2006 Pathfinder Diesel Auto - Gearbox ratio change
Submitted: Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 at 21:28
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Dominator
Hi,
I currently have a Pathfinder which if driven
well, I get about 10.76 l/km (made up of 70% Freeway 30% City). As I drive a lot on the freeway, I am looking at finding something that would help me increase my economy even more. I have purchased chips for the car, to increase power and economy – and they don’t increase or do anything. I have a change tyre pressure that has helped a little. But what I am looking for is when I get into fifth gear that I can reduce my revs to about 1500 instead of just over 2000 – this would increase my fuel consumption by 10-15% I figure.
Hope someone can help...
Dominic
www.dreambiz.com.au
Reply By: Eric Experience - Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 at 21:38
Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 at 21:38
Dominic.
A big ask, where do you get the 15% saving from? not just revs. Try something to find out, don't use 5th just stay in 4th and cruise at the same speed if you use 15% more then you could be right. Don't fall for the bigger
wheels theory because you lose out on rolling resistance. Eric.
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Follow Up By: Dominator - Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 at 21:41
Saturday, Oct 11, 2008 at 21:41
Hi Eric,
15% was a rough number, but i will try on my next fuel run.
Dominic
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Reply By: Member - Madfisher - Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 21:14
Sunday, Oct 12, 2008 at 21:14
If you up your gearing you will be doing less revs but most likely have to use more accerator to compensate , so will not gain much. Also you may be off your torque curve.
Cheers Pete
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