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15-12-2011, 12:41 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Hi All - just a quick question...
I am driving to Brisbane from Sydney next week and am wondering the best speed for fuel economy. I think I will take the New England highway which I am assuming is 110km/h but I know my 2007 Fiesta Zetec is quite high on the RPM over 90km/h Has anyone found the ideal highway cruising speed for these cars? I seem to get around 500km from a tank with city driving.... Thanks! |
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15-12-2011, 12:49 AM
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50kph - To save max fuel
90kph - To save on fuel without falling sleep at the wheel Personally I'd do the speed limit as the couple of bucks you save isn't worth the trouble. |
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15-12-2011, 07:04 AM
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Death B4 Decaf
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South Hobart
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90-100 is the most economical while still moving at a decent rate.
& turn the aircon off. That's the worst thing for fuel economy in a small car. I average about 600km per tank, can do better on a long run driving sensibly.
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15-12-2011, 08:05 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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For best fuel economy 50-70kmh. Of course at this speed you will fall asleep at the wheel and crash. I'd stick to 110km, so you a) stay awake and b) don't get written off. At 130-140kmh in my WS with 17 in wheels the cars pulling almost 4000rpm, which you really don't want to do for a long period of time.
Of course, a 6th gear would help, hey Ford? |
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15-12-2011, 08:39 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sausage Singlet NSW
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If you're seriously concerned about the fuel usage you could try this, but you might need to leave now if you want to get there in time for Christmas lunch
 
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15-12-2011, 11:51 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 9
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I like the bike option for best economy too!
The car had an A service at 60000km and is currently sitting on 65000kms - do I need to get anything looked at before setting off? |
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15-12-2011, 12:20 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sausage Singlet NSW
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As the car has just had a service I would think just check over the usual things, fluid levels (oil, coolant, windscreen washer, brake), wiper blades, tyre pressures (including spare) jack and tools all in place ? Also make sure all your lights are working. Have a safe trip
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15-12-2011, 01:18 PM
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Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
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Also, if you encounter rain some rain-x (or similar) does wonders to keep the screen clear.
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03-01-2012, 11:59 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Adelaide
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Mine sat very nicely from Adelaide to the Nullabor and return at a very decent rate of knots. . . .
Fuel isnt an issue in a Fiesta. |
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08-01-2012, 01:05 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2011
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Just thought I would let you all know that it ran brilliantly.
About 3500rpm on 110km/h but I ended up taking Buckets Way/Thunderbold Way (@ 90-100km/h) which I highly recommend between Sydney and Brisbane and loved ever minute of the drive. Also cut about 1.5 hours off going by the new england highway according to my tom tom. I think I was roughly sitting on 700km per tank at that speed which I am pretty happy with.. |
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08-01-2012, 06:28 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Hehe, I still reckon the Fiesta is the best small car to be cruising on the highway with. What kind of fuel economy did you get?
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