Fuel Consumption Survey!
01-18-2007, 08:35 AM
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Fuel Consumption Survey!
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...
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Cheers...
Newbie Rx8 Driver.
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01-18-2007, 11:11 AM
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Dave C.I.M, diam diam.. If you want to Pang Sai, go ahead.. remember to flush.
Svper, mines 06 make, 4AT. Used to be using Shell 20W50, now on Idemitsu racing Mineral Oil. Change every 4000-4500km. FC is 7.5km/l. No mods, running on 18 wheels.
Svper, mines 06 make, 4AT. Used to be using Shell 20W50, now on Idemitsu racing Mineral Oil. Change every 4000-4500km. FC is 7.5km/l. No mods, running on 18 wheels.
01-18-2007, 01:28 PM
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Hey dave, you know this is a Asia thread. They do their own thing, talk their own talk. Leave 'em be.
BTW i bought another vehicle for a daily driver so that I could get better gas mileage. The vehicle?
2002 Chevy Silverado. Seriously.
BTW i bought another vehicle for a daily driver so that I could get better gas mileage. The vehicle?
2002 Chevy Silverado. Seriously.
01-18-2007, 05:58 PM
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Thx INXS... but thats amazing... Got a friend on 4AT too... uses shell V-power. Does like only 5km/l... even if it's his mum who is driving it... stock 4AT... no mods...
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01-18-2007, 06:53 PM
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Wow 5km/l is abit too extreme right. I am getting average abt 8km/l +-. Me '04 6MT. The worse i heard is 6.5km/l.
The mum cant be heavy foot and rev when she drive right? hahaha
maybe the family all racer...... kidding.
The mum cant be heavy foot and rev when she drive right? hahaha
maybe the family all racer...... kidding.
01-18-2007, 08:24 PM
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Holy shitz dude. 5km/l?? On a stock car??
Thats ridiculous and a SURE sign that something is very wrong with the car bro. Go get it checked out - seriously.
What size wheels you running? Is your tire pressure at the recommended levels? Are you using fuel additives like Octane boosters? If you are? Stop. They aint good for the car bruv and certainly aint good for your wallet. When was your car last serviced?
I'm on a end '05 6MT and I do 375km on a full tank. This is purely urban driving with next to no expressway driving which would probably increase my FC. That works out to be about 7.2km/l on an average of a 52L full tank (I think the tank is 55L but I dont like leaving it that close) for me. Unfortunately the only expressway I could use to work is the CTE and we all know how much of an 'express'way that really is.
Last thing I'm using Caltex. Find it does actually clean your engine somewhat and I feel that the engine is smoother and more responsive than when I was using any other premium fuel (and no I dont work for Caltex just in case ur wondering lol).
Thats ridiculous and a SURE sign that something is very wrong with the car bro. Go get it checked out - seriously.
What size wheels you running? Is your tire pressure at the recommended levels? Are you using fuel additives like Octane boosters? If you are? Stop. They aint good for the car bruv and certainly aint good for your wallet. When was your car last serviced?
I'm on a end '05 6MT and I do 375km on a full tank. This is purely urban driving with next to no expressway driving which would probably increase my FC. That works out to be about 7.2km/l on an average of a 52L full tank (I think the tank is 55L but I dont like leaving it that close) for me. Unfortunately the only expressway I could use to work is the CTE and we all know how much of an 'express'way that really is.
Last thing I'm using Caltex. Find it does actually clean your engine somewhat and I feel that the engine is smoother and more responsive than when I was using any other premium fuel (and no I dont work for Caltex just in case ur wondering lol).
01-18-2007, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Swerve76
Holy shitz dude. 5km/l?? On a stock car??
Thats ridiculous and a SURE sign that something is very wrong with the car bro. Go get it checked out - seriously.
What size wheels you running? Is your tire pressure at the recommended levels? Are you using fuel additives like Octane boosters? If you are? Stop. They aint good for the car bruv and certainly aint good for your wallet. When was your car last serviced?
