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Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Weneedchange: 9:32am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Check if the catalyst has not been removed or spoilt. According to a friend who happens to be a specialist |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by basty: 10:29am On Dec 07, 2013 |
Dear all, I bought the Car I am using (Toyota Camry 1999) second hand. I noticed the car is gulping fuel which should not be, but with this thread, one thing I gained here now is; The tyre is 17 Realm with 225/45. Please Nairalanders, can this be the reason why the Car is gulping fuel? |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by abujalapdog(m): 12:03pm On Dec 07, 2013 |
brain box can contribute immensly to that. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by calnon(m): 1:29pm On Dec 07, 2013 |
@ seina, you write up educated us a lot, because we don't take congnisance of those things like tires can cause increase in fuel consumption. My problem is my car doesn't move very well, expecially when clinbing a heal and it consume fuel too. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by begwong: 2:29pm On Dec 07, 2013 |
calnon: @ seina, you write up educated us a lot, because we don't take congnisance of those things like tires can cause increase in fuel consumption. My problem is my car doesn't move very well, expecially when clinbing a heal and it consume fuel too.-whats yr car model -tyre size -when last did u change your plugs? |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by tmeeto: 3:44pm On Dec 07, 2013 |
I used to drive a Toyota yaris wich was vry economical on fuel,I recently changed to a 2008 Hyundai elantra wich I believed was also fuel efficient but d way d Elantra consumes fuel is alarming compare to the yaris. Is dis normal o? |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by pak: 6:11pm On Dec 07, 2013 |
tmeeto: I used to drive a Toyota yaris wich was vry economical on fuel,I recently changed to a 2008 Hyundai elantra wich I believed was also fuel efficient but d way d Elantra consumes fuel is alarming compare to the yaris. Is dis normal o? The Elantra definitely has a bigger engine than the Yaris, hence the higher fuel consumption. If you were not particular about the power and only concerned about fuel economy you should have gone for Hyundai accent instead |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by gly2ken: 5:28am On Dec 08, 2013 |
my car is rav 4 2004 model. i notice oil in the radiator. yesterday after driving for like 2 hours the temperature started going up. i noticed the radiator water was badly short. could d oil in the radiator be cause of the overheating |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by ooshinibos: 11:43pm On Dec 08, 2013 |
Gelatoman: Hello Siena, |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by NUkachukwu: 8:44am On Dec 09, 2013 |
JaaizTech: Thanks bro when I refer to as SAAB 95 doesn't mean its a 1995 yr model but a 2001yr SAAB 95, the 95 simply refers to d make/model of the car and I got this ride 3months ago. The engine runs like new, looks new and it doesn't smoke and sounds very ok except for d high level of fuel consumption and the pressure on d engine when the AC is turned on. However, I will try these and revert. Tnx once again. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by lshor13: 2:49am On Oct 11, 2014 |
I have a ford falcon, it has used 51 litres of fuel in 160km. I have tried everything. What can I do? I can't keep on suffering with this problem |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Experience4u(m): 11:47pm On Feb 04, 2015 |
Seina Pls help me put. I bought Rav4 2004 model and filled my tank on lagos, drove it from lagos to asaba and the fuel meter indicator was showing me to refill(low fuel). Please what could be the course as the car consumes lots of fuel. Thanks |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by needful: 2:15pm On Feb 12, 2015 |
Oga pls. I drive toyota rav4 2002 model. I tried to start it this afternoon. It made some noise as if something was not properly tighten and refused to start. What could be the problem. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by praxisnetworks: 12:18pm On Mar 21, 2015 |
Siena: |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Kolkleen(m): 7:05pm On Apr 13, 2015 |
pak: Pls what tire size did you end up getting? And where did you get your car scanned? Thanks |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Experience4u(m): 12:54pm On Apr 17, 2015 |
I need help to calculate my car's MPG. I bought full tank into my Rav4 of 58 litres with low fuel indication and drove it for 170miles. please help me calculate the mpg . Thanks |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Nobody: 3:24am On Apr 18, 2015 |
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Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by ogunyemiabayomi: 3:38am On Jun 20, 2015 |
hello sienna, pls i need ur help wit my hyundai lantra but will be happy if u mail me at ogunyemi_abayomi@outlook.com so we can go from there, thank u so lot |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by STOjo: 9:34am On Jun 21, 2015 |
@ Sienna and all, I use Toyota Corola 2003 model. Contrary to my expectation this car consume fuel. I see most corolla with realm 14 but mine is 15, could it be the dealer changed it or what is making it consume much fuel. Please help. Regards |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by IsiCaterpillar(f): 12:10pm On Oct 24, 2015 |
yhemisog: Please give me your mechanic's contact |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by ZZYA: 10:20am On Jan 06, 2016 |
Mr. Siena Happy new yr! ur auto knowledge completely arrests my admiration and I am pleased to know your kind exists in this forum. Kindly advise on my rx 2000 AWD tires. My manual recommends P225/70R16 and I understand its importance but if I choose to use P235/70R16 for all tires, could it cause any significant potential danger apart from probable increase in fuel consumption (surface area)??. am only considering this due to aesthetics and also considering the fact that it was only a recommendation by Lexus and not a requirement. and if there is any other associated vital info that might help to make informed decision, i will appreciate. kindly advise. many thanks.. |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by kormene: 10:10am On Mar 17, 2016 |
