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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 2, 2010 12:58:20 GMT 8
Hi All Magentis & Optima Owners, I'm wondering which petrol brand and octane level is best for my Magentis FL to obtain the best mileage? Your advice is most appreciated. Thank you very much!
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Post by LMF on Nov 2, 2010 13:15:14 GMT 8
if in doubt just follow your manual lor, Singapore got RON 92,95,98, take your pick
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 3, 2010 9:08:25 GMT 8
Dear LMF, The manual recommends either RON 92 or 95 for more power. However I understand that different brands of petrol does uses different chemicals therefore the actual mileage/distance clock may differ under the same driving condition. Recently I tested on Caltex RON 95 it seems to last longer when I monitor the Distance left to travel. However when I filled up my tank with SPC RON 95 on my current tank the consumption seems to be much higher. For example my half tank when using Caltex I clocked about 225km but now my half tank using SPC clocked only 150km. An amazing and very significant difference. That's why I'm puzzled and very keen to know which petrol brand gives the BEST mileage for Magentis Owners.
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 4, 2010 12:03:42 GMT 8
Hi gkoh and eviltrap, May I have your expert advice please? Happy Holidays and a wonderful long weekend to all!
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Post by Eviltrap on Nov 6, 2010 19:58:45 GMT 8
Hi, I've started off with pumping ESSO 95 when I just bought the car.
After my accident last year, I switched to 92.
In terms of FC, no noticeable difference. I pumped Caltex once only, and the engine seems smoother. But because my nearest petrol station is Esso, so I only pumped Esso. Esso 92 seems rougher.
For a smoother engine sound, I guess Caltex should be better.
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Post by gkoh on Nov 10, 2010 12:40:26 GMT 8
hi, i hv been using esso 5000 since day 1 until nw, so far so gd....dn try any others except for once, v-power....it dn last longer than my usual esso 5000 although engine is smoother and quieter.....
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Post by LMF on Nov 10, 2010 15:35:18 GMT 8
I pref Caltex, Esso i dun like, Shell neutral
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 10, 2010 23:48:16 GMT 8
Dear Bro Eviltrap, LMF & Gkoh, Thank you all so much for sharing kudos to your expert advice I will stick to Caltex 95 may try 92 in future. Anyway is Mag suitable for 92 petrol? Will it cause problems in future if we use 92?
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Post by Eviltrap on Nov 11, 2010 12:26:33 GMT 8
I rememeber our minimum is RON 91, so 92 will be more than enough.
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Post by LMF on Nov 11, 2010 16:01:32 GMT 8
my Cerato min RON 91 also, 92,95,97 (malaysia petrol), 98 wldnt go wrong if use unless went for tuning la lup turbo la then diff story
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 12, 2010 0:32:47 GMT 8
Dear EViltrap & LMF, Thanks for sharing I will try out Caltex Ron 92 on my next tank!
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Post by blastwave on Nov 16, 2010 19:30:24 GMT 8
For example my half tank when using Caltex I clocked about 225km but now my half tank using SPC clocked only 150km. An amazing and very significant difference. That's why I'm puzzled and very keen to know which petrol brand gives the BEST mileage for Magentis Owners. when you said spc gave you 150km while caltex 225 km that is to say caltex gave you 50% more mileage than spc!..that is almost impossible, it sounds as if you were driving two different cars with different engine capacities altogether. How many times did you get this type of result? What were the driving conditions? Half tank Magentis is 30L. If SPC gave you only 150km, that means your FC was 5km/L !! This figure is mind-boggling and seems unbelievable!! Caltex gave you 225km, that means your FC was 7.5km/L. I could believe this type of number on a Magentis which is a heavy car designed for stable cruising. But 5km/L??? Even the gargantuan 3.5L Sorento can give you more than that. Magentis is only 2.0L. My old magentis is known to be a drinker, but even so, it has never been worst than 7.8km/L on a 92. Your new Magentis uses a more fuel efficient CVVT theta engine more advanced than the old one. How could you have gotten those exceptionally poor FC numbers?? Spooky!!!
