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Hey guys,

I have a r33 RB20E

I'm getting 250kms per tank on ultimate, and 300kms per tank on optimax, just had new plugs, new oil, etc. I only rev out gears occasionally, and i cant seem to work out why my fuel economy is so damn bad!

Ive put up with it long enough, but now its past a joke!

I only live 5-10kms from school so it does do a fair few cold starts a week...

Can someone suggest how i can go about fixing this? and getting a bit more kms out of my tank, i dont have any complaints about the car bar that. I was thinking dyno tune, but what else is there?? and is this even possible with the stock ECU. Also, is there anything i can buy aftermarket to make the situation better? can i advance timing etc??

Thanks guys....

Dayne

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hmm... 250-300 to the tank is quite poor.. specially in a 2L car...

I wud recommend maybe try resetting the ECU? (there are threads - try a search)

clean the afm? but yeah a dyno sounds like a good idea and will save u from mucking

around - check the AFRs and see how it goes.

keep us updated man.

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Yeah, now i just need a few more things and it'll be sweet:)

Yeah its a series 1.5 R33 skyline with an Rb20E

Pretty strange i thought too, but it'll do for the time being, might even turbo it, but i dont think it'll be worth the hassles, just sell up and buy one already done!!

Thanks again for all your help!!

Anyone needs a new sensor, repco sell them i baught a ford EL one, got it for $85!

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According to the following site. the RB20E r33 is a "GTS urban runner" or "GTS urban runner S" =)

and im no smart alik. i just stumbled upon this site.

Great site if you wanna know the basic details of all the different type skylines made. from 1989 - current. ENJOY!

http://imports.motortraders.net/imports/se...n&model=Skyline

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