warranty. Are there ways to save fuel.. Just topped up S$30/- of fuel on Sunday evening and now it's already 1/4 to empty and can only last me for 3 days.Usage 80% expressway. Pls help.... Hi, Welcome to MCF. IMHO...no car is perfect, if the car suits your needs, it can be considered a good car already. Don't worry too much about what others have to say...remember...one man's meat another man's poison. Me drive a Thai made car and I know pple always give me that on the road, but I don't give a damn, bottomline is mine still one of the most powderful 1.5L on the road... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear September 26, 2003 Share September 26, 2003 Hi matrixian, How you done the followings? Change air filter to K&N, grounding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amokduke Neutral Newbie September 28, 2003 Share September 28, 2003 hmm, matrixian if u r going for any of the fuel saving stuff, let me noe also okay? I am interested also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear September 29, 2003 Share September 29, 2003 ahem... think you haqve replied to the wrong person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrixian Neutral Newbie September 29, 2003 Author Share September 29, 2003 Hi Whistlad, Frankly, I love that car. It's spacious, comfortable and best of all affordable. But what the hack, I dun care what ppl say anymore about Korean cars. You still pay COE, road tax, petrol, insurance and it's coming from your own pocket.Right? One of my friend, a HONDA mechanic consultant told me that Magfuel is usually installed in old cars not advisable for new cars.Anyway,the reason for the high fuel consumption is due to the big body. Well, I guess it's only right as it's spacious. Anyway, will keep you in the loop know if there's any good and realiable ones.Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrixian Neutral Newbie September 29, 2003 Author Share September 29, 2003 Hi Amokeduke, One of my friend, a Honda mechanic consultant mentioned thatit's not advisable to install in new cars. Anyway, let me know too if you have a good & reliable ones. Tks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrixian Neutral Newbie September 29, 2003 Author Share September 29, 2003 Hi Gadgeter, Nope have not done those things you listed.Can we do all these on our own or we need to go to a mechanic? Paardon me as I dunno much about cars. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrixian Neutral Newbie September 29, 2003 Author Share September 29, 2003 HELLO VTECC Thanks for your advise and I really agree with you on that . Feels better now. Fell in love with this car the moment I got into it . It's high, spacious, comfortable, and most importantly; affordable .Like other car owners, you still pay for your COE, insurance, road tax and petrol. All this comes from your own pocket. Well the high fuel consumption is because it's big and that's the reason why I buy this car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgeter 2nd Gear September 29, 2003 Share September 29, 2003 Hi Matrixian, For K&N, you can buy it off the shelf, heard the cheapest is at Speedworks. As for grounding, you can DIY. It will cost you less than $20 when you DIY. Or, I heard that PRO-RV are selling the ready made ones for less than $30. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneStock 5th Gear September 29, 2003 Share September 29, 2003 heheh...i understand how u feel cos we are on the same boat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrixian Neutral Newbie September 29, 2003 Author Share September 29, 2003 Hi Whistlad, Someone just told me that it's good to use the overdrive when driving as it will help to save fuel. Is it true? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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