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Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
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Author:  sosilboy [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:26 am ]
Post subject:  Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
My Mate has a charade and its using heaps more than his?
Author:  the_orb [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 1:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
as far as I can tell its just the mystery of the sierra...........

my 1.3 has worse fuel economy than the v6 patrol
Author:  ANDY_M [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 2:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
v6 patrol??? my 1.3 gets 10L/100km...
Author:  michael [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
I'd say getting in the region of 11-12 L per 100. I think my zook is running a bit rich though.
Remember though Sosilboy that the zook is revving it's ring-piece out and it's ballistic shape isn't really suited for fuel efficient running. Different gearing, body shape, driving styles etc all combine to make for poor fuel economy.

I think you should compare apples with apples though, a Charade isn't an off-road machine...

Having said all that, I must confess to being disappointed at the economy of the zook. My old '83 Pajero turbo wagon was getting a good if not better milage. Similar ballistic shape, probably at least half again as heavy, but was giving in the region of 28mpg on long hauls - and had 250K+ on the clock.

Still, I loves me zook....

Michael
Author:  royce [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
my vit now gets 10l/100km with aircon on, 9.2 with it off :)
my old sierra, 1.3 3" suspension, 2" body, 31's and rockhopper used to get 11-12/100km but you had to drive it hard to get anywhere
my 82 1 litre hardtop with same mods but 1 litre and 4speed got bang on 10l/100km regardless of what you did or where you went, you could set your calculator by it :)

driving style has a lot to do with it, back off a notch and take a few minutes longer to get there will see you saving heaps, as will making sure its tuned spot on
Author:  Jimny [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:49 pm ]
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I'm getting 450km out of a 40L tank and having the aircon on makes very little difference but I attribute this performance to the Variable Valve Timing (VVT). Handy thing that VVT! :D
Author:  the_orb [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
im on about 13L per 100Km, but the engine is not in great condition and I work as a delivery driver so it does heaps of stop starting
Author:  havoc_customs [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
mine gets 16lt per 100km. but i use my right foor a fair bit. its a 1lt with a 4spd
Author:  TZAR [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
charade = 6 litres per 100 km
But it is gay

Also see brake thread
Author:  royce [ Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
I will just add that on a recent highway run from tenterfield to Brisbane I got 8.9l/100km from the vit :)
Author:  the_orb [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
*revive* does anyone know what the economy ratings were for zooks when they were new?
Author:  Bruce [ Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
My daily driver (Lancer VRX) get 630km and takes about 36 to 39Lts to refill. (44lt tank)
Dam good I'd say :-)
Author:  terry [ Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why is my 1lt 4cyl using so much petrol?
My does too. I went and put a bigger fuel filter on mine from an early modle blue bird and replaced all fuel lines, and next step is to check the charcol filters to see if that makes a diff.
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