Fuel Economy

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Here are some contributing factors to fuel economy that i can remember.

1. quality of fuel
2. efficiency of engine
3. air intake, intake manifold, etc - no leaks
4. exractors/headers, exhaust, etc - no leaks, no blockage
5. 02 sensors, intake temperatur sensors, all sensors in general - in good shape
6. tires, treads, balancing, and alignment (zero toe is best for fc)
7. temperature of the air, which affects air density
8. elevation above sea level, air density again
9. load on the engine - air cond, bagage, passenger, YOU, overall weight
10. gearbox - in good shape?
11. drive shaft - everything as tight as it should be?
12. spark plugs
13. engine oil - lighter oil is better for fc but maybe less protection, esp for older engines
14. fuel mapping - how you have been driving for the last x (forgot how many) kms
15. any other mods or add-ons which may help or hinder fc
16. speed of driving - there is an optimum rpm and speed for fc
17. style of driving - smooth or sudden surge/stops

FC is a reflection of efficiency.
1. usage - drive at the most efficient power band of the engine as much as possible.
2. condition - maintain every aspect of the car to keep it in good condition
3. fuel and air - good quality fuel and cool dense air
4. load - minimize load as much as you can

Additional list:

1. Don't use the brakes to slow down. Use aerodynamic braking instead.
2. Avoid driving on rough surfaces.
3. On the highway, pick a "leader" who likes to flash and sweep all the traffic in front and follow that leader, preferably with constant speed. Do not attempt to overtake the "leader".
3. Always fill full tanks if using shell. Shell will take you further than any other brands if you refuel up to full tank. :top: Kenapa? Tak percaya aa?
4. Don't fill just enough petrol to get to the destination, especially when using shell.
5. Shell V power will give you more savings if you fill full tank despite the higher price. :top:
6. Again, don't fill shell V power less than full tank.
7. Don't forget to submit the entry form. The answer to question no. 1 is "60 years".