How many K you can get before the tank is empty?

applio · 03-11-2007, 01:42 AM

HI.

i drive a BA v6 2.0 astina, i normally just use 90 unlead on her, and pretty much i can get around 420-430 out of when the fuel light turn on.

just wondering if thats normal? and whats your getting out of it?

siffin · 03-11-2007, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by applio

HI.

i drive a BA v6 2.0 astina, i normally just use 90 unlead on her, and pretty much i can get around 420-430 out of when the fuel light turn on.

just wondering if thats normal? and whats your getting out of it?

I use 98 Ultimate, get much better performance normally about 350km before the light comes on. But I dont drive like a grandma.

boostedbatman · 03-11-2007, 07:48 AM

When I had a healthy ZE in mine with CAI and FPR I would usually get 500km regularly out of mine and that was on 98 octane

zappy65 · 03-11-2007, 07:54 AM

i get around 600km to the tank with light driving....using 95 Octane...98 i get slightly less, around 520km, theres heaps of threads for this exact subject you know....

FEM · 03-11-2007, 12:25 PM

i get about 300ish to a tank and if im in a rush for a bit it drops to about 220kms/tank

highway i get about 600kms to 54$ of fuel

i only use 98. the astina will splutter and carry on if there is rubbish in there

DavoAust · 03-11-2007, 01:25 PM

400-500 depending on what sort of driving i do. thats running 95/98 depending on where i fill up. don't use wool worths petrol, its crap

Rupewrecht · 03-11-2007, 01:56 PM

about 350 from full to dry, which is mostly city driving.

applio · 03-11-2007, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zappy65

i get around 600km to the tank with light driving....using 95 Octane...98 i get slightly less, around 520km, theres heaps of threads for this exact subject you know....

mate thats awsome!!!! i might try out 95 next time!

zappy65 · 03-11-2007, 05:06 PM

Ive had my injectors cleaned properly, the fuel filter changed, the fuel tank cleaned and i regularly check my tyre pressures....

Cosmo Dude · 03-11-2007, 05:26 PM

That's about what I get with a KF-DE. I tried premium for a while but I had no noticable improvement in economy, performance or driveability.

applio · 03-11-2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cosmo Dude

That's about what I get with a KF-DE. I tried premium for a while but I had no noticable improvement in economy, performance or driveability.

yeah i try a few 98 too, but there is not too much different, but might give 95 a few short!

Cosmo Dude · 03-11-2007, 08:15 PM

I did 95 on the 929 and advanced the timing to suit but the timing is set on the K series.

FEM · 03-11-2007, 09:08 PM

i filled up with caltex 98 today, not usual for me - i am normally a BP fan with their Ultimate.

The vortex 98 is AWESOME!
i dont know what its done but its really really really good!! it seems to want to rev more freely and there is so much more pick up

give it a go!

Dan

DavoAust · 04-11-2007, 01:35 AM

hmm i noticed that too but thought it may just have been a good batch. i might run a tank through next time i fill up

project.r.racing · 04-11-2007, 08:14 AM

reason:-
BP is made in sydney then shipped up here - dirtier and older.
Caltex is made in Brisbane and shipped from there - cleaner and newer.

chicaboo · 04-11-2007, 10:22 AM

To all the BP fuel lovers: I could barely get up the range to warrick last time I went to NSW in the Astina (filled up at Goodna, so it was well through the system). After I chucked some sweet Caltex Vortex back in the car first chance I could get, she was choice again, and ready to conquer the Guyra range. Caltex FTW!

Gav.

project.r.racing · 04-11-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zappy65

i get around 600km to the tank with light driving....using 95 Octane...98 i get slightly less, around 520km, theres heaps of threads for this exact subject you know....

there heaps of people posting posts that have no relivance to the thread.. how many k's you get from a I4 BG Astina doesn't help a V6 BA Astina owner asking about V6 fuel consuptions. There are heaps of threads for BG fuel consuption you know....

Astro Boy · 04-11-2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by project.r.racing

reason:-
BP is made in sydney then shipped up here - dirtier and older.
Caltex is made in Brisbane and shipped from there - cleaner and newer.

Other way round?

All 91 fuel sold in Brisbane is made in Brisbane. Same with *most* 95. Caltex Vortex (both 96 and 98) are excellent fuels, and my choice. A mate of mine who co-drives is a Chemist for BP here in Brisbane, and even from his mouth, Caltex Vortex were the go. They're lower in arimatics (sp?), meaning they're more friendly for cars that haven't been tuned to run a better fuel...

