Better Fuel Economy - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

HotWired87 · 31-07-2006, 12:42 AM

What are ways that you can improve Fuel Economy on any v6, ive heard changing the O2 sensor (depending how old the car is) can make a big difference, what else is there, K&N filter maybe. Just start listing lots of stuff that can be done =)

HotWired87 · 31-07-2006, 12:47 AM

maybe taking all my tools and shit out of the boot

Fooksy · 31-07-2006, 09:59 AM

Go get yourself a cold air intake from the vs super6, k&n panel filter, give it a service too sometimes that can help (plugs, leads, oil & filter, fuel filter), get your injectors cleaned. Thats about all I can think of off the top of my head, definetly get the CIA and K&N first, big difference!

ferret · 31-07-2006, 10:21 AM

get the ecu remapped or a piggy back ecu so you can over ride a few things. Expensive option tho. Adjust the throttle stopper so the pedal can't hit the floor

Fooksy · 31-07-2006, 10:33 AM

I think the way you drive your car has alot to do with fuel economy. You can do all the things in the world to improve it mechanically, but if your a leadfoot all the time its gunna chew fuel regardless

bigjaysV6 · 12-09-2006, 10:16 PM

Oxygen sensor will make a big difference if the car has done over 100,000 k's on the old sensor. K&N filter & CAI will help. NGK Iridium plugs may help. Use a good oil, say 15w40, make sure your tyre pressure is good.
One other thing that I have found useful for efficiency is a cooler thermostat. Standard is 195 degree, but I am using 180's in both my V6 Commodores.

Main thing is, let it build up speed gradually - do not thrash the pedal when accelerating, the V6's are at their least efficient when accelerating harshly.

ARIAS · 22-09-2006, 05:02 PM

i found by puttin in a holden CAI and changin the air filter made it a bit more fuel efficient, as well as changing the plugs new oil, new oil filter, new fuel filter

commisme · 14-11-2006, 07:58 PM

so true guys.simple things for good results.i also have my alloytech on econo most of the time.the smoother shifts and lower idle overall help teenybit.also i use only vortex.

31-07-2006, 09:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fooksy Deliciously Ugly Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hervey Bay, QLD Ride: VN Calais Posts: 2,802	Go get yourself a cold air intake from the vs super6, k&n panel filter, give it a service too sometimes that can help (plugs, leads, oil & filter, fuel filter), get your injectors cleaned. Thats about all I can think of off the top of my head, definetly get the CIA and K&N first, big difference! __________________ Smells like dandruff.....

31-07-2006, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
ferret if in doubt go flat out Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: townsville QLD Ride: husaberg FE400e, '91MX6GT, V8 gemini, CBR 250R, Posts: 777	get the ecu remapped or a piggy back ecu so you can over ride a few things. Expensive option tho. Adjust the throttle stopper so the pedal can't hit the floor __________________ I'm looking for a 308 red block, please PM me if you know of one. 40 thou over is still good but please no complete donks. http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/e...erret/sig1.jpg

31-07-2006, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fooksy Deliciously Ugly Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hervey Bay, QLD Ride: VN Calais Posts: 2,802	I think the way you drive your car has alot to do with fuel economy. You can do all the things in the world to improve it mechanically, but if your a leadfoot all the time its gunna chew fuel regardless __________________ Smells like dandruff.....

12-09-2006, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigjaysV6 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: who cares? Ride: VR V6 - BEAST IN PROGRESS Posts: 21	Oxygen sensor will make a big difference if the car has done over 100,000 k's on the old sensor. K&N filter & CAI will help. NGK Iridium plugs may help. Use a good oil, say 15w40, make sure your tyre pressure is good. One other thing that I have found useful for efficiency is a cooler thermostat. Standard is 195 degree, but I am using 180's in both my V6 Commodores. Main thing is, let it build up speed gradually - do not thrash the pedal when accelerating, the V6's are at their least efficient when accelerating harshly. __________________ Never talk out of your rse, because sht stinks, & most people can smell it a mile away.

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22-09-2006, 05:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
ARIAS Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Victoria Ride: VR V6 Posts: 12	i found by puttin in a holden CAI and changin the air filter made it a bit more fuel efficient, as well as changing the plugs new oil, new oil filter, new fuel filter

14-11-2006, 07:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
commisme Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: a.c.t Ride: vz exec Posts: 4	so true guys.simple things for good results.i also have my alloytech on econo most of the time.the smoother shifts and lower idle overall help teenybit.also i use only vortex.

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