What is your Actual Fuel Efficiency?

kvish · 13th July 2006, 19:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by s.prashanth

do you guys know how to get good efficiancy????
1. fill gas in the late evening
2. at a fuel pump where the dispenser is relatively new
3. use your own addittives
4. fill the tank when it has 50% fuel

Quite interesting.... appreciate if you could give us some more gyan into these points...especially points 1 and 4...

kpzen · 13th July 2006, 21:21

Just did a road trip in Alto Lx trivandrum - palaghat n back with a stunning FE of 18.5kmpl (80% AC).....I just couldn't believe it the 1st time but checked it again n it was the same....

shuvc · 14th July 2006, 01:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

How does point 4 help ?

I believe to reduce evaporation losses. For eg, I normally top up after 15-20 days when there is around 8-10 litres of fuel left. So possibly if a top-up is done every 10 days , it might reduce losses. Will try and see.

MexXxentric · 15th July 2006, 17:20

Palio NV Sport

average-13.5 to 14 kmpl, town driving, with 60%AC.(gear ****fs after 3000rpm only)
worst 12.8kmpl

Sree

Surprise · 15th July 2006, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by MexXxentric

Palio NV Sport

average-13.5 to 14 kmpl, town driving, with 60%AC.(gear ****fs after 3000rpm only)
worst 12.8kmpl

Sree

whats model is ur car (year of purchase)

amit · 16th July 2006, 00:04

Quote:

Palio NV Sport
average-13.5 to 14 kmpl, town driving, with 60%AC.(gear ****fs after 3000rpm only) worst 12.8kmpl

Thats fantastic from a Palio! How many kms has your car done? Is that 12.8Kmpl with 60% AC on too? If so, I'd say it should give about 11kmpl with 100% AC. Still it's fantastic mileage. Looks like Fiat did their homework really well with the NV. I still don't know why the pre-NV cars bad mileage issue spread like wild fire but the much better mileage from NV series is not getting Fiat due credit. Just proves what I have been saying for years, Indians just love a disaster story.

neoonwheels · 16th July 2006, 20:04

Model: Palio 1.2 NV Sport

City: 30% AC on => 13.2 KMPL
No AC => 14.3 KMPL
Bharat Petrolium
Always gear shifts below 2000 RPM.

Highway: 100% AC => 15.5 KMPL
No AC => 17.6 KMPL
Never crossed 90 KMPH mark. Always in 60 - 90 KMPH

The figures above are all approx with a deflection of about 2-5 %.

Last time had a run of 300 KM and got overall 14.4 KMPL with 50% AC and 60% highway and 40% city driving. Highway driving was involved ghat setions of about 10 KM.

Cheers
NeoOnWheels
Palio 1.2 Sport/ 14 KMPL / AND IT ROCKS !!!

RacingForIndia · 26th July 2006, 17:08

Own a Fiesta 1.4

City: 13.5 (40 % AC), drive real smooth - of late. :-)

Highway: 17-18
I drove on the Expressway, didn’t cross 80(at times let the car to come into the 70's before touching the accelerator), and was very light footed.

Initially I used to get 9-10 but then I used to push the revs way up. Have "detuned" my driving and its already helping. The car allows you to drive it comfortable in the 5th even when you are doing 45 KMPH. Also the fact that the road to my office is one of the smoothest in Pune with less traffic helps (evenings are a different story though).

I have done 9K on my car, and I bought it in Jan.

neoonwheels · 28th July 2006, 21:43

All,

Saturday I had been to Mumbai and returned back yesterday. I
had been to Mira Rd (10 KM from Borivili) in Mumbai. I am from Pune and the
total run was about 410 KM. Following are the mileage details:

Model: Palio 1.2 NV Sport
Air pressure: All wheels 29 PSI
Gear changes: At 2000 RPM

1. From Pune to Mira Rd (Mumbai)
Total Run: 200 KM
City Run: 50 KM
Highway Run: 150 KM
AC use: 40%
Fuel used: 12 Lt
Average: 16.6 KMPL
Speed: Always in between 60-90 KMPH

2. From Mira Rd (Mumbai) to Pune
Total Run: 210 KM (Used a wrong way

)
City Run: 60 KM
Highway Run: 150 KM
AC use: 40%
Fuel used: 13 Lt
Average: 16.15 KMPL
Speed: Always in between 70-110 KMPH

Cheers
NeoOnWheels
Palio 1.2 Sport / 13 KMPL /AND IT ROCKS !!!!

Jasmeet · 7th August 2006, 02:20

Ford Ikon 1.6 Nxt, 2005

In City: 12
Highway 16
Both with 100% AC on.

Regards
Jasmeet Pal

rohitbagai · 7th August 2006, 04:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvish

Quite interesting.... appreciate if you could give us some more gyan into these points...especially points 1 and 4...