All 98 and 100 fuels are shipped from the manufacturers respected depots, BP Brisbane and WA, Caltex Sydney, and Shell Melbourne and WA.

I think...

Cosmo Dude · 04-11-2007, 11:29 AM

When I was doing a project at Shell Corio all the brand tankers filled there. The only difference was that they would put the various additives in as they were filling the tankers.

zappy65 · 04-11-2007, 11:51 AM

Yeah, thats what i put in mine every week, i do notice the difference, i dont know why BP have gone downhill, just lately, alot of there stations have been either closed, out of 98 or just plain ****....

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinastar

i filled up with caltex 98 today, not usual for me - i am normally a BP fan with their Ultimate.

The vortex 98 is AWESOME!
i dont know what its done but its really really really good!! it seems to want to rev more freely and there is so much more pick up

give it a go!

Dan

03-11-2007, 01:42 AM	#1
applio Authorised Trader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: nsw Car: astina ba Posts: 180	How many K you can get before the tank is empty? HI. i drive a BA v6 2.0 astina, i normally just use 90 unlead on her, and pretty much i can get around 420-430 out of when the fuel light turn on. just wondering if thats normal? and whats your getting out of it? __________________ Ivan, Contact me anytime on 0404040808 2009 R56 Mini Cooper

03-11-2007, 07:48 AM	#3
boostedbatman Manpink Crusader Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stafford, Brisbane Car: 1990 GD mx6 F2T, and soon I might drive the batmoobile once again Posts: 2,280 View Photos By: boostedbatman	When I had a healthy ZE in mine with CAI and FPR I would usually get 500km regularly out of mine and that was on 98 octane __________________ The Batmobile as she used to be and now she hangs from a chain in the garage

03-11-2007, 07:54 AM	#4
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	i get around 600km to the tank with light driving....using 95 Octane...98 i get slightly less, around 520km, theres heaps of threads for this exact subject you know.... __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/

03-11-2007, 12:25 PM	#5
FEM Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane's West Car: Familia/Astina GTX Posts: 949 View Photos By: FEM	i get about 300ish to a tank and if im in a rush for a bit it drops to about 220kms/tank highway i get about 600kms to 54$ of fuel i only use 98. the astina will splutter and carry on if there is rubbish in there __________________ My Story.. http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=394[/CENTER]

03-11-2007, 01:25 PM	#6
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	400-500 depending on what sort of driving i do. thats running 95/98 depending on where i fill up. don't use wool worths petrol, its crap __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

03-11-2007, 01:56 PM	#7
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	about 350 from full to dry, which is mostly city driving. __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

03-11-2007, 05:06 PM	#9
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	Ive had my injectors cleaned properly, the fuel filter changed, the fuel tank cleaned and i regularly check my tyre pressures.... __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/

03-11-2007, 05:26 PM	#10
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	That's about what I get with a KF-DE. I tried premium for a while but I had no noticable improvement in economy, performance or driveability. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

03-11-2007, 08:15 PM	#12
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	I did 95 on the 929 and advanced the timing to suit but the timing is set on the K series. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

03-11-2007, 09:08 PM	#13
FEM Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane's West Car: Familia/Astina GTX Posts: 949 View Photos By: FEM	i filled up with caltex 98 today, not usual for me - i am normally a BP fan with their Ultimate. The vortex 98 is AWESOME! i dont know what its done but its really really really good!! it seems to want to rev more freely and there is so much more pick up give it a go! Dan __________________ My Story.. http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=394[/CENTER]

04-11-2007, 01:35 AM	#14
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	hmm i noticed that too but thought it may just have been a good batch. i might run a tank through next time i fill up __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

04-11-2007, 08:14 AM	#15
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	reason:- BP is made in sydney then shipped up here - dirtier and older. Caltex is made in Brisbane and shipped from there - cleaner and newer.

04-11-2007, 10:22 AM	#16
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	To all the BP fuel lovers: I could barely get up the range to warrick last time I went to NSW in the Astina (filled up at Goodna, so it was well through the system). After I chucked some sweet Caltex Vortex back in the car first chance I could get, she was choice again, and ready to conquer the Guyra range. Caltex FTW! Gav.

04-11-2007, 11:29 AM	#19
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	When I was doing a project at Shell Corio all the brand tankers filled there. The only difference was that they would put the various additives in as they were filling the tankers. __________________ My 'stina Hatch

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