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•6w

I have Magnite AMT. How can I increase the fuel efficiency of my car, whose current mileage is 13-14 kmpl, and which petrol is suited for the car?

•6w

Use regular petrol from a trusted pump; the Magnite AMT does not need premium high-octane fuel, as you won't be able to justify the premium paid for fuel with the negligible increase in mileage, if any. 13-14 kpl is pretty normal for city runs. Expect 16-18 kpl on the highways if you drive gently.

For a better economy, keep tyre pressures at the door-sticker values when cold and check monthly. Drive with a light right foot and let the AMT upshift early by easing off the accelerator slightly as it changes gear. Hold steady speeds instead of sprint-brake-sprint, and cruise at 80-90 km/h on highways. Set the AC to 24-25 with recirculation on. Clear extra weight or roof add-ons. Stick to timely service, clean air filter, correct oil grade, and wheel alignment; a dragging brake or clogged filter can hamper mileage.

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•6w

All great tips by @autocar.india for increasing fuel efficiency. @shubhamsharma Also coast wherever possible to slow down as it'll decrease fuel consumption

•5w

Ethanol blend petrols in market now, where in name of E20, petrol pump are already mixing 40 to 50 percent ethanol. No way to increase your mileage.. All the best Indians.. your government has scammed you all.. Jai Hind. "mera Bharat mahaan 100 mai se 99 baimaan" - apt dialogue from movie 16th December.

•6w

I am planning to change my car so any good automatic car but not amt with good mileage any suggestions

•6w

I have magnitude cvt it gives only 9 kmpl how i can incre6 the fuel efficiency

•6w

Uum 13-14 in city, I get around 8... My daily drive in mumbai traffic is about 10kms... No scope of racing n braking, just steady speed around 30... Is this normal?

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Is it considered normal for a premium 900cc adventure motorcycle to require a complete cylinder head and valve assembly replacement at around 18,000 km, followed by another major repair or replacement of the valve or cylinder head assembly just 6,500 km later, with the motorcycle having covered only 24,500 km in total? If this is not considered normal, what are the most likely technical reasons for such a recurring failure? From an engineering perspective, would it be advisable to continue with another component-level repair, or does a case like this warrant a more comprehensive solution, such as a complete engine replacement?

•4d

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•10m

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Hey, We are planning to buy a sub-4-metre SUV, and our main requirement is good suspension for Bengaluru’s pothole-filled roads, especially as my wife is pregnant. We have shortlisted the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Mahindra XUV 3XO, and Tata Nexon. Which one would you recommend for our requirements? I was also considering a larger SUV like the Honda Elevate, but a well-equipped variant costs around Rs. 18 lakh on-road, which is beyond my budget. Could you suggest some good options in both categories? I can stretch my budget up to around Rs. 15 lakh on-road if required.

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•6d

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•6d

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