FE drastically dropped in my Baleno...please help!!

sonic · 12th April 2006, 14:34

Hi guys,

The FE in my Baleno seems to have dropped drastically. Until the second service (4800K Kms), it was consistently giving 12 Kmpl with AC in the city. But post second service and a K&N stock replacement filter install, I seem to be getting pathetic mileage of ~8 Kmpl

I plan to take her to the service station sometime soon, but need your opinions as to why this could be happening or rather any probable problem areas. Could it be the K&N filter at fault? I don't see how since it is a stock replcaement one....has anyone heard of FE problems with K&N? Or maybe there was something done during maintainance which had an impact.

Any suggestions guys?

supremeBaleno · 12th April 2006, 14:59

12kmpl down to 8 ? That's bad.

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Originally Posted by sonic

But post second service and a K&N stock replacement filter install, I seem to be getting pathetic mileage of ~8 Kmpl. Could it be the K&N filter at fault? I don't see how since it is a stock replcaement one....

I am a little confused here.
1. Was there an air filter change during the 2nd service ? Don't think it is required that soon - atleast it was not done for my car.
2. When you say "K&N stock replacement filter" what do you mean ? Is the stock air filter on the Baleno a K&N ?

speedsatya · 12th April 2006, 15:08

try putting ur OE filter and then check the FE again ...i dont think the k&n has got anything to do with it ...take it back to the service station

sonic · 12th April 2006, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

12kmpl down to 8 ? That's bad.

I am a little confused here.
1. Was there an air filter change during the 2nd service ? Don't think it is required that soon - atleast it was not done for my car.
2. When you say "K&N stock replacement filter" what do you mean ? Is the stock air filter on the Baleno a K&N ?

Let me clarify. I removed the OE air filter and put in a K&N stock replacement just after the second service.

mclaren1885 · 12th April 2006, 15:27

Maybe ur driving stlye might have changed quite a bit owing to the roar (even in a stock replacement filter).. Listening to that sound certainly is addictive .. Thats one reason i can think off ..

I think u need to get the car serviced and try out ur FE figures again ..

narasimha raju · 12th April 2006, 18:58

I think you need to reset your ECU as you changed the air filter.

Rehaan · 12th April 2006, 22:29

1. Reset your ECM, for what its worth.

If that doesn't help

2. Put your stock filter back on and see if it makes a difference (reset ECM again after putting it back on)

If that still doesnt help, or even at the begining you can...

3. Get your MAF sensor checked.

cya
R

Revvhead · 13th April 2006, 09:04

Man, how do you get 12 in the city with the AC on?
I dunno what bangy driving is like, but there's no way one gets that in Bombay. All i can get is abt 9.

rdkarthik · 13th April 2006, 10:15

Hi,

If the car feels normal to drive,MAP sensor usually is not the issue. Chk the 02 sensor.

Karthik.

Rehaan · 13th April 2006, 10:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdkarthik

Hi,

If the car feels normal to drive,MAP sensor usually is not the issue. Chk the 02 sensor.

I think that makes more sense!

cya
R

sonic · 17th April 2006, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revvhead

Man, how do you get 12 in the city with the AC on?
I dunno what bangy driving is like, but there's no way one gets that in Bombay. All i can get is abt 9.

No way I can get 12 Kmpl with AC in B'lore. The figures I have listed below are for Mysore.....I'm in Mysore on all weekends and hence my car's there. In B'lore I use a two-wheeler, an Enfield Thunderbird.

Thanks for the suggestions guys! Appreciate your help with this

I'll try out the options and let you know what happens.

12th April 2006, 14:34	#1
sonic BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 97 Thanked: Once	FE drastically dropped in my Baleno...please help!! Hi guys, The FE in my Baleno seems to have dropped drastically. Until the second service (4800K Kms), it was consistently giving 12 Kmpl with AC in the city. But post second service and a K&N stock replacement filter install, I seem to be getting pathetic mileage of ~8 Kmpl I plan to take her to the service station sometime soon, but need your opinions as to why this could be happening or rather any probable problem areas. Could it be the K&N filter at fault? I don't see how since it is a stock replcaement one....has anyone heard of FE problems with K&N? Or maybe there was something done during maintainance which had an impact. Any suggestions guys?
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12th April 2006, 15:08	#3
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	try putting ur OE filter and then check the FE again ...i dont think the k&n has got anything to do with it ...take it back to the service station
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mclaren1885 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore (the city of modded cars) !! Posts: 4,820 Thanked: 46 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (10)	Maybe ur driving stlye might have changed quite a bit owing to the roar (even in a stock replacement filter).. Listening to that sound certainly is addictive .. Thats one reason i can think off .. I think u need to get the car serviced and try out ur FE figures again ..
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12th April 2006, 18:58	#6
narasimha raju BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 128 Thanked: 55 Times	I think you need to reset your ECU as you changed the air filter.
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12th April 2006, 22:29	#7
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,295 Thanked: 35,330 Times	1. Reset your ECM, for what its worth. If that doesn't help 2. Put your stock filter back on and see if it makes a difference (reset ECM again after putting it back on) If that still doesnt help, or even at the begining you can... 3. Get your MAF sensor checked. cya R
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13th April 2006, 09:04	#8
Revvhead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 450 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Man, how do you get 12 in the city with the AC on? I dunno what bangy driving is like, but there's no way one gets that in Bombay. All i can get is abt 9.
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13th April 2006, 10:15	#9
rdkarthik BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 206 Thanked: 13 Times	Hi, If the car feels normal to drive,MAP sensor usually is not the issue. Chk the 02 sensor. Karthik.
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