[spadival]

Hmm.. No A/C in city driving and in this heat ?? Thanks, but I prefer not to have a fresh coat of carbon deposit on my face as I drive along keeping the windows open.

Lets give credit where its due. The Baleno engine is inherently fuel efficient without compromising on other parameters. All you have to do is drive sensibly and service the car regularly.

[mclaren1885]

Originally Posted by spadival

Hmm.. No A/C in city driving and in this heat ??

you see I do not have AC in my baleno .. Broken AC condensor which costs 22k is delaying repairs .. Dont want to claim insurance right now ..

[v1p3r]

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Leg off the A pedal in 5th means no fuel being injected at all ..

I used to think that too, but I'm not so sure anymore.

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

So when shall I buy you a zinger ??

Anytime!

[Mpower]

Originally Posted by mclaren1885

Leg off the A pedal in 5th means no fuel being injected at all .. Thats the key to achieving a good FE ....

Where did you hear that from? Have you ever hit the rev limiter...thats what a fuel cut will feel like. Although companies are trying to figure out how to cut fuel on some cylinders and keep the misfire, vibration and shake under control.

[mclaren1885]

Originally Posted by Mpower

Where did you hear that from? Have you ever hit the rev limiter...thats what a fuel cut will feel like. Although companies are trying to figure out how to cut fuel on some cylinders and keep the misfire, vibration and shake under control.

Yes , I have hit the limiter and do know how it feels.. In some cars I hear that the limiter is not only based on fuel cut off but ignition cut off also or so I am told .. Well I have heard the above from a couple of tuners that I know and also have read about the same on this very forum ... Here is the proof :

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/226145-post32.html

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/409853-post94.html

Building standalones I atleast expect karthik to know what he is talking about .. I could be wrong though just like anyone in this world ..

[theMAG]

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Once I have gained enough speed I simply would shift to 5th from 3rd directly(city driving).Its pretty rare that we find a chance to do this these days in bangalore, but then I do it every time I find an instance.

Can someone throw light on this , if this is advisable?

I do it too. Fortunately the route to my office is spared of the traffic jams in other places. I quick-shift to 5th from 3rd primarily because I'm a 5th gear guy and hate driving the car in lower gears. The knock-on effect is the above-average FE I get

[Godfather]

Originally Posted by theMAG

I'm a 5th gear guy and hate driving the car in lower gears. The knock-on effect is the above-average FE I get

Hmmm.. When was the last time you drove your car.. cause in what... ummm.. 5 meets and not once i have seen the Swift.. Parked at home all time should give you exceptionally good mileage..Which i doubt even solar powered vehicles can match.

Godfather

[binz]

Originally Posted by v1p3r

I used to think that too, but I'm not so sure anymore.


Anytime!

Rahul...engine ON means fuel is being injected...we both know that..its the principle pn which the IC engine works

[theMAG]

Originally Posted by Godfather

Hmmm.. When was the last time you drove your car.. cause in what... ummm.. 5 meets and not once i have seen the Swift.. Parked at home all time should give you exceptionally good mileage..Which i doubt even solar powered vehicles can match.

Godfather

Whose car did you think I was standing next to during the most recent Tavern party? Mine. I cant help it if Vikram_D's and my black Swifts look the same. Bad observation skills from a supposed mafia don. Now - coming back to mileage - you should try the 5th gear quickshift in your Safari and see if you like the results.

[mclaren1885]

Originally Posted by binz

Rahul...engine ON means fuel is being injected...we both know that..its the principle on which the IC engine works

There is also something known as DFCO (deceleration fuel cut off) .. Try and do some research on it .. I am too lazy to put up the links .. Maybe it will redefine your knowledge about IC engines and the advent of newer technology ..

[Godfather]

Originally Posted by theMAG

Now - coming back to mileage - you should try the 5th gear quickshift in your Safari and see if you like the results.

Hahahahahahaa.. 5th Gear on the Safari.. in Bangalore traffic..


Godfather

[theMAG]

Originally Posted by Godfather

Hahahahahahaa.. 5th Gear on the Safari.. in Bangalore traffic..


Godfather

While we're on the topic of extracting mileage, I did drive your Safari the other nite in 5th gear. You'd be surprised at how tractable it is even in Bengalooru traffic and I'm sure the mileage would be fractionally higher during that tank-up

[Godfather]

Originally Posted by theMAG

I did drive your Safari the other nite in 5th gear. You'd be surprised at how tractable it is

AAhhhhh.. now i know what took you 20 min....

Godfather

[karan561]

i have achieved an average of 23.9 km/l in my laura (stock) while returnin home(mulund) from nariman point @ around 11:30 p.m. shifting done in the range of in the range of 1200 - 1500 rpm. , and in the 5th gear driving @ approx 60-70 km/h

26.49 kgm of torque did the trick ....
and yes shifting to neutral works wonders ...

[mclaren1885]

Originally Posted by karan561

26.49 kgm of torque did the trick ....

Yes , torque is the key here .. And thats some stupendous figures you have achieved ..