http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 en-US 60 <p>aiya when on expressway juz keep your speed below 80km/hr can save petrol liao. keep rpm below 2 if possible when crusiing. <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt= "Very Happy" /></p> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:05:02 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7778784 silver fish http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>totally agree with this dude saying...<br /> <br /> just press the clutch la.. what so hard? then why don u drive auto?<br /> <br /> simple as that.... <img title="Mr. Green" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" /> <img title="Mr. Green" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" /> <img title="Mr. Green" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" /></p> Sun, 20 Jan 2008 03:23:27 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7777473 gnab http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by AndrewPKYap:</div> <div class="quote_body">I accelerate and then "free gear" (go into neutral) and let the car just cruise on its own momentum. You will be surprised. When you go into neutral, the car accelerate further before slowing down.<br /> <br /> If you are driving auto trans... count to three when you put back to D (drive) before you step on the accelerator pedal (3 secs for gears to engage).<br /></div> </blockquote> <p>Don't teach people crap. Engaging neutral oftenly will cause wear and tear in the tranny and you will spend more money buying a new car or changing the tranny in the future <img title="Mad" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mad.gif" alt="Mad" /><br /> <br /> For manual, why so ma fan go engage neutral, step clutch can already! (this is not advisable but I'm trying to rebutt him here).</p> Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:05:56 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7776452 Ferrari_RoXz http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>Gasoline .....<br /> <br /> Certain oil companies are using gasoline blended with so called additives. These additives are called MMT or ferrocene. Some even response to use of acetone.<br /> <br /> Used in the wrong dosage, and usually so. these can cause engine problems. There are already several cases seen in Malaysia workshops that atest to these problems..<br /> <br /> So, choose with care.. !!</p> Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:46:52 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7776361 carlover88 http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>the latio driver is my fren <img title="Twisted Evil" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_twisted.gif" alt="Twisted Evil" /> he was surprise by the acceleration. <img title="Twisted Evil" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_twisted.gif" alt= "Twisted Evil" /></p> Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:06:22 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7645807 silver fish http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by BadzMaro:</div> <div class="quote_body">SHELL!<br /> <br /> Support Shell!<br /> <br /> Has been improving on technology to save fuel and more Kilometres Since 60 Yrs ago!<br /> <br /> V... for V POWER.<br /> <br /> If Ferrari's use it.. why not you ?<br /> <br /> Shell is the best brand!<br /> <br /> This is not a paid advertisement. <img title="Mr. Green" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt= "Mr. Green" /></div> </blockquote> <p><img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" /> <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" /> <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" /> <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" /> <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" /> <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="Very Happy" /> <img title="Smile" src="/images/emoticons/classic/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" /> <img title="Very Happy" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_biggrin.gif" alt= "Very Happy" /></p> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:17:22 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7640392 snorezzz http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>92 grade.<br /> i think only SPC have.</p> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:12:06 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7640158 Mitsubishi hater http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by silver fish:</div> <div class="quote_body">but mine on aircon or off also same fc. mine is kelisa, 15km/litre to 16 km/litre. if hard foot always rev to rpm 3 or 4 it is ard 14 to 13km/litre regardless aircon or no aircon. the different is onli the power. power lag when aircon on. aircon off, damn powerful. win a drag wif latio. 1.5 loses to a 1litre car. <img title="Twisted Evil" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_twisted.gif" alt= "Twisted Evil" /></div> </blockquote> <p>did the latio even wan to race u? <img title="Laughing" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_lol.gif" alt="Laughing" /></p> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:01:36 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7638157 BrUtUs http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by silver fish:</div> <div class="quote_body">but mine on aircon or off also same fc. mine is kelisa, 15km/litre to 16 km/litre. if hard foot always rev to rpm 3 or 4 it is ard 14 to 13km/litre regardless aircon or no aircon. the different is onli the power. power lag when aircon on. aircon off, damn powerful. win a drag wif latio. 