Kjnwancaro:
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.

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 very bad for engine/mpg

GAZZUZZ:


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 very bad for engine/mpg

nurey:
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.

Kjnwancaro:


Are you saying it depend on they type of car? Have you tried it on a sedan?

Kjnwancaro:


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?

9icetoo:
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.

GAZZUZZ:


It will not activate at 40km/hr on most cars iv used. I believe it starts from 60km/hr

pannyman:

It can be activated at 40km/h. Done it on a Camry and a RAV4.

pannyman:
It can be activated at 40km/h. Done it on a Camry and a RAV4.

GAZZUZZ:


willing to bet on it?

GAZZUZZ:


willing to bet on it?

GAZZUZZ:


willing to bet on it?

kingreign:


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.

Shagati:

Activates between 40 and 160km/h on the G35. Anything else....use your foot!

kingreign:


Omor. I was in Lagos a while ago, that cruise control thingy na preparation to hit someone from behind.

kingreign:
Anusodourinhaler. Na name be this?

9icetoo:

40mph or 40km/hr?
I was never able to activate on my Camry at any speed lower than 60km/hr.

mili3kid:

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.

AnusOdourInhaler:
That 25 is miles

pannyman:

It can be activated at 40km/h. Done it on a Camry and a RAV4.

FlyboyZee:

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...

FlyboyZee:

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...

greenhulk:

Are u related to liar Mohamed?

Shagati:


Ees lie!

Kjnwancaro:


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?