petrol saving?

[micra_k11]

any recommendations? like that ecotek thing or power boost valve or anything?

thanks

 

[rlees85]

drive slower and regular servicing are the only two real things that make any difference

 

[goldstar0011]

smaller engine

 

[Arnold]

Dont drive like me and you should save lots of fuel!

 

[Type-R]

1:dnt ever rev over 3k in any gear!
2:Suffocate feul feed with cable ties!!!
3:Keep car on 1/4 tank so your not carrying too much feul
4:dnt ever take any passengers
5:Strip the car just keep one drivers seat
6:Loose some weight, ditch mcdonalds for a subway

Most importantly just dnt drive use public transport wherever possible.

 

[fraz_micra_88]

walk or cycle lol

 

[RIK]

1:dnt ever rev over 3k in any gear!
2:Suffocate feul feed with cable ties!!!
3:Keep car on 1/4 tank so your not carrying too much feul
4:dnt ever take any passengers
5:Strip the car just keep one drivers seat
6:Loose some weight, ditch mcdonalds for a subway

Most importantly just dnt drive use public transport wherever possible.

well i have nailed 3,4,5 and 6...... but the right foot is too heavy for number 1 and 2 is not an option ..and public transport.me?

and i still spend too much on fuel..but i enjoy it so i dont winge like others

 

[5ilver Micra]

You could allways get a ScOOter :grinning:

 

[RIK]

with blue neons on ^^^^^^

 

[5ilver Micra]

(Y) Heh heh you gotta ride in style fwn im sellin it when i pass me drivin test...allready been offerd £400

 

[RIK]

(Y) Heh heh you gotta ride in style fwn im sellin it when i pass me drivin test...allready been offerd £400

been there done that..had stereo in my seat with two 4" speakers

4 wheels better than two though

 

[5ilver Micra]

:grinning: :grinning: Haha No way i was gna buy a 10inch sub n kenwood cdplayer carpited on some wood lol was on ebay for like £50

 

[Demarest]

This is what i do:

Make sure the tires are at the correct pressures

Regular Services

Change up at about 2,000 RPM Round town, and just under 3,000 RPM on the motorway

Plenty of coasting

Switch off engine when at traffic lights for a while except if i am in Newport in the early hours

If im not in a rush i cruise at about 60MPH

Also when i am doing 30MPH i am in 5th Gear

Having all your windows open(mainly motorways) or using air-con uses extra fuel, but in this weather, you need air-con or your windows open.

 

[K10Daz]

any recommendations? like that ecotek thing or power boost valve or anything?

thanks

Ecotek or powerboost valves will make you use more fuel lol

 

[wilsonian]

correct tyer pressures, regular servicing and a light foot

 

[landspeed]

In terms of extreme petrol saving, you can also...

(1) When in town:
i. Try to roll down hills as much as possible when warming up (and other
times), so that engine is idling. This is illegal but does save momentum
ii. Try to conserve your momentum - brake as little as possible!
iii. When warmed up, only press the accelerator about 1/4 or 1/2 way -
just enough to get some accleration. If you press it more, you don't get
much more acceleration but waste a lot more fuel.
iv. When accelerating, rev up to 3400rpm in the gears, using only partial
throttle. The engine will 'enrich' the mixture when (i) the engine goes
above 3400RPM, *or* you put more than a certain amount of throttle.

(note : 3400rpm is for a CA18ET engine, but probably a similiar-ish value
on the Micra)

v. For extreme economy... If you drive behind lorries on the motorway, then
the wind resistance is dramatically reduced, meaning, for example, that
you can get 50mpg from a CA18ET bluebird, which should only get about
40mpg. If you don't believe this, try putting your hand slightly out of
the driver's window, and see the difference between driving behind a
lorry, and on the open road. Don't drive too close though, because it is
dangerous.