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Mitsubishi!
by Sebastian on Mar.25, 2009, under General
I’m gonna need help with this post guys! Let me know if you know the mileage to these vehicles! I’ll be updating this soon.
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Lancer Evolution X (2.0l)
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Delica (l)
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EX (l)
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1 (l)
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Colt (l)
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Colt Plus (l)
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Colt Plus Ralliart Turbo (l)
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Colt Ralliart Version R (l)
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Lancer (l)
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Grandis (l)
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Outlander (l)
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Triton (l)
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Pajero (l)
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Top 10 Fuel Saving Tips
by Sebastian on Feb.28, 2009, under General
Whether you drive a two-seat hybrid or a three-ton SUV, chances are you can squeeze a bit more distance out of each liter of fuel — and at today’s gas prices, an improvement of just one or two kilometers per liter can really add up. These ten fuel saving tips can help you improve your car’s fuel economy and take some of the sting out of high fuel prices. Most of these tips will give you a very slight increase in mileage, but use several together and the gas mileage improvements will really add up.
1. Slow down
One of the best ways to save gas is to simply reduce your speed. As speed increases, fuel economy decreases exponentially. If you one of the “ten-over on the highway” set, try driving the speed limit for a few days. You’ll save a lot of fuel and your journey won’t take much longer. (Just be sure you keep to the left, so you won’t impede the less-enlightened.)
2. Check your tire pressure
Under-inflated tires are one of the most commonly ignored causes of crummy mileage. Tires lose air due to time (about 1 psi per month) and temperature (1 psi for every 10 degree drop); under-inflated tires have more rolling resistance, which means you need to burn more fuel to keep your car moving. Buy a reliable tire gauge and check your tires at least once a month. Be sure to check them when they are cold, since driving the car warms up the tires along with the air inside them, which increases pressure and gives a falsely high reading. Use the inflation pressures shown in the owner’s manual or on the data plate in the driver’s door jamb.
3. Check your air filter
A dirty air filter restricts the flow of air into the engine, which harms performance and economy. Air filters are easy to check and change; remove the filter and hold it up to the sun. If you can’t see light coming through it, you need a new one. Consider a “permanent” filter which is cleaned rather than changed; they are much less restrictive than throw-away paper filters, plus they’re better for the environment.
4. Accelerate with care
Jack-rabbit starts are an obvious fuel-waster — but that doesn’t mean you should crawl away from every light. If you drive an automatic, accelerate moderately so the transmission can shift up into the higher gears. Stick-shifters should shift early to keep the revs down, but don’t lug the engine — downshift if you need to accelerate. Keep an eye well down the road for potential slowdowns. If you accelerate to speed then have to brake right away, that’s wasted fuel.
5. Hang with the trucks
Ever notice how, in bad traffic jams, cars seem to constantly speed up and slow down, while trucks tend to roll along at the same leisurely pace? A constant speed keeps shifting to a minimum — important to those who have to wrangle with those ten-speed truck transmissions — but it also aids economy, as it takes much more fuel to get a vehicle moving than it does to keep it moving. Rolling with the big rigs saves fuel (and aggravation).
6. Get back to nature
Consider shutting off the air conditioner, opening the windows and enjoying the breeze. It may be a tad warmer, but at lower speeds you’ll save fuel. That said, at higher speeds the A/C may be more efficient than the wind resistance from open windows and sunroof. If I’m going someplace where arriving sweaty and smelly could be a problem, I bring an extra shirt and leave early so I’ll have time for a quick change.
7. Back off the bling
New wheels and tires may look cool, and they can certainly improve handling. But if they are wider than the stock tires, chances are they’ll create more rolling resistance and decrease fuel economy. If you upgrade your wheels and tires, keep the old ones. I have fancy sport rims and aggressive tires on my own car, but I keep the stock wheels with a good narrower-tread performance tire in the garage. For long road trips, the stock wheels give a smoother ride and better economy.
8. Clean out your car
If you’re the type who takes a leisurely attitude towards car cleanliness — and I definitely fall into that category — periodically go through your car and see what can be tossed out or brought into the house. It doesn’t take much to acquire an extra 20 - 25kg of stuff, and the more weight your car has to lug around, the more fuel it burns.
9. Downsize
If you’re shopping for a new car, it’s time to re-evaluate how much car you really need. Smaller cars are inherently more fuel-efficient, and today’s small cars are roomier than ever. Worried about crash protection? The automakers are designing their small cars to survive crashes with bigger vehicles, and safety features like side-curtain airbags and electronic stability control are becoming commonplace in smaller cars.
10. Don’t drive
Not a popular thing to say on a car site, I know, but the fact is that if you can avoid driving, you’ll save fuel. Take the public transport, carpool, and consolidate your shopping trips. Walking or biking is good for your wallet and your health. And before you get in your car, always ask yourself: “Is this trip really necessary?”
