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AstinaBoiV6 · 01-02-2006, 12:33 AM

what the all these people getin 700km and 800km a tank... mine only 2L v6 not that much bigger n drivin like a granny only gets me 400km n its not runin rich either

Griff · 01-02-2006, 10:20 AM

The best i've done is just over 500km, i've got the V6 too. This was during the Xmas period when a lot of people were on holidays and the roads were less congested + i'm driving at 6am to work so less traffic again.

I think if you spend the money on your current BJII hatch you could have a car better than the stock SP20, for close to the difference in price u'd pay. i've never driven the 1.6, how much power difference is there between the 2?

Brad

chicaboo · 01-02-2006, 10:49 AM

I just got 654km to the orange light coming back from Sydney, I think there is 10L left at that stage? I'm of the opinion the 1.6 goes best with a HiBoost turbo, even with severe NA mods it'll be well short of a moderately modded 1.8 or 2.0, although slightly shorter gearing helps it's cause quite a bit.

Laser the Amazer · 01-02-2006, 09:25 PM

My topic has come back to life

decision been made

hanging on to the 1.6

another 30,000kms or so when its old I'll sell it and get something newer and bigger.

Rob

Red Frog · 02-02-2006, 01:27 AM

I remember getting 650km out of a tank when I drove from Sydney to Canberra and back in Nov - and this was only FWY driving. I must admit, the orange light was on for awhile until I got a bit worried and filled it up (filling 49L!). Gav, i think you're about right with the orange light coming on at 10L. They say it's roughly another 100km you can get, from when the light goes on. Of course i'm yet to test this, and plan not to either!! However, I'm going to try ur suggestion of a full tank of Caltex Vortex and see how much more i can get. Next trip: to Brisbane or Canberra?

Laser the Amazer · 02-02-2006, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Frog

I remember getting 650km out of a tank when I drove from Sydney to Canberra and back in Nov - and this was only FWY driving. I must admit, the orange light was on for awhile until I got a bit worried and filled it up (filling 49L!). Gav, i think you're about right with the orange light coming on at 10L. They say it's roughly another 100km you can get, from when the light goes on. Of course i'm yet to test this, and plan not to either!! However, I'm going to try ur suggestion of a full tank of Caltex Vortex and see how much more i can get. Next trip: to Brisbane or Canberra?

I have done 150kms with the fuel and still be fine

its a typical Mazda thing all 4 of the mazda cars I have owned have been like that

rather it early then late

Rob

01-02-2006, 12:33 AM	#21
AstinaBoiV6 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Springwood MASSIVE Represent Car: ba Posts: 1,426 View Photos By: AstinaBoiV6	what the all these people getin 700km and 800km a tank... mine only 2L v6 not that much bigger n drivin like a granny only gets me 400km n its not runin rich either __________________ Team AJ Member PM 4 details

01-02-2006, 09:25 PM	#24
Laser the Amazer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wollongong Posts: 559	My topic has come back to life decision been made hanging on to the 1.6 another 30,000kms or so when its old I'll sell it and get something newer and bigger. Rob __________________ what do u write here again???

02-02-2006, 01:27 AM	#25
Red Frog Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shepherds Bush, London BABY Car: My feet :p Posts: 1,292	I remember getting 650km out of a tank when I drove from Sydney to Canberra and back in Nov - and this was only FWY driving. I must admit, the orange light was on for awhile until I got a bit worried and filled it up (filling 49L!). Gav, i think you're about right with the orange light coming on at 10L. They say it's roughly another 100km you can get, from when the light goes on. Of course i'm yet to test this, and plan not to either!! However, I'm going to try ur suggestion of a full tank of Caltex Vortex and see how much more i can get. Next trip: to Brisbane or Canberra? __________________ I don't need drugs. I'm just high on twisties

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01-02-2006, 10:20 AM	#22
Griff Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 28	The best i've done is just over 500km, i've got the V6 too. This was during the Xmas period when a lot of people were on holidays and the roads were less congested + i'm driving at 6am to work so less traffic again. I think if you spend the money on your current BJII hatch you could have a car better than the stock SP20, for close to the difference in price u'd pay. i've never driven the 1.6, how much power difference is there between the 2? Brad

01-02-2006, 10:49 AM	#23
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	I just got 654km to the orange light coming back from Sydney, I think there is 10L left at that stage? I'm of the opinion the 1.6 goes best with a HiBoost turbo, even with severe NA mods it'll be well short of a moderately modded 1.8 or 2.0, although slightly shorter gearing helps it's cause quite a bit.