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 19, 2010 2:03:09 GMT 8
There isn't anything spooky here . The SPC 95 tank gave me 330km from full tank until the reserve light comes on. However the next tank which is Caltex 95 gave me 400km before reserve light comes on latest figure before I top up yesterday at Caltex. I guess the difference may be due to the traffic condition and urban driving. I noticed that Magentis actually drinks more petrol when stationery as compared to driving. Cruising on highway actually gives me a way better FC figure than anything else. Anyway my car is less than 2000km and still using Mineral Oil for the engine, that may also be a cause for the high FC. Nothing for me to gain if I false claim the datas here. I would very much like to achieve 500km or more per tank if I can, I will be a Happy Man and a proud Mag Owner You may want to share your expert opinion on how to achieve better FC like 9 to 10km/L. 52 L x 9km = 468km I will buy you a cuppa
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 19, 2010 2:14:18 GMT 8
Dear Blastwave my apologies if my first smiley on top made you upset, didn't realise there is a thumbs down when I inserted it. Anyway I'm a new kid on the block, pardon me. By the way I wish to state that my FC mileage stated on top are based on 52L of usage and I still have at least 10L as reserve tank which are not calculated into it yet.
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Post by blastwave on Nov 19, 2010 21:03:08 GMT 8
Bro, sorry if i sounded harsh lah. Didnt know that you're a NKOTB here...But anyway...welcome to d club. Your engine still breaking in...no wonder you'r getting all those weird FC. I thought your mag tank is 60L excluding the reserve? Congrats you got a v nice sophisticated ride. I've sat in GKoh's ride and her mag is smooth. I'm sure your version is better. I bought my mag in 2005, my v first car. At that time it drives very sleek and quiet....now after 105000km it badly needs a change of engine mounting ($500!!) and an engine flush. For me, driving style is the dominant factor that determines FC...how heavy or light-footed. Also at one time i was using 5w30 oil it gave me a bit better fc and quieter ride. Have fun with your stunning ride!!! The guys here always meet up, but i've never joined them before.
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Post by aaur4man on Nov 21, 2010 13:45:05 GMT 8
NKOTB = new kid on the block magentis is very poisonous
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 24, 2010 1:56:59 GMT 8
aaur4man have i offended you in anyway Do you need to use term me as poisonous!!!
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 24, 2010 2:09:00 GMT 8
Hi Blastwave, Thanks for the reply and understanding According to the manual it states 62L as the tank capacity. Therefore my Mag is will hit reserve tank with lights on at estimated 52L used up and 10L left. I met a Silver Cab Mag and sat in before the mileage is 320,000km and is still in good running condition. So no worries about the 100K+ mileage. I believe wear and tear parts just need to be replaced and your babe will be up and running in Perfect Shape. Rather curious why you don't meet up with the guys here since you have been around for quite awhile. Have a great week Bro
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Post by aaur4man on Nov 24, 2010 13:19:16 GMT 8
aaur4man have i offended you in anyway Do you need to use term me as poisonous!!! U are magentis2010, I talking abt magentis. I not interested in u. I'm straight .
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Post by TeaNazaR on Nov 24, 2010 13:38:21 GMT 8
rofl...
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Post by Eviltrap on Nov 24, 2010 20:23:29 GMT 8
By the way, a few weeks ago, the pump attendant near my place did something impossible. He pumped in 65L of petrol into my fuel tank! I'm still wondering how he did it. Initially I thought he might have pumped into other ppl's tank. But the mileage calculation with the next tank is the same at 10+km/L. I thought our tank is only 62L. How in the world did he do that? I admit I did drive a lot since the light came up, but I was thinking at most 57-58L. But 65??
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Post by Eviltrap on Nov 24, 2010 20:26:13 GMT 8
aaur4man have i offended you in anyway Do you need to use term me as poisonous!!! I think you misunderstood aaur4man, bro. He's using some internet lingo. Normally when someone say poison, they mean all the new things you can add into your ride, eg. ICE, turbo, decals, etc. So he meant our ride is good!
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 25, 2010 0:25:21 GMT 8
My apologies if I have misunderstood
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 25, 2010 0:30:26 GMT 8
Hi Eviltrap, ya you are right specs says 62L, I think the pump attendant must have attended some comprehensive petrol pumping competnecy course and graduated from Johor State Petrol University that's why can pump in 65L He really is somebody. Anyway Bro if drive into JB tip a little and the attendants will do wonders to your tank capacity this is what people experince there. Worth while if you going makan, shopping then pump your tank super full
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Post by magentis2010 on Nov 25, 2010 0:32:52 GMT 8
Hi Eviltrap, Where do you stay ? Can pm me ? I give you a set of Car mat 3A type used once only.
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