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When I used the chevron premium (94) octane I got the shitty same mileage as the chevron 87 octane..(Around 400 kms to 40 liters). Only the mohawk/husky gas seems to get me to 500 km tanks for some reason.
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« Reply #91 on: October 03, 2011, 02:56:21 PM » |
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yeah i dont understand it... you would think the non ethanol mixed fuel would get better gas mileage. It may have something to do with my a/f ratios under boost being around 9.9 and richer...
i dunno.... lol
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John Hartman
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« Reply #92 on: October 03, 2011, 11:00:20 PM » |
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yea its gotta be that Brett. That would also explain why you can run regular fuel too,its super rich and it probably has conservative timing maps, especially once it sees knock and retards it.
Alcohol fuels have less energy per unit than gasoline so it almost has to be your car itself not the fuel. unless either Chevron or Husky is playing at something...
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91 Eagle 2000GTX 5spd awd. great handling 87octane daily driver. Compomotive, exhaust, cams.
86 Merkur XR4Ti 5spd, rwd, turbo, 91,381km. Original paint, heated leather. intercooled, big VAM
06 Mazdaspeed6 6spd awd, DISI turbo, heated leather HIDs etc, bone stock,203awhp/238tq
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« Reply #93 on: October 04, 2011, 12:37:40 AM » |
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I dont actually think the 89 turbo colts were designed for premium. There is no sticker or warnings on the car like a 1g or 2G DSM has....
The previous owner (who owned the car since 1988 and also put 330 000 km's on it said he always ran 87 octane. I imagine the turbo colts maybe use a less agressive timing map or something maybe then a DSM....... who knows.
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Remi Raymond
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« Reply #94 on: October 04, 2011, 12:43:08 AM » |
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I dont actually think the 89 turbo colts were designed for premium. There is no sticker or warnings on the car like a 1g or 2G DSM has....
The previous owner (who owned the car since 1988 and also put 330 000 km's on it said he always ran 87 octane. I imagine the turbo colts maybe use a less agressive timing map or something maybe then a DSM....... who knows.
But that would mean colt owners were by nature... cheap? Say it ain't so! |
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« Reply #95 on: October 04, 2011, 02:02:41 AM » |
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« Reply #96 on: October 20, 2011, 07:53:06 PM » |
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Well since we're comparing vehicles other than talons, I average 550km per 28L on my 87 NOVA, (5.1L/100km) and 275km per 11L on my Ninja 750 (4L/100Km). I commute about 150KM per day so I need good MPGs  |
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« Reply #97 on: November 23, 2011, 11:11:31 PM » |
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my 1g gsx with very minor mods gets absolute garbage gas millage! ahaha 40$ for half a tank and lasts me around 210km
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Brett Haviland
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« Reply #98 on: November 23, 2011, 11:32:02 PM » |
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210 km's to a half a tank?? Sounds about right. Do u drive the car hard?
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« Reply #99 on: November 23, 2011, 11:33:15 PM » |
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i drive it sane more then i drive it hard, but yeah i boost sometimes, *cops in duncan are NOT VERY NICE* and the o2 dump is loud so i keep myself grounded under boost most of the time
and my bad its sitting at 254km driven after 3/4 tank. didnt reset it when i filled half way
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« Reply #100 on: November 26, 2011, 10:22:36 PM » |
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stock the fuel maps are quite rich.
That said, make sure your timing is set correctly, your plugs are new and gapped correctly and your filters are in good shape. And your wheel alignment is good, and your tires are properly inflated.
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91 Eagle Talon TSi 5spd awd. quickest and fastest pump gas 14b in BC? now -12/Tial equipped
91 Eagle 2000GTX 5spd awd. great handling 87octane daily driver. Compomotive, exhaust, cams.
86 Merkur XR4Ti 5spd, rwd, turbo, 91,381km. Original paint, heated leather. intercooled, big VAM
06 Mazdaspeed6 6spd awd, DISI turbo, heated leather HIDs etc, bone stock,203awhp/238tq
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« Reply #101 on: November 26, 2011, 11:44:55 PM » |
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stock the fuel maps are quite rich.
That said, make sure your timing is set correctly, your plugs are new and gapped correctly and your filters are in good shape. And your wheel alignment is good, and your tires are properly inflated.
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« Reply #102 on: November 27, 2011, 12:43:54 AM » |
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...and your windows are closed and your a/c is off.
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"You cannot be a true Petrol-head until you've owned a [DSM], until you have experienced that roller coaster of pain, and disappointment, and agony, for the brief moment when everything works and you are on a nice road." Jeremy Clarkson comments on the Alfa Romeo Brera
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« Reply #103 on: November 27, 2011, 02:01:25 AM » |
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keep your revs down and coast when you can :p
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Robert Vorley
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« Reply #104 on: November 27, 2011, 02:22:31 AM » |
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..and don't forget too draft when ever possible, and avoid braking (optional).
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"You cannot be a true Petrol-head until you've owned a [DSM], until you have experienced that roller coaster of pain, and disappointment, and agony, for the brief moment when everything works and you are on a nice road." Jeremy Clarkson comments on the Alfa Romeo Brera
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