Fuel Question
01-30-2011, 09:35 PM
#11
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Re: Fuel Question
OK here's a twist for ya.
Firstly, I am running 35's with stock 3:73 gears and have been running this combo for 2 1/2 years. The only engine mod is that I have a glasspack muffler mounted mid body.
Has anyone else tried running Premium fuel? I run premium fuel but every 3rd tank I run regular. I have noticed a difference in torque i.e. engine seems to hold speed without the tranny kicking down as much and the fuel economy exceeds the extra cost difference of premium fuel. I get on average 100 more kilometers per tank. As much as I hate to pay $1.29 a liter for premium fuel, in the end it is still much cheaper.
The next mods will be the 08 Viper Throttle body swap and the SuperChips Flaspaq.
Firstly, I am running 35's with stock 3:73 gears and have been running this combo for 2 1/2 years. The only engine mod is that I have a glasspack muffler mounted mid body.
Has anyone else tried running Premium fuel? I run premium fuel but every 3rd tank I run regular. I have noticed a difference in torque i.e. engine seems to hold speed without the tranny kicking down as much and the fuel economy exceeds the extra cost difference of premium fuel. I get on average 100 more kilometers per tank. As much as I hate to pay $1.29 a liter for premium fuel, in the end it is still much cheaper.
The next mods will be the 08 Viper Throttle body swap and the SuperChips Flaspaq.
02-07-2011, 03:15 PM
#14
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Location: Nisku , Alberta
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Re: Fuel Question
Well I have had it for 4 days and I love it!! I can't believe what it will go through!! (snow) As far as fuel , I thought the way people talked that it was going to be horrible. I got five hundred K out of the FIRST tank of fuel. I have know problem with that at all. That kicks the crap out of my one ton diesel. And it's gonna only get better.
02-07-2011, 04:19 PM
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Re: Fuel Question
Hey Jeff....we're heading to Florida this Thursday ( pushed back from Wednesday) anyhow , I'm going to try that premium fuel on the way back. I'll keep detailed milage on the way down with regular fuel and do the premium on the way back. Should be interesting. I know one this is for sure , when I get back I'm getting a "chip" , throttle body spacer and a good scan tool to reflash the pcm for shift points etc..
02-07-2011, 04:20 PM
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Re: Fuel Question
Well I have had it for 4 days and I love it!! I can't believe what it will go through!! (snow) As far as fuel , I thought the way people talked that it was going to be horrible. I got five hundred K out of the FIRST tank of fuel. I have know problem with that at all. That kicks the crap out of my one ton diesel. And it's gonna only get better.
02-08-2011, 02:15 PM
#17
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Re: Fuel Question
Hey Jeff....we're heading to Florida this Thursday ( pushed back from Wednesday) anyhow , I'm going to try that premium fuel on the way back. I'll keep detailed milage on the way down with regular fuel and do the premium on the way back. Should be interesting. I know one this is for sure , when I get back I'm getting a "chip" , throttle body spacer and a good scan tool to reflash the pcm for shift points etc..
02-08-2011, 03:14 PM
#18
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Location: Ontario
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Re: Fuel Question
I've got a 2010 4 door Rubi and love it. In the summer I got between 13-14 L/100km but in the snow and cold
17-18 L/100km but...who cares!!! It's a beast in the snow and fun to drive. And people who drive them wave at you.
17-18 L/100km but...who cares!!! It's a beast in the snow and fun to drive. And people who drive them wave at you.
03-03-2011, 03:56 PM
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Re: Fuel Question
so deepdiveterry , how did your trip go? what where your results? I am lovin the rubi , I already have over 3000km on it.I look for things to get"into" around my acreage lol.
03-04-2011, 07:32 AM
#20
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Re: Fuel Question
Hey ! I'm still in Stuart ,FL. until Monday or Tuesday. I'm not driving 24 hours straight home as my navigator (wife) flew home to go back to work a week ago. I'm debating on changing the spark plugs before I go as at idle I sometimes have a small "miss" but gee , it only has 23,000 kilometers on it.Anyhow I'll keep you ported !