Fuel Consumption Survey!
01-19-2007, 02:57 AM
#26
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 356
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by blackrider
eh how come your fc better than mine 
I only got about 335 @ 52l. Now 2nd tank doesn't seems to be any better. Mine only 18" wheels ...
I only got about 335 @ 52l. Now 2nd tank doesn't seems to be any better. Mine only 18" wheels ...
01-19-2007, 03:00 AM
#27
White Rotary
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Somewhere I Belong...
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Rainne
normal driving, i change gears at 3k+ rpm and ya, also bluffing a little
not sure if u find SPC petrol seems to last longer, cos i was trying to empty the tank but seems can't finish (my car dislikes spc). but vpower seems to evaporate
not sure if u find SPC petrol seems to last longer, cos i was trying to empty the tank but seems can't finish (my car dislikes spc). but vpower seems to evaporate
also must branded...
01-19-2007, 03:40 AM
#28
stock standard
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: east side
Posts: 541
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Rei
Hahaha...another myth busted...anyway, thats wat my authorised workshop told
me...they told me to change the oil after 10000km if i'm using synthetic...at least
now I know how much they really noe abt the rotary...thanks for the info,
bro...
Hmm...but that only means 1 thing...monster garage....here I come...its a state
emergency...I need new oil...
heehee...
me...they told me to change the oil after 10000km if i'm using synthetic...at least
now I know how much they really noe abt the rotary...thanks for the info,
bro...
Hmm...but that only means 1 thing...monster garage....here I come...its a state
emergency...I need new oil...
heehee...
01-19-2007, 04:41 AM
#29
Silver 8
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Hillside Drive
Posts: 133
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My 4AT RX8 manufactured in 05 but i just got it brand new last Nov.
I got 7.2km/L. I'm on a 225R17 45R. No mod but with grounding and Voltage stabilizer...
I'm using 20W50 mineral and hope to switch to 10w30 Royal purple sythetic. Using Shell 98..
I got 7.2km/L. I'm on a 225R17 45R. No mod but with grounding and Voltage stabilizer...
I'm using 20W50 mineral and hope to switch to 10w30 Royal purple sythetic. Using Shell 98..
01-19-2007, 06:04 AM
#30
A wanker with the Wenkel
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Singapore
Posts: 323
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Aiyah, the 580km per tank method must be down to the taxi/rocker combo. ie when going down hill, kick it into free gear plus the driver has to rock himself back & forth in his seat to add forward momentum. If got passenger, must also get them to rock back & forth in their seats to add to forward momentum. Old Irish trick.
My max has been 525km per tank before wiping the seat off my forehead and roll into a petrol station. All stock except for the F1 super-strakes mod.
My max has been 525km per tank before wiping the seat off my forehead and roll into a petrol station. All stock except for the F1 super-strakes mod.
01-19-2007, 07:02 AM
#31
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: KL, Msia.
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Rainne
6MT '04... full tank 580km 
i also find that traffic jams (CTE-3 beeps) eat my fuel......n clutch...
i also find that traffic jams (CTE-3 beeps) eat my fuel......n clutch...
01-19-2007, 07:58 AM
#33
Pearl White (Type S)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Simpang Bedok
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I heard that first run -n (which i am going to do diligently, correct me if i am wrong) 1k change (have to be mineral), 5k change (also mineral) than after that you can choose to drag 10k on synthetic or every 5k on mineral... Is this theoretically true? what difference will it make if i go from synthetic to mineral and vice versa?
Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
01-19-2007, 08:04 AM
#34
DaveCm
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Central North Carolina
Posts: 670
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry. I just over reacted. I just could not stand the thought of another fuel thread. Sorry. My bad. Oh, I hit 21mpg with my last tank. At work, don't know the conversion. I never got that much before and it was combined city/highway.
01-20-2007, 12:41 AM
#35
White Rotary
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Somewhere I Belong...
Posts: 405
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ngkenny
hearsay that day someone already booked the oil at monster.....hmmmmm....i wonder who...haha
I wonder who...
Hahaha...
01-20-2007, 07:33 AM
#36
RX(4+4)
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: South Africa
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
170kW 6 speed manual
Magnatech 15W40
93 unleaded
Standard 18inch (Bridgestone Potenza) : The tyres CAN screw-up your consumption.
5000km on the clock
520km per full tank
Driving style : mood dependent
Mileage is the same no matter how I drive (during break in period, and during normal driving period)
Magnatech 15W40
93 unleaded
Standard 18inch (Bridgestone Potenza) : The tyres CAN screw-up your consumption.
