Fuel Consumption

[marquee]

Half i tank i get 300 or so but the last half goes much quicker for some reason

[richard_k]

Half i tank i get 300 or so but the last half goes much quicker for some reason

That's because there's the 10L reserve for when the fuel light comes on..that's why its not even

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[pitiek]

Anyone care to share what is the best tyre pressure for daily highway drive to help fuel consumption? And should I check the tyre pressure when the rubber is cold or warm?

[chuboy]

There is no 'best', most of us like it around 34-36 psi but as long as it is at least what it says in the book you are okay. Higher tyre pressure decreases fuel consumption, increases steering response, decreases ride comfort, increases susceptibility to punctures and blowouts. So it's a compromise.

But ALWAYS check and adjust tyre pressure when cold.

[lovesil]

I'm getting 10.xxL/100km (pure city driving)

[redseven]

I've seen high 6's and 7L/100km at a constant 120 km/h cruise on highways. The cruise control really helps to keep fuel consumption low.

In town, the auto box is hopeless... 9-10L/100km is what I usually get. What's the most efficient sweet spot for this engine? Wondering if it's better to use the paddle shifters to shift at 3000 rpm or lower.

[Fredoops]

^^^^^ it's a heavy ass sedan dragged along by a 2.4 liter, don't expect
Much

[08r3308]

There is no 'best', most of us like it around 34-36 psi but as long as it is at least what it says in the book you are okay. Higher tyre pressure decreases fuel consumption, increases steering response, decreases ride comfort, increases susceptibility to punctures and blowouts. So it's a compromise.

But ALWAYS check and adjust tyre pressure when cold.

Follow this and you will be ok

[pitiek]

I find my CU2 has a better fuel economy once I changed petrol from 98 Shell to 95 caltex..
And the paddle shift help a lot but only when you had enough caffeine to concentrate on the 0-15L/100km gauge and the spedo.. And the things coming at you from the windscreen...
I warn you, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS..!!

[redseven]

I find my CU2 has a better fuel economy once I changed petrol from 98 Shell to 95 caltex..
And the paddle shift help a lot but only when you had enough caffeine to concentrate on the 0-15L/100km gauge and the spedo.. And the things coming at you from the windscreen...
I warn you, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS..!!

Need to grow another pair of eyes and another brain too It's impossible to use the paddles, keep an eye on the fuel consumption gauge, and another eye on traffic. I find the manual shifters useful only when cruising on highways and tackling mountain roads. Rather than making life easier, it becomes yet another thing to concentrate on...

How does the Euro 2.4 compare to the Euro Accord 2.0, Mazda 6 2.0, Mazda 6 2.5 or any VAG 2.0 turbo? For real world fuel economy, not the crazy manufacturer figures.

[Fredoops]

VAG 1.8 (Skoda) and 2.0 (VW) turbo would have better consumption figures, purely because the torque is all down low smothers is no need to gun the car to get it moving.

[BigBen]

Replace your oxygen sensor at 100,000km this should help restore fuel economy - unless the oxygen sensor has been damaged when changing to a new exhaust system.