Fuel Light And Fuel Consumption - S2 R33

[Mr Italy!]

^ yeah thats fair enough, they're just trying to get people to watch it.

Unless Choice Magazine does tests then ill ignore the media versions of it... but really what does it matter, we dont miss the .5 of a litre if we dont know we're not getting it.

If that makes sense.

[Primordial]

^ yeah thats fair enough, they're just trying to get people to watch it.

Unless Choice Magazine does tests then ill ignore the media versions of it... but really what does it matter, we dont miss the .5 of a litre if we dont know we're not getting it.

If that makes sense.

Yeah it makes sense, but arent you just the slightest bit annoyed that they are taxing extra for their own profits when it's completely unjustified?

Think about the amount of extra $$$ they would get from having a 0.05 error in their favour! On a servo that does $50000 in fuel a day, thats $2500 extra free profit for them.

no normal person is going to miss the 25c, but I don't want to see dodgey servo operators get a free lunch by ripping people off!

[Al]

Just like to clear up an issue..

All fuel pumps suck from the bottom of the tank, so letting it go low is not going to suck anything else from the bottom.

BUT....

Letting the fuel go low may cause fuel surges/starvation when cornering and driving hard. Which in turn, may damage you engine.

ALSO...

You run the risk of burning out your pump, as the fuel acts as a coolant. When the fuel is low the pump is exposed and will be running at a higher temp.

Just my input.

[paulr33]

how many of have actually pulled a fuel tank out and drained it to see the go in the bottom?

[hanyou]

im only geting 300km out of my full tanks so u guys shudnt be complaining! hahaha and i aint even that modded jus the usual!! have changed o2 sensor, fuel filter reset ecu still same.

[Atreyu]

Just like to clear up an issue..

All fuel pumps suck from the bottom of the tank, so letting it go low is not going to suck anything else from the bottom.

BUT....

Letting the fuel go low may cause fuel surges/starvation when cornering and driving hard. Which in turn, may damage you engine.

ALSO...

You run the risk of burning out your pump, as the fuel acts as a coolant. When the fuel is low the pump is exposed and will be running at a higher temp.

Just my input.

I love the misconception that if you let the tanl run low you pick up all the dirt etc in the fuel tank. I think its quite funny. If the dirt can get in there with the fuel means in most float, so why would it settle at the bottom when a car is moving?? Second thing how can a fuel pump get fuel from the top if its only half full?? It has to draw fuel from the lowest point to get any.....again I laugh, why do we have fuel filters???

[Mr Italy!]

Yeah it makes sense, but arent you just the slightest bit annoyed that they are taxing extra for their own profits when it's completely unjustified?

Think about the amount of extra $$$ they would get from having a 0.05 error in their favour! On a servo that does $50000 in fuel a day, thats $2500 extra free profit for them.

no normal person is going to miss the 25c, but I don't want to see dodgey servo operators get a free lunch by ripping people off!

What you dont know cant hurt you right?

For all i know, my local pump could be working in my favor... I'll never know, so i dont see it as a big issue.

[No Crust Racing]

OK OK, start a new thread for that! This is about fuel consumption =D Yes the topic of how much fuel you are getting is part of it to a degree but is not the topic at hand.

^_^

[Mr Italy!]

OK OK, start a new thread for that! This is about fuel consumption =D Yes the topic of how much fuel you are getting is part of it to a degree but is not the topic at hand.

^_^

Fuel consumption threads have been done to death, if you searched you would have found them.

This is the only thread where we've taken incorrect pump readings into account... so really, it is very relevant. If you think you have put 50 litres of fuel in the tank when you have only put 48 in, your calculations will be off when working out your fuel consumption.

Something to think about yes?

[No Crust Racing]

Well if you don't like our done to death thread to unsubscribe ^.^

"At what point does the fuel light come on? That is, how many litres remain when the light comes on?

In addition, what is supposed to be the standard fuel consumption for an RB25DET? I seem to getting pretty crap economy. $40 = around 31L of Optimax = ~220K's (or is it $45 = 34L = 220K's, can't remember) of City driving, occasional boost, before the fuel light comes on. I also have a really strong smell of fuel when I start it up, checked the boot, no smell or visible leaks in there.

Ideas and answers to questions???

Cheers"

That's the original post, are we all agreed that he fuel light comes on at ~10L

What is the claimed consumption for the RB25DET?

Is the average 12-14L depending on tune and running condition?

Also, the fuel smell issue, I have noticed fuel vapour coming from the fuel cap area when reversing and think this must be the main cause of the smell, has anyone replaced the seal around the filler?

[dezz]

did you replace the o2 sensor?

[No Crust Racing]

Dezz, you may remeber that I replaced mine when I first got the car as I had a hot start problem (CAS) and very rough idle and very rich mixture. So it's a brand spanker, like 2mths old =)

BTW, wtf is with your new avatar.... don't think I didn't notice

Oh and stay tuned for new pics with my Imupls tonight, providing they fit.

[dezz]

yeah i was gonna ask for pics of the rims fitted over MSN, but havent seen u online for a while...

and which avatar? the dancing bear? dont you like him?

[No Crust Racing]

I dont have time for MSN, as it is majority of my forum posts are done during work time 0_o

I'll post some up if they fit tonight. Worried they might not make it on the back but have read other people have fitted 18's with 265's on the rear without any mods so we'll see.

Nah the dancing bear makes me laugh but the panties chick was better...Just need a Jessica alba one...

By the way, did you make that S2 R33 owner banner or grab it from somewhere? and that pixel car too, I wouldn't mind doing one.

Back to fuel.... how's your consumption been so far?

Edited March 3, 2006 by ActionDan

[dezz]

I dont have time for MSN, as it is majority of my forum posts are done during work time 0_o

I'll post some up if they fit tonight. Worried they might not make it on the back but have read other people have fitted 18's with 265's on the rear without any mods so we'll see.

Nah the dancing bear makes me laugh but the panties chick was better...Just need a Jessica alba one...

By the way, did you make that S2 R33 owner banner or grab it from somewhere? and that pixel car too, I wouldn't mind doing one.

Back to fuel.... how's your consumption been so far?

my consumption has been good i think....but im still enjoying the power, so bye bye fuel economy...

i was asked to remove the sexy dancing lady avatar btw...lol

i got "usherly" to make me the series 2 thing....and the pixel car i stole off someone else and changed the color because it was the only series 2 with GTR wing pixel car i could find

[No Crust Racing]

Mmmm power ^_^ Bit of a step up hey =D

OK We'll I'm stealing your pixel car and your banner... so there!

All your sigs are belong to Dan!

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