Steps to improving fuel economy - Page 2

Kenaz · 03-06-2005, 10:22 AM

Yep, you push search to scroll through the functions. Average consumption is one of features.

crannersEL · 03-06-2005, 10:30 AM

I dont think i have this option in my 97EL GLi

ned · 03-06-2005, 10:48 AM

No you don't, the trip computer was available on the luxury models, or those who made the conversion. However there is something that you can do to your cluster display I think so you can access this information.

EFFalcon · 03-06-2005, 11:35 AM

whats on the Cluster where the odometre is, isnt called the trip computer.
from memory you can get instantaneous fuel consumption on that in diagnostic mode.

the trip computer is an addon unit that goes near the demister switch etc.
can be added to an EL GLi fairly easily if you ever feel the need

Noogie · 10-06-2005, 02:19 PM

I get about 350ks out of a tank in Ed Fairmont, mostly city driving. I just got back from QLD I towed a rally car up and back for rally QLD and got 250k to a tank sitting on 110-120 the whole way.

I was getting 280ks to a tank just normal driving then replaced the OX sensor got it back up to 400ish but its gone back down to 350.

BuuBox · 10-06-2005, 06:38 PM

It's defiantly worth adapting a trip meter if you can get one cheaply enough, very handy to have that information a button press away. As long as it's accurate, anyways.

I've been getting 525kms out of a tank in my EB Fairmont, pushing it pretty much to the ends of the tank though. That's about half highway and half city driving (does the monash count as highway?

), used to get a little more, but tired of driving like a granny!

10-06-2005, 07:06 PM

im driving a ea II cfi with thermos fans and i moved the cat back to where the first muffler sits and i get over 600ks city driving and i give my car a hard time i think my car uses more oil then fuel

Johno · 29-01-2006, 11:35 PM

jus wondering if da EA has a ACT sensor\ and if so,, where is its location? if u hav pics, plz post em...

XRated · 29-01-2006, 11:46 PM

Whilst you've dug it up, I've just replaced the O2 sensor so I'm expecting better fuel economy...... Fingers crossed.

[chubbz] · 29-01-2006, 11:51 PM

my car gets about 17.8L/100km that when i drive like an old lady if i give it to it a biot it goes up to like 18-19 and my car is 100% stock

gozza · 30-01-2006, 10:22 AM

i do about 60%highway 40% city and ive got 9.8L/100ks

fairly new fuel filter
cleaned rail and injectors
reco'ed head
headers full exhuast..not much else.....and either a 3.08 or 3.23 diff.....and i only feather the throttle 95% of the time..and i mainly use 95 octane

DUMTEF · 30-01-2006, 10:28 AM

my average usually sits at about 11-12l/100k that was with the chip, now without the chip its sitting at around 13-14l/100k thats just normal driving. unless of course im feeling like driving spirited as you guys say.

MADED-6 · 30-01-2006, 06:55 PM

i dont no what litres per 100k's i get but last week with pretty much all highway driving i got 714k out of my tank and my trip said i still had 113k left so i guess i have good fuel economy and i run a wade 1636 cam and round town i still get bout 550k's so im very happy with my car.

mcflux · 30-01-2006, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

If you keep the revs up more than enough oil will circulate.

... so chasing a mate down in traffic, pulling alongside him, putting it in N and punching it to 6k is OK then?

:

(making sure the revs are somewhere around 1500 when I put it back in D) :P

vanessa0305 · 31-01-2006, 07:55 AM

I get great fuel economy. I drove from Robina after filling up to Logan central (about 40km) then from there to home (about 300kms) and then drove from home into town (another 55km) and had only used just over half a tank. I have a EA Wagon with a 72L tank.

Ringo · 31-01-2006, 08:38 AM

Put up you tyre pressures,

remove your roof rack and other sh^t hanging off in the wind

remove un neccasary weight from the car......mother-in-law and whinging girlfriends should be first on the list

Accelerate lightly and coast as much as possible. Load is what kills fuel economy.

Dezza · 31-01-2006, 10:28 AM

My trip computer says my average is 11.4 litres/100 kms and I get about 600kms out of a tank so that seems about right. My car is completely stock and I do a lot of freeway driving so they may be good reasons why

Brent79 · 31-01-2006, 02:04 PM

Like others said, if u are serious about saving fuel, you MUST get a T5 manual. Also unrestrictive exhaust makes a big difference!!! I found that when i got the XR head put on, my fuel economy was fantastic. Im currently getting 9-10L/100kms mixed driving. Yes i drive conservitively. Main reasons why my economy is good:
1. Manual.
2. Unrestrictive air intake/exhaust.
3. PULP. (very clean injectors)
4. Easy on the pedal.

Brent