5000km on the clock
520km per full tank
Driving style : mood dependent
Mileage is the same no matter how I drive (during break in period, and during normal driving period)
01-20-2007, 07:56 AM
#37
SC 300HP!!
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Singapore, North-east
Posts: 3,182
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by msenzo
170kW 6 speed manual
Magnatech 15W40
93 unleaded
Standard 18inch (Bridgestone Potenza) : The tyres CAN screw-up your consumption.
5000km on the clock
520km per full tank
Driving style : mood dependent
Mileage is the same no matter how I drive (during break in period, and during normal driving period)
Magnatech 15W40
93 unleaded
Standard 18inch (Bridgestone Potenza) : The tyres CAN screw-up your consumption.
5000km on the clock
520km per full tank
Driving style : mood dependent
Mileage is the same no matter how I drive (during break in period, and during normal driving period)
01-20-2007, 08:58 AM
#39
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: East Coast of Singapore
Posts: 115
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by clarencel
We are all talking about 61Litres fuel tank capacity right?
Mine is 6MT 05, Almost all stock. average 400Km only when red indicator lit.
01-20-2007, 09:05 AM
#40
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: KL, Msia.
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
yea.. i think most of us would get close to 400 or just a little over 400.
so, for those who are hitting the 500s constantly... well done..
stil very curious how to get a hint of that... anyone?
so, for those who are hitting the 500s constantly... well done..
stil very curious how to get a hint of that... anyone?
01-20-2007, 11:46 AM
#42
RX7LEVINVR4SILVIACRVRX8
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: At the Foot of Bukit Timah Hill
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Svper
Hi guys, can you please state the type of Rx8 you are driving (4AT, 6AT, 5MT or 6MT) and give a rough estimate for your FC... And also some tips on Rotary Engine Oil. Mineral or Synthetic... and also how often do you change it...
Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
Just passed 1500km
1st 1000k oil changed - Shell Mineral 20/50
Gas used: SPC 95 ( got 14% discount )
Air-cond level : 1st level with temp between 22-23C
Mod : MM 18" wheel, Goodyear Respec2 (225/45)
driving style : maintained @ 2500rpm for gear changed, crusing 6spd between 85-110km/h rpm @ 1800 -2000. ( 50% expressway & 50% short distance driving )
so far only using MT twice and RPM hit 7000k....bcos Buang tong kena chio by a Celica & a new civic... but shiok lah !
Average Mileage is 7.5km/litre or 50-53 litres for 400km.
( By the way my 03 CRV best is only 8km/L with 17" Wheel )
Now, i'm testing it see what different mileage achievable with filling up full-tank and filling up only half-tank driving. ( In the past experienced with my slivia & CRV got better Km with half tank about 20km more...strange ? )
cheers !
01-20-2007, 11:38 PM
#44
A wanker with the Wenkel
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Singapore
Posts: 323
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My question after all this reporting is: how much is the difference between AT and MT 8's in terms of fuel consumption? Also between 4AT vrs 6AT; 5MT vrs 6MT.
01-21-2007, 09:30 AM
#46
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by coupe07
93 unleaded??????????? be prepared.....
93 unleaded is same as the guys using in USA. 93 is a PON rating. equivalent to 98 RON.
see this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating
01-21-2007, 09:50 AM
#47
Pearl White (Type S)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Simpang Bedok
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Holy... Its Chemistry already... haha... BTW... what petrol is best for run in period... and after run in? I am planing to go V power during the first 1k and than the next 5k... after that 98 continuously... comments?
Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
01-21-2007, 10:27 AM
#48
RX(4+4)
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: South Africa
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by CoupeM
The guy is from africa..different rating for gas I think
Also, I haven't seen any difference in mileage between when using different grades, only the idle vibration of the gear lever decreases when using 95 RON.
Perhaps the reason I get 520km on a tank is because I drive until the fuel guage needle is below the last marking. That means, it is REALLY empty, most of the time.
01-21-2007, 07:03 PM
#49
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 598
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Svper
Holy... Its Chemistry already... haha... BTW... what petrol is best for run in period... and after run in? I am planing to go V power during the first 1k and than the next 5k... after that 98 continuously... comments?
Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
I think it comes down to personal choice, but for me I prefer Caltex Platinum.
01-21-2007, 10:26 PM
#50
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: KL, Msia.
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by msenzo
Perhaps the reason I get 520km on a tank is because I drive until the fuel guage needle is below the last marking. That means, it is REALLY empty, most of the time.