How Much Fuel Does Your Skyline Use?

[benjijohn9]

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.

[GTR-N1]

You're running 16l/100Km is too high for suburban driving and having minimal mods - even for an auto.

When was the car's last service and tune?

What's been done/replaced?

[Watchamacallit]

I think 16L/100km is the highest I've seen and that's been in bad situations (heavy traffic, etc). For reference in a R34 GTR I average around 13L with a mix of driving (that's suburbia, city, highway and fun).

[benjijohn9]

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?

[GTR-N1]

According to Nissan, major services are done at 40,000, 80,000 & 100,000.

Please itemise what was identified and subsequently done on your vehicle.

[benjijohn9]

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.

[gtr jet]

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.

[benjijohn9]

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?

[gtr jet]

Do it now. The kms probably won't be legit anyway.

[GTR-N1]

Get it done at 90.

We don't know if that lady bought the car with an odometer haircut!

Cheers

[benjijohn9]

Will do guys thanks a lot for your advise! I'll get the major & tune done at 90.

Anyone know roughly what it will cost in parts and what parts need to be replaced ect?

[niZmO_Man]

Replace the O2 sensor.

[GTR-N1]

What city do you live in Ben?

Add it to your Personal Profile > Location > We can tell you more about who to see in your area (or who to stay away from).

[Dose Pipe Sutututu]

use your stock airbox, those pods will fuark up your AFM readings

[benjijohn9]

I've just moved to Kingscliff, NSW.

And thanks I'll go ahead and update that now.

[benjijohn9]

I don't have the original air box anymore.. Would a cone pod be better then the mushroom pod I have?

[GTR-N1]

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.

[Watchamacallit]

Seconding Terry - ditch the mushrooms as soon as you can.

If you know what ECU you're running there's also a chance it's running a japanese tune (who tend to run theirs very rich).

[r32-25t]

Mine has used 120L in 3 years

[GTR-N1]

Mine has used 120L in 3 years

Hahaaaaaa