How to achieve Max FE in an Opel Corsa? - Team-BHP

raj_7703 · 5th March 2008, 17:52

Hello All experts,

My first thread in BHP forum and i love this forum for making me learn a lot of new things about automobiles.

Everybody knows that Opel Corsa does not return a good FE. Iam sure average KMPL for an opel COrsa would be less than 10 in city and 12-14 in highway. My Corsa 1.4 GSI returns 7-8 in city without AC, 10-12 in highways with 40% AC ON.

Why don't you all experts put some advices/suggestions on how to drive to achieve the max KMPL out of an opel COrsa, it would save so many CORSA owners from burning their pockets for fuel.

anyadvice on gear ratios, adequate tyre pressure, what to check in the hood etc will be helpful

thanks in advance
Raj

GTO · 5th March 2008, 18:14

Hi Raj

Look up the Max Fuel Efficiency article in the Team-BHP Advice section.

androdev · 5th March 2008, 18:35

losing battle my friend :-)

-fellow corsa owner. (my ATM card is with my driver)

dinu2506 · 5th March 2008, 18:36

Few points to consider

1) Do an engine decarb if not done for the last 20000km
2) Maintain correct tyre pressure, does not harm to overinflate around 2 psi above recommended. Will not affect ride quality drastically
3) Clean/change the air filter
4) last but not the least try a different filling station in order to eliminate a doubt about the quantity.

highwayblaze · 5th March 2008, 20:37

Take out all the loose unwanted stuff from your trunk. If you want to go all the way go ahead and take out the spare wheel as well. basically reduce all the unwanted weight. My family owns a corsa back home in india and it sucks in fuel economy.

danlalan · 5th March 2008, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_7703

it would save so many CORSA owners from burning their pockets for fuel.

Raj

Hmm having said that... i would really like to know of this one corsa owner ADMAN77 who had/has a corsa. Was a 1.4 then did an engine swap and is running a 1.6 now.. with short pipe and the usual stage 1 mods complete..going on to stage2 mods...etc.. Wonder what his FE would be like??

jkdas · 5th March 2008, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by androdev

losing battle my friend :-)

-fellow corsa owner. (my ATM card is with my driver)

nice one

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinu2506

Few points to consider

1) Do an engine decarb if not done for the last 20000km
2) Maintain correct tyre pressure, does not harm to overinflate around 2 psi above recommended. Will not affect ride quality drastically
3) Clean/change the air filter
4) last but not the least try a different filling station in order to eliminate a doubt about the quantity.

Guess raj can start with these for now. Driving style also matters

How about LPG ?

alias · 5th March 2008, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by highwayblaze

Take out all the loose unwanted stuff from your trunk. If you want to go all the way go ahead and take out the spare wheel as well. basically reduce all the unwanted weight. My family owns a corsa back home in india and it sucks in fuel economy.

[b] i agree

taking out the spare wheel is not recommended can cause issues if punctured and the max fe from a corsa can only be 8km/l or max to max 9km/l

any thing above that is a mircle

VC12 · 6th March 2008, 08:32

I remember GM recommends IFTEX System G additive for Corsa and this si basically aimed for enhancing FE...

One may want to try out this option.

raj_7703 · 6th March 2008, 15:23

Read an article from a Corsa Owner through mouth shut review who suggests keeping the tyre pressure at 29 psi for good FE(OPEL CORSA 1.4 GSI Review)
He also suggests to clean the IAC valve (Idle air control valve -Around Rs 400 at GM). After cleaning this valve he started getting 12.5 - 13 in the city and 14.5 - 16.5 in the highway with AC ON which is absolutely fantastic for a corsa. If every corsa gets around these figures, the resale value would have increased some more...

Is the tyre pressure @ 29, a good move ? What about the IAC Valve?

raj_7703 · 6th March 2008, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Hi Raj

Look up the Max Fuel Efficiency article in the Team-BHP Advice section.

Sorry GTO, i could not make much out of it specifically for a CORSA

arjunrudra · 13th July 2008, 08:35

i have a modified 1.6 ltre opel corsa...stage 1 complete....i seem to be getting descent figures....

Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks.

5th March 2008, 17:52	#1 (permalink)
raj_7703 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18	How to achieve Max FE in an Opel Corsa? Hello All experts, My first thread in BHP forum and i love this forum for making me learn a lot of new things about automobiles. Everybody knows that Opel Corsa does not return a good FE. Iam sure average KMPL for an opel COrsa would be less than 10 in city and 12-14 in highway. My Corsa 1.4 GSI returns 7-8 in city without AC, 10-12 in highways with 40% AC ON. Why don't you all experts put some advices/suggestions on how to drive to achieve the max KMPL out of an opel COrsa, it would save so many CORSA owners from burning their pockets for fuel. anyadvice on gear ratios, adequate tyre pressure, what to check in the hood etc will be helpful thanks in advance Raj

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highwayblaze BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago/Mumbai/Pune Posts: 761 View My Garage	Take out all the loose unwanted stuff from your trunk. If you want to go all the way go ahead and take out the spare wheel as well. basically reduce all the unwanted weight. My family owns a corsa back home in india and it sucks in fuel economy. __________________ Chill Pill Blaze

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VC12 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 297 View My Garage	I remember GM recommends IFTEX System G additive for Corsa and this si basically aimed for enhancing FE... One may want to try out this option. __________________ VC 12=>>>

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arjunrudra Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: chennai Posts: 2	i have a modified 1.6 ltre opel corsa...stage 1 complete....i seem to be getting descent figures.... Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid...typing...like...this. Thanks. Last edited by Rehaan : 13th July 2008 at 10:22. Reason: Please see note in post.

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androdev BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 521	losing battle my friend :-) -fellow corsa owner. (my ATM card is with my driver)

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dinu2506 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 198 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Few points to consider 1) Do an engine decarb if not done for the last 20000km 2) Maintain correct tyre pressure, does not harm to overinflate around 2 psi above recommended. Will not affect ride quality drastically 3) Clean/change the air filter 4) last but not the least try a different filling station in order to eliminate a doubt about the quantity.

6th March 2008, 15:23	#10 (permalink)
raj_7703 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18	Read an article from a Corsa Owner through mouth shut review who suggests keeping the tyre pressure at 29 psi for good FE(OPEL CORSA 1.4 GSI Review) He also suggests to clean the IAC valve (Idle air control valve -Around Rs 400 at GM). After cleaning this valve he started getting 12.5 - 13 in the city and 14.5 - 16.5 in the highway with AC ON which is absolutely fantastic for a corsa. If every corsa gets around these figures, the resale value would have increased some more... Is the tyre pressure @ 29, a good move ? What about the IAC Valve?

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