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Hey guys I'm new to the forums, so sorry if this is in the wrong section.

Just wondering how much L/100km people are getting with there skylines?

I currently have an r33 gts25, n/a, auto(which I plan on getting converted to a manual as soon as I get the funds)

Driving long distance my fuel seems fine? (Just did a 800km drive and used roughly $120-140)

But when I'm driving around town it just seems to chew through fuel. 18l gets around 100-120kms roughly, which to me doesn't seem right, only mods I have are 2.5" aftermarket exhaust and mushroom pod.

What do you guys average driving in town? Is my skyline using a lot or is it fairly average?

Thanks in advance.

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It's last service was apparently done at 80,000kms. I bought the car with 81,***kms and it's currently at 86,***kms.(haven't driving it a whole lot)

So you think it just needs a service and tune?

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To be honest I kinda rushed into buying the car, had a quick look over for rust/damage. Car is very clean inside and out no rust/dings/scratches. Test drove it, ran smoothly, no problems with gearbox either. Previous owner was a female, car was kept completely stock(besides exhaust and pod of course)

Car did come with all receipts. I could check them to see if there was a major done at 80,000km but I'm guessing they lied or maybe only had a minor done.

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It's always wise to give the car a good service when you 1st purchase it second hand. No matter what the previous owner has said.

Unless you buy the car off your mum or something and you know the history.

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Yeah I should have done that, I'll learn by my mistakes I guess lol, well what do you think I should do?

The major service needs to be done at 100,000kms, should I hold off till then or go get it done at 90,000kms instead?

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Yes, certainly stay in touch with the Brissie guys I'd say Ben.

They're quite helpful and the SAU.QLD President Tony will always put you onto the right path.

APEX'i Cone is a dry filter and therefore not risky like cones that need to be oiled.

But then many guys also run K&N and oil the flutes carefully without problems.

Sponge mushroom pods are not renowned for good filtering action > even worse are the ones which need to be oiled like HKS.

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