CS Lancer!

ZeroOne · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:07 am Post subject:

TURBOT, i think the problem is that your using super Laughing

turbo_beast369 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 8:40 am Post subject:

ok from d figures allyuh callin....the average mileage you supposed to get on a full tank of gas works out that for every dollar of gas you get 2.8 km give or take....

I think my exhaust has a small leak becuz when I drive aside a big wall I hear an unusual exhaust note....but would it contribute to my poor gas mileage?

the other day from E on the tank I put $60 premium (with A/C off) and I only got 115km altho I could have pushed it to 120 or 125....then again there was a time I drove from mayaro to sando bout a mm above the E mark @ 20 km/hr......no gas station was open....I hardly use the A/C now.....

TURBOT · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 10:45 am Post subject:

i dunno we use the same amt of litres ...........could it be my 20w 50 oil?
super gives u so much less km/s than premium??? and i think i also need to check/change plugs........ my battery died this morn so i hadda organise a new one tomorrow......

turbo_beast369 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:10 am Post subject:

where can I get a OEM 4G18 transmission mount besides DM and federal?
bella doesnt have any used.......

QG · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 11:12 am Post subject:

TURBOT, I recommend you get the ACDelco no water/maintenance battery for $940. 700 cranking amps, I got it by duncan village, san fernando and with 18 MONTHS WARRANTY.

You can go to guy every 3 months to get a diagnostic test on battery and alternator.

Well i not going into any arguement with no one, but my experience, I get more kms with Super Unleaded than Premium.

My brother-in-Law has a CS 1.6L with Extractors and Intake, he uses $20 In super unleaded from San Fernando (his home) to Chaguaramas (up north)

idlemind · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject:

Gas:
i get 300km on average from $150-$160 premium
long runs like (Grande, Mayaro, South)i can get 350-400km
these figures are with A/C on/off and usual tiptronic and Ds drving.
and i hit 140kmh+ everynight. I would NOT recommend Super in any CS.

GasMileage is determined by many factors.
Driving Habits, AC use, leaky Exhaust, old/dirty Plugs, dirty Air Filter, and to a lesser extent the oil and tranny issues and a low voltage battery. Extractors and any performance Exhaust parts are going to lower gas mileage as well.

Battery:
AC Delco and theres another maintaince free one offered by Laughlin and DeGannes are your best bet. Do not succumb to ACL's PowerMaster and Turbo batteries, they are rubbish, thats what i have and ive changed 3 within the warranty time. ACL even telling you the battery prices have reduced, but please dont bother

Mounts:
Check DM their prices arent bad. paid $600 for my Tranny mount about a year ago

AC Control Lights.
Gonna have to scrap the Center Console check with the Workshop Manual posted in the Manuals thread which is Stickied to the top. An on that topic i have a blown [P] and park light bulb to replace on my IP as well Sad

turbo_beast369 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject:

I called DM 2day for the tranny mount and they said $921 less 10%...federal say $1,150....anywhere cheaper?

idlemind · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject:

wow turbo_beast369, das hot prices.
the rubber completely burse out?
coz u can consider rebulding it

R@lli@rt · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 1:16 pm Post subject:

turbo_beast369, that real sounding expensive for real yo...i remember paying between 500-600!

idlemind, i used to get around the same kinda gas/mileage...making grande to mayaro and s'do too!

turbo_beast369 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 1:35 pm Post subject:

idlemind, it didnt completely burst out but i seein a tear and it kinda skinnin out a bit....i found that I was gettin vibration from the engine so i discovered the front and rear mounts needed changing so I changed them (OEM) in january when DM had the 50% sale....but I still gettin a vibration when the gear selector in D and when i put it in N it kinda stops....when my fog lights on you can see it shakin when u in traffic.... so when i was inspecting my engine bay for anything unusual I saw that tear on the mount...that vibration irritates me.....its worse when the AC is on....i don't like the idea of re-building the mounts....

R@lli@rt,yep its 2 expensive for my pocket...I am considering importing it or if not buyin a used mount in good condition....might consider changing the engine in the future....2 bad I didnt have the cash when DM had the 50% sale....

I also noticed the camshaft seal is leaking.....the mechanic where I work apparently left the job so I am lookin for a good mechanic who has done this repair and did it the right way!!!!

idlemind · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 1:54 pm Post subject:

turbo_beast369 theres nothing wrong with rebuilding eh, esp if u say it hasnt burst out completely, now the tranny mount is usually the first to go depending on your driving habits. i would recommend this over buying a used one in good condition because when u put down rubber for a long period of time it gets brittle and thats the last thing u want esp since u dont have a clue how long its been sitting in the scrap yard.

try importing it or contact JUS4SHO he mite be able to give u another option.

oh kampoon, we use the TT dollar and thats our own denomination but $US, an the English Pound is also accepted here and/or converted to TT in our banks

TURBOT · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

thanks idlemind
quick question y u against the super...? cuz i only notice a little power loss with the super vs premium....... the car used to be run strictly on premium but probably a yr now i using super...

ur 300km for a full tank sounding more like my car .......

and abt the mounts you alll talking about rebuilding in poly or rubber?

idlemind · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 2:26 pm Post subject:

TURBOT, well for starters GDI requires 95+ ron which is premium.
all CS maybe even CK lancers, GDI or not, have 95+ ron on the tank cover.
and back when gas prices went up DM insisted you use Premium in their cars.
their cars meaning the 4G18 ones.

i have heard from fellow lancer owners that there is power loss with super and occasionally the idle goes erratic.

now i do not trust NP nor the gas stations, octane levels decrease once the gas trucks leave the compound and it decreases fast. gas left for more than 3 days in the stations are considered no good for fuel injected cars. by the time the gas gets into your car its not 95 or 92 ron and u better believe it. this measurement is taken in the lab.

with this in mind we can only get the minimum requirement (95 ron) MMC wants in their cars and you can only get this from gas stations that have a high turnover of fuel. Curepe station has at least 1 full up from trucks every day. so if anything else you guaranteed to get the highest level of octane in your gasoline there.

TURBOT · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 3:28 pm Post subject:

well i hear yuh ... i have a local 4g18 so it is non gdi.... i agree with the power loss as fo the idle, i never experienced that...

guys i wanted to find out why is air still getting into my car even tho the button to recirc the air inside the car is on...... its really annoying driving in ac and a man with ah old car or a diesel viechicle mash out infront of you and all u smellin is fumes......

idlemind · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 3:31 pm Post subject:

that happens with all cars buddy, you have an A/C air filter u kno and its located under the passenger dash which gets outside air from under the wipers.

turbo_beast369 · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 3:36 pm Post subject:

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idlemind · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject:

idlemind · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

turbo_beast369, you dont have to replace the AC filter, you need to clean it. esp if when u turn on the AC and u get an initial mocky scent.

getting to this filter however... il hav to leave it up to the CS Ole Farts to explain. come on, you kno who you are Laughing

venum · Posted: Thu May 28, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject: