Not a bad result wicked
Cheers for taking the fuel economy test.
MrMultiValve: The official LX auto figure is 10L/100KM for city driving, while the LX manual does 9.5L/100KM.
Now 11.4L/100KM in the city aint too bad, the fuel economy test manufacturers perform aren't really real world figures so you should always expect to consume a bit more.
At the momen't, i'm getting anywhere between 8L-10L/100KM depending on how much city and highway driving i'm doing and how aggressive my driving style is.
11.4L/100KM in a pure city environment isn't bad for a tired, old engine.
Possible causes:
32PSI is quite soft for tyre pressure, i'd recommend you pump them up to 38PSI and check your pressures monthly. A general rule is the higher your tyre pressure, the better your fuel economy (just don't go pumping it up to around 60PSI
).
What oil (viscousity) are you using? The KA24DE runs better and more efficiently on thinner oil (5W/ etc).
Can you smell a strong fuel smell when the car is idling? It may be running rich.
Check that your air filter isn't clogged or better still install a high flow air filter.
Carrying any unnecessary weight? Get rid of it.
Reconsider your driving style.
Reduce drag - keep your windows up. Or if you must, use windows for cooling at speeds below 80KM/H and aircon for above.
Replace or check your leads, plugs, and coil.
Anyone have anything else to add?