I have a 2004 model Honda Activa( auto transmission).Will it be fuel saving if we run the scooter down the slope with engine off?will there be any problem for the gear?Will harsh roads spoil the vehicle?Which is fuel saving speed for a car on high ways?Will applicaton of clutch (1)during reduction of speed beyond what is applicable for the gear&(2)down the slope be fuel saving ?
2006-09-15 18:02:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If your that concerned buy an electric car would be my first thought.
Dido what some of the other responses were.
The best way to save gas is to drive posted speed limits and hope the stop lights are timed correctly. Be light on the throttle and light on the brakes.
One last thought is it many induce premature engine wear from gas washing the cylinder walls when restarting. This is a four stroke engine which means there is no lubricant in the gas. Continued restarts could gas wash the cylinders due to choking the carburetor. Worn parts would cause more gas usage than what you would save over the life of the engine by turning it off on downhill coasts.
What do you consider harsh roads?
I was once told that due to vehicle mass and wind resistance a cars best as mileage is at 35mph not 55mph yes that correct 35mph. That is of course not stop and go 35 but a consistent 35mph. It was also for an car not a motor bike.
2006-09-23 16:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by D8888836pal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With engine turned off, there is no power and as a result huge safety risk. There will be a problem with the gears if you start [turn On] your scooter at a high speed.
Harsh roads do not ruin the vehicle however this [scooter] is not a dirt bike so use it with caution.
The best fuel saving speed for a car on the highway is 55 mph at a constant speed. Many cars provide green band from 45 to 55 mph speed on the speedometer indicating best fuel saving speed for that car.
Each gear has an optimum speed, so use that gear for that speed. Applying the clutch downhill with no gas [idling OK] will save fuel. Inflating tires to the correct specification will also save fuel and improve handling. Any extra load / weight will add fuel consumption.
2006-09-23 16:48:30 · answer #2 · answered by Mack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a good Idea to do. when the engine is off you have no power steering and no power brakes. If you do anything like this keep the engine running and go down in neutral. But your not gonna get any significant fuel mileage savings doing this.Unless the hill is like 20 miles long
2006-09-22 09:03:20 · answer #3 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On restarting, the engine will consume more fuel that it would just idling at a light, for instance. The same should hold true for a slight hill.
2006-09-23 15:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by Crazy LA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dummy if you do that youre engine will be in idle and you will be at 60 does that make any sense
2006-09-22 02:40:27 · answer #5 · answered by cabby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try putting it in netural and letting it roll down.
2006-09-20 14:36:46 · answer #6 · answered by mygreensilhouette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a very good idea
2006-09-16 02:10:06 · answer #7 · answered by re 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be illegal
2006-09-21 22:35:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