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The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Kokomo: 8:26pm On May 30, 2021
Some people tend to avoid both engines becuase they believe they consume lot of fuel when compare to the i4 engines.

For those who have used cars with both engines (i4 and V6) how significant is the fuel usage difference.

Thanks and await feedback
Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:29pm On May 30, 2021
14mpg combined from my 5.5L. I've peaked at 20mpg highway.

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by b3llo(m): 8:34pm On May 30, 2021
For low income earners we call them fuel guzzlers.

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Jamahyel(m): 8:39pm On May 30, 2021
to me v4 takes more fuel self. i prefer a v6

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Grupo(m): 8:40pm On May 30, 2021
Jamahyel:
to me v4 takes more fuel self. i prefer a v6

shocked
Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Leonyluiz(m): 9:18pm On May 30, 2021
Jamahyel:
to me v4 takes more fuel self. i prefer a v6

I can confirm this too. Not in all situations sha.

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Kokomo: 9:45pm On May 30, 2021
b3llo:
For low income earners we call them fuel guzzlers.

Hmmm, I also noticed that most owners of i4 engines are the ones that usually have abused car, as in , they go manage fuel, still manage maintianance, it all seem to be all about mindset, as my boss nurey abi gazzuzz go say

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Mrsoft3(m): 10:19pm On May 30, 2021
Kokomo:
Some people tend to avoid both engines becuase they believe they consume lot of fuel when compare to the i4 engines.

For those who have used cars with both engines (i4 and V6) how significant is the fuel usage difference.

Thanks and await feedback


Let me correct this quickly,there is nothing like v4 it is four plug. The v6 is as a result of the meeting point of the plugs,it meets at a v- point

Now let's go to the discussion proper.
In the v6 engine we have 6 plugs and the opening valve is 6 for the flow of fuel for combustion, now while I used a v6 engine the acceleration is superb, you tend to achieve more miles faster than the 4 plug engine.

It does consume fuel but then it's movement balance the fuel consumption. The only challenge is when you stay in places like lagos where you have alot of traffic,then you won't enjoy the car very we.

Four plug engine takes less fuel for combustion because of its 4 valve opening, it takes less fuel compared to the v6. But the acceleration is less compared to v6

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Kirkman: 10:23pm On May 30, 2021
Kai! I saw one Nissan Armada with it's monstrous big V8 engine, I had nothing but envy for the owner of the vehicle. All that power that he's enjoying under the hood at his disposal. Yes they consume fuel with city driving and traffic. But the torque and power delivery. Chai!! Is the only thing that I can say.

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by b3llo(m): 10:26pm On May 30, 2021
Kokomo:


Hmmm, I also noticed that most owners of i4 engines are the ones that usually have abused car, as in , they go manage fuel, still manage maintianance, it all seem to be all about mindset, as my boss nurey abi gazzuzz go say
lol...
Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Kirkman: 10:28pm On May 30, 2021
Kokomo:


Hmmm, I also noticed that most owners of i4 engines are the ones that usually have abused car, as in , they go manage fuel, still manage maintianance, it all seem to be all about mindset, as my boss nurey abi gazzuzz go say
Lol! This man, he say na manage fuel, manage maintenance.. grin grin
Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by dicksonadams(m): 11:29pm On May 30, 2021
Kirkman:

Lol! This man, he say na manage fuel, manage maintenance.. grin grin

Person wey manage buy i4 eg corolla 05,. Manage use China parts, manage use 5w30

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Kirkman: 11:34pm On May 30, 2021
dicksonadams:


Person wey manage buy i4 eg corolla 05,. Manage use China parts, manage use 5w30
Lol!!

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Peppermintflav: 9:58am On May 31, 2021
The fuel consumption is not that much. A difference of 2mpg isn't much. I know some l4 engines that get poor gas mileage like 8mpg due to bad o2 sensor/ air flow ratio mixture.

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by samso247(m): 11:05am On May 31, 2021
Mrsoft3:



Let me correct this quickly,there is nothing like v4 it is four plug. The v6 is as a result of the meeting point of the plugs,it meets at a v- point

Now let's go to the discussion proper.
In the v6 engine we have 6 plugs and the opening valve is 6 for the flow of fuel for combustion, now while I used a v6 engine the acceleration is superb, you tend to achieve more miles faster than the 4 plug engine.

It does consume fuel but then it's movement balance the fuel consumption. The only challenge is when you stay in places like lagos where you have alot of traffic,then you won't enjoy the car very we.

Four plug engine takes less fuel for combustion because of its 4 valve opening, it takes less fuel compared to the v6. But the acceleration is less compared to v6
Sorry to shock u guy, there is V4 engine. If u want to see one. There are some old Ford cars that have V4 engines. What u re suppose to say is that they re no longer in vogue. Thank u
Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by Nonyeadamu: 6:22pm On May 31, 2021
Woow I'm learning and I'm still learning everyday. Thanks y'all

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by kingreign(m): 9:44pm On May 31, 2021
Peppermintflav:
The fuel consumption is not that much. A difference of 2mpg isn't much. I know some l4 engines that get poor gas mileage like 8mpg due to bad o2 sensor/ air flow ratio mixture.
Some v6 are terrible on fuel economy.
The size and shape and mass of the vehicle also matters.

Some v8 are even more efficient than some v6.

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by EngrChima88: 6:15pm On Jun 01, 2021
kingreign:

Some v6 are terrible on fuel economy.
The size and shape and mass of the vehicle also matters.

Some v8 are even more efficient than some v6.

I swear down bro

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by kingreign(m): 7:33pm On Jun 01, 2021
Mrsoft3:



Let me correct this quickly,there is nothing like v4 it is four plug. The v6 is as a result of the meeting point of the plugs,it meets at a v- point

Now let's go to the discussion proper.
In the v6 engine we have 6 plugs and the opening valve is 6 for the flow of fuel for combustion, now while I used a v6 engine the acceleration is superb, you tend to achieve more miles faster than the 4 plug engine.

It does consume fuel but then it's movement balance the fuel consumption. The only challenge is when you stay in places like lagos where you have alot of traffic,then you won't enjoy the car very we.

Four plug engine takes less fuel for combustion because of its 4 valve opening, it takes less fuel compared to the v6. But the acceleration is less compared to v6

Actually v4 exists. Most common in motorcycles

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by DMechyy: 3:49am On Jun 02, 2021
kingreign:


Actually v4 exists. Most common in motorcycles


Subarus too. V
Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by HeavenlyBang(m): 7:10am On Jun 02, 2021
DMechyy:


Subarus too. V

No. Subaru uses a flat 4. A boxer engine, not a V4.
Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by kingreign(m): 7:33am On Jun 02, 2021
HeavenlyBang:


No. Subaru uses a flat 4. A boxer engine, not a V4.
I was about to respond to this when I saw his mention, thanks.

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by 9icetoo(m): 9:26am On Jun 02, 2021
In sedans, 4 cylinder engine will almost always give you a better fuel 3conomy in city driving with stop and go traffic.

On the highway, the difference between the 4 cylinder and the v6 in the sedan is negligible. Sometimes it's as small as 3mpg.

A typical small family car with an i4 engine will average 8-9km per liter in city driving.
Same car with a v6 engine will give a out 6km per liter.

SUVs are notorious for fuel consumption but the i4 variants of most SUVs will give you a better mpg in the city but struggle to match the v6 mpg at highway speeds.

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Re: The Fear Of V6 And V8 Engine by PAQ(m): 10:33am On Jun 02, 2021
With the proposed price of N385 for fuel "fear" will be an understatement. It will be more like "avoidance", especially for owners of V8 and V12 engines.

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