Getting Best MPG during Cruise
I think you are better off with getting your injector scaling dead on the ball and then upping the timing in cruise range. You will be better off with those settings.
I upped my timing more and managed to get about 2-3 mpg more at cruise with my injector trims at +1% idle and -0.5% cruise. Pretty close to 0, maybe the cruise fluctuates at more +/- 2%
I upped my timing more and managed to get about 2-3 mpg more at cruise with my injector trims at +1% idle and -0.5% cruise. Pretty close to 0, maybe the cruise fluctuates at more +/- 2%
I think you are better off with getting your injector scaling dead on the ball and then upping the timing in cruise range. You will be better off with those settings.
I upped my timing more and managed to get about 2-3 mpg more at cruise with my injector trims at +1% idle and -0.5% cruise. Pretty close to 0, maybe the cruise fluctuates at more +/- 2%
I upped my timing more and managed to get about 2-3 mpg more at cruise with my injector trims at +1% idle and -0.5% cruise. Pretty close to 0, maybe the cruise fluctuates at more +/- 2%
So I meant adjust injector trim = latency & scaling.
I increased timing about 2-3 degree in the areas from 40-70% load and from 2250 to 4500 range. No knock at cruise. But the MPG increase was significant. Mixed HWY and City I easily average 22-23mpg, not really babying the car either but just regular driving and giving it a boot full on the ramps. I am sure on a long trip I could average about ~25 on the highway.
I increased timing about 2-3 degree in the areas from 40-70% load and from 2250 to 4500 range. No knock at cruise. But the MPG increase was significant. Mixed HWY and City I easily average 22-23mpg, not really babying the car either but just regular driving and giving it a boot full on the ramps. I am sure on a long trip I could average about ~25 on the highway.
currently if i drive my car 65mph i get 28.5mpg, 75mph 25-26mpg, 85mph 23-25, 95mph 21-23.5 mpg...
this is b4 i made some recent part throttle changes to my map....ill have to retest and see what it does...not to shabby based on how ****ty this car came from the factory...
this is b4 i made some recent part throttle changes to my map....ill have to retest and see what it does...not to shabby based on how ****ty this car came from the factory...
currently if i drive my car 65mph i get 28.5mpg, 75mph 25-26mpg, 85mph 23-25, 95mph 21-23.5 mpg...
this is b4 i made some recent part throttle changes to my map....ill have to retest and see what it does...not to shabby based on how ****ty this car came from the factory...
this is b4 i made some recent part throttle changes to my map....ill have to retest and see what it does...not to shabby based on how ****ty this car came from the factory...
*edit* oh I see the FPred... that could make a difference too I guess.
I increased timing about 2-3 degree in the areas from 40-70% load and from 2250 to 4500 range. No knock at cruise. But the MPG increase was significant. Mixed HWY and City I easily average 22-23mpg, not really babying the car either but just regular driving and giving it a boot full on the ramps. I am sure on a long trip I could average about ~25 on the highway.
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I'm getting away with it but you definitely have to be carefull not to go too far and reduce power again. I'm sure the factory timing maps are somewhat conservative and on the low side of the optimal timing slope for any given RPM and load.
yeah, that's why i'm trying just 2 degrees, instead of 3... I thought that would help at least some
i also increased 2 deg timing. did some logging during cruise to get better milage
cruise @ 100 km/h load @ 40-60 range, cruise control on & rpm is @ approx. 2500
cruise @ 120 km/h load @ 50-80 range, cruise control on & rpm is @ approx. 3000
didn't note how much milage gained but definitely increased. was monitoring the milage after refuelling full tank.
i would try again by increasing 2 deg timing @ 2250-3500 rpm & load from 40-80. should be on the safe side.
cruise @ 100 km/h load @ 40-60 range, cruise control on & rpm is @ approx. 2500
cruise @ 120 km/h load @ 50-80 range, cruise control on & rpm is @ approx. 3000
didn't note how much milage gained but definitely increased. was monitoring the milage after refuelling full tank.
i would try again by increasing 2 deg timing @ 2250-3500 rpm & load from 40-80. should be on the safe side.
As long as your IAT and CTS temps are within range and no knock.I say it's fine to advance the timing 2-3 degs in the 50-70 load areas. I did it and managed about 24mpg going 75mph on a 180 mile trip.