I'm on a end '05 6MT and I do 375km on a full tank. This is purely urban driving with next to no expressway driving which would probably increase my FC. That works out to be about 7.2km/l on an average of a 52L full tank (I think the tank is 55L but I dont like leaving it that close) for me. Unfortunately the only expressway I could use to work is the CTE and we all know how much of an 'express'way that really is.
Last thing I'm using Caltex. Find it does actually clean your engine somewhat and I feel that the engine is smoother and more responsive than when I was using any other premium fuel (and no I dont work for Caltex just in case ur wondering lol).
Thats ridiculous and a SURE sign that something is very wrong with the car bro. Go get it checked out - seriously.
What size wheels you running? Is your tire pressure at the recommended levels? Are you using fuel additives like Octane boosters? If you are? Stop. They aint good for the car bruv and certainly aint good for your wallet. When was your car last serviced?
I'm on a end '05 6MT and I do 375km on a full tank. This is purely urban driving with next to no expressway driving which would probably increase my FC. That works out to be about 7.2km/l on an average of a 52L full tank (I think the tank is 55L but I dont like leaving it that close) for me. Unfortunately the only expressway I could use to work is the CTE and we all know how much of an 'express'way that really is.
Last thing I'm using Caltex. Find it does actually clean your engine somewhat and I feel that the engine is smoother and more responsive than when I was using any other premium fuel (and no I dont work for Caltex just in case ur wondering lol).
And using the rx8 on the expressway may actually give u better mileage than urban driving.... for other cars not sure. FOr rx8, very sure.
01-18-2007, 10:12 PM
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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...
HUH??!?!??!?!!? Full TAnk could hit 580 KM??? Mine only hit 460KM and have to pump in 54 litres back to the tank...??qQ
01-18-2007, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
Fuel additives has nothing to do with fuel consumption.
And using the rx8 on the expressway may actually give u better mileage than urban driving.... for other cars not sure. FOr rx8, very sure.
And since ur online now Ivan, you joining us 2nite or what bro?
01-18-2007, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Swerve76
My point exactly. Thats why I said for him to stop using them.
Yup you are right on that which is why I stressed that I'm doing mainly Urban driving. Stop start traffic = burn more fuel than cruising at consistant highway speeds.
And since ur online now Ivan, you joining us 2nite or what bro?
Yup you are right on that which is why I stressed that I'm doing mainly Urban driving. Stop start traffic = burn more fuel than cruising at consistant highway speeds.
And since ur online now Ivan, you joining us 2nite or what bro?
The way the forum is now, if i dun come, everything will start all over again.... and indirectly.
anyway will be there to pay for outstanding drinks.
Pardon me, my english is "O" level standard only.. hope it doesnt come across as rude.
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01-18-2007, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
Y do u need to press me for this answer, even knowing i online or not? Anyway thanks for inviting me to answer ur question.
The way the forum is now, if i dun come, everything will start all over again.... and indirectly.
anyway will be there to pay for outstanding drinks.
Pardon me, my english is "O" level standard only.. hope it doesnt come across as rude.
The way the forum is now, if i dun come, everything will start all over again.... and indirectly.
anyway will be there to pay for outstanding drinks.
Pardon me, my english is "O" level standard only.. hope it doesnt come across as rude.
Its a lot easier to sit down and talk than to do it via forums. Forums have this nasty habit of conveying messages that you dont want.
Case in point when you had to apologise for your english (which seems fine to me) just in case it offended me.
I am of course not offended in the least - but it reinforces my point that forums really aint the best way to communicate or solve issues.
Once again I dont need you there to pay for drinks. I hardly even know you, why should you pay for me? I would however appreciate a smile and a handshake.
The rest would then be up to just how sincere the two of you really are in settling things and I guess thats the whole point of this meet. Just find it a shame that things have turned out the way they have thats all.
Anyway I'm done trying to push for a resolution. Not like I'm getting paid to do this **** anyway. Would have been nice if everyone got along well and we had regular 50 car Sepang trips. But if it does not happen then tough **** - thats life right?
