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CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Kjnwancaro: 6:29pm On Oct 08, 2016 |
I was wondering if the cruise control will save my fuel, read some post online and the results were really contradicting so I want the gurus in the house to shed some light on this please. |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:57am On Oct 09, 2016 |
Kjnwancaro: depends on the set speed. Set to 100-120km/hr on a good smooth road fine you will get very good MPG. But if you are mischievous like me and set it to 180km/hr on asaba-ore highway, the car will continue downshifting on the slightest obstacle to keep up with the set speed ![]() ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by nurey(m): 8:09am On Oct 09, 2016 |
On my own sienna, once you activate it at 90km/h or above it, the way the fuel guage Will start descending you go frown. But makes playing temple run while driving a breeze that's why I use it. |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Kjnwancaro: 11:25am On Oct 09, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: It's weird to see that your average speed is around 180 on Nigerian road but anyhow does it mean that using the cruise control on lower speed like 40-80 will also save fuel? |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Kjnwancaro: 11:28am On Oct 09, 2016 |
nurey: Are you saying it depend on they type of car? Have you tried it on a sedan? |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by nurey(m): 12:17pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Kjnwancaro: Depends on the speed you activate it, I guess. |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:05pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
Kjnwancaro: It will not activate at 40km/hr on most cars iv used. I believe it starts from 60km/hr |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by 9icetoo(m): 9:23pm On Oct 09, 2016 |
cruise control helps save fuel in certain conditions. it helps prevent unnecessary acceleration and deceleration. on long flats, it helps save fuel however on steep inclines, it tries to maintain the set speed by downshifting and revving the nuts out of your engine costing you fuel. so in summary, on long flats, yes. on steep inclines, not so good. |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by gloryz24: 11:11am On Oct 11, 2016 |
9icetoo: exactly, it helps prevent unnecessary acceleration and deceleration saving the fuel that way but you need to turn that on when the fuel consumption is low, always in the higher gear at lower rpms (on diesel engine around 2k rpms and on petrol one around 3k rpms) |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by pannyman(m): 6:20pm On Oct 11, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:It can be activated at 40km/h. Done it on a Camry and a RAV4. |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:49pm On Oct 11, 2016 |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by 9icetoo(m): 11:38pm On Oct 11, 2016 |
pannyman:40mph or 40km/hr? I was never able to activate on my Camry at any speed lower than 60km/hr. |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by pannyman(m): 4:29pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: Oh yes! |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by pannyman(m): 4:29pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ:I use it everyday. |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by kingreign(m): 4:47pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
GAZZUZZ: My RX na 40km/h e dey activate and can't go beyond 180km/h. When I'm cruising at 120km/h, I use it, I don't throttle, I don't brake. I use the CANCEL to decelerate, and ACC/RESUME to accelerate. Very sweet way to enjoy great MPG. 1 Like |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by kingreign(m): 4:48pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
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Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Shagati(m): 5:10pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
kingreign:Activates between 40 and 160km/h on the G35. Anything else....use your foot! 1 Like |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by kingreign(m): 5:48pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
Shagati: Omor. I was in Lagos a while ago, that cruise control thingy na preparation to hit someone from behind. ![]() ![]() |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Kjnwancaro: 6:12pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
kingreign: As motor don turn remote car. 1 Like |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by kingreign(m): 6:25pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
Anusodourinhaler. Na name be this? ![]() |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by AnusOdourInhaler: 6:28pm On Dec 20, 2016 |
kingreign: Brother mi.. Na name wo |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by mili3kid(m): 11:04am On Dec 21, 2016 |
9icetoo:was able to activate it on my toyota camry at minimum of 25. bt pls I no sure weda na mph abi na km/h... bt i kno as from 25 i can set it cuaseni use it well wen i drive earlynin the morning here in Ilorin. in the other nissan altimani think its 30. will try confirm the measurement used for clarification sake. |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by AnusOdourInhaler: 7:09pm On Dec 21, 2016 |
mili3kid:That 25 is miles |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by mili3kid(m): 7:52pm On Dec 21, 2016 |
AnusOdourInhaler:ok....tnx for clarification 1 Like |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by FlyboyZee: 12:19pm On Dec 22, 2016 |
pannyman:For a 2010 Honda Civic, cruise can only be activated from speeds in excess of 140km/hr. The rev counter would be between 3 & 4,000 rpms... |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Shagati(m): 12:50pm On Dec 22, 2016 |
FlyboyZee: Ees lie! ![]() |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Nobody: 1:30pm On Dec 22, 2016 |
FlyboyZee: Are u related to liar Mohamed? |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by mili3kid(m): 8:10pm On Dec 22, 2016 |
greenhulk:hehehehe as in bros... I no understand ooo 140 faaaa |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by dokyOloye: 8:48pm On Dec 23, 2016 |
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Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Ricmayak1: 3:48pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Kjnwancaro: Yes and no |
Re: CRUISE CONTROL; Saves Or Uses More Fuel? by Ricmayak1: 3:55pm On Dec 24, 2016 |
Cruise control is good for not hilly roads and for speeds between 60km/hr to 100km/hr where the economy for many cars lie. |
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