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With fuel costs rising, a properly tuned vehicle results in efficient fuel consumption, petrol / diesel savings and increased mileage...
Because of rising fuel costs, everything must be done to increase efficiency and therefore improved mileage / litre of petrol or diesel.
It is essential that your vehicle be tuned to ensure that it is properly optimized for efficient fuel consumption resulting in fuel saving.
Properly matched power curves combined with sensible driving styles will result in improved fuel consumption, petrol / diesel savings & economy resuting in increased mileage and reduced fuel costs
Modern technology controls fuel usage in most vehicles on our roads today.
The tuner needs to ensure that all the control mechanisms are in good working condition and that all the variables have been properly optimized.
Generally the vehicles are un-tunable and need to be changed or kitted with equipment that allows adjustment to do the necessary optimization for fuel efficiency and economy.
Many people believe that lean or less fuel is better, don't be fooled.
There are scientifically proven air fuel ratios and ignition timing settings that are correct for part load or light throttle low RPM driving styles as there are similar settings for high RPM fuller throttle type styles.
There are no “in-betweens” or “almost rights”.
All our SAC shops are properly equipped and staffed to optimize most old or new model vehicles and are able to test the desired result with high levels of accuracy.
Again the perception when it comes to power and torque, is the more you have on tap the heavier on fuel, definitely not, the more power available that is not being abused the better the fuel consumption.
Properly matched power curves and driving styles usually result in the best combination of desire and consumption.
Be sure that you understand the characteristics of your vehicles power delivery and drive accordingly.
In short the engine needs to be happy and within its power zone or bond.
Our service advisers will assist you to understand this sometimes complex issue.
Take this advise now and you wont be sorry afterwards.
Have your vehicle checked, be rest assured that you are not using to much fuel.
Not only will you be sure about the fuel consumption but our crew will advise you the best way forward regarding maintenance planning and budgeting.
The preventative maintenance approach is always the best way to keep your ongoing motoring costs down.
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