Pasquale

Hey Guy,

I installed my first performance mod last weekend (Fujita Intake). I love the way it sounds and I can feel a small amount of difference in power. My question is this...Is it normal to lose fuel economy? from what the car says Im down 4.5 mpg. Is that normal?

tainoxl

It all depends on your driving habits.

TRDxD

while driving habits play a major role in it, you can still lose fuel efficiency solely off any new intake. increased amount of air should technically increase the amount of fuel, so as to keep a stable ratio (not saying the ratio will change, because your computer will eventually be able to reset itself to use its own ratio, say 3 parts air to 1 part fuel for example). but the fact is, youre still increasing air volume, so your fuel consumption will go up.

Pasquale

Yeah Ive been staying off the gas as much as possible Ill see if that makes the fuel economy increase. lol either way im not taking it off...it sounds way to good haha

TRDxD

lol you dont really have to worry about a MAJOR drop in fuel economy. its not going to affect it that much. if you start dropping by more than 2 mpg then youre foot is having too much fun

AAG

iTrader: (1)

Did you reset the ecu and let the car idle for about 5 mins after installing the intake?

TRDxD

while that will allow the computer to more efficiently process the new volume of air, and set a new ratio quicker, the point is the ratio will eventually be reset to the standard down the line. but none the less, anything to help your car adjust quicker is always a good idea. so it is a good idea to reset the ecu. and it's easy :D

jct

for this time of year they use winter blend fuels

TRDxD

i had no idea there were winter blend fuels...what are the differences?

GOZ01

hey, how do you reset the ecu?

TRDxD

Disconnect the battery, go in your car, hold the brake for 20 seconds, go back and reconnect the battery, and voila! computer reset

GOZ01

COO THANKS, I JUST INSTALLED MY COLD AIR LAST NIGHT WILL RESET ECU IN THE MORNING.

TRDxD

sounds good man, let us know how you like everything!

coryjames

i wish thats all my mileage was down i used to get about 24-27
now i get 10-17 depending

CIONIDE

iTrader: (1)

Got to pay to play.

coryjames

Yeah lol i use some gas one tank i got like 5 miles to the gall

GOZ01

hey guys the intake sounds good and it feels good to I installed the Tenzo R CAI because the price was good $119.00 and no shipping I was able to pick up the same day since it's just around the corner from work =0) I bought it from next level.....
so far so good gas i've noticed I am wasting a bit faster but maybe that's just because i've been testing it out.......lol
i've keep in touch, thanks.