1.5 loses to a 1litre car. <img title="Twisted Evil" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_twisted.gif" alt= "Twisted Evil" /></div> </blockquote> <p>i tink the kelisa i alwys saw on the road is yours... roam roam...</p> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:58:41 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7638139 mystee http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>but mine on aircon or off also same fc. mine is kelisa, 15km/litre to 16 km/litre. if hard foot always rev to rpm 3 or 4 it is ard 14 to 13km/litre regardless aircon or no aircon. the different is onli the power. power lag when aircon on. aircon off, damn powerful. win a drag wif latio. 1.5 loses to a 1litre car. <img title="Twisted Evil" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_twisted.gif" alt= "Twisted Evil" /></p> Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:23:03 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7635763 silver fish http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>one very good way to conserve petrol is to turn off the aircon during driving...<br /> <br /> by the way, which fuel company's fuel is the cheapest now? is Grade 92 the cheapest?</p> Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:33:18 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7632313 djugashvili http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>esso 2000<br /> sunny<br /> 450km/35L</p> Thu, 22 Nov 2007 20:36:53 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7482538 hkwj88 http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by AndrewPKYap:</div> <div class="quote_body">Let me teach you guys a way to save petrol... wah laoz the amount of petrol you save is crazy if you drive 30-40 km (from Changi to Tuas a day!)<br /> <br /> What I do is this, when traveling at the highway, I will try to be in neutral gear as much as possible.<br /> <br /> I accelerate and then "free gear" (go into neutral) and let the car just cruise on its own momentum. You will be surprised. When you go into neutral, the car accelerate further before slowing down.<br /> <br /> If you are driving auto trans... count to three when you put back to D (drive) before you step on the accelerator pedal (3 secs for gears to engage).<br /> <br /> Of course you will take more time to reach your destination... but if there is a jam, the time difference is the same and you save petrol...<br /> <br /> oh... practice first and get used to it before you do that for real...</div> </blockquote> <p>Dun teach ppl to screw up their gearbox...<br /> Not advisable for Auto tranny</p> Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:22:26 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7478347 ah_toot http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>Shell 95</p> Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:09:38 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7478296 nicoleangp http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>toyota mr-s with gtwing<br /> <br /> shell 95<br /> <br /> Fc is around 11km/l.<br /></p> Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:02:58 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7478271 zutto http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by AndrewPKYap:</div> <div class="quote_body">If you are driving auto trans... count to three when you put back to D (drive) before you step on the accelerator pedal (3 secs for gears to engage).<br /></div> </blockquote> <p>You may save on the petrol but the cost of servicing or changing the auto tranny will cost you more on the long run imo.</p> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:39:38 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7476399 Forhod http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>Shell 95 on Altis 42L 545km 13km/L on 16"rim.<br /> <br /> Once use SS filter which is good in pick up, but later took out.<br /> <br /> Highway 70%, when hit ard 65-75km/h release acc for the overdrive to kick in so to save so fuel.<br /> <br /> Expressway up slope turn off A/C with fan still blowing to reduce power output to A/C as the cold can last about 5min b4 u turn on again. The temp is set at max coldness to reduce to auto cut out and cut in of A/C.<br /> <br /> Pick up alway slow as it is 16" but at high speed cornering is very stable(about60-70km filter to expressway).<br /> <br /> If always drive around 90-100km/h is still ok, but 100km/h above consume alot of fuel.<br /> <br /> Light footer for pickup make alot of diff in FC</p> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:24:59 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7476350 T.Ryousuke http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>esso 8000 <img title="Mr. Green" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt="Mr. Green" /></p> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:45:10 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7476208 valcrist http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by AndrewPKYap:</div> <div class="quote_body">Let me teach you guys a way to save petrol... wah laoz the amount of petrol you save is crazy if you drive 30-40 km (from Changi to Tuas a day!)