Hi..I can guess point Number:- 1 here.
It’s because of the density levels of gasoline increases/decreases with even slight change in atmospheric temperature. It’s not a wise idea though but getting it filled early morning could help because of overnight lower temperatures. So per liter of gasoline you will get more dense fuel. That fuel will have more energy levels than the low density ones. Hence you will get more mileage/performance per ltr of it. How ever personally I have never used this funda in real life situation though.
Cheers!

sandeep108 · 7th August 2006, 11:22

Yes, point no. 1 is due to higher density of fuels when it is cooler. Never fill in late afternoons! Point no. 4 is to perceived mainly to avoid evaporation, but in today's modern cars with expansion chambers and good sealed fuel caps/tanks it is a moot issue. The real reason for point 4 should be to avoid moisture in the fuel to condense and cause corrosion in the tank.

mahadev_kc · 18th August 2006, 19:11

My 3-month old Palio 1.6 Sport

15.5 KMPL (Highway, always within 100-120 KMPH with AC)
17.5 KMPL (Highway 80-100 KMPH with AC)
9-10.5 KMPL (City with AC)

omar1310 · 18th August 2006, 19:21

Hey, that's a great mileage for the only HOT HATCH in India (Palio 1.6 sport). Great!

harindra · 24th August 2006, 11:56

maruthi-800-1995 model 13 to 14kms incity

opel corsa swing 1.6-2003 dec 10 to 11 in city
15 to 16 highway with ac on

13th July 2006, 21:21	#407
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,611 Thanked: 1,880 Times View My Garage	Just did a road trip in Alto Lx trivandrum - palaghat n back with a stunning FE of 18.5kmpl (80% AC).....I just couldn't believe it the 1st time but checked it again n it was the same....
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15th July 2006, 17:20	#409
MexXxentric BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 248 Thanked: 11 Times	Palio NV Sport average-13.5 to 14 kmpl, town driving, with 60%AC.(gear ****fs after 3000rpm only) worst 12.8kmpl Sree
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16th July 2006, 20:04	#412
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,070 Thanked: 1,881 Times View My Garage	Model: Palio 1.2 NV Sport City: 30% AC on => 13.2 KMPL No AC => 14.3 KMPL Bharat Petrolium Always gear shifts below 2000 RPM. Highway: 100% AC => 15.5 KMPL No AC => 17.6 KMPL Never crossed 90 KMPH mark. Always in 60 - 90 KMPH The figures above are all approx with a deflection of about 2-5 %. Last time had a run of 300 KM and got overall 14.4 KMPL with 50% AC and 60% highway and 40% city driving. Highway driving was involved ghat setions of about 10 KM. Cheers NeoOnWheels Palio 1.2 Sport/ 14 KMPL / AND IT ROCKS !!!
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26th July 2006, 17:08	#413
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 484 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	Own a Fiesta 1.4 City: 13.5 (40 % AC), drive real smooth - of late. :-) Highway: 17-18 I drove on the Expressway, didn’t cross 80(at times let the car to come into the 70's before touching the accelerator), and was very light footed. Initially I used to get 9-10 but then I used to push the revs way up. Have "detuned" my driving and its already helping. The car allows you to drive it comfortable in the 5th even when you are doing 45 KMPH. Also the fact that the road to my office is one of the smoothest in Pune with less traffic helps (evenings are a different story though). I have done 9K on my car, and I bought it in Jan.
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28th July 2006, 21:43	#414
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,070 Thanked: 1,881 Times View My Garage	Who says palio has poor FE?? All, Saturday I had been to Mumbai and returned back yesterday. I had been to Mira Rd (10 KM from Borivili) in Mumbai. I am from Pune and the total run was about 410 KM. Following are the mileage details: Model: Palio 1.2 NV Sport Air pressure: All wheels 29 PSI Gear changes: At 2000 RPM 1. From Pune to Mira Rd (Mumbai) Total Run: 200 KM City Run: 50 KM Highway Run: 150 KM AC use: 40% Fuel used: 12 Lt Average: 16.6 KMPL Speed: Always in between 60-90 KMPH 2. From Mira Rd (Mumbai) to Pune Total Run: 210 KM (Used a wrong way ) City Run: 60 KM Highway Run: 150 KM AC use: 40% Fuel used: 13 Lt Average: 16.15 KMPL Speed: Always in between 70-110 KMPH Cheers NeoOnWheels Palio 1.2 Sport / 13 KMPL /AND IT ROCKS !!!!
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7th August 2006, 02:20	#415
Jasmeet BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 26 Thanked: 0 Times	Ford Ikon 1.6 Nxt, 2005 In City: 12 Highway 16 Both with 100% AC on. Regards Jasmeet Pal
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7th August 2006, 11:22	#417
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,051 Thanked: 304 Times	Yes, point no. 1 is due to higher density of fuels when it is cooler. Never fill in late afternoons! Point no. 4 is to perceived mainly to avoid evaporation, but in today's modern cars with expansion chambers and good sealed fuel caps/tanks it is a moot issue. The real reason for point 4 should be to avoid moisture in the fuel to condense and cause corrosion in the tank.
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18th August 2006, 19:11	#418
mahadev_kc BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 328 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	My 3-month old Palio 1.6 Sport 15.5 KMPL (Highway, always within 100-120 KMPH with AC) 17.5 KMPL (Highway 80-100 KMPH with AC) 9-10.5 KMPL (City with AC)
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18th August 2006, 19:21	#419
omar1310 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 146 Thanked: 7 Times	That's awsome mileage for this HOT HATCH Hey, that's a great mileage for the only HOT HATCH in India (Palio 1.6 sport). Great!
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24th August 2006, 11:56	#420
harindra Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	maruthi-800-1995 model 13 to 14kms incity opel corsa swing 1.6-2003 dec 10 to 11 in city 15 to 16 highway with ac on
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