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I usually use bp ultimate and got about 400km per tank

But i changed to a k&n filter, 3in turbo back and upped the boost to about 10 psi.(about two weeks ago)

I am now getting about 460-500 per tank (red light for the last 30km)

Everything stock except the above, still using bp ultimate..

I have found in the past that caltex/woolies petrol never gave me as much k's

96 rs4, btw

OK ..... I'll bite.

What's wrong with Mobil?

Had a very expensive experience with my old R31 when I was using Synergy 8000.

Got a bad batch (I guess) and it seized up the car. Turns out everything from the pump to the injectors needed replacing.

The mechanic said it was like someone had put glue on my tank (not possible as the sputtering only started after I filled up on the way to work that day).

It is probably a fine fuel now, but you know how it goes.

Hard to quantify. Last tank gave me 12.5 l / 100, previously its been more like 15. 570 ks per tank vs 450

As I said, I'm trying the 2nd tank now.

As to power, this is seat of the pants stuff. I'm comparing with my 200kw ATW zxtt. Still not as fast, but noticeably better than it was.

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hmmm, interesting.

I know it is impossible to replicate exactly, but are you roughly traveling the same route & similar speeds as with the previous tanks?

Need to fill up today... Might give it a go.

As an aside, are there any RS or RX owners getting the 15L/100 mileage that the AR-x owners are getting?

I only ask because I have never travelled less than 615kms from full to when the light comes on.

Even with the exhaust and 1bar max boost I am still getting 630-640kms.

Could the Ar-x be thirstier than an RS/RX?

i pulled the top off the tank one day . the fuel light had come on with in a k of home . we all know how big the tank is . about 3 foot wide and 2 foot long (roughly) (ish) and there was at least 5 inches of fuel in there .

the guy that said it caught him out did it stop while you were driving or would it not start after you parked somewhere . coz as we all know it makes a huge diff if the car is parked on an angle

114.5 :) who cares what they use at this price

That's if your being tight and putting in normal unleaded (has anyone put normal unleaded if so, how does it run). I normally use either 95 (BP 95 Unleaded or Synergy 5000) or 98 (Ulitmate or Synergy 8000) roughly get around 430 - 440 per tank but I haven't ran the tank to light goes on for a while

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That's if your being tight and putting in normal unleaded (has anyone put normal unleaded if so, how does it run). I normally use either 95 (BP 95 Unleaded or Synergy 5000) or 98 (Ulitmate or Synergy 8000) roughly get around 430 - 440 per tank but I haven't ran the tank to light goes on for a while

mobil or BP 98 :D

i just use the normal ULP price as a reference point as i am sure many others do- its on the big signs when driving past :P

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Well I'll be damned... I've had the last week off work and managed 11.9L/100km in one tank with the occasional boost but otherwise very wary of being light footed. Usually the mrs drives it 5-6 days a week and I get 13.5-14L/100km. What a difference the driver makes!

hmmm, interesting.

I know it is impossible to replicate exactly, but are you roughly traveling the same route & similar speeds as with the previous tanks?

Need to fill up today... Might give it a go.

As an aside, are there any RS or RX owners getting the 15L/100 mileage that the AR-x owners are getting?

I only ask because I have never travelled less than 615kms from full to when the light comes on.

Even with the exhaust and 1bar max boost I am still getting 630-640kms.

Could the Ar-x be thirstier than an RS/RX?

Interesting.

Remember that the only cat I have is on the dump, my front pipe has deleted the large cat.

I filled 2 tanks with Vortex98 and let me tell you, my car reeked on rotten eggs, my mate told me that I blew a puff of black smoke when changing gears on high boost and I got ~20km's less for each tank.

After having the next 2 tanks filled with Ultimate, no more smells or black puffs & my economy is back to 620-640km's until the light comes on.

My last 2 tanks have been of Vpower & have been the same as with Ultimate.

I guess that Vortex is a dirtier fuel after all. :cheers:

My trip to work is quite short. At other times I am usually adjusting something like now when I am fine tuning my boost controller (foot flat much of the time) to suit my new turbo so I am getting about 20L per 100km or just over 300k per tank. The best I have ever had is about 13L per 100k ( about 420km per tank). I am stopping spending money on my engine when I install my adjustable exhaust cam gear and then I am going to the top tuner in town and hope to get 200 - 220 AWKW with absolutely smooth acceleration and better fuel consumption when touring.

I am using E10 fuel and i have always figured that the highest octane fuel doesn't cost more because it is more efficient. the standard ecu will adjust for different octanes but it always runs too rich at the top end. For those with computers or other fuel control devices these are usually set to a particular fuel so it doesn't pay to chop and change.

2000 model, stock standard Stagea Type S;

Averaging 420-450km to a tank around town.

Got 9.6L/100km on the Hume Hwy to Sydney last month.

That sound about right? I thought the highway consumption was not too bad (still pretty dodgey around town though ). :(

2000 model, stock standard Stagea Type S;

Averaging 420-450km to a tank around town.

Got 9.6L/100km on the Hume Hwy to Sydney last month.

That sound about right? I thought the highway consumption was not too bad (still pretty dodgey around town though ). :(

Stageas are heavy gas guzzlers. Your figures are very good.
Standard s2 rs4v

12.5 - 13.5L/100 - fast country driving running 95vortex

20L/100 - running reg. unleaded :(

I always thought running 91ron and 95ron fuel was not very good for a 98ron car? Seems to be a few people running 95ron in their stags.

I always thought running 91ron and 95ron fuel was not very good for a 98ron car? Seems to be a few people running 95ron in their stags.

Some servos are still pretty dodgy. Some I have been to in tne sticks sell 95 at 98 price Some dont even know which Ron it.

Im still in the 15/16 rut. The hills are fun to drive so I cant complain. Got some real Vortex for 101.9 last week.

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