This is a nic thread cus this low millage issue aka high fuel consumption eats me up n I thank God n u guys for really dissecting the issue. I drive a CRV 02 as my 1st car n must confess d car is a BOMB! Don't get me wrong I mean d car is great n indeed a good buy especially in terms of engine performance. The issue am having now is that due to bad road and ageing, am spending more now to replace parts. One of which is what I've learnt from this forum. I think my catalytic con, air filter needs replacement n maybe my injector needs servicing. I think I also have unmetered air flowing into d engine tru broken air pipes which I'll change or seal cus like I said b4 my fuel consumption has gone up d roof. Once again I say thanks guys |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by wikifiki: 4:18pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
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Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Nobody: 5:52pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
victorazy: An old post, but I'll respond anyway. There is no such thing as "weak engine oil". Is there "strong engine oil" as a polar opposite then? Common sense will alert YOU if the oil viscosity has broken down. Way before the crank and cams begin to bind, the oil pressure warning light will be illuminated, and the hydraulic lifters (as applicable) will be rattling loud enough to wake the dead. If you ignore these warnings, then you don't deserve to own a car, and shouldn't even be trusted with a wheel barrow. What kind of "end user" are you anyway? Your analogy, question and manner of expressing yourself makes you come across as thick, ignorant and very, very uneducated. 1 Like |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by victorazy(m): 8:07pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
Siena: GILBBERISH! You filled my space yet you couldn't make any point. See this man is telling me there is nothing like weak engine oil. Why do u change ur oil? What do we call oil that has lost its texture. Go and study more because u lack decorum. "if the oil viscosity has broken down." when something breakdown, will it still active or weak? Speaking what u don't know. Your explanation still lacks empirical thesis. You must be a yoruba boy. Things that makes car consume more fuel: 1.Oil with broken viscosity 2. Tyre alignment 3. Tire gauge 4. Bag plugs which causes improper combustion Etc oc 1 Like |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by Nobody: 9:21pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
victorazy: You are acting like a typical automobile end-user, who's been given snow jobs by a series of "mechanics" all his life. Read the title of this thread carefully - "What causes a car to start consuming fuel excessively?" Now if you weren't in such a mad rush attempting to discredit the points I raised, you would realise there are several factors, more than enough to fight fill 3 A4 sheets of paper. I listed the most obvious. You citing "weak engine oil" is the daftest cause anyone could hope to list. No one with an iota of automotive know-how would describe degraded oil as "weak oil." The oil is said to have degraded, or its viscosity has broken down. You're one of the same people who would describe a faulty ECU as "the brain box is weak." If oil viscosity had broken down to the point of the engine seizing, there would be more obvious warning signs - oil pressure warning lamp illuminated, rattling hydraulic lifters, a reluctance for the engine to rev, massive lack of power etc. Did the thread starter mention any of the above symptoms? He was happy with the advise I was able to give whilst NOT being in charge of his vehicle, and 4 years on, he's probably sorted his car out. Why make it your business to criticise my suggestions? Instead, you should have given YOUR own suggestions, and left it at that! And of course, people of your ilk will resort to tribalist remarks, which is enough to earn you a lengthy ban. Just so you're aware, I'm not Yoruba, nor any of the "major" Nigerian tribes. I'm what the rest of the world sees, a NIGERIAN. Though what has being Yoruba, or not, got to do with anything being discussed on an Automotive thread? You discredit yourself, and everything you stand for with the emphasised portion of your post, that shows as nothing else can, that you're a tribalist, with nothing useful to contribute to these boards. Try making tribalist remarks in Politics section, they MAY be accepted there, but somehow I doubt it. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by opomulero(m): 3:05pm On Jun 15, 2016 |
Hello NL, Please what can cause a car to burn fuel excessively and the exhaust is not black when you touch it for checks? |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by charlie44nike: 11:07am On Jun 19, 2016 |
Abeg ooo. My Volvo S80 don dey drink fuel ooo. The car was overheating since i went to buy it in cotonou, and i went to several mechanics, but no solution. The only solution was to relay the fan direct. So i had to do it. Now the over heating has stopped, but its now drinking fuel....... Please any solutions?
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Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by billyG(m): 2:09pm On Jun 19, 2016 |
Siena:Men!u wash that fool as u wuld wash a dirty engine. 1 Like |
Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by astron: 2:53pm On Nov 03, 2016 |
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Re: What Causes A Car To Start Consuming Fuel Excessively by olasinmibo: 8:47am On Dec 07, 2016 |
@sienna, I will be sending you an email shortly. I have a lot of issues with my Sienna 2001 which I just got in September this year. I will be sincerely grateful if you can help me out. Thank you. |
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