01-19-2007, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Swerve76
Keen to settle this once and for all.
Its a lot easier to sit down and talk than to do it via forums. Forums have this nasty habit of conveying messages that you dont want.
Case in point when you had to apologise for your english (which seems fine to me) just in case it offended me.
I am of course not offended in the least - but it reinforces my point that forums really aint the best way to communicate or solve issues.
Once again I dont need you there to pay for drinks. I hardly even know you, why should you pay for me? I would however appreciate a smile and a handshake.
The rest would then be up to just how sincere the two of you really are in settling things and I guess thats the whole point of this meet. Just find it a shame that things have turned out the way they have thats all.
Anyway I'm done trying to push for a resolution. Not like I'm getting paid to do this **** anyway. Would have been nice if everyone got along well and we had regular 50 car Sepang trips. But if it does not happen then tough **** - thats life right?
Its a lot easier to sit down and talk than to do it via forums. Forums have this nasty habit of conveying messages that you dont want.
Case in point when you had to apologise for your english (which seems fine to me) just in case it offended me.
I am of course not offended in the least - but it reinforces my point that forums really aint the best way to communicate or solve issues.
Once again I dont need you there to pay for drinks. I hardly even know you, why should you pay for me? I would however appreciate a smile and a handshake.
The rest would then be up to just how sincere the two of you really are in settling things and I guess thats the whole point of this meet. Just find it a shame that things have turned out the way they have thats all.
Anyway I'm done trying to push for a resolution. Not like I'm getting paid to do this **** anyway. Would have been nice if everyone got along well and we had regular 50 car Sepang trips. But if it does not happen then tough **** - thats life right?
01-19-2007, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
buying drinks is for generally all rx8 members, be it new or old. My usual practise anyway... I dun collect money then buy for u all. this type of thing i no geh gao one...
01-19-2007, 12:57 AM
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Wah!! Then stingy farker like me will benefit by getting 2 free drinks tonight. 
Kidding......
By the way, I think you guys are hijacking the thread. 
6AT on 235/19 wheels, no other mod. 370 @ 52L for first tank. Will update on if there is a diff in subsequent tanks.
Kidding......By the way, I think you guys are hijacking the thread.
6AT on 235/19 wheels, no other mod. 370 @ 52L for first tank. Will update on if there is a diff in subsequent tanks.
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01-19-2007, 01:10 AM
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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...
tank...mostly night driving on the expressway, without mods except for rims,
redline it twice, rest of the time drives like an auntie, had to pump 54l of
petrol back in after that...so it works out to be ard 9.5km/l...
As for the engine oil, only use mineral n synthetic oil made for rotary...ordinary
synthetic will damage ur engine...mineral oil confirm must change every 5000km...
synthetic rotary oil can stretch up to 10000km i heard but best still change during
5000km...
01-19-2007, 01:42 AM
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Rei.. dun think synthetic rotary oil can stretch til 10,000km. Most probably the majority of the engine oil would have been burned off by 5,000km anyway. I think you should still change at 5,000km regardless of mineral or synthetic engine oil.
01-19-2007, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Silver_Z
Wah!! Then stingy farker like me will benefit by getting 2 free drinks tonight. Kidding......
By the way, I think you guys are hijacking the thread.
6AT on 235/19 wheels, no other mod. 370 @ 52L for first tank. Will update on if there is a diff in subsequent tanks.
Kidding......By the way, I think you guys are hijacking the thread.
6AT on 235/19 wheels, no other mod. 370 @ 52L for first tank. Will update on if there is a diff in subsequent tanks.
I only got about 335 @ 52l. Now 2nd tank doesn't seems to be any better. Mine only 18" wheels ...
01-19-2007, 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sqflyer
Rei.. dun think synthetic rotary oil can stretch til 10,000km. Most probably the majority of the engine oil would have been burned off by 5,000km anyway. I think you should still change at 5,000km regardless of mineral or synthetic engine oil.
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, 02:53 AM
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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