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Fuel economy

Started by sle3per · 1 Feb 2012 · 8 replies

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sle3perArchived member
From a standard naturally aspirated VL, what kind of fuel consumption should i be expecting from a full tank of fuel, roughly how many K's should a tank of fuel last ? Thanks gentlemen Regards sle3per.
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bck2basicArchived member
I get roughly 400kms on a "FULL" tank. That's filling it pretty much til it overflows. In the city I get less, probably like 350kms. I've also found that you get more fuel in a manual vl then an auto. I have no mods. No extractors, exhaust, pod filter, etc. My timing is 18-19 deg, and my mixture is set at factory. I also use 98 premium.
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sle3perArchived member
how much does a tank set you back, my vs sets me back around 80 bux and i get roughly around 500 - 550 km to a tank. Thats not modded either.
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bck2basicArchived member
Well I dont let my tank go under a quarter full, so it normally costs me around $60 +/- and I'll get around 350kms in the city.
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sle3perArchived member
thats not bad. cheers mate Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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BoyracerArchived member
Last NA I had was better on fuel than an ecotec but you need to keep em tuned with fresh plugs, leads, air cleaner etc, on country roads they can be as good as a four cyl.
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Gab dHArchived member
I drove a bit over 420km yesterday for $45 fuel @ $1.38 so around 32L I have extractors, new air filter, new plugs, new leads and a huge hole in my exhaust haha
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Danny_BoyArchived member
Barely used to let it go under a quarter so i thought my consumption was alright. I used to average around 370ish around town, that's with with 300k on the clock, shiftkitted auto with a stally, FULL exhaust system (2 1/4) advanced timing, bp ultimate, new leads, new fuel filter and regular servicing. Didn't do many country runs but could probably get 100k's + then city driving.
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Duke57TTArchived member
All going to depend on driving style and average speed. However on the open hwy you should be aiming for around 600+kms Around town 400+kms would be achievable.
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