Honda Releases!
by Sebastian on Feb.20, 2009, under General
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S2000 (2.2l)
MPG: 18/25 KM/L: 7.65/10.63 |
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Ridgeline (3.5l)
MPG: 15/20 KM/L: 6.38/8.50 |
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Pilot (3.5l)
MPG: 17/23 KM/L: 7.23/9.78 |
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Odyssey(3.5l)
MPG: 16/23 KM/L: 6.80/9.78 |
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Fit (1.5l)
MPG: 27/33 KM/L: 11.48/14.03 |
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FCX Clarity
MPG: 77/67 KM/L: 32.74/28.48 |
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Element SC (2.4l)
MPG: 18/23 KM/L: 7.65/9.78 |
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Element (2.4l)
MPG: 20/25 KM/L: 8.5/10.63 |
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CR-V (2.4l)
MPG: 20/27 KM/L: 8.5/11.48 |
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Civic SI Sedan (2.0l)
MPG: 21/29 KM/L: 8.93/12.33 |
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Civic SI Coupe (2.0l)
MPG: 21/29 KM/L: 8.93/12.33 |
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Civic Sedan (1.8l)
MPG: 26/34 KM/L: 11.05/14.45 |
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Civic Hybrid Sedan (1.4l)
MPG: 40/45 KM/L: 17.01/19.13 |
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Civic GX (1.8l)
MPG: 24/36 KM/L: 10.20/15.31 |
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Civic Coupe (1.8l)
MPG: 26/34 KM/L: 11.05/14.45 |
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Accord Sedan (2.4l or 3.5l)
MPG: 22/31 KM/L: 9.35/13.18 |
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Accord Coupe (2.4l or 3.5l)
MPG: 22/31 KM/L: 9.35/13.18 |
Toyota Fuel Consumption (2008)
by Sebastian on Feb.07, 2009, under General
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Prius (1.5l)
MPG: 45/48 KM/L: 19.13/20.41 |
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Corolla Altis (1.6l and 1.8l)
MPG: 26/35 KM/L:11.05/14.88 |
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Yaris (1.5l)
MPG: 29/36 KM/L:12.33/15.31 |
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Vios (1.5l) |
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Camry (2.0l or 2.4l)
MPG: 21/31 KM/L:8.93/13.18 |
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Wish Aero Tourer (1.8l) |
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Picnic (2.0l) |
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Previa (2.4l) |
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RAV4 Long Wheel Base (2.4l)
MPG: 22/28 KM/L:9.35/11.90 |
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Fortuner (2.7l) |
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Hilux Double Cab Turbo (3.0l) |
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Landcruiser Prado (3.0l or 4.0l)
MPG: 13/18 KM/L:5.53/7.65 |
Happy Chinese New Year!
by Sebastian on Jan.26, 2009, under General
Gong Xi Fa Cai to all my Chinese readers! May all your wishes come true this Lunar New Year!
It turns out to be a rather long weekend in Singapore, so enjoy the break and take a look at our offers on our products!
Convert Miles Per Gallon (MPG) to Kilometers Per Liter
by Sebastian on Jan.25, 2009, under General
For countries that use the metric system, the miles and the gallons jargon is actually pretty confusing. Having to change miles into kilometers and gallons into liters and then changing it again into kilometers per liter.
But there is a solution! An extremely simple formula!
1 mpg = 0.42514371 kilometers per liter
We’ve gotta thank the power of Google! Saved me a ton of grief. Just thought I’d share this little nugget of information with the world! Woot!
What’s your current mileage?
by Sebastian on Jan.23, 2009, under General
What I’ve been attempting to find online is a list of cars available in Singapore and the mileage that they’ve tracked. But I can’t seem to find one!
So I shall start compiling that list! I’ll be collecting their projected mileage and with all your comments, I’ll put in a real-life application mileage. But I’ll be needing your assistance for that!
For the moment, I’ll be including all cars from 1999-2009. This 10 year gap will keep me pretty busy anyhow, and it makes more sense most people would give up their old cars for new cars and cheaper COEs. When I complete my compilation, I might add older cars in based upon your requests alright?
Any other requests you would like a automotive website to provide? Don’t be shy! Leave it in the comments!
Welcome to MX 2009 Edition!
by Sebastian on Jan.22, 2009, under General
Good evening everyone, and welcome to Midas Xtreme!
We’re gonna take a chance and put everything in a blog. Yes, we are a little slow on the uptake, but at least we’re upgrading now, right? Better late than never!
I’ve learned so much about the many good points about using a blog as a business front, I feel the need to tell you how many more ways you can keep track of our progress!
- Check back regularly for our latest news and promotions!
- Subscribe to our RSS feed!
- Satisfy your curiosity of our products/services by leaving your questions in the comments, and having us answer it in full view of the world!
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