fuel consumption

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    Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Fuel Consumption

    Hi All, I am interested in buying the Tiggo 4 Pro. Can anyone give me an idea on how is the average fuel consumption in the car? The unit I test drove yesterday was sitting at 11L to 100kms but I've heard people getting it down to 7/8L to 100kms. Is this normal for an SUV or is this car not...
  3. O

    Buying used Suzuki Jimny vs used vw amarok double cab

    Hi everyone I have seen how versatile the jimny is. It can drive anywhere. I'm thinking of buying the car but i have unanswered questions. 1. Is the car good as daily drive? 2. Is the car comfortable for long drives? 600km plus drives? 3. Is the car good buy for family of 5? 4. Are the...
  4. M

    Corolla Quest 1.8 Excessive Fuel Consumption

    I have a Corolla Quest Plus 1.8 CVT. Car drives well and no issues except for the fuel consumption. It currently a year old and is on 37,000KMs. I hardly do mileage, mainly school trips. Initially the car was on 18L/100Km then did some long distance trips to PMB to "open up the engine" as per...
  5. Nod

    Toyota Landcruiser Troopy fuel consumption (why it's so bad)

    Great video to explain fuel consumption and the factors that weight in on it:
  6. GipsyD

    Does Cylinder Deactivation help Fuel Savings - Jeep SRT8

    As the topic suggests.... One of my good mates is looking at getting a cheap (relatively) people mover for the family and himself, but can still put a smile on his face. One of the cars that has crossed his desktop screen is a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 (The new one, not the old boxy shape)...
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    Determining petrol litres left in a car tank

    Hi Everyone This question requires Mathematics understanding. I am curious. I drive honda jazz with 42 litres tank. The petrol gauge have 24 bars. 24th being 42 litres. When I was filling up the gauge arm was between the 2nd and 3rd arm and when the tank was full I subtracted the...
  8. FGRL

    Fuel Consumption New Car

    Hi All I'm very cautious of believing dealerships when they claim figures like 5l/100kms for a new 1.5 petrol vehicle, however, Im inquisitive to know if there's truth to some of the findings on the net that state you cannot "believe" the cars trip details in the first 5000kms when it comes to...
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    Opel Corsa, crank no start problem

    Hi guys! I found this site and it looks pretty awesome let's see if someone can help me with this problem. My Opel Corsa Lite started this morning and I switched it off before it warmed up (to open the boot). I tried starting it again and the engin cranked but it didn't take. It just...
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    Fuel consumption

    Hi guys When looking at the fuel consumption of a vehicle which one is important? Fuel consumption urban (l/100km)? Fuel consumption extra urban (l/100km)? Fuel consumption average (l/100km) Your input will be appreciated.
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    Budget Car for ~R60k

    Hi all, So, my girlfriend is in the market for a second-hand car, with a budget of approximately 60k. Been looking at the VW Polo Vivo, Ford Figo and Toyota Etios. She really likes the Figo and Vivo. Any other options to look at? Hyundai i10 is out... Aesthetics :D Also, please share...
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    2001 VW Polo Classic - excessive fuel consumption

    I really have a very big problem. This polo is very heavy on fuel consumption. is there any way of reducing the fuel consumption. it is fuel injection so is there any way of hooking up the computer and lowering the amount of fuel used by this car? or what can i do?
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    New Polo 1.6 TDi Issues

    Hi guys I recently bought a new Polo 1.6 TDi. Been generally happy with it except for a few issues which i would like to find out from other owners out there if they experience the same ? 1) No seatbelt warning light 2) "Check Dead lock" message on display when turning ignition off 3)...
  14. powermzii

    Cruise control and fuel consumption

    I have done a search but haven't been able to find an answer - Does using cruise control on long journeys lead to improved fuel consumption? I know the manufacturers might say yes but what have normal users on the road found?
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