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Fuel consumption

Started by DennisRB30 · 24 July 2002 · 29 replies

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jordyArchived member
When I first bought my 3L N/A Berlina, the vacuum hose had fallen off the fuel regulator and the PCV hose had a hole in it which made it really REALLY thirsty. I think I got about 21L/100km until it got fixed Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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BoostedcalArchived member
I drove from Newcastle down near the Moonee bridge on Fri night and back. Used a half a tank down and back. Sitting beside this Wrexie for about 20 min.**** knows how fast we were goin, as my speedo has died on me. But I think 5 grand in 5th past the twin caltex's is ****in mad when you're catchin cars that are doing 110. We eventually slowed down for the purpose of life preservation. The coolant temp was sittin miles lower than I have seen it before. Cheerin since I got that damn engine in! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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platinumArchived member
I got excellent economy the other night when the CAS died... two coppers pushing it up the street (thanks anyway ) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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v8rArchived member
hmmmm, just got 320 km out of a full (59L, chokka block full) tank in my NA VL / auto pos.. 95% town, remainder high speed highway.. usually only put in 20 bux a week, and do just a little over 100k's of town driving.. Joel.
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posychocircusArchived member
How are you guys measuring these figures? How accurate is it?
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sir calaisArchived member
Wouldn't have a clue my o/d doesn't work.....
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jordyArchived member
Get a full tank of fuel, which is around 60L (63 for me). Set the odometer to zero. Next time you fill up, take note of how many litres your car took and what the odometer reads. (Litres/Km)*100 gives you fuel economy per 100km. Of course, if your odometer doesn't work, then you can pretend it's whatever you want Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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nathoArchived member
mine uses 12-13l/100k around town mostly in peak hour and with a fair bit of thrashing. guess thats about right for an n/a auto.
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VL CommyArchived member
Hey all. Well i get around 300kms to about 43ltrs city driving. I always run my car till the fuel gauge is showing empty and is definately sitting on the red but when i fill up it only take 40-45ltrs to fill it??? Could the previous owner have got a different fuel tank put in it or do you think maybe my fuel gauge is stuffed??? also is this sorta economy decent??
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KylieArchived member
I get about 350KM on a Full Tank, I'm not sure if this is good or not... :roll:
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