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Thread ID: 70313	2006-06-28 23:46:00	Which uses more fuel ?	SKT174 (1319)	PC World Chat

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467211	2006-07-02 09:13:00	Are you sure that is not 14.2km per 100 Litres Metla, which is the standard measurement for fuel economy? That works out at 20MPG which would be about right for a 4 litre 6 running around town. I'm not having a dig at you here, I am genuinely interested in this because the alternative (14.2km/L) is around 40mpg and quite frankly that is unlikely to be achieved by even a 1.5 litre car. RACV road tests gave the 4L Falcon 9.6L/100km (30mpg) on the open road cycle, to 13.9L/100k (20mpg) on the city cycle. Equivalent figures for a 1.8L Corolla were city, 27.5mpg and country, 38mpg. A 1.6 litre Civic recorded 31mpg and 36.5mpg. I have great difficulty in believing that anybody could pedal a large 4 litre car around town, even Wanganui, and achieve significantly better fuel economy than a 1.6 or 1.8 litre vehicle on the same route. Even the most economical vehicle I could find (Mazda 121 1.3L) apparently can't beat your 4L Falcon around town (35mpg) but at least it would cream it on the open road cycle (47mpg). Sounds like your trip computer is definitely reading in litres per 100km, but if not, I'd love to know your economy driving techniques. Of course you could just be taking the pi** :D Cheers Billy 8-{) It can't be 35mpg. Even Mini Cooper couldn't save that much fuel.	MTLance (6768)
467212	2006-07-02 09:33:00	Are you sure that is not 14.2km per 100 Litres Metla Of course you could just be taking the pi** :D Cheers Billy 8-{) I'd say the most likely scenario is that I have muffed it and shown quite clearly I don't know what Im on about. Still, that pales in comparison to the work of the full time fluffer at work in this thread.	Metla (12)
467213	2006-07-02 09:46:00	Some of the comments on power steering i find a little strange . . . OK, i prefer older vehicles that don't have it . I don't need to check my tyres for unbalanced wear every time i start up because if the alignment was out, i'd have to put my back into turning the wheel, or it just wouldn't feel right . When i drive newer vehicles, i generally can't tell if they have power steering unless i open the bonnet . Hmm . I had as I mentioned an Austin Cambridge . It took effort to steer . My previous Toyota didn't have it and didn't need it either . You could notice when turning at low speed, like backing out of the drive and onto the road . So fairly easy to tell without seeing under the bonnet . My current Toyota has it and doesn't need it . You can almost turn the wheel with your tongue - at any speed . But you still notice if the alignments out . Mine was out when I bought it . Tyre wear is what happens if you ignore it for ages . Try this, drive on a straight road and hold the wheel lightly . You don't have to let go - just release what must be your normal death grip . It will veer to either the left or right rather than continuing straight . Simple .	pctek (84)
467214	2006-07-02 22:32:00	I'd say the most likely scenario is that I have muffed it and shown quite clearly I don't know what Im on about . Gracefully confessed Metla, but only 32 and head full of fluff already? Maybe those pink slippers had an identity crisis and migrated a metre or so closer to the sun? I've got a few years on you *cough*, but thanks for the timely warning . :eek: If Mrs T ever buys me fluffy slippers, I'll courier them down to you post haste . Your need is greater than mine . Cheers Billy 8-{) :D P . S . If you were feeling charitable you could always send me a few buckets of surplus computer nous in return, I could use it!	Billy T (70)
467215	2006-07-02 23:12:00	LOL well i saw Metla yesterday and he was sadly lacking in some pink fluffy slippers i must say, maybe he wore them out?....... he had on some heavy looking boots........... :eek: but then i was at the local mall, maybe he was looking for some more???????? :p :D beetle	beetle (243)
467216	2006-07-03 01:14:00	Shhh, adults are trying to have a conversation. You won't shut the bugger up!	Cicero (40)
467217	2006-07-03 03:19:00	Just a couple of comments on some of the posts and some stupid statements that have been made. Driving down a hill with either the engine switched off or gearbox in neutral is both stupid and dangerous. If you got pulled up by the police for that you would get a ticket for dangerous driving. On the power steering issue I use to own a 1984 Toyota Corolla with no power steering and where I worked they had a 1999 Toyota Corolla with power steering that I use to drive. Going back to my then car felt like you were driving a truck. I now own a 1995 Honda Civic with power steering. Wouldn't do without it. BTW have held a drivers licence for 40 years. Trevor :)	Trev (427)
467218	2006-07-04 09:20:00	Just a couple of comments on some of the posts and some stupid statements that have been made. Driving down a hill with either the engine switched off or gearbox in neutral is both stupid and dangerous. If you got pulled up by the police for that you would get a ticket for dangerous driving. On the power steering issue I use to own a 1984 Toyota Corolla with no power steering and where I worked they had a 1999 Toyota Corolla with power steering that I use to drive. Going back to my then car felt like you were driving a truck. I now own a 1995 Honda Civic with power steering. Wouldn't do without it. BTW have held a drivers licence for 40 years. Trevor :) Then use what method to save fuel, Mr?	MTLance (6768)
467219	2006-07-04 09:29:00	Then use what method to save fuel, Mr? Don't drive	Greven (91)
467220	2006-07-04 09:30:00	Then use what method to save fuel, Mr?Lots of possibilitys here...... 1. Don't drive a urban tank when an urban shopping cart will do. 2. Keep the engine well tuned and all that good stuff. 3. Tyres.. run them at the right pressure. 4. Wheel alighnment, this reduces fuel consumtion as well as giving control and reducing tyre wear. and my fav... 5. Dont drive to the gym, stay home and do some exercise instead.	personthingy (1670)
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