Fuel Consumption : How to improve or retain efficiency

[Gian Paulo]

Gud AM tsikoteers. Aside from changing filters, what other means to bring back or improved FC? Thanks.

[oj88]

Gud AM tsikoteers. Aside from changing filters, what other means to bring back or improved FC? Thanks.

Keep the engine in tip-top shape. Change oil (in the proper viscosity) and perform all required PMS as prescribed by your car manufacturer. Engines will eventually lose efficiency as they age. However, keeping it healthy will prolong its life and keep it within its optimal operational efficiency longer.

Equally important is your driving style. Hard accelerations and decelerations will not only use up more fuel, it will also promote additional mechanical wear on the engine and powertrain, losing its efficiency somewhat. Even a hybrid that's driven hard will consume a lot of fuel.

[StockEngine]

Why are you experimenting with monograde oil?

[dr. d]

Gud AM tsikoteers. Aside from changing filters, what other means to bring back or improved FC? Thanks.

perhaps if you investigated on how you lost it in the first place?

[Gian Paulo]

Why are you experimenting with monograde oil?

Still planning in my next OCI with Pertua Oil and Metal Treatment?

[GTi]

I keep my revs low (usually at around 1750-2000rpm, not exceeding 2500rpm), avoid abrupt throttle input, avoid excessive idling, change fluids and filters on time, keep the radiator clean, inflate tires to proper tire pressure... Did i miss anything? 😁

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[StockEngine]

I keep my revs low (usually at around 1750-2000rpm, not exceeding 2500rpm), avoid abrupt throttle input, avoid excessive idling, change fluids and filters on time, keep the radiator clean, inflate tires to proper tire pressure... Did i miss anything? 😁

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Set the a/c to 28-30c. Cover all windows

Use Uber na lng. Kidding

[jick.cejoco]

Remove all unnecessary loads and change to low rolling resistance tires

[niky]

Still planning in my next OCI with Pertua Oil and Metal Treatment?

Monograde is a no-no from a fuel economy standpoint.

Here's a tip: Buy any recent issue of Top Gear Philippines... or the current one, preferably, and get a discount voucher for Shell Helix Ultra 0-40w.

Saves you about 250 pesos on the price of the oil. In other words, libreng magazine plus 75 peso discount.

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But more seriously, you want a multi-grade with the lowest cold number possible for economy reasons... then stick with 30-40 for the second number in deference to our weather.

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Also, buy a good spark plug wrench and periodically check your plugs. Learning how to read your plugs can tell you a lot about your engine.

[unmarked]

guys, question. is 5 to 6 km/l reasonable for 100% pure city daily drive on a 9 year old Altis 1.6 A/T? moderate to heavy traffic mornings, light to moderate traffic afternoons (makati > ortigas, vice versa)