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In view of the recent petrol price increases, and consumer interest in fuel consumption of cars, we at Proton Edar set out to show just how economical the Proton Saga can be to own and run.
And then we thought, who better to prove it, than the customers themselves? And then just for good measure, we got AAM Verification & Audit on board to ensure fairness and accuracy. So here's the down low of what took place. |
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THE COMPETITION
SAGA "Stretch Your Miles" Economy Drive 2008 |
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The Competitors
Saga owners who responded to a mass invitation to join this competition. Offered at a first come first served basis, limited to the total number of 30 cars.
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The Route:
•Glenmarie – Gopeng (199 km)
•Est 4hrs 00 mins |
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| Results: |
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SAGA 1.3 A/T: 27.4294 KM/L - AHMAD SAIFUDDIN B. ABDULLAH / AHMAD ZHARIF BIN AHMAD ZUBID
SAGA 1.3 M/T: 44.7191 KM/L - NORAZILA BINTI AZIMI / MD ZULKERNAIN BIN BUAHAB
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 Stretch Your Miles  Drivers Arrive at Service Centre for Scrutineering  Waiting for AAM to prepare their cars  Scrutineering & Sealing Off of Fuel Lines 01  AAM Sealed & Ready to Go
 Stickers go on!
 More Stickers go on  More Stickers go on  Competition Number! Lucky 18  Parc Femme Area - The Day Before  Welcome Speech & Doa Recital  Refuelling Instructions!  Final Briefing  Group Photo of Competitors  Flag Off!  On the Way!  Que to Refill  Refuelling @ Gopeng  Refuelling .. My turn!  Leaving Gopeng .. on to Clear Water |
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Fun Contest :
Space Challenge : How many can get into / fit in a Saga? The Pictures are worth 19 grown adults!!
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 Space Challenge!  Winner! - 19 in a SAGA!  The 19 that were in the saga!+2  Winners in both Auto & Manual categories |
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| FUEL SAVING METHODS |
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CAR MAINTENANCE
Engine:
- Engine to be in good condition and tuned up
- Spark plugs must be in good condition.
- Regularly serviced, as per recommended intervals.
- Dirty air cleaners restrict air flow into your engine.
Wheel Alignment & Tyre Pressure
- Wheels must be properly aligned
- Tyre pressures must be correct. Under-inflated tyres will result in poor fuel consumption.
- Wider tyres use more fuel.
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DRIVING ECONOMICALLY
- Minimise engine idling
- A running engine in a stationary car gets zero kilometres per litre.
- Do not place foot on clutch (MT)
- Be gentle with your right foot
- Accelerate gently. Excess fuel pumped into the cylinders gets blown out through the exhaust.
- Keep the engine revolutions low; find the ‘sweet spot’ in your engine. (usually around 2,000 rpm)
- Try to keep RPM below 2,000 rpm.
- Minimise ‘lugging’ (rpm too low)
- Anticipation
- Anticipate traffic situations, lift off when approaching traffic lights – minimise your braking.
- Get to 4th gear ASAP (AT)
- Driving too slow will cause transmission downshift.
- MT – Get to 5th gear ASAP
- Driving too slow causes ‘lugging’
- Minimise weight
- Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle.
- Air-conditioners need fuel
- Run with air-cond off when the weather permits.
- Minimise weight
- Do not carry unnecessary weight in your vehicle.
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