<br /> <br /> What I do is this, when traveling at the highway, I will try to be in neutral gear as much as possible.<br /> <br /> I accelerate and then "free gear" (go into neutral) and let the car just cruise on its own momentum. You will be surprised. When you go into neutral, the car accelerate further before slowing down.<br /> <br /> If you are driving auto trans... count to three when you put back to D (drive) before you step on the accelerator pedal (3 secs for gears to engage).<br /> <br /> Of course you will take more time to reach your destination... but if there is a jam, the time difference is the same and you save petrol...<br /> <br /> oh... practice first and get used to it before you do that for real...</div> </blockquote> <p>pls.. dun teach the people wrong things... <img title= "Rolling Eyes" src="/images/emoticons/classic/icon_rolleyes.gif" alt="Rolling Eyes" /><br /> <br /> wait pple "cruise" to their death....<br /> <br /> disengaging the transmission from the engine at highways speeds is very dangerous...<br /> <br /> and constantly changing ur auto gearbox from N to D and vice versa especially while the car is moving will wear out your gearbox faster....</p> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:17:04 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7476075 n0x http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by djugashvili:</div> <div class="quote_body">wow you really calculate it man...haha...thanks for sharing the info <img title="Smile" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" /></div> </blockquote> <p>you're welcome. we shld all stop pumping shell and let them noe we're not stupid.<br /> <br /> oh but another thing is that that calculation is also a bit outdated, now caltex is $1.25 for 1 point. but even then, you still save more money then going to shell unless u pump 92 only then i dunno the calculation<br /> <br /> but yea, stop pumping shell.. i also didnt realise the big impact when they changed their rewards scheme to 1 litre 1 point.. onli after i did calculations then i realised<br /></p> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:15:46 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7475529 Vigelic http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>FD1<br /> <br /> pump 89 OCT<br /> <br /> usually 40 litres 430-450km..<br /> <br /> so around 11km/l</p> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:54:33 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7475069 Ponders http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <blockquote> <div class="quote_from">Originally posted by Vigelic:</div> <div class="quote_body">oh and another reason why shell sucks and why i'm switching to caltex.<br /> <br /> firstly, i always pump 98.<br /> <br /> looking at both loyalty programmes right,<br /> <br /> shell: 1 litre = 1 point<br /> caltex: $1 = 1 point<br /> <br /> then u compare both petrols..<br /> <br /> shell: 1350 points = $40 worth of free petrol<br /> caltex: 1200 points = $40 worth of free petrol<br /> <br /> if u see the above still dont understand, here's why:<br /> <br /> If i pump caltex 98 everytime, after spending $1,200 on caltex 98, i get $40 worth of petrol free..<br /> <br /> however, shell 98 after 5% discount is $1.748 per litre, to get back $40 worth of petrol free, i must pump 1,350 litres, which is $2359.80, THEN i get $40 worth of petrol free..<br /> <br /> at caltex, i pump $2400, i get $80 worth of petrol free liao!!<br /> <br /> like WTH? shell think i dumb is it? RAWR!<br /> <br /> talk about value for money..<br /> <br /> note: the above does not include any discounts for credit cards, only station discount of 5% (standard for all except SPC)<br /> <br /> so i say, TO HELL WITH SHELL.<br /> <br /> <span style="color: yellow;"><span class="small">*cross post so everyone can know this impt info*</span></span></div> </blockquote> <p>wow you really calculate it man...haha...thanks for sharing the info <img title="Smile" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_smile.gif" alt="Smile" /></p> Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:45:43 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7475006 djugashvili http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p><img title="Embarassed" src= "/images/emoticons/classic/icon_redface.gif" alt= "Embarassed" /><br /> <br /> no la i dun drive this car.</p> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:11:32 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7027470 imprezaWRXSTi22B http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>Wa.. STI 22b use esso5000....<br /> <br /> Me use Esso/Mobil 8000<br /> 350km for 43L</p> Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:56:27 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7024904 NismoBoy http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777 <p>esso 5000.</p> Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:36:30 +0800 politics.sgforums.com:2:264777:7016773 imprezaWRXSTi22B http://politics.sgforums.com/forums/2/topics/264777