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Nightstalker1993
post Nov 30 2011, 08:43 PM

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Well if you watch Mythbusters, the savings induced by overinflating a tire is negligeble although it does reduce rolling resistance by abit, but only a very slight amount. And if you do overinflate your tire, you have a higher chance of getting a blowout. 42psi is definitely overinflated plus you also get uneven tyre wear towards the middle since your tire expands more than usual now.

And your front is supposed to be pumped slightly higher than the rear since the front is where your engine is and the tire have to support more weight.
Nightstalker1993
post Nov 30 2011, 08:54 PM

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The improvement in FC he got is most probably due to other factors.



fast forward to 4:50

Well my usual practise is if i know i'm going to come to a stop, i'll put my gear to neutral and cruise to a stop. As long as the engine is running at a higher RPM, it will consume more fuel anyway. Its impossible that the engine is consuming zero fuel eventhough you've released the throttle. Don't forget, the engine is still running, it isn't turned off.
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post Nov 30 2011, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(kadajawi @ Nov 30 2011, 09:03 PM)
Haven't watched it. I suppose it depends on how high/low the pressure was before. If it's way too low it makes a huge difference, if you followed the car manufacturer and then inflate a bit the gain won't be very big (but hey, less FC is less FC).

From what I have read, unless you go above 3.0 bar (300 kpa) it shouldn't get uneven (someone reports 3.5 bar and no uneven wear...) or even get a blowout. What does kill the tyre is too low pressure, because it heats up a lot (high friction). 42 psi is the official value from Renault it seems, but I too am scared to go any higher than that. laugh.gif

If the car gets bumpy and hops around/looses traction, then that is too much. Haven't noticed that though with the Kangoo, but your milage might vary.

Generally you are right, front is supposed to be higher than rear, also heavy load or high speed driving should have higher pressure. Not sure why it isn't that way on my Kangoo (values taken from Continental... they don't have a sticker on the Kangoo), but I can imagine that the rear is supposed to have a higher pressure because it is also a small transporter, thus carrying heavy loads.

Trying to watch the video now, but about the slowing down part wikipedia begs to differ:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engine_braking
"Additionally, most modern engines don't use any fuel while engine braking which helps reduce fuel consumption.[citation needed] This is known as DFCO or Deceleration Fuel Cut-Off."
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well, the fact that it says 'citation needed' means theres no source. Don't forget, Wikipedia is not 100% accurate.

did a quick google and came up with this

http://www.gassavers.org/showthread.php?t=6651

It may be true that if you use release the throttle completely and use engine braking(on a manual) it might cut off the fuel depending on the car, but you have to do it at the very last minute. Engine braking is quite strong if you're on a manual box'

If i remembered correctly, the Kangoo does have the sticker somewhere near the door area. I remembered if not mistaken its on the door itself instead of the door frame. My friend have a Kangoo and i helped him pump his tire up last time.

About the video, i just posted the vid in my post above. Pretty informative.

QUOTE(amduser @ Nov 30 2011, 09:07 PM)
put your gear to neutral while your car is moving is not recommended

if you are driving AT car, this is not recommended as well because engaging to neutral gear while the car is moving can cause excessive wear to the gearbox
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Well, I'm on a Manual, so yeah... laugh.gif
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post Dec 1 2011, 01:20 AM

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QUOTE(dares @ Nov 30 2011, 10:23 PM)
Mythbuster also say to roll down your window and switch off your A/C when travelling slower than 45mph (around 73 km/h), which is not advisable when in a traffic jam during daytime, where your blood might boil and then you will explode.  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
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Don't forget, they're comparing it with full blast.

Now who in their right mind would turn up the A/C to full blast throughout the journey? rclxub